International Boat Industry

Eduardo Colunna, president of ACOBAR, outlines the challenges and strategies shaping Brazil’s nautical industry, from US tariffs and financing bottlenecks to innovation in sustainability

USA

Overview: Following the path of Epictetus

By Craig Ritchie

Against a backdrop of trade upheaval, US equipment manufacturers are focusing on innovation for the win as a new generation of buyers begins to dominate the recreational boat market

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Malibu FQ1 “modestly exceeds” management expectations
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Makefast Group to launch new Cassette Awning at Metstrade
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Cruisers Yachts unveils four new yachts at FLIBS
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Forte Yachts extends international representation to US
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Lippert Q3 revenue up 13%
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Palm Beach debuts new PB85 at FLIBS
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Marine Products Corp reports strong Q3
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Africa charts course for superyacht growth
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Seakeeper unveils new product at FLIBS for cat segment
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Garmin expands flagship chartplotter lineup
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Pershing strengthens US presence with exclusive West Coast partnership
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Jamaica, Cuba battered, Bahamas next in Hurricane Melissa’s path
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Garmin posts double-digit Q3 growth
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American Magic pulls out of 38th America’s Cup
2025-10-29T14:37:00+00:00
Tariffs bite into profits for Caterpillar
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Equipment: Accessory makers put focus on large yachts

Despite the ongoing market downturn, demand for larger boats remains strong, prompting many Dutch accessory producers to focus on superyacht and megayacht builders. Company representatives say that in a highly competitive market, expanding portfolios with innovative products is key to staying ahead.

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Green Technologies

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

> Subscriber-only, By Jake Kavanagh

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

By Craig Ritchie

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

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Cantiere delle Marche gets new majority shareholder
CLP2, controlled by Giovanni Cagnoli through Carisma and the Loro Piana family, has acquired a majority stake in the Italian yard
UK maritime training provider sold
SeaRegs was purchased by iPowerboat MD Ryan Tozer

Rhode Island marina sells for $9.92m
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Lippert acquires Bigfoot Hydraulic Systems
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Beneteau acquires French refit and repair yard
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Omaya Yachts and its fresh take on the catamaran
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