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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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FranceFrance to stage 1st Nice Boating Tomorrow in March
The first edition of the show will highlight eco-responsible boating
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FranceEquipment firms adapt to secure marketshare as headwinds persist
A drop in new-build boat production has stifled growth for France’s marine equipment suppliers, but overseas markets still offer promising new opportunities
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FranceIndustry on recovery course as optimism builds
Following a dynamic post-pandemic upturn, France’s marine market has suffered a two-year downturn – but signs of a revival have started emerging over the past 12 months
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MarinasMarina technology drives sustainable practices, smarter operations
Marinas and leisure harbours are going through a fundamental transformation as they embrace better environmental practices and adopt smarter ways of working
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Outboard enginesMid-range outboard market rebirth driven by innovation
Easing interest rates have sparked a return of credit buyers, driving demand for mid-range outboards
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