All Marine Market Reports articles – Page 5
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Asia Pacific
South Korea punching above its weight in export markets
A steadily growing presence at international boat shows and industry trade events like IBEX and METSTRADE confirms South Korea’s growing stature as a developing exporter of marine parts and equipment
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USA
What a difference a year makes
As the frantic sales environment of the Covid-19 pandemic fades into memory, the US boat market enters that much anticipated new normal that is on one hand familiar, yet on the other hand different as baby boomers slowly cede market dominance to a new generation of buyers
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USA
Boatbuilders are embracing new market dynamics to capture younger audience
US boat builders are making strides to address an increasingly dynamic market in the face of affordability challenges and the evolving demands of a newer, younger buyer. IBI reports on new product development among the country’s key volume builders
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USA
Financing is readily available, but at what cost?
As boat builders work to rebuild pipelines different approaches to inventory and financial management are beginning to emerge, as some dealers return to pre-pandemic inventory levels and others choose to operate with leaner stock levels and more of a just-in-time approach
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USA
Balancing act as boatbuilders focus on affordability
With younger buyers still looking to engage a boat market that’s been challenged by inflationary pressures and multiple interest rate hikes, US boat builders are innovating to maintain an affordable path to entry
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Remote monitoring
Keeping a watchful eye
The market for remote monitoring and security for leisure boats is growing, and some systems can also provide ‘big data’ feedback to help OEMs refine their products
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Italy
Amping up control
Greater electrification of steering and thruster systems offers faster reaction times and more integrated control but hydraulics remain popular, especially for multiple-outboard installations
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Inboard engines
Manufacturers leveraging sustainability for tomorrow
With a sharpened focus on sustainability and the adoption of alternate fuels, inboard internal combustion engine builders are positioning for the future
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Inboard engines
Greater choice, more power; How manufacturers are extending their offering
Many electric propulsion OEMs are striving to extend the range of their products, in more ways than one. Greater choice, more power, easier recharging and longer endurance are key milestones on the route to decarbonisation
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Boatbuilding Materials & Machinery
Safer doors
Italian specialist A.B.A Yacht Srl has developed a solution for the easier and safer deployment of superyacht side doors, minimising the stresses from wave action
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Outboard engines
Electric Outboard Engines | Sector Spotlight
The shape of things to come; The sheer versatility of the modern electric motor allows for some compact, powerful and stylish designs. Meanwhile, marine users are seeking more accurate energy monitoring to eliminate range anxiety
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Outboard engines
Movers and shakers - Electric Outboards
Parsun has recently launched its compact 1.5kW ‘Joy’ model Elco Claimed to be the oldest marine electric motor company in the world, Elco was founded in 1863 in Chicago, USA, and produces a full range of inboards, outboards and hybrids up to 21.6kW. elcomotoryachts.com ...
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Outboard engines
Sector Spotlight | Outboard Engines - All creatures great and small
From massive V10s to compact portables, the outboard engine market continues to face strong demand – and particularly in the high power and mid-range segments
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Green Technologies
Moving to sustainable manufacturing
Adopting more sustainable solutions in manufacturing can reap unexpected rewards, especially with today’s climate-conscious and connected customer
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Green Technologies
Green Tech Start-ups | IBI Sector Spotlight
From propulsion systems to autonomous drones to full production boats, start-up businesses are unleashing a torrent of innovation with one eye on sustainability and the other on capturing share in the global leisure marine industry; IBI provides an A-Z overview of companies emerging in the industry spotlight
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Asia Pacific
Will New Zealand escape the party hangover?
Manufacturers increasingly eyeing up export markets as local boom shows sign of coming to an end
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UK
Equipment firms look to invest in people, product and capacity
Despite ongoing concerns about parts, people and prices, the UK’s equipment and service sector is profiting from a buoyant market, reinvesting its earnings and working towards greater sustainability
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UK
Full speed ahead with investment as boatbuilders and distributors eye leaner medium term
IBI canvassed some of the UK’s key boatbuilders about their 2022 and prospects for the year ahead
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UK
Demand, supply and people shape outlook for leisure marine sector
A cost-of-living crisis and surging inflation may be grabbing headlines, but with record order books extending well into 2024, the UK’s marine industry remains sheltered, for now, from economic headwinds
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Stabilisation
Rapid response
Stabiliser OEMs have taken advantage of a new generation of extra-fast electric actuators and more compact gyroscopes to give boat owners a steady platform, even when anchored