All Boatbuilders articles – Page 46
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Green Technologies
GT Wings to develop the self-learning aspect of its new rigid wing sail
As the shipping sector moves steadily towards a net zero future, so rigid wing sail technology is helping to reduce its carbon footprint. Similar designs could find themselves adapted to larger motor yachts, and some are already appearing on experimental electric catamarans, to further improve the battery range.
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Marketing push planned to sell first two St-Barth models
Moravia Yachting working with young Dutch brand to sell first builds
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Ocean Alexander announces sale of new 32 Meter Explorer
The 32E’s rugged reliability was a key deciding factor, yard says
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Lazzarini Design unveils new Hyper-Sport concept
Unique capsule-shaped yacht looks like a spaceship
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New Swan 128 enters paint booth as next stage of construction begins
The 39m Germán Frers-designed yacht is the largest in Nautor Swan’s Maxi range
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Zin Boats looks to change the electric boating model
US builder uses lessons learned from the automotive industry to help grow business
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Grand Banks reports strong Q1 with 95% rise in net profit
Reduced costs and the resale of a cancelled yacht contract contributed to the rise
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Aquila Power Catamarans hires global brand director
Alain Raas is a member of the family that helped found the US-Chinese builder in 2012
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Azimut Yachts opens luxury boutique store in Madrid
Italian builder opens first store of its kind in the Spanish capital
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Lazzara enters superyacht market with sale of new flagship
The Lazzara UHV 150 is due for delivery in 2027
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Windy Boats appoints chief sales & marketing officer
Gabriel Treschow will join the company in January from Yamaha Motor Scandinavia
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Novamarine, Kitson form strategic partnership
Three-year agreement will see Kitson sell Novamarine’s boats in the US
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Dutch sloop firms collaborate to help grow sales
Isloep and Verschuur Watersport are working together to boost business
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Netherlands
Industry holds breath as cautious optimism returns
A sunny end to the Dutch boating season has helped boost confidence in a market plagued by disappointing new-boat sales and a poor economic forecast, bringing renewed hope for 2025
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USA
Connectivity: Staying in touch
Whether it’s voice or text communication with shore or streaming content offshore, connectivity remains a rapidly evolving segment for boatbuilders and equipment suppliers
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USA
Decking: Gaining traction
Synthetic flooring options continue to replace teak in the yacht market, while making further inroads into the small boat sector
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USA
Helm: In the driver’s seat
With glass helm technology increasingly merging controls onto a single screen, emphasis on the human interface drives new developments in helm equipment
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USA
Mechanical equipment: Creature comforts
Boatbuilders can better differentiate with new comfort features that deliver a more automotive-like experience and a reduced impact on global climate change
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USA
Manufacturers switching gears by leveraging innovation and technology
Following an unprecedented period of market upheaval, US manufacturers of onboard equipment are now looking to grow market penetration by leveraging innovation and technology