All Industry Sectors articles – Page 4
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USACES: The ultimate ‘see and be seen’ trade event?
The growing importance of technology in the leisure marine sector is driving more companies to attend the world’s largest technology trade fair – both to showcase their own goods and to find inspiration from others across multiple business sectors
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Green TechnologiesApplying bio science to marine clothing design
Henri Lloyd’s new Smart-Therm mid layer jacket moves the art of marine clothing tailoring into the science of how a human body performs. CEO Graham Allen explains how this next generation garment evolved and how the company is looking to create a more sustainable future for its products.
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Thrusters & SteeringSteer like a car?
Can a boat’s steering system track like a road vehicle? Dr Matteo Dadda, CCO of the Italian steering specialist Hydrodrive, says that it can certainly get close. By using the right materials, it can even be sustainable
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LightingLighting | Movers and shakers
Attwood Marine Products Based in Lowell, Michigan, and part of the Navico Group, Attwood Marine produces a series of stainless steel ‘lightarmor’ underwater LEDs as part of a much wider marine equipment portfolio. attwoodmarine.com Aqualuma Founded in 2005 on Australia’s Gold Coast, Aqualuma manufactures a large range ...
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LightingA brighter future - the latest in lighting trends
The light emitting diode has evolved rapidly in recent years, so modern marine lighting has moved from a necessity to a social science. ‘Tuneable’ and colour-change light can enhance mood, improve general well-being, and even knock down disease
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Outboard enginesConsumer confusion: A word on watts
Most buyers understand the horsepower rating for ICE outboards, but kilowatts is more confusing.
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Outboard enginesBigger is better
Building on following success of the success of its previous Avator 7.5e, 20e and 35e electric outboard motors, Mercury Marine kicked off its 85th anniversary in 2025 by unveiling its two largest electric outboards to date at January’s CES technology trade show – the all-new Avator 75e and 110e.
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Outboard enginesElectric outboards, thrusters and pods
The lines are blurring between electric outboards, steerable pods and retractable thrusters. Whilst motors continue to get smaller and more powerful, the emphasis is shifting towards more energy-dense batteries, with easier recycling
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Marine ElectronicsMore than meets the eye
Advanced digital control systems bring fingertip handling to a wide range of boats
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Outboard enginesGreat things in small packages
Despite advances in portable electric motors, manufacturers of internal combustion portables continue launching new product aimed at capturing further market share
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Outboard enginesWhy size matters
Multiple new product launches create a world of wonder in a segment defined by technical innovation and engineering magic
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Paints and CoatingsInsight | Sustainability: Here and now
With growing consumer interest in environmental sustainability, boatbuilders look to future technologies as a means of solidifying their engagement with eco-conscious buyers. But what can the industry do right now to be more sustainable? Quite a bit, it turns out, with a range of green options already available to boatbuilders
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FranceDespite slowing sales prospect of lower interest rates kindles optimism
Despite slowing sales at the smaller end and a decline in boat registrations, the prospect of lower interest rates kindles optimism
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FranceCapitalising on industry momentum
Boatbuilders are investing in capacities, globalising their footprints and preparing new models as they battle headwinds of slowing market
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Marine ElectronicsGarmin debuts multiple new products in Miami
US electronics giant to debut chartplotters, sonars and radar arrays at world’s biggest boat show
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ItalyRIB and dayboat builders hit premium throttle
Despite slowdown in the small boat sector, Italy’s top-end RIB and dayboat builders continue to outperform market
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ItalySustainability and comfort give sailing the edge
Key builders launch a spate of new models with eco accent on luxury and performance
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NewsNimbus group expands North American dealer network
Swedish boatbuilder announces new distribution in two key US boating markets
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NewsBass Pro Shops to promote boating during Super Bowl
US boatbuilder to engage 115m TV audience promoting affordability of boating
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