All Power and Motorboats articles – Page 11
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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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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 topics ...
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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 ranks, ...
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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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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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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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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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MasterCraft buys former Sea Ray plant
Newly-acquired Florida facility to handle all production for upscale Aviara day boat line
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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 video ...
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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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News
Beneteau Group CEO, Jérôme de Metz - The 15-minute read
Not watched the video yet? Read the transcript of IBI’s recent interview with Beneteau Group CEO where is explains the thinking behind the French builder’s ambitious new strategy to cope with a fast changing market
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Askeladden appoints new general agent for Sweden
Norwegian boatbuilder Askeladden has chosen KGK Motor AB to serve as its general agent for Sweden.
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Grants help fund US boatbuilder expansion
World Cat have announced they will open a new $8.8m production facility in Greenville, North Carolina.
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Video
IBI speaks with Bavaria CEO Michael Müller
IBI editor Ed Slack speaks with Michael Müller, CEO of the Bavaria Yachts Group about the launch of the new Vida day cruiser taking the company into the outboard motorboat segment and supporting the company’s strategy of providing a full range of boat lines for the marketplace.
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Hanse Yachts CEO, Dr Jens Gerhardt - The 15-minute read
Not watched the video yet? Check out the transcript highlights of IBI’s recent Interview to learn how Hanse is coping with Covid, how multi-million euro boats are selling online, and why CEO Dr Jens Gerhardt thinks we may be on the cusp of a surge in small sailboat sales