All articles by Stefan Gerhard
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NewsBoot & Fun Berlin show reinvents itself
Project manager Daniel Barkowski explains what’s new in 2026
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NewsInterboot appoints first female project manager
Zuzanna Sroda is taking over as head of Germany’s oldest water sports show
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NewsDutch rope specialist under new ownership
Premiumropes founder Jan-Willem Polman is handing over leadership to JanKees Lampe
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GermanyGermany: Five strategies for successful shipyards
Alongside efficiency and top quality, German shipyards are sharpening their focus on specific market segments. We explore the strategies of tomorrow’s successful players
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GermanyGermany: Improved market sentiment sparks optimism
Stable demand for larger boats and demographic shifts are driving recovery in German water sports
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NewsMesse Berlin launches new show initiative: OutVenture
Messe Berlin is positioning itself as a key player in the leisure and outdoor industry with its new umbrella brand, OutVenture. The concept brings together Boat & Fun, Angelwelt (Fishing World), camping, and outdoor activities under one strategic platform, signaling a move to capture a broader market segment. The preview ...
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NewsSunbeam Yachts invests in future with new production facility
The 7,000m2 site in Munderfing, Upper Austria, will be operational by 2026
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GermanyHanseYachts and Bavaria on strategies for growth
How Germany’s biggest volume boat builders are planning for the future
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GermanyEyes wide open
Wholesalers report a slump in demand for higher ticket items such as radar and AC equipment as consumers tighten their belts; industry braces for a challenging year ahead
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GermanyMarket shakeout among equipment suppliers
Optimising warehousing and investment crucial as aftermarket demand levels off following year of market consolidation
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GermanyTrade in transition as boat dealers square up to new reality
Reality bites as dynamic shifts from seller’s to buyer’s market
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GermanyDespite sombre mood, German industry looks to invest in tomorrow
The bigger the boat, the better demand. But bleak economic forecasts are taking their toll on the small end of the market as dealers look to shift stock
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Shift to larger boats as middle income buyers feel squeeze
Increased prices, inflation, energy costs and uncertainty fuel mixed picture for growth prospects
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NewsElectric motor innovator Molabo sold
Manufacturer to tap into new owner’s production and scaling know-how
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NewsTorqeedo up for sale?
Well-known motor manufacturer rumoured to be interested in taking over the German electric propulsion pioneer
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News1st Electric Summit held in Germany
Inaugural event saw 80 experts discuss the next steps for electromobility on the water
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GermanyWinners and losers as high boat prices hinder market
Market hits saturation point, whilst many fear boats have become too expensive having an adverse impact on the all-important charter sector
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