The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
Malibu delivers strong FQ4, fiscal 2026 results
Legacy brands, Saxdor drive US builder’s fourth-quarter net sales up 43%
Viper Motores e Barcos founder dies at 76
Daniele Simonini held several industry roles before founding the Brazilian yard in 1997
NauticStar invests US$6m in plant expansion
US builder to create 179 new jobs, increase volumes with upgrades to its North Carolina plant
Voly buys yacht crew specialist in fourth deal since 2023
Oceanskies joins the UK superyacht software group, bringing total crew administered to more than 10,000
Gulf Craft’s Majesty brand strengthens European presence
Sunsea Yachts has been made the official Majesty dealer for Greece
Biograd Boat Show expands to meet record 2026 demand
Croatia’s premier in-water show is relocating catamarans and opening its promenade to accommodate over 400 exhibitors and 500 vessels
Fire destroys Maxi Dolphin production hall
Three yachts under construction were lost in the blaze
Yamaha expands Skipperi boat-club model in US
The platform offers dealers a new business model by generating recurring revenue from customers not ready to purchase
ISA Yachts launches first Viper 130
The 38.8m ISA Viper 130 will make its international debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival before heading to Monaco
La Belle Classe Academy introduces nine-week superyacht masterclass
La Belle Classe Academy, part of Yacht Club de Monaco, will host the course from 16 September
Chinese battery specialist enters electric outboard market
LiTime launches first marine propulsion range for kayaks, inflatables and other small recreational craft
Perth Boat Show set for September
More than 90 exhibitors and 150-plus craft will showcase $50m worth of boats and boating products across six pavilions
Ferretti cuts 2026 guidance as first-half revenues fall
Flux Marine appoints senior field sales manager
Cape 26 sports boat completes sea trials as SA builder begins export push
New Haven Marinas enters Florida with Scipio Creek acquisition
Vision Marine signs reverse takeover LOI with defence tech firm
Sweden’s Open Yard sets attendance record
Hyke, Aqua superPower to boost electric propulsion on Europe’s waterways
Italy clarifies charter route for non-EU yachts
Blue Water Index opens $2m seed round to bring transparency to boat valuations
West Marine completes Chapter 11 restructuring
Cobrey Yachts prepares two new flybridge models as it seeks investor
Sunseeker financials: IBI comments
Koç Holding raises stake in RMK Marine
New Delphia 11 to be unveiled at Cannes
Spanish boat registrations surge in first half of 2026
HanseYachts appoints new Fjord dealer in Turkey
Yachting Ventures unveils jury for 2026 Metstrade Startup Pitch Competition
Brazilian builder makes Mediterranean debut with Cyprus market entry
Thordon Bearings adds SAI Engineering to distributor network
Boot & Fun Berlin show reinvents itself
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