All articles by Craig Ritchie – Page 40
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NewsePropulsion aims to grow OEM business with new X40 outboard
New 40kW electric outboard launched at FLIBS in bid to build OEM business in high volume pontoon, RIB and freshwater fishing segments
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NewsDecent Q3 for Patrick Industries despite 22% revenue drop
Slower demand in end markets offset in part through cost controls and automation investments to protect margins
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NewsSunseeker hosts world debut of Ocean 182 at FLIBS
Global debut of Ocean 182 and US debut of Predator 75 model draws crowds for British yacht builder
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NewsFLIBS traffic so far shows continued strength in luxury yacht segment
Particularly busy are yacht brokers and manufacturers of large luxury vessels
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NewsJohnson Outdoors to wind down Eureka camping equipment business
Parent to Minn Kota, Humminbird marine product brands to shutter 128-year-old camping gear nameplate in order to focus on existing lines
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NewsAquila doubles down on fishing market at FLIBS with new 47 Molokai
Success of previous Molokai 28 model has Chinese boatbuilder looking to grow share in lucrative fishing segment with larger 47 flagship
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NewsCruisers Yachts launches new flybridge series at FLIBS
Newly announced 55 Fly will be first model in three-vessel series, with deliveries to being in spring 2024
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NewsFormula announces new centre console models at FLIBS
New 457 models join growing lineup of centre console product for US yacht builder
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NewsQ3 a mixed bag for Marine Products Corp
Third-quarter revenues down 22% while year-to-date revenues remain up 15% in bad news, good news Q3 for US boatbuilder
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USAHow Sea-Doo reinvented the pontoon boat
Sea-Doo’s pontoon boat line grows to meet buyer demand for more seating and amenities
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Deck hardwareMechanical equipment: The floodgates open on innovation
After two or three years of relative quiet, a more competitive boat market is driving a surge of innovation among manufacturers of mechanical equipment
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Onboard entertainmentEntertainment systems: Technology driving consumer interest
Technology has driven manifest changes in the marine audio sector, with both equipment suppliers and boatbuilders alike leveraging gains for greater customer satisfaction
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LightingPutting the spotlight on the small boat sector
A focus on lighting packages for smaller, high volume production boats is bringing superyacht distinction to the masses
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USAConnectivity: Making the benefits clear
Connectivity has become a buzzword in boatbuilding, with equipment manufacturers working overtime to give end-users the information they demand
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USAAn avalanche of ingenuity from US equipment manufacturers
A return to a more normalised boat market has driven innovation in the equipment sector, as boatbuilders increasingly look for means to differentiate in a more competitive market
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USASeating: It’s all about creature comforts
Automotive-inspired features like seat cushion and backrest heating and cooling, along with suspension systems to soften the ride, provide an opportunity for differentiation in a competitive market
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Marine ElectronicsHelm equipment: Integration and sophistication
Onboard equipment manufacturers appeal to boatbuilders with new designs and new technology to support a more cohesive feel at the helm
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USAInsight | Face time with David Foulkes
Brunswick’s CEO shares candid thoughts about vertical and horizontal integration, opportunities for Navico and the realities of cybersecurity in 2023
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USAINSIGHT | POLARIS
Polaris aims to grow its share of the hyper-competitive pontoon and deck boat segment with a value proposition based on quality, innovation and global market expansion
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NewsYamaha Rightwaters sponsors plastics recycling program
Engine builder’s sustainability initiative supports University of Georgia course to enhance plastics recycling
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