All articles by Craig Ritchie – Page 3
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News
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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News
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
Amping up electric inboard propulsion
Inboard electric propulsion systems are returning better power-to-weight ratio as OEMs harness advances from all sectors of ‘e-mobility’. Meanwhile, fuel cell and hybrid technology is helping to eliminate range anxiety
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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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News
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
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News
DealersCircle, Lightspeed announce integration partnership
US dealership software providers integrate product suites in bid to dominate marine, powersports and recreational vehicle retail sectors
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News
Scepter targets service yards with powered portable fuel station
Portable fuel station positioned as simplifying equipment fueling operations in service yards, marina environments
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MarineMax considers legal action against Mexican government over marina seizure
Cabo San Lucas marina seized by Mexican Navy over lease dispute