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NewsSA government to host boatbuilding investment workshop
The South African government will host an investors workshop for aspirant local boatbuilders in September, the South African Boat Builders Export Council (SABBEX) announced this week.
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Cape Town approves R1bn mixed-use development in SA boatbuilding hub
The City of Cape Town has approved a R1bn mixed use development on the doorstep of South Africa’s boatbuilding industrial hub, the local Sunday Times newspaper reports.
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New St Francis Marine MD outlines plans for expanded range
The newly appointed managing director of South African boatbuilder St Francis Marine plans to expand the company’s range with a new catamaran and power boat model, while also boosting production to around eight hulls a year.
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Scape Yachts unveils new ‘Sport’ catamaran
South Africa’s newest catamaran model was officially launched this week – the Scape Sport 40, built by Cape Town builder Scape Yachts. The boat is a modified sport version of the better-known Scape 39, with design input from well-known local naval architects Anton du Toit and Simonis-Voogd.
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Voyage Yachts reports sales surge for new Voyage 590 cat
South African builder sells three new models off-plan
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2019 Durban Boat & Lifestyle Show cancelled again
For the third year in a row the reformatted Durban Boat Show has been cancelled, this time reportedly due to a pollution scare in Durban harbour.
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Balance Catamarans expands range
Balance Catamarans has added yet another catamaran model to its expanded range, this time a scaled-down version of the Balance 526, the company announced on Monday.
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SABBEX announces SA industry award winners
Robertson Caine co-founder John Robertson and a host of other South African boatbuilding industry stalwarts have been honoured with achievement awards by the South African Boatbuilders Export Council (SABBEX).
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Scape Yachts brings new ‘Sport’ catamaran to market
South African builder Scape Yachts has developed a modified ‘sport’ version of its Scape 39 catamaran, which is nearing completion at its Cape Town yard.
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SA builder confirms liquidation of Tag Yachts 50
Embattled South African catamaran builder Tag Yachts has confirmed the demise of Tag Yachts 50, the sister company set up to drive production of the company’s new 50ft cruising catamaran.
