All Market Intelligence articles – Page 31
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News
2023 sees dramatic jump in Croatia’s nautical tourism revenue
Berth rentals were the most significant contribution to growth
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Soft furnishings
Poltrona Frau and the evolution of onboard furniture
Marco Gaspari, head of the Italian furniture specialist’s marine unit, talks design trends and the evolution of onboard furniture
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News
First quarter gain in US RV shipments brings optimism to US marine sector
A 9% year-over-year increase in wholesale camper deliveries through the first three months of 2024, combined with good winter boat show sales, suggest brighter days ahead for the leisure marine segment
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Paints and Coatings
Latest trends in topcoats and antifouling
The marine coatings sector is moving towards products that have a longer life with improved gloss and durability, whilst a biocide approval bottleneck has led to big move towards silicon-based antifoulings
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Middle East
Boating market hots up across the region
The Gulf leisure boating market is experiencing a boom on the back of record oil and gas prices. IBI investigates
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AV
JL Audio’s new wireless stereo remote controller
Remote brings boaters convenience and capability
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Outboard engines
Is hydrogen the future of outboard power?
Yamaha raised plenty of eyebrows with its plans to develop a hydrogen-powered outboard engine. Could this be a key to long-term sustainability?
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Netherlands
Embracing the challenge of the new normal
Jarno Berkhof joined Mercator Marine Group (MMG) as CEO in March, overseeing the marine equipment supplier’s growing presence not just in the Netherlands but in Germany too. Here he talks to IBI about taking the company formerly known as Allpa Marine Equipment into the next phase of growth
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Foiling
Insight | Foiling and range extension
How foils combined with the latest drone tech are extending cruising range
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Sweden
Anna Müller | President | Volvo Penta
Anna Müller took the helm as president of Volvo Penta in December 2023. She joined Volvo Penta in 2014 as director of business development, global aftermarket, before embarking on a seven-year stint in the Volvo truck business, most recently as SVP, Europe North and Central. Müller brings considerable international experience ...
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Paints and Coatings
Topcoats and antifouling - Real wood? No, it’s paint
Motorboats built by Breedham Yachts feature the classic look of real hardwood trim.
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Paints and Coatings
Topcoats and antifouling - The issue of isocyanates
According to the UK’s Health & Safety Executive (HSE), isocyanates are used in some water-based paints, most primers and undercoats and nearly all lacquers.
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Inboard engines
Inboard engines | Movers & Shakers
Bruntons Propellers Based in the UK, Bruntons worked with the European HYMAR project to create a self-pitching propeller to improve propulsive efficiency for hybrid, electric, motorsailing and regeneration modes. bruntonspropellers.com Candela Based in Sweden, Candela makes a range of foiling electric boats in both the leisure and commercial ...