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Confindustria Nautica: Italian boating turnover hits record €8.72bn

2026-09-30T13:52:00+01:00

Sales grew by 1.4% in 2025, while exports and employment also reached record levels

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Boats Group expands content team

2026-09-30T14:42:00+01:00

Former YachtBuyer reviews director Jack Haines joins Boats Group to support editorial, video and social media growth

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RAD introduces monthly leasing for 40kW electric outboard

2026-09-30T13:41:00+01:00

UK firm’s finance lease for RAD 40 propulsion packages start at £995 per month

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Pearl 100 Hybrid completes initial sea trials

2026-09-30T13:36:00+01:00

Pearl Yachts’ 30m flagship will make its world debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

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Brunswick announces senior leadership appointments

2026-09-30T13:35:00+01:00

Will Sangster, Karly Yuds and Marco Bracalente will take up new roles from January 1, 2027

Makocraft

Makocraft appoints first international dealer

2026-09-30T13:24:00+01:00

Vewins Marine will introduce the Australian aluminium boat brand to Thailand from late 2026

Bellini Astor

Bellini Nautica posts strong first-half growth

2026-09-30T13:05:00+01:00

Italian yachting group records higher sales and profit in the six months to June

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Tramontana Yachts buys majority stake in Croatian shipyard

2026-09-30T13:03:00+01:00> , By

The investment will allow Tramontana to expand its yacht construction and repair operations by leveraging the yard’s capacity to build large vessels

Xquisite 52

Xquisite Yachts expands powercat lineup with new 52-footer

2026-09-30T12:33:00+01:00

Hull #1 of the 52’ Exploration Powercat is scheduled for delivery by the end of 2028

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Fountaine Pajot expands Asia Yachting partnership

2026-09-30T12:26:00+01:00

French catamaran builder broadens its Southeast Asian distribution network through its existing Hong Kong partner

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Riva reorganises Italian dealer network

2026-09-30T11:30:00+01:00

Exclusive dealer responsibilities have been divided between Nautica Casarola and Italian Yacht Store

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New Polish cat builder introduces accessibility-focused range

2026-09-29T14:19:00+01:00> , By

Bravecat has launched three catamarans that can be equipped with a proprietary remote-controlled propulsion system

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