Bob Grennwood
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BUSINESS REPORT | UK: Engine and equipment suppliers
For a second opinion on the health of a boating market manufacturers and suppliers of engines and equipment are a good place to start — after all, every boat other than a day sailer or smaller could be expected to have at least one
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BUSINESS REPORT | UK: Musto gets a makeover
With extra cash and fresh impetus from recent private equity investment, the UK sailing brand is undergoing a subtle transformation
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BUSINESS REPORT | UK: Brokers & retailers
With high levels of stock, low consumer confidence and a stagnant credit market, selling boats takes determination
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BUSINESS REPORT | UK: Industry resilient in toughest-ever market
There is a ‘survival of the fittest’ mentality amid UK firms as they scramble to cost-save whilst keeping fingers crossed that the first signs of recovery won’t be too long coming
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Application News | Volvo Penta IPS: Driving range
This summer saw the Swedish marine propulsion giant Volvo Penta unveil a host of new products, not least of which were two bigger IPS units.
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Yard and Yacht | Barcos Deportivos & BD A-100: Lifting nicely...
Having shown with its latest launch its ability to build high-quality performance sailing yachts, Spanish yard Barcos Deportivos has embarked on ambitious expansion plans. As Bob Greenwood reports, this should see it become a much bigger player.