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65th Genoa International Boat Show unveiled at Milan Stock Exchange as Deloitte study highlights record 2023 for Global Yachting Market

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Genoa Show to spotlight innovation, sustainability, market protection, and global reach, following a Deloitte study showing a record 2023 for the global yachting market and a stabilising outlook for 2024. The Show also marks a new multi-year collaboration with the 38th America’s Cup

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2025-09-05T15:00:00+01:00
Latin America’s largest boatbuilder signs new partnership with designer Tony Castro
2025-09-05T12:42:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Fernanda Teixeira Velloso
Cockwells unveils trailerable Duchy 25 ahead of Southampton International Boat Show
2025-09-05T12:32:00+01:00By Mike Derrett
Honda launches upgraded four-cylinder, V6 outboards in Europe
2025-09-05T12:26:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Craig Ritchie
ZeroJet names French distributor
2025-09-05T12:26:00+01:00By Craig Ritchie
Landau partners with Boat Fix
2025-09-05T12:22:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Craig Ritchie

Yamaha US joins Sea Tow’s Sea Care program
2025-09-05T12:22:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Craig Ritchie
US Supreme Court to decide Trump tariffs fate
2025-09-05T12:04:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Tony Esposito
Saxdor Yachts launches AI-powered co-skipper for smarter boating
2025-09-05T11:52:00+01:00
ARKHAUS surpasses $1m funding milestone to propel floating club and maritime ecosystem
2025-09-05T11:46:00+01:00
Vision Marine to auction surplus inventory as it expands Florida Integration Center
2025-09-05T11:34:00+01:00

New Zealand’s Vessev brings electric hydrofoiling to Europe
2025-09-05T11:26:00+01:00
More than 10,000 visit Oslo floating boat show
2025-09-05T11:19:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Lars-Åke Redéen
MarineMax opens flagship Fort Myers Yacht Sales and Service Center
2025-09-04T14:10:00+01:00
IBEX announces 2025 Innovation Award judges, entrants
2025-09-04T13:35:00+01:00
New luxury yacht brand launched
2025-09-04T13:14:00+01:00> Subscriber-only

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The self-levelling yacht - CMC Marine spearheads use of advanced sensor tech

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Harnessing artificial intelligence with powerful and responsive actuators and hydrodynamic comtrol surfaces can eliminate much of the movement associated with seasickness

ZeroJet enters into supply partnership with Highfield Boats

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French-Chinese RIB manufacturer to offer New Zealand-made ZeroJet electric jet propulsion system with 2023 product line

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Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits

Schütz Group acquires yacht supplier Euro-Composites in major composites sector deal
All 930 employees and the brand set to be retained
Teledyne to buy Saab’s TransponderTech business
The company will be integrated into Teledyne FLIR’s Maritime group, which includes Raymarine, FLIR Marine, and ChartWorld
Stella Marinas buys two South River sites for major Chesapeake marina
The deal with Drake Real Estate Partners creates a 500-slip destination in Edgewater with services and boat sales

Daedalus Yachts founder buys Tartan, Freedom, and AMP Carbon Spars
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Leadership teams, workforces, and dealer networks will remain in place
Aquavista expands marina portfolio with three acquisitions
The UK mooring boat operator buys three facilities in northwest England
Dutch superyacht builder buys Alewijnse
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The two companies have collaborated on yacht projects since the 1990s

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Flat sales and rising costs test marine sector
2025-08-21T10:55:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Kim Hollamby
With new boat sales subdued, unsold stock mounting and value-conscious buyers reshaping demand, the UK’s marine industry is adjusting course
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Third time lucky for Paris show?
2025-06-13T13:28:00+01:00By Ed Slack
Why November’s new Paris Nautic Show is here to stay

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Latest Boat Launch News

Gunboat to launch new Fusion line virtually at Cannes
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The first Gran Turismo Catamaran will be presented “in immersive digital form”
Lowe targets affordability with new LF pontoon series
New cruising and fishing models target entry level buyers with amenities and value
Cavo Marine launches first electric RIB and new GRM catamaran
> Subscriber-only, By Jaroslaw Adamowski
The Polish RIB builder has introduced two new models, including a 4.6m electric RIB powered by ePropulsion’s Navy Evo 6.0
Nimbus Group launches EdgeWater 250CC in key 25ft US segment
The new model is EdgeWater’s first major update since 2020 and the first under Nimbus Group ownership
Yamaha expands WaveRunner lineup
New CrossWave PWC features unique walk-around deck for what firm describes as unrivaled versatility
Sea-Doo extends Switch pontoon lineup
2026 lineup to include new models, features and 300 horsepower engine upgrade
BRIX Marine extends cruising catamaran lineup
US boat builder unveils new 40ft cruiser with Volvo IPS
Balt-Yacht launches two new motoryachts as export demand drives growth
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The Polish builder has added the SunCamper 36 and Balt 950 SH to its portfolio
Forest River appeals to entry level buyers with new pontoon boat line
New Dockside brand focused on first time boaters with value-priced 20ft and 22ft models

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