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NewsUS posts second highest monthly boat sales in 10 years
After a brief respite in July and August, US new boat sales took off again in September, nearly beating the highest monthly sales in more than a decade.
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Feature
Kiwi big-boat boom
With more than 80 boats over 10m currently in build or on contract in New Zealand, it seems that the Kiwi big boat industry is still very much alive and well. In fact you could say it has never been stronger.
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News
Better than forecast results for Groupe Beneteau
The multi-brand French boatbuilder said the company is benefiting from its global, multi-segment positioning against the adverse environment of Covid 19
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Fountaine Pajot reports 2019-20 turnover
France’s second largest boatbuilder has released preliminary information for its fiscal year, ending August 31 noting a significant impact stemming from the Covid-19 crisis
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News
Grand Banks achieves Q1 profitability
Despite dampened business sentiment due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Grand Banks Yachts Ltd recorded quarterly revenue of S$24.6 million (€15.2m) for the three months ending 30 September 2020 – a dip of 5.7% compared to the same quarter last year. The Singapore publicly-listed company – parent of the Grand ...
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US boat sales expected to hit 13-year high
NMMA reports 2020 has been a banner year for new power boat retail sales
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HanseYachts makes investment case
German boatbuilder HanseYachts presented its performance and outlook at an investor conference in Munich today, reporting solid post-Covid demand
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Beneteau sells US plant; scales back at other facilities
Group Beneteau’s US production facility in Marion, South Carolina is being purchased by a fibreglass pool manufacturer, while the Group reduces production capacity and headcount across other facilities
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News
Sealegs launches 12m amphibious boat
New amphibious cabin RIB debuts as largest production model in the segment
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Beneteau adapts 2021 launch strategy
In the wake of boat show cancellations, the global boatbuilder has presented its new season models in private press events, also providing an update on the four boat brands it is exiting
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Grand Banks reports results & plant closure
The Malaysian luxury boat builder finished its fiscal year 2020 on a strong note with a 30% increase in revenues and fifth consecutive year of profits despite 8 weeks of shutdown and restructuring costs.
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Interview
IBI Interview with Smoker Craft CEO Doug Smoker (trailer)
In the latest installment of the IBI Interview series, IBI correspondent Craig Ritchie speaks with American boatbuilder Doug Smoker, President CEO of Smoker Craft, a line of fishing and deck boats with wide appeal among among America’s extensive angling and fishing market – about a wide range of ...
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Interview
IBI speaks with Smoker Craft CEO Doug Smoker
IBI correspondent Craig Ritchie speaks with American boatbuilder Doug Smoker, President CEO of Smoker Craft, a line of fishing and deck boats with wide appeal among among America’s extensive angling and fishing market – about a wide range of topics including the remarkable demand that is expanding boating’s ...
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News
Higher profits offset lower Q2 revenues for BRP
Recreational products manufacturer BRP said Q2 delivered better than expected results driven by strong worldwide retail demand for its portfolio, including PWCs and boats. Wind-down of the Evinrude outboard business was reflected in a 35% drop in marine revenues.
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News
Wajer adds ‘Foil Assist’ to 38, 38 S models for more comfort
Preliminary technical research shows ‘Foil Assist’ cuts fuel use by 10 to 20% and boosts maximum speed
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News
Annapolis boat shows cancelled
In a discouraging development for the boating industry, the City of Annapolis announced yesterday that it was cancelling the US Powerboat and Sailboat shows scheduled for October, due to Covid-19 health concerns. The sailboat show – the largest in-water sail-only show – has a strong draw among international exhibitors and ...
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News
Riviera unveils new 50ft model
Gold Coast, Australian boatbuilder Riviera is introducing a new 50ft sports motoryacht to its line-up of larger 64, 68 and 72 models
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News
MasterCraft buys former Sea Ray plant
Newly-acquired Florida facility to handle all production for upscale Aviara day boat line
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Video
IBI speaks with Finnmaster’s Kjell Björklund
IBI’s Ed Slack speaks with Kjell Björklund, Managing Director of Finnmaster Boats, Scandinavia’s largest builder, about his ambitions for the builder’s three brands, including production volumes, new model developments, and ways in which the pandemic has affected how the company is operating.
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Interview
IBI Interview with Finnmaster’s Kjell Björklund (trailer)
In the latest installment of the IBI Interview series, Ed Slack speaks with Kjell Björklund, Managing Director of Finnmaster Boats, Scandinavia’s biggest boatbuilder with three ranges – Finnmaster, Grandezza and Husky. In this excerpt, Björklund discusses the builder’s plans for continued growth. IBI plus subscribers, can watch the full ...
