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News90-day comment period on Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule opens
Stakeholders have until June 2, 2026, to provide input on the proposal, which seeks to balance conservation with economic and industry concerns
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NewsMarineMax shareholders give McGill a vote of confidence
Shareholders of the global marine retailer and service provider, reaffirm their support for CEO William Brett McGill at the company’s Annual Meeting, reelecting him and two directors to three-year terms despite a takeover bid
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NewsWeichai boosts stake in Ferretti Group
Weichai Shandong Heavy Industry Group has raised its stake in Ferretti S.p.A to 39.05% through a share acquisition on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange,
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NewsCape Town yacht exports soar, but 2025 faces tariff and port challenges
Cape Town’s yacht exports grew 19% annually from 2019 to 2024, but 2025 faces declines due to US tariffs and port constraints
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NewsMalibu unveils strategic vision behind Saxdor deal
Malibu Boats to expand its market presence, leverage international manufacturing, and fill strategic product gaps
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NewsPreliminary 2025 US sales data down, 2026 starts weak
Preliminary US recreational new boat sales figures for 2025 show across the board declines in units with the exceptions of aluminum fishing boats and PWC, and the January 2026 figures paint a bleak start to the year
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NewsNavigating the future: ICOMIA, EBI and industry leaders discuss market trends, costs, and sustainability in Bosphorus Boat Show panel
During the Bosphorus Boat Show, held in Istanbul between 21-28 February, the panel “Growth in the Yachting Sector and the Effects of Regulatory Frameworks” brought together leading international and Turkish industry representatives to evaluate the sector’s post-pandemic trajectory.
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NewsUS boat builder completes sale – lease back of its plant and HQ
SeaVee Boats sells Florida plant and corporate HQ for US$51m, leases space back for 10 years
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NewsFreedom Boat Club reports record growth in member outings, highlights boating trends among millennials and Gen Z
While boat sales have fallen off significantly since the COVID pandemic, participation in boating remains high, industry leaders around the world profess, and nowhere are those numbers reflected clearer than in the peer-to-peer and subscription boat club models, a growing trend among the very demographics the boating industry is trying ...
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NewsNew Swedish builder to begin production of lightweight electric watercraft
Roxen Innovations has announced a shift from prototype to manufacturing
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NewsFountain, NauticStar sold to Whisper Marine
The move was led by David Hatley, who acquired Qwest Pontoons in 2005
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NewsDonerail responds to MarineMax as other suitors begin circling
MarineMax grants Blackstone, Centerbridge, and TPG access to documents for potential bids
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NewsAstondoa promotes new model amid focus on large yacht development
The Spanish yard is also expanding its global presence, with notable growth in the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East
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NewsProduction budget overruns prompt TISG to secure €25m shareholder loan
Overrun concerns spark meetings between management and worker unions
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Outboard enginesOutboard engine market shows cautious optimism amid post-2025 recovery
Despite a tumultuous year demand for outboard engines grew in 2025, with virtually all manufacturers feeling positive about the year ahead
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Outboard enginesOutboard evolution ushers in era of more powerful engines
As boats continue to creep upward in size and weight, engine builders explore demand for ever-larger outboards
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NewsJD.com founder launches new independent yacht brand in China
Sea Expandary was founded by Liu Qiangdong, owner of China’s largest online retailer
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NewsDonerail issues second letter to shareholders, MarineMax responds
The move follows Levin Capital Strategies’ call last week for MarineMax to review strategic alternatives after the Donerail offer
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NewsFrench cat builder outlines ambitious five-year growth plan
Catana announces more models, more capacity, and more markets in a bid to double sales
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NewsFerretti Group reports strong performance, 2025 guidance fully met
Order intake for FY2025 was €1,136.6m, with a new backlog standing at €828.6m as of the end of 2025
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