All Market Intelligence articles – Page 57
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Green Technologies
Greener materials, better curves - we explore the latest in composite technologies
Boatbuilding materials are becoming ‘lighter, stronger and greener’ whilst boats themselves are now more streamlined, often featuring quite tight curves. We explore the latest composite technologies and preview some forthcoming manufacturing expos
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News
EU seeks more Russia sanctions; sees worsening economic pain
Initial 4% projection of real GDP growth this year “no longer within reach”
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Propellers
Hybrid propulsion: FPT Industrial turns to collaborative thinking for innovative new system
FPT Industrial continues to leverage the benefits of collaboration with an innovative hybrid propulsion system it hopes can disrupt the leisure marine sector
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News
Wake surf study shows broader buffers needed
Waves from wake surf boats are two to three times larger than typical boat wakes
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News
Finnish boating industry ends 2021 at record pace
Finland’s boat industry reports a year of strong growth and comments on the impact on trade with Russia
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News
Victron Energy in strategic partnership with new distributor
DC Battery Technologies to supply Victron Energy batteries
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News
Ukraine invasion already impacting boating
Canadian distributor says impact is already being felt on the recreational boating industry
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Battery Technologies
Hiding battery packs in sails
One of the greatest barriers to electrifying smaller cruising sailboats is finding sufficient space for battery packs below decks. But a new flexible battery technology could solve that problem by using the sails for power storage
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News
US boat wholesale shipments up in January
Boat wholesale deliveries in America have been picking up in the new year to meet still strong consumer demand
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News
Yachts flee Hong Kong in wake of new Covid restrictions
According to the FT, wealthy residents are either selling or shipping their yachts out of the territory
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News
Meridian Audio partners with German A/V firm to expand marine presence
New teaming described as a “natural progression” for the business
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News
Boating bubble to burst? Not likely if the latest Ohio, US show is anything to go by
Dealers saw the highest increase in registered boats in 20 years
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News
Confindustria Nautica: Italian marine industry projected to hit €6bn in 2021
Latest industry statistics presented in Dubai ahead of Genoa show
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USA
The next generation in stabilisation?
While traditional stabilisers counter rolling seas with fins and gyros, a different approach that suspends the main hull above the waves on an articulating platform could deliver the smoothest ride yet
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Feature
A glimpse into the future of boating?
With boats featuring more electronic content than ever and technology playing an ever-growing role in manufacturing, it is no surprise that more and more companies in the leisure marine industry participate in the Consumer Electronics Show each year. In this series, IBI Correspondent Craig Ritchie highlights marine sector technology ...
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Feature
Will new entrants stick with boating?
Across the world, boat builders and dealers have witnessed a surge in boating interest not seen for decades giving rise to a question on everyone’s mind is, “Will it last?” New research from America suggests the answer is a strong Yes!…. if the industry can ward off the risks ...
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News
Market Overview | Italy
‘Made in Italy’ magic boosts orders and exports for the country’s world-renowned boat builders and equipment manufacturers, while supply chain and inflation woes inject a dose of uncertainty
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Italy
Stats & Facts - 2020-2021
Boat export data in units and value; production turnover by boat category