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NewsLexus begins social media campaign for LY 650
Lexus, the luxury automobile division of Toyota Motor Corp, has begun a social media ‘tease’ campaign for the launch of its LY 650 sport yacht scheduled for September.
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NewsCRN issues M/Y 138 build update
CRN, part of Italy’s Ferretti Group, has issued a build update on its new 62m M/Y 138.
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NewsSichterman launches new interiors program
Three new ’style package’ interiors are helping Dutch builder drastically cut lead times
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NewsMCY introduces enclosed flybridge models
Monte Carlo Yachts (MCY), the Italian motoryacht-building arm of Groupe Beneteau, is expanding its product offering, especially for the US market, by adding enclosed flybridges on the four smallest models in its range – the MCY 66, MCY 70, MCY 76 and MCY 80.
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NewsNew St Francis Marine MD outlines plans for expanded range
The newly appointed managing director of South African boatbuilder St Francis Marine plans to expand the company’s range with a new catamaran and power boat model, while also boosting production to around eight hulls a year.
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NewsNZ launches new electric amphibious boat
Textrax was unveiled at the recent Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show
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NewsAustralia unveils major expansion plan for Two Rocks harbour in Perth
Plans for new 580-berth facility put out to public consultation
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NewsScape Yachts unveils new ‘Sport’ catamaran
South Africa’s newest catamaran model was officially launched this week – the Scape Sport 40, built by Cape Town builder Scape Yachts. The boat is a modified sport version of the better-known Scape 39, with design input from well-known local naval architects Anton du Toit and Simonis-Voogd.
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NewsOregon to charge wakeboat permit fee
The Oregon Legislative Assembly has approved a towed watersports program that includes a biannual US$124 permitting fee. The bill now awaits Governor Kate Brown’s signature.
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NewsWider Yachts acquired by international trio of businesses
Beginning of a new era for the Italian brand
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NewsCoppercoat signs deal with Indian distributor
Aquarius Marine Coatings (AMC) in the UK has chosen West Coast Marine Yacht Services PVT Ltd to distribute its Coppercoat antifoul products to leisure and commercial marine clients in India.
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NewsPremier Marinas reports small fall in profits
Premier Marinas Ltd, one of the UK’s largest marina operators, has reported a 6% fall in post-tax profits to £4.782m for the 2017-18 fiscal year to September 30, 2018 compared with £5.088m in the year previous. The figures were filed with Companies House, the UK business register.
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NewsRising Star | Dan Bloice Smith
Williams Jet Tenders’ Design Engineering manager, Dan Bloice Smith, was named the inaugural winner of the Rising Star award at last year’s Boat Builder Awards in association with Raymarine. He talks to IBI about his involvement in Williams’ new EvoJet project and how the industry can attract young talent
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NewsPendennis Vilanova on course for early autumn start
The first phase of the new Pendennis Vilanova yacht repair and refit facility in Barcelona, Spain is set to be operational by early autumn this year. Work on a number of yachts has already been carried out at the new facility, which is costing some €4.5m.
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NewsYamaha partners to create marine trash interceptor
Yamaha’s US marine business unit has entered into a partnership with environmental stewardship company Clearwater Mills LLC to design and build a device that can collect and remove plastic waste and other floating debris from coastal stormwater systems.
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NewsNew Princess dealership in Mallorca
Russell Currie, former Fairline MD, has been awarded distribution rights for Princess Motor Yachts in Pollensa and Alcudia in Mallorca, Spain.
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NewsMarquis appoints national sales manager
Marquis Yachts has named Scott Nault to the position of national sales manager, responsible for the Pulaski, Wisconsin-based builder’s Marquis, Carver and Lexus yachts lines. He will also oversee dealer development and product education.
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NewsPAE expands Nordhavn fleet
Pacific Asian Enterprises (PAE), renowned for its range of ocean-going motoryachts, has announced a new addition to the fleet, the Nordhavn 41. The yacht is the smallest vessel in the range and has been developed as a replacement for the previous Nordhavn 40, which was retired last year.
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NewsTorqeedo issues battery safety warning
Germany-based Torqeedo GmbH has issued a safety warning related to a potential fire risk involving rechargeable batteries used to power the company’s Travel and Ultralight electric outboard motors.
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NewsDubai brokerage names new CEO
BehneMar, the Dubai-based superyacht brokerage firm, has named Tim Trenker as its new CEO. Trenker’s corporate background is in the premium automobile and maritime industry. He is tasked with leading BehneMar’s continued success and further planned expansion into new markets in the yachting industry.
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