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Choosing the right flexible impeller pump for marine engine cooling

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The Jabsco technical team at Xylem explain the advantages and characteristics of flexible impeller pumps for cooling and the different types of marine engine cooling systems that they work with

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Honda Marine launches joystick steering collaboration

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Honda Marine is introducing a new joystick steering system to provide easy handling that seamlessly integrates Ultraflex steering and Vetus bow thrusters

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Ultrafabrics: a deeper dive into our sustainability mission

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Ultrafabrics reached its sustainable material goal in 2024, a full year ahead of schedule. Learn how this marine fabric specialist has improved its sustainable practices as a part of the company’s ongoing commitment to creating a positive impact on the planet

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Bringing paint to life

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The journey of every yacht coating starts in the laboratory and passes a high-tech production line. Jens Büning from the ALEXSEAL Yacht Coatings lab team provides IBI readers with a tour behind the scenes of how and why to develop new yacht coatings

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Designer’s Guide: Specification tips for marine upholstery

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Whether you’re outfitting a luxury sailing yacht or high-end motor boat, choosing suitable upholstery fabric is more than just a design decision—it’s essential for ensuring both beauty and durability in challenging marine environments.

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Making paint is like baking a cake

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As strange as it may sound, there are several significant similarities between achieving an excellent paint finish for a yacht and creating the perfect cake, as marine coatings specialist manufacturer ALEXSEAL explains

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Which marine toilet is right for your boat?

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Learn about the different types of manual and electric toilets available from Jabsco, a Xylem brand, and what you need to consider when specifying one for a new boat or refit.

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Pitter proves BOS LE300 battery systems on more than 80 yachts

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Ante Brzić, COO of Pitter Yachtcharter, explains how the BOS LE300 lithium extension smart battery system is proving transformative for this major international charter company’s fleet of yachts

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Ultrafabrics: Redefining Sustainable Luxury in Marine Design

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In the realm of luxury marine fabrics, Ultrafabrics stands out as a pioneer in innovation, seamlessly blending aesthetics, performance, and sustainability. Our journey in crafting these materials is driven by a deep understanding of the discerning yacht owner’s needs, where every detail reflects a commitment to quality.

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BOS Battery S the ideal solution for yacht charter businesses

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Increasing demands for comfort afloat, new generations of less experienced boaters and the move towards fully networked yachts means that charter operations need easily upgradeable energy storage for their fleets, which is precisely the strength of the highly versatile BOS battery S LiFePO4 battery.

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OceanLED leads the way with underwater light No Quibble Warranty

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OceanLED has become the first underwater light manufacturer to offer a ‘No Quibble Warranty’ on its products. It will apply to all X-Series, Sport Series or Discover D3 underwater lights from 21 March 2024.

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Two decades of high-end yacht coating development

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Alexseal Yacht Coatings celebrates its 20th anniversary by reflecting on its origins as a part of long-established coating solutions manufacturer Mankiewicz, its mission today and intentions tomorrow

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Wolz Nautic Italy adopts additive manufacturing for faster delivery of custom boat designs

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Wolz Nautic Italy, a worldwide leader in teak deck design, production and fitting, has purchased a Massivit 5000 industrial 3D printer to increase its capabilities when offering complex solutions for manufacturing custom elements while improving accuracy and saving on time and resources.

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3D printing transforms vessel upgrades and repairs

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Leading Croatian maintenance and repair facility, Velum Nautica, is using a Massivit 3D printer to transform its custom component manufacturing and  rare part replacement capabilities.

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OceanLED takes multizone lighting control to next level

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The patent-pending OceanLED OceanBridge is the perfect companion for any vessel’s lighting. The innovative new system takes boat owners and captains deeper into customisable lighting options with universal control of all boat lights from an MFD, smartphone or tablet.

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Automating boatbuilding by utilising industrial 3D printers

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Breakthroughs in industrial 3D printing technology are enabling boat manufacturers to overcome multiple production challenges with labour, material waste, and speed.

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Glendinning launches ProPilot-S as new sailboat propulsion solution

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Less Space. More Control. The ProPilot-S combines engine throttle and bow thruster control for sail boaters

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Pitter yachtcharter tests BOS LE300 lithium extension batteries

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BOS products have the potential to solve the common problems facing most charter businesses

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The perfect system for a perfect finish

ALEXSEAL is proud to make its contribution to the ship building process

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Alexseal announces a new era of acrylic topcoats

Acrylic Topcoat X is the newest addition to the Alexseal coating portfolio

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Comfort afloat enhanced through the use of BOS LE300 intelligent lithium batteries

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Tests conducted by Italian manufacturer, Quick, have proven that BOS offers a perfect solution to maintaining the duration of its DC-powered range of MC2 gyro stabilisers.

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Actisense - the progression of networking on boats

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The network specialist provides an overview of the technologies making today’s generation of connected boats the most advanced yet

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Why service is essential when choosing your yacht coating partner

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Each yacht project is unique. To deliver the best result, you need high-end products and first-class support. That is why Alexseal has a comprehensive service package available to its customer worldwide

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How BOS sets a new benchmark in sustainability for batteries

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The lithium power storage specialist explains how it is achieving a promising pathway to green energy solutions

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How to achieve a perfect finish with the right topcoat

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Designing the surface of a yacht perfectly means bringing the owner’s demands for the craft together with those of the yacht builder in the best possible way

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Actisense - working to fund vital marine conservation projects

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Marine electronics firm partners with charity dedicated to supporting vital and innovative marine conservation projects

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Three fundamentals of designing a fault-free NMEA 2000 network

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Building an NMEA 2000 network can be daunting, with several standards and specifications that you should follow.

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BOS – How to extend any boat’s lead-acid battery system with lithium batteries

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When thinking of upgrading a boat’s electrical system there are some hassles to overcome first

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Actisense - the NMEA specialists

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How to connect multiple onboard electronic devices to deliver the data users need