All Sector Spotlight articles – Page 2
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Inboard engines
Inboards: Mid Range - The best is yet to come
New investments in achieving greater efficiency and sustainability – bolstered by a strengthening focus on service – are driving growth among inboard and sterndrive builders serving the core of the leisure boat market
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Inboard engines
Inboards: High Power - Building for today and tomorrow
New yacht engines boast increasingly futureproof design elements to stay ahead of rapidly evolving emissions regulations
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Inboard engines
Strategies and collaborations for sustained, long-term growth
New technologies, strategies and collaborations are positioning the inboard engine segment for sustained, long-term growth
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Thrusters & Steering
Watersport : Making a splash
As boats grow larger and heavier, engine manufacturers respond with new product to provide premium watersports capability with a surprising range of vessels
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Outboard engines
Silent running
Electric outboards are now becoming faster and lighter thanks to more energy-dense motors, whilst battery technology strives to keep up
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Outboard engines
Portables Compact sophistication
Advanced technology filtering down to the smallest ICE outboards confirms plenty of development potential remains in the small engine market
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Outboard engines
MID-RANGE | Innovations abound
Powering the core of the global boat market, mid-range outboards become a prime focus among engine builders looking to gain market share
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Outboard engines
HIGH POWER Top of the class
Outboard builders continue investing in the development of high horsepower engines to support growing demand for ever larger, heavier yachts
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Outboard engines
A flurry of activity
Significant advances in outboard engine technology underscore the continued dominance of ICE product in the face of tightening environmental regulations worldwide
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Decking
How synthetic teak and other material developments are transforming the world of decking
The latest advances in synthetic teak and EVA foam offer lower surface temperatures, faster installation and almost limitless designs.
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Soft furnishings
Why marine upholstery is following the 'slow fashion' trend
Marine upholstery is following the ‘slow fashion’ trend by using more recycled material and eliminating harmful chemicals. The new collections of sustainable fabrics are proving tough, waterproof - and attractive
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Green Technologies
Renewable off-grid energy
The ability to generate power from renewables and store it safely afloat and ashore is enjoying a surge of innovation. Metstrade 24 showcased just a few of the latest advances
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Battery Technologies
Overcoming battery range anxiety
The biggest impediment to more widespread adoption of electric propulsion may lie in the way we position battery capacity, with a continual focus on operation at wide open throttle. Could education to better inform buyers’ attitudes be the key to adoption gains?
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Boat Autonomy
The latest trends in semi-automated pilotage and docking
With technology evolving from the autonomous shipping sector, boat owners can now delegate much of their navigation to a tireless, all-seeing watchkeeper
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Security
A closer watch
The ability to remotely monitor a boat is becoming more important, not just for the owner’s peace of mind but to help OEMs make better products. IBI spoke to leading innovators in marine electronics to discover the latest trends and products
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Boat Autonomy
One step at a time
Continued advances in driver assistance platforms are making it easier than ever for boatbuilders to differentiate in a crowded market
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Foiling
Insight | Foiling - Flight control
New wing designs, accurate height sensors and real-time data collection is allowing OEMs to develop foiling boats that use up to 80% less energy for propulsion. The key advance, however, is the quick-thinking electronic brain
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AV
Increased platform sharing is helping deliver top-end systems more easily
The audio-visual industry is reducing the amount of cabling required for installations, especially as IT and AV networks begin to share platforms. This will make it easier for boatbuilders to deliver top-end and futureproof systems
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Electrification
AnchorGuardian - A new dimension for safer anchoring
Successful anchoring remains a dark art, especially when multi-million superyachts rely on a single length of chain. Thomas Frizlen, the founder of AnchorGuardian, explains why his submersible sensor module takes away the stress
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