The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.

Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits

Boats Group

Former NMMA staffers join Boats Group for Industry Relations roles

2026-07-16T12:11:00+01:00

Alisdair Martin and Freya Olsen bring decades of combined experience with the NMMA, MRAA, and leading marine businesses.

Tureddi Yachts sales director for the UK & Ireland Richard Cottrell

Tureddi Yachts appoints UK and Ireland sales director

2026-07-16T11:46:00+01:00

Richard Cottrell to lead Italian builder’s commercial activities across the UK and Ireland

Sailfish 232 CC

Sailfish Boats expands dealer network with five new partners

2026-07-16T11:30:00+01:00

US builder strengthens availability of its inshore and offshore fishing boats

African Boating Congress

Dan-Bunkering sponsors 2026 African Boating Conference

2026-07-16T11:30:00+01:00

The marine fuel supplier backs the Cape Town event as it steps up its support for Africa’s growing superyacht sector

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Nauta refreshes 40m Abeking & Rasmussen sailing yacht

2026-07-16T11:30:00+01:00

The company has refreshed the interior of 4K, updating finishes, furnishings and décor before its sale for €8.5m

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New Wire Marine expands manufacturing facility

2026-07-16T11:30:00+01:00

US marine electrical systems manufacturer invests US$2m to increase production capacity and create new jobs

Crownline 280 CRX

Whisper Marine acquires Crownline Boats

2026-07-15T14:23:00+01:00

US pontoon boat manufacturer expands into the sport, deck and cruiser segments with the acquisition of one of America’s longest-established recreational boat brands

Optimus steering rigs

Dometic Q2 marine business grows despite softer US market

2026-07-15T14:20:00+01:00

Second-quarter marine sales rose 3% organically as aftermarket demand offset weaker OEM activity, as higher costs and West Marine bankruptcy weigh on group earnings

Finnmaster Boats_Grandezza Fleet (1)

Finnmaster expands dealer network with five international appointments

2026-07-15T11:30:00+01:00

New dealer partners in Egypt, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and South Korea for the Grandezza, Finnmaster and Husky Boat brands

Bogdan_Gusarev

Numarine strengthens global sales team

2026-07-15T11:30:00+01:00

Turkish builder appoints Bogdan Gusarev for Europe and CIS, expands Salih Küçükoğlu’s role to include Turkey with MENA and APAC

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Informa Markets hires Italian representative to expand US boat show access

2026-07-15T11:30:00+01:00

Cristina Fonzar will support Italian exhibitors and business development across Informa’s portfolio of US shows

ExploMar 2

ExploMar-powered XNRG defends Monaco Endurance title in Force 4 conditions

2026-07-15T11:30:00+01:00

The XNRG 8.3m RIB equipped with ExploMar’s WAVE 300 electric outboard successfully defended its 16Nm Endurance Championship at the 2026 Monaco Energy Boat Challenge