All Boatbuilders articles – Page 55
-
IrelandPushing the pause button in new-boat sales and charters
In Ireland, it seems that all aspects of life are dependent on the weather. That’s particularly true of boating, when a bad spring and summer, such as this year’s, are having an impact on the industry’s bottom line. While the Irish Marine Federation doesn’t report annual revenues, different sectors are ...
-
GreeceMarina investment and increasing emphasis on eco-friendly practices
The Greek yachting market in 2023 experienced exceptional growth. It was a record-breaking year for yacht charters, solidifying Greece’s position as a leading yachting destination in the Mediterranean.
-
Germany
Refit and repair at the fore as boat sales, charter plunge
Whether sailboats or motorboats, all segments of the German marine market were down in 2023 and business is still very poor. “Sometimes you even hear of boats being sold below cost, which companies claim is a way of securing their liquidity.
-
FranceChallenging Q1, but rebound on the cards
It is a case of when, not if, the French market rallies after a disappointing Q1 forced many in the industry to modify their expectations for the year ahead.
-
ArticleSteady YOY increase in boat registrations; investment in marina infrastructure
Estonia is a small country of around 1.37 million people, and is in the Eastern Baltic region, with Finland to the north and Russia to the east. Despite its compact size (45,335km2, 4.6% of which is inland water), the country has a thriving marine industry. The heavily indented and shallow ...
-
Czech Republic
Industry bets on return to growth next year
A mid a year they describe as slow and stagnant, Czech boating industry representatives hope that 2025 brings the much-expected interest rate cuts that could reinvigorate the market. Jan Wolf, president of the Czech boating industry association APL, told IBI that, over the past year, local builders, dealers and yacht ...
-
Croatia
Charter figures disappoint but industry remains optimistic about rebound
With a network of marinas spanning along some 6,000km of shoreline, Croatia is a charter hotspot, but ongoing macroeconomic challenges are hampering the sector’s growth and impacting pre-season results, local observers say.
-
BelgiumHolding its own in the shadow of giants
Belgium’s boating sector metrics pale compared to next-door giants France, Germany and the Netherlands – and operating in their long, deep shadows is an uphill slog.
-
NewsBayesian inquiry to assess if charge of manslaughter applies
Italian prosecutors hold press conference on the weekend detailing what is known so far
-
FinlandOverview: Industry sees spring signs of recovery after long winter
Rate cuts and bumper Helsinki show fuel optimism for second half of the year
-
ArticleOverview: Hopes rest on fragile recovery
While the general economic outlook shows signs of improving, potentially boosting consumer confidence going into 2025, known unknowns continue to cast a shadow
-
NewsMassimo Q2 revenues up but boat sales down
Sales of pontoon boats were down 73.5% in the second quarter of fiscal 2024
-
-
NewsArgentinean builder unveils new design
New modern hull and deck design developed by yard’s engineering team
-
NewsSaxdor Yachts appoints VP of North American sales
Keith Miller will be based in Sarasota, Florida
-
NewsApreamare expands global distribution network
Italian builder appoints new dealers in the US, Middle East, Turkey and Cyprus
-
NewsHanse 590 sailing yacht to have world premiere at Cannes
German yard prepares for launch of its biggest model yet
-
NewsPolish builder to target US, Asia with new flagship
The company is also preparing to add hybrid propulsion options to its portfolio
-
NewsSea-Doo angles for market share gains with new fishing models
2025 fishing boats in both PWC and Switch pontoon lines aim to land new buyers for Canadian boatbuilder
-
NewsSanlorenzo Yachts UK strengthens aftersales team
Ross Stanley-Whyte and Roy Tidman join the company as aftersales managers
LinkedIn
X / Twitter
Facebook
Email us
