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NewsLeopard Cats reports strong private sales of new model during lockdown
The shift to private sales is largely due to impact of Covid-19 on the charter business
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NewsComitti secures dealership for UK and Caribbean
Comitti, the long-established Italian builder of wood and composite powerboats located on Lake Como, has appointed Comitti Boats UK Ltd as its dealer for the UK and Caribbean. Comitti UK is owned by Dr Karen Dickens and managed by James Hart and is located in Lymington.
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NewsMetal Shark enters recreational yacht market
The US workboat builder has unveiled a new line of expedition catamarans
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NewsVancouver Boat Show cancels
Organisers of the Vancouver International Boat Show (VIBS) informed exhibitors late Monday that the 2021 edition of western Canada’s largest consumer boat show will be cancelled in the face of rising Covid-19 infections.
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NewsSmartPlug Systems expands UK distribution
US-based shore power specialist SmartPlug Systems has expanded its distribution in the UK with the appointment of Energy Solutions. Based in Seattle, Washington, SmartPlug makes stainless steel and non-metallic shore power inlets and connectors for both the North American and international markets.
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NewsSanlorenzo confirms 2020 will be as good as 2019 despite Covid-19
Strong finances and new product plans announced at Genoa show
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NewsDubai Boat Show latest update
The Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS), postponed from its original March dates of this year, is still scheduled to take place from the 24th to the 28th of November 2020, according to the organisers, the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). An online webinar last week on opening up Dubai for ...
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NewsSouthern Marinas acquires new Florida location
Southern Marinas Holdings LLC, a partnership between a New York-based private investment firm and Southern Marinas, has acquired Inlet Harbor Marina in Florida for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition brings the growing Southern Marina’s portfolio total to 12 properties.
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NewsAB Inflatables expands XP Series portfolio
AB Inflatables is expanding its XP Series portfolio with the launch of two new AB Jet Tenders – the ABJET 350XP and 465XP.
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NewsHow Valencia boat show is going virtual
IBI speaks with Valencia show director Nacho Gómez-Zarzuela Ros about the transition of an in-water event into a virtual one
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NewsUK marine electronics distributor expands
UK-based marine electronics distributor SMG has opened a new sales office at Trafalgar Wharf in Portsmouth. The new office provides local sales support and demonstration facilities for SMG’s south coast trade customers, including training, product launches and sales promotions.
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NewsIBI IBEX Export Sessions - missed the showing? See the presentations here
IBI’s ’Your Route to Export Success’ and trailer of Richard Gaudet, president, Marine Mission Critical Electronics, interview ready to view here
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NewsMontreal Boat Show cancels
Another Canadian boat show has cancelled its 2021 run as a second wave of Covid-19 spreads across the country.
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NewsNavigare Yachting relocates BVI charter base
Swedish charter firm Navigare Yachting has relocated its charter base in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) to Nanny Cay Resort and Marina, on Tortola. The base relocation will coincide with the reopening of BVI to visitors starting 1 December 2020, nine months after the borders closed to stop the spread ...
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NewsSleipner opens its largest subsidiary to date
Sleipner Motor, the Norwegian manufacturer of Side-Power thrusters and Vector fin stabilisers, has just opened its seventh subsidiary. Sleipner Italia consists of a 900sq m warehouse and modern offices in Viareggio, located in the heart of the Italian boat building industry.
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NewsSuzuki unveils microplastics collection system for outboards
Suzuki announced what it says is the world’s first microplastics collecting system for outboard motors on Thursday as part of the IBEX Online virtual trade event.
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NewsGulf Craft appoints exclusive dealer in Italy
The Middle East’s largest yacht-builder, Gulf Craft, has expanded its European dealer network with the appointment, as from September, of Media Ship International as its exclusive dealer. This latest dealer appointment involves the marketing of all the Gulf Craft brands – Majesty Yachts, Nomad, Silvercraft and Oryx Sports Cruisers.
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NewsHanse reports record order book but substantial write-down
Against the backdrop of €67.5 million in orders, German boatbuilder HanseYachts has disclosed a -€13.9 million impairment of its asset portfolio and -€15.9 million fiscal year loss – primarily related to the impact of Covid-19 and delayed restructuring at its French subsidiary Privilege
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NewsAstondoa presents new AS8 flybridge motoryacht
Spanish shipyard Astondoa presented its new AS8 flybridge motoryacht today at its facilities in Santa Pola, Alicante.
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