All International Boat Industry articles in October/November 2018 – Page 9
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Carver Industries sold
Covercraft Industries has acquired Carver Industries in a move described by the company as “enhancing Covercraft’s world-leading pattern library” and expanding its assortment of custom-fit vehicle covers. Terms were not disclosed.
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Boat LaunchOTAM 85 GTS nears completion
Combination of cutting edge composites and some ‘old school’ build methods promises a unique custom solution when the 85 GTS makes its debut at the Autumn shows next year
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Boats Incorporated sold to investor group
VR Mergers Acquisitions (VR) has announced the closing of its brokerage sale of Boats Incorporated to an investment group headed by Scott Leahy.
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Polaris Q3 up 12%
Polaris Industries reported third-quarter 2018 sales up 12% from last year at US$1.65bn, with its recently acquired boat companies adding US$134m to Q3 sales.
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Obituary: Robert Richardson
Robert Richardson, founder of Richardson’s Boating Holidays in the UK, passed away on Saturday after suffering a stroke. He was 95.
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NewsBRP Marine Group appoints director of network development
BRP’s newly created Marine Group has appointed a new director of network development, Dustin Noble.
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NewsSeven marinas awarded 5 Gold Anchors Platinum status
Seven marinas, including two in Europe and five in Asia Pacific, have been successfully assessed and granted the 5 Gold Anchors Platinum Award under the joint global scheme run by the UK’s TYHA (The Yacht Harbours Association) and Australia’s MIA (Marina Industry Association).
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Land ‘N’ Sea selected Nautic-On distributor for North America
Nautic-On, the onboard hardware kit that allows remote monitoring and diagnostics for boaters to stay in touch with their vessel’s key systems and share information with their service provider to resolve issues, has announced the selection of Land ‘N’ Sea as its North American distributor.
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Former fishing guide faces additional fraud charges, lawsuit
A Forsyth County Georgia fishing guide who was arrested on a series of fraud charges in July was taken into custody for a second time last week, facing additional criminal charges, and now, a civil lawsuit filed by boatbuilder Carolina Skiff.
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Rolls-Royce and Sunseeker agree new framework agreement
Rolls-Royce and Sunseeker have agreed a new framework agreement for the supply of MTU Series 2000 and 4000 engines for its 86Y, 95Y, 116Y, 131Y range of yachts and for future yacht series.
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1st Abu Dhabi show draws large crowd
“The inaugural edition of the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) 2018 ended on a high note, reinforcing the opportunity for the marine sector in Abu Dhabi as a leading destination for marine tourism,” said the organiser, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), at the close of the show on ...
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Informa takes on London on-water show
Informa Exhibitions, the organiser behind the Monaco and Ft Lauderdale boat shows, has taken on the UK’s London On-Water Boat Show (LOWBS) in St Katharine Docks. The next event under Informa’s ownership will be held from May 9-12, 2019.
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DealersCircle adds six new OEMs
DealersCircle Inc, the web-based marine industry provider that links the manufacturer, dealer and customer together to simplify and automate the process of boat and parts ordering, warranty claims and customer follow-up, has added six new marine OEMs to its roster.
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NewsNew superyacht refit option in Taiwan
A new superyacht refit and repair option in Taiwan’s Port of Kaohsiung is being promoted by Hong Kong-based yacht services company Central Yacht. The facility is based on a 110m x 17m (360ft x 56ft) dry dock owned by the Kaohsiung Harbour Bureau (KHB).
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Beneteau appoints president of US brands
Groupe Beneteau has appointed Christophe Lavigne as president of US brands Four Winns, Glastron, Wellcraft and Scarab, effective immediately.
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NewsSmoker Craft expands aluminium fishing boat production
New Paris, Indiana-based boatbuilder Smoker Craft Inc has completed a significant expansion of one of its primary production facilities in an effort to stay ahead of growing domestic and export sales.
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NewsCape Town shows kicks off with new management Messe Frankfurt looking to double attendance
This year’s show, the first under direct management of Messe Frankfurt, hopes to double last year’s attendance
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Absolute Yachts included in top 1,000 European 'companies to inspire' awards
Award focuses on the small and medium-sized enterprises not listed on the stock exchange
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