The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
Ferretti cuts 2026 guidance as first-half revenues fall
Italian yacht builder reports €585.6m for the first half of 2026 as order intake and backlog also decline year-on-year
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
Flux Marine appoints senior field sales manager
US electric outboard manufacturer hires former Mack Boring exec to support boat builder partnerships, dealer expansion and sales growth
Cape 26 sports boat completes sea trials as SA builder begins export push
Cape Performance Sailing has successfully tested its new Mark Mills-designed Cape 26, with Italian distributor Negrinautica appointed to lead European sales
New Haven Marinas enters Florida with Scipio Creek acquisition
Marina operator expands to nine properties across six states with purchase of Gulf Coast facility in Apalachicola
Vision Marine signs reverse takeover LOI with defence tech firm
Electric propulsion developer to pivot toward unmanned systems as existing shareholders retain minimal stake in combined entity
Sweden’s Open Yard sets attendance record
The 33rd Open Yard boat show concluded with record-breaking numbers across boats, exhibitors and visitors
Hyke, Aqua superPower to boost electric propulsion on Europe’s waterways
New partnership will pursue efficient passenger ferry project
Italy clarifies charter route for non-EU yachts
New customs guidance sets out how eligible yachts can move from private to commercial Temporary Admission
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
Lloyd Werft plans new dock in Bremerhaven
Nautitech begins court-supervised restructuring as it seeks new investor
Vessev secures $19m in Series A funding and first US customer
Mirava brings modular smart boat to Europe
Gabe Newell brings tech innovation to Monaco 2026
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Textron, Brunswick partner on USV to deliver at speed and scale
New Polish brand enters market with budget sailing boat model
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