All articles by Craig Ritchie – Page 26
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News
Yamaha extends hydrogen competency with golf cart launch
Demonstration of H2-powered golf cart last week reveals continued progress in development of hydrogen propulsion systems
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Mixed Q1 for Hubbell Inc
Electrical equipment manufacturer reports revenue gains as cost increases reduce profits
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Damen Services Canada opens new service facility
New Victoria location to provide enhanced warranty, service support
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First quarter gain in US RV shipments brings optimism to US marine sector
A 9% year-over-year increase in wholesale camper deliveries through the first three months of 2024, combined with good winter boat show sales, suggest brighter days ahead for the leisure marine segment
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Aquitalia names US dealer
Chinese yacht builder expands into US market with appointment of United Yacht Sales as North American rep
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Lower volumes, higher prices lead to flat Q1 for Caterpillar
US engine builder reports slightly lower revenues but higher profits in “rewarding” first quarter of 2024
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Revenues down, margins up in mixed Q1 for Dometic
Lower revenues and earnings, partially offset by higher operating and EBITA margins, underscore divided results for marine and outdoor equipment manufacturer
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Green Technologies
Damen launches pilot vessel recycling initiative
A novel green recycling initiative in the Netherlands looks to one day commercializing vessel recycling
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Green Technologies
Can better diesels yield greater sustainability?
As most internal combustion engine builders move to explore the use of sustainable biofuels, a Chinese builder is striving to simply build a better diesel
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Brunswick Q1 revenues down 21% from record 2023
Results consistent with expectations in soft retail market, with strong winter boat show sales for Sea Ray, Boston Whaler
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Marine Products Q1 sales, profits down on soft US market
Reduced demand in the face of high channel inventory levels and elevated interest rates leads to double-digit declines for Chaparral, Robalo parent
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Boatbuilding Materials & Machinery
Insight | Strength in numbers
Sunstream aims to grow both volumes and profits by focusing its new Helix-P high-speed hydraulic boat lift on commercial marina applications
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MAN unveils CARB CHC emissions-compliant engine systems
New Commercial Harbor Craft standard applies to recreational vessels used for commercial purposes such as fishing charters
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Inboard engines
Decarbonisation: the near- and mid-term solutions
Investment in new platforms designed from the outset to run on alternate fuels represents the first step toward the inboard engine sector achieving its decarbonisation goals
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Princecraft announces C$4m plant upgrade
Canadian aluminium boat builder announces significant upgrades to Quebec plant, including new powder coating line
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MasterCraft launches new Balise luxury pontoon boat brand
New subsidiary aims to offer amenities and features beyond those available through MasterCraft’s existing Crest pontoon banner
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Inboard engines
How Gen Z holds real promise for engine builders
Growing numbers of affluent Gen Z families entering the boating market hold promise for engine builders serving the watersports tow boat category
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Inboard engines
Big Power - Luxury yacht demand driving growth in inboard sector
Advanced engine designs burning drop-in replacement fuels like hydrotreated vegetable oil give internal combustion propulsion new life in a world of ever-tightening emissions standards
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Inboard engines
Market overview - Why ICE still heads the pack
New innovations are giving internal combustion inboard engines even greater levels of reliability, performance, durability and sustainability