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Boatica Cape Town kicks off on eve of critical AGOA talks
This year’s edition of the flagship boating industry event has a strong emphasis on innovation
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Cooperation and communication key to saving whale populations
A briefing was held today at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
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Decent Q3 for Patrick Industries despite 22% revenue drop
Slower demand in end markets offset in part through cost controls and automation investments to protect margins
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Brunswick Q3 down from prior year
The decline was partially offset by price increases, market share gains and a wealth of new product introductions
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MarineMax ends fiscal ’23 with record quarter, annual growth
Jump in revenues driven largely by acquisitions
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FLIBS traffic so far shows continued strength in luxury yacht segment
Particularly busy are yacht brokers and manufacturers of large luxury vessels
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Flying Media buys Bonnier’s marine portfolio
Acquisition covers the publishing group’s eight marine titles, a TV production and a regatta series
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Princess Yachts issues commercial and financial update
Supply chain shortages and inflationary cost pressures hit UK builder’s turnover for 2022 financial year
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Q3 a mixed bag for Marine Products Corp
Third-quarter revenues down 22% while year-to-date revenues remain up 15% in bad news, good news Q3 for US boatbuilder
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Lloyd’s Register sinks its teeth into decarbonisation
Marine classification society shares expert insights into low-carbon maritime fuels
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USA
How Sea-Doo reinvented the pontoon boat
Sea-Doo’s pontoon boat line grows to meet buyer demand for more seating and amenities
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Decking
Form and function
For two US decking manufacturers, the best OEM design influences come from what’s hot in the aftermarket
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Deck hardware
Mechanical equipment: The floodgates open on innovation
After two or three years of relative quiet, a more competitive boat market is driving a surge of innovation among manufacturers of mechanical equipment
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Onboard entertainment
Entertainment systems: Technology driving consumer interest
Technology has driven manifest changes in the marine audio sector, with both equipment suppliers and boatbuilders alike leveraging gains for greater customer satisfaction
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Galley equipment
New recipes mix size and compatibility
Energy management has become key for galley equipment manufacturers in an increasingly electrified onboard environment
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Lighting
Putting the spotlight on the small boat sector
A focus on lighting packages for smaller, high volume production boats is bringing superyacht distinction to the masses
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USA
Connectivity: Making the benefits clear
Connectivity has become a buzzword in boatbuilding, with equipment manufacturers working overtime to give end-users the information they demand
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USA
An avalanche of ingenuity from US equipment manufacturers
A return to a more normalised boat market has driven innovation in the equipment sector, as boatbuilders increasingly look for means to differentiate in a more competitive market
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Seating: It’s all about creature comforts
Automotive-inspired features like seat cushion and backrest heating and cooling, along with suspension systems to soften the ride, provide an opportunity for differentiation in a competitive market
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Marine Electronics
Helm equipment: Integration and sophistication
Onboard equipment manufacturers appeal to boatbuilders with new designs and new technology to support a more cohesive feel at the helm