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Spain Market Report: Dealers adapt to choppy waters
Spanish boat dealers are adjusting their strategies to meet changing market conditions following the pandemic-era sales surge. Success now depends on meeting increasingly complex client requirements
SpainSpain Market Report: Equipment – advancing through innovation
Spain’s marine equipment manufacturers invested in production capacity and international expansion in 2025 despite inflationary pressures and market uncertainty
SpainSpain Market Report: Boat Builders – Sailing towards stronger exports
As domestic boat sales hold steady, Spanish builders are accelerating their international expansion into Europe, North America and emerging markets
SpainSpain Market Report: Overview – Navigating stable waters
After a slow start to 2025, the Spanish market showed signs of gradual recovery from summer onward, finishing with a strong final quarter
USAUS Market Report: Luxury yachts outperform in a divided market
A K-shaped US economy is supporting demand for luxury vessels as the broader boat market grapples with an affordability challenge
USAUS Market Report: Hooking up with fishing buyers
Fishing boats continue to dominate the US boat market, always finding new buyers in even soft markets
USAFamily recreation: US builders double down on innovation as tariffs and margin pressure reshape the market
With retail demand softening and cost pressures mounting, US boat builders are turning to product differentiation and portfolio expansion to defend market share across key recreational segments
USAUSA overview: From boom to balance in the recreational boating market
The US recreational boating market is still recalibrating after the pandemic surge, as manufacturers confront a softer new boat market, a strong pre-owned segment and shifting consumer priorities
GermanyGermany: Five strategies for successful shipyards
Alongside efficiency and top quality, German shipyards are sharpening their focus on specific market segments. We explore the strategies of tomorrow’s successful players
GermanyGermany: Driving innovation in a fast-evolving market
From electric propulsion systems to advanced yacht integration, German equipment manufacturers are leading the way in sustainability, efficiency, and tailored solutions for global growth
GermanyGermany: Improved market sentiment sparks optimism
Stable demand for larger boats and demographic shifts are driving recovery in German water sports
EstoniaEstonian boat industry eyes growing domestic momentum
The nation’s boating sector remains optimistic, driven by rising local interest, marina investments, and strong Nordic exports despite market challenges
FranceEquipment firms adapt to secure marketshare as headwinds persist
A drop in new-build boat production has stifled growth for France’s marine equipment suppliers, but overseas markets still offer promising new opportunities
NewsMarineMax FQ3 profits and margin up despite drop in revenue, same-store-sales
US boat retailer posts 9.2% gross profit increase as inventory normalisation and tariff refunds boost margins
NewsNext Yacht Group acquires metal fabrication specialist
The deal, backed by a €20m investment plan, will expand production capacity for Maiora and AB Yachts’ metal superyacht lines across facilities in La Spezia and Pisa
NewsAzimut-Benetti Group denies interest in buying TISG
The Italian builder has clarified it is not interested in acquiring The Italian Sea Group, though it remains open to considering specific assets
NewsNautic Center co-founder Marta Espígol dies
Spanish marine industry figure remembered for her contribution to the development of the country’s nautical sector
NewsSeven Yachts hires charter director to drive EU expansion
Jochem Eenkhoorn joins the UAE-based company to expand its global reach and enhance its client-focused luxury yacht charter services
NewsRAD Propulsion expands in North America with US sales appointment
Marine propulsion specialist names Sean Wilson as US sales manager as it continues to build its commercial presence in the world’s largest leisure marine market
NewsSwiss bank Julius Baer more than doubles first-half profits
The Zurich-based wealth manager maintains strong yachting sector ties through UHNWI services and event sponsorships including Yacht Club de Monaco
NewsFloating Life strengthens collaboration with Sunreef Yachts
Exclusive event held in Zurich to promote the Polish multihull builder
NewsEBI energy transition roadmap has coastal, inland marinas in its sights
Europe’s marinas face major infrastructure upgrades to support the shift to zero-emission recreational boating
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