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- Malibu FQ1 “modestly exceeds” management expectations- The US builder has maintained its full-year guidance, expecting net sales to be flat to down by mid-single digits year over year 
- Makefast Group to launch new Cassette Awning at Metstrade- The UK firm’s latest innovation is designed to blend seamlessly into a vessel’s superstructure 
- Cruisers Yachts unveils four new yachts at FLIBS- US boat builder unveils new day yachts, a new 50 Fly and a 50 GLS Coupe with a midship enclosure at world’s largest in-water boat show 
- Lippert Q3 revenue up 13%- Higher revenues, profits on stronger RV OEM and aftermarket performance 
- Palm Beach debuts new PB85 at FLIBS- Yacht builder celebrates 30th anniversary with debut of its largest vessel to date 
- Marine Products Corp reports strong Q3- Sales up 7% for US boat builder as wholesale shipments begin to outstrip retail sales 
- Africa charts course for superyacht growth- Industry unites to develop regional strategy 
- Seakeeper unveils new product at FLIBS for cat segment- Growing popularity of catamarans represents new market for US stabilisation firm 
- Garmin expands flagship chartplotter lineup- New GPSMAP 9000xsv offers 4K resolution and 5Ghz Wi-Fi capability with integral sonar 
- Pershing strengthens US presence with exclusive West Coast partnership- Jeff Brown Yachts will oversee distribution, sales, and support for the Italian yacht brand across key markets 
- Garmin posts double-digit Q3 growth- Revenue from the Marine segment increased 20% in the third quarter with growth across multiple categories 
- American Magic pulls out of 38th America’s Cup- Team confirms it will not participate in the next edition of the race 
- Jamaica, Cuba battered, Bahamas next in Hurricane Melissa’s path- Hurricane Melissa made history as a Category 5 storm when it slammed into Jamaica early Tuesday afternoon before moving on to Cuba, where it caused massive flooding and is now heading for the Bahamas on Wednesday and Bermuda on Thursday. 
- Tariffs bite into profits for Caterpillar- Q3 revenues up but profits down for US engine builder 
- Flux Marine, Zodiac Nautic partner to launch electric Medline 6.8 RIB- Featuring Flux’s 115HP all-electric outboard, the model combines high-performance hull design with low-maintenance, quiet operation 
- Dubai Pre-Owned Boat Show opens Friday with over AED 200m worth of yachts- The event is anticipated to receive strong interest backed by a strong Gulf boating market 
- Industry gears up for 66th FLIBS- A new marina, more catamarans and a floating technology showcase highlight the 2025 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 
- New leadership charts fresh course for Extreme Boats- New Zealand aluminium boat builder enters new era under management-led ownership consortium 
- FLIR launches AI-powered multi-spectral maritime camera systems at FLIBS- AI-powered multi-spectral cameras for superyachts, commercial vessels incorporate gyro stabilisation 
- Higher Q3 revenues, profits for Hubbell- Cost controls, strong market position attributed to driving solid Q3 performance for US electrical equipment manufacturer 
- Reuters: Donerail pressures MarineMax to sell, replace McGill- The Donerail Group hedge fund is calling on the US boat retailer and marina owner to implement major changes 
- Lürssen and Feadship leaders to keynote Superyacht Coatings Conference- Michael Breman of Lürssen Yachts and Tom de Vries of Feadship will address innovation, sustainability, and the shifting dynamics of the global superyacht industry 
- Northrop & Johnson expands sales team- Alex Higby has joined the US brokerage as a yacht salesperson, based in San Diego 
- Jamaica braces for Hurricane Melissa- The category five storm is expected to leave unprecedented destruction in its path 
- Molabo hires global marine sales leader- Tommi Salonen has held leadership positions at Quick SpA, Torqeedo, and BRP 
- Cancun show returns with new venue, renewed focus on B2B- ‘How to Do Business with Latin America’ to draw more industry professionals 
- Polaris Q3 revenues up 7%- Marine segment revenues up 20% YoY on greater sales of entry-level product 
- Leadership change at Volvo Penta North America- Jens Bering, Brock Gavin assume new roles to strengthen marine division operations 
- Cantiere delle Marche launches Acciaio series flagship- The 130ft Acciaio 130 offers long-range capabilities for extended voyages 
- Rolls-Royce achieves world first in testing pure methanol marine engine- Milestone for more climate-friendly propulsion systems and sustainability 
- France: VAT on recreational boats may increase from 20% to 33%- Proposal to levy new rate from January 1 2026 
- Saxdor Yachts expands into Canada with new dealer agreements- Cabano Marine in Quebec and DT Powersports & Marine in Ontario will distribute the Finnish yacht range in eastern Canada, providing sales and aftersales support while strengthening the brand’s presence across North America 
- Azimut and Benetti to inaugurate new Americas headquarters at FLIBS- New US presence at Pier Sixty-Six Marina will serve as a hub for owners, partners, and regional market growth 
- Confindustria Nautica spotlights Italy’s export excellence in Latin America- Taking part in the 13th Esportare la Dolce Vita launch in Brazil, the Italian marine industry association underscored the global impact of Made in Italy craftsmanship 
- Africa stakes its claim in the global marine economy- The inaugural African Boating Conference in Cape Town last week signalled a turning point for the continent’s marine industry, showcasing export strength, collaborative momentum and a new vision for sustainable growth 
- DAME Design Awards announces 67 nominations from record-breaking field of entries- A total of 146 products originating from manufacturers spanning 37 different countries represents a new high-water mark for the globally recognised competition. Winners will be announced on the first day of the show, 18 November, during the official opening. 
- Valencia Boat Show concludes with strong business results and record attendance- Exhibitors reported increased commercial activity and high-quality contacts, highlighting the event’s growing national and international reach 
- Opac’s Rolling Sun Awning selected by three Italian shipyards- Custom Line, Riva, and Luxia Yacht have adopted the latest concealed shading system from Opac for integration into their yachts 
- Wajer Yachts unveils redesigned 55, pushing luxury dayboat innovation- With its minimalist design and cutting-edge technology, the Wajer 55 redefines modern open-cockpit cruising 
- Greenline Yachts reports strong sales in southeast Asia- The Slovenian builder’s new regional dealer has already sold three units 
- Yachting Ventures, EBI expand Startup x Investor Day at boot Düsseldorf 2026- Hefring Marine CEO Karl Birgir Björnsson will deliver next year’s keynote, sharing insights from his fundraising journey 
- Sunreef targets Japanese market, considers new marina investment- The Polish cat builder has secured its first client from Japan 
- US$37m “secret” boat building facility coming to Florida county- Project Kilowatt will involve a total investment of US$37m by a Canadian boat manufacturer specialising in electric boat engines 
- Obituary: José Pedro Pinto- Touron pays tribute to the company’s service inspector and commercial manager 
- Nextfour stregthens presence in key European boating markets- Allpa will distribute the company’s Q Experience system in the Netherlands and Germany 
- Dockmate enters into new collaboration with Hinckley Yachts- New compatibility with JetStick 4 control platform allows Hinckley owners to add wireless remote capability 
- Swedish startup wins €5.5m EU funding for next-gen electric marine propulsion- Zparq is one of just 40 companies chosen for EIC support to scale its Z10 drivetrain 
- Moonen picks up orders, reports sale of eighth Martinique hull- The 34.7m Martinique 122 is now under construction and set for delivery next April 
- Cantieri di Pisa unveils Super Polaris 70 in collaboration with T. Mariotti- The 70m explorer yacht is designed for long-range cruising in diverse climates 
- Nimbus Group sales drop 30% amid weak North American market- Swedish builder reports net sales of SEK 263.4m in Q3 2025, driven by a 65% slump in North American sales 
- People on the Move this Week- New appointments at Azimut do Brasil, Denison, Nimbus Group USA and more 
- Ferretti SpA confirms strong financial performance as of September 30- Notable growth in order intake, particularly in the Made-to-Measure segment 
- Q3 brings lower revenues but higher earnings for Dometic- Consolidated revenues down 6%, marine revenues up 1% amid period of continuous macro-economic challenges for Swedish equipment manufacturer 
- Croatia’s Biograd Boat Show reports record event- The 27th edition of the show has so far exceeded organiser expectations 
- X Shore CEO: “Our strategy continues unchanged”- René Hansen issues statement following bankruptcy of X Shore Production AB 
- Brunswick Q3 exceeds expectations- World’s largest marine company reports record cash generation as all business units attain YOY revenue growth for first time since Q1 2022 
- Bigger focus on sustainable products at Metstrade 2025- Sustainable innovations will span all 13 halls of RAI Amsterdam for the first time in the show’s history 
- Azimut names new CEO of Brazilian subsidiary- Carlo Alberto Sisto is tasked with driving production growth, brand expansion, and innovation at Azimut do Brasil 
- Raymarine first to integrate BluefinLED Mini IYS for smart lighting control- BluefinLED’s Mini IYS gateway connects underwater LED lights directly to Raymarine Axiom chartplotters, providing simple installation and web-based control 
- CL Yachts unveils first tri-deck catamaran- The CLC115 will have its debut at next week’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 
 
            











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