All articles by Craig Ritchie – Page 31
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Foiling
Brunswick unveils more affordable Fliteboards at Miami
Flite Air and Flite Air Pro to retail for approximately half the cost of original models in bid to bring more people onto the water
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News
The Yacht Group targets outboard market with expanded Yacht Controller line
New Nemesis model targets outboard-powered boats to 50ft
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News
Tohatsu displays further electric outboard prototypes in Miami
New 4.0kW electric outboard prototype displayed alongside 6.0kW developed with Ilmor Marine
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News
Oklahoma marina redeveloped
Marine Development Inc completes extensive renovation, expansion of Nine Marina
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Outboard engines
Consumer confusion: A word on watts
Most buyers understand the horsepower rating for ICE outboards, but kilowatts is more confusing.
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Outboard engines
Bigger is better
Building on following success of the success of its previous Avator 7.5e, 20e and 35e electric outboard motors, Mercury Marine kicked off its 85th anniversary in 2025 by unveiling its two largest electric outboards to date at January’s CES technology trade show – the all-new Avator 75e and 110e.
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Marine Electronics
More than meets the eye
Advanced digital control systems bring fingertip handling to a wide range of boats
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Outboard engines
Great things in small packages
Despite advances in portable electric motors, manufacturers of internal combustion portables continue launching new product aimed at capturing further market share
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Outboard engines
Why size matters
Multiple new product launches create a world of wonder in a segment defined by technical innovation and engineering magic
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Outboard engines
Mid-range outboards - The heart of the market
Reaching consumers in the highly competitive mid-range outboard segment requires imagination and a comprehensive product line
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Outboard engines
Despite the rise of electric, ICE still reigns supreme
Internal combustion outboards have been villainised in recent years, but new data suggests that when combined with sustainable fuels the venerable ICE outboard remains the top choice for powering a wide range of vessels
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Paints and Coatings
Insight | Sustainability: Here and now
With growing consumer interest in environmental sustainability, boatbuilders look to future technologies as a means of solidifying their engagement with eco-conscious buyers. But what can the industry do right now to be more sustainable? Quite a bit, it turns out, with a range of green options already available to boatbuilders
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News
Aftermarket gains, OEM revenue declines leave mixed Q4, full year for Lippert
Stronger aftermarket performance can’t mitigate OEM revenue decrease for US components manufacturer
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Navigation
Garmin debuts multiple new products in Miami
US electronics giant to debut chartplotters, sonars and radar arrays at world’s biggest boat show
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News
Positive expectations ahead of Miami Boat Show
IBI will be on the ground filing as-it-happens reports all week from the world’s largest boat show
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News
Freedom Boat Club adds two new locations in Spain
New Murcia franchises represent 16th and 17th FBC operations in the country
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News
Mixed results for Patrick Industries Q4, 2023 full-year financials
Revenues down but margins improve as US engineered components manufacturer balances headwinds in marine, RV segments
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News
Nimbus group expands North American dealer network
Swedish boatbuilder announces new distribution in two key US boating markets
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News
MasterCraft Boat Holdings to launch ‘super-premium’ pontoon brand
New high-end pontoon boat marque to enter market with 2025 model year
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Electrification
The future of AI in boat building
The widespread integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into multiple aspects of daily life continues at a lightning pace, including its adoption into different aspects of product design and fabrication.