The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
Grand Banks Yachts reports strong first half, solid order book
Singapore-listed yacht builder credits strategic investments for its strengthened position
New marine sector growth strategy launched for Cornish area of UK
‘Cornwall’s Marine Future’ plan is joint initiative of Cornwall Marine Network and University of Exeter
Chris-Craft refreshes ‘iconic’ Launch 27 to attract new buyers
Refresh of signature sport runabout aims to meet evolving consumer tastes
KND Naval Design to launch first EvFloat houseboat in March
With three confirmed orders and several serious inquiries, demand is already building
French Olympic sailor joins Airmar as EMEA sales manager
Thomas Sellier joins the US transducer specialist from Navicom
Program announced for 2026 Sydney Charter Show
The inaugural two-day event will precede this year’s Australian Superyacht Conference
Wellcraft 243 redesign debuts in Miami with key upgrades
The refreshed model saw strong demand, with several pre-orders before its Miami launch and more on day one
Boston Whaler unveils ‘next generation design approach’ at Miami show
New Outrage 290, 330 models said to reflect new design imperatives for iconic fibreglass boat brand
Axopar expands Florida representation with OneWater across 13 locations
Finnish builder strengthens footprint in key US market
Intrepid lays out all-new product plan in Miami
CEO Terry McNew reveals ambitious overhaul, debuting the 35 Panacea and announcing the 37 Valor for Palm Beach
Solé Advance embarks on major facility transformation
The marine engine manufacturer is modernising its Spanish facilities to boost production capacity, improve efficiency, and enhance sustainability
Nimbus Group appoints interim CFO
Christian Johansson brings over 30 years of leadership experience from top Swedish firms
Sunstream Boat Lifts founder wins Freedman Leadership Award
Yamarin debuts new Air Deck option in Helsinki
People on the Move this Week
State of the US boating industry is ‘cautious optimism’
Bold new boat launches in Miami signal optimism in a down market
Omaya Yachts announces rebrand of Elica Yard
“Flagship industry event” opens in Miami amid many changes
African Boating Conference confirmed for Cape Town in October
Burgess expands US footprint with new Palm Beach office
8th Egypt Boat Show highlights local manufacturing and marina development
French nautical industry blasts new recreational boat tax as unjust, ineffective
AWC AS acquires 82% of Sleipner Motor – enters into partnership with CEO Ronny Skauen
MasterCraft – acquisition of MPX represents strength on strength
Four in a row for Miami show?
Xylem Q4 revenues up 6%
Management changes at Northpoint
Bodrum Yacht Meet explores challenges of Turkish market
AquaAmp expands into UK with new distributor appointment
Bahraini builder charts global expansion with European debut
Kongsberg Maritime to become standalone business following shareholder agreement
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