The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
Montenegro cracks down on illegal ‘grey’ and ‘black’ charter operations
Day-one inspections revealed 13 violations across 30 checks, resulting in 12 misdemeanor orders and nearly €23,000 in fines
North Sails opens new Mediterranean loft on the French Côte d’Azur
Sailmaker relocates its Mediterranean repair and service operation to a larger facility, expanding capacity for superyacht, classic yacht and cruising markets
Sea Alliance expands network to Corfu, signs dealers for Absolute and Mangusta
The new base at Marina Gouvia establishes the group’s presence in one of Greece’s premier yachting destinations
VMG enters luxury trimaran market with first 53ft model under construction
New US builder partners with VPLP Design on performance-focused cruising trimaran scheduled for launch in January 2027
Henri-Lloyd launches Sail Free to boost sailing participation
The UK sailing apparel brand partners with RYA training centres to offer £300 course vouchers, aiming to address participation barriers and attract new entrants to the sport
Flamingo Marine announces new leadership team, ships first Rove pontoon
US builder reaches ”major milestone” in its transition from product development to scaled manufacturing and delivery
Next Yacht Group launches Maiora 36 Exuma and AB 130 flagship
The Italian builder delivers two new models aimed at distinct owner segments, highlighting its dual focus on luxury cruising and high-performance yachting
Cox Marine renews key European distributor agreements
The diesel outboard manufacturer extends partnerships with distributors across Northern and Southern Europe, including territory expansion for Italian partner Cartello
Beneteau to close Cadillac plant, divest Four Winns, Glastron and Scarab Jet
French boatbuilder cites geopolitical pressures and structural market decline as it refocuses US strategy on seven core brands
D-Marin acquires Olbia Marina in Sardinia
The purchase of MOYS and Molo Brin strengthens Mediterranean network and creates strategic link between Sardinia, mainland Italy and the French Riviera
MasterCraft expands US dealer network
New Maryland dealer partner extends towboat distribution in eastern US
NMMA Canada builds on luxury tax win during Ottawa meetings
Canadian trade association focuses Day on the Hill advocacy discussions on trade, regulation and investment priorities for the recreational marine industry
MarineMax, World Cat partner to launch Ducari catamaran line
Turkish marine tech brand expands to US
Azimut-Benetti’s Vitelli appointed Altagamma chair
Tohatsu announces new Australia and New Zealand distributor
Moonen Yachts’ ‘collateral’ bankruptcy trigered a remarkable revival
How Starcraft’s authentic 1957 Ski Champ relaunch wowed BBA judges
Yachting Ventures launches in-house fundraising feed to centralise leisure marine dealflow
Interview: Axopar co-founder upbeat on market outlook as new 38ft model debuts
Ferretti denies acquisition talks with The Italian Sea Group
Fox’s Yacht Sales joins Morgans Group as new sales director appointed
KND Naval Design launches South Africa’s first EvFloat marina residence
BIA responds to news of Informa’s Sydney show
Feadship completes major 14-month rebuild of Halcyon superyacht
Navalt ships first solar-electric leisure boat to North America
HopYacht marks milestone with launch of tenth HopYacht 30 catamaran
US$80m Virginia Key marina project heads towards public vote
VDM-Reya takes on AquaAmp distribution in France
Nanni expands UK distribution network through PME Group partnership
ZeroUSV secures landmark certification for autonomous vessel class
YYachts appoints Bredenbeck to lead global sales expansion
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