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NewsMarch, Q1 US sales data both bleak
Latest Statistical Surveys Inc figures show US boat sales fell 9% in March and Q1 2026, with declines across most segments
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Inboard enginesInboard engines: Far from sunset, the sector enters a new phase of innovation
Advances in internal combustion technology are underpinning a new generation of inboard engines and outdrives, even as the sector pursues hybrid and electric alternatives
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NewsDometic bucks global unease with solid Q1
Net revenues down 10% on unfavourable FX, profits down 6%
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NewsHunyvers reports strong mid-year growth as nautical division accelerates expansion
The company maintains a strong outlook for the forthcoming high season
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NewsGrand Large Yachting on growth path with new models, expanded production
The French builder highlighted key developments across its six brands at IMS 2026, including the debut of the Outremer 48
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Inboard enginesInboard engine controls: Centre stage for the human interface
From integrated vessel control platforms to joystick expansion and keyless ignition, suppliers are advancing ease of use, connectivity and installation efficiency across modern marine drivetrains
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NewsMarineMax misses the mark in Q2, but holds margins
Sales down 16.5% in the second quarter, but higher-margin businesses and strategic expansions provided stability
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NewsAkzoNobel Q1 profitability up due to higher prices and lower costs
Dutch paints and coatings giant reports strong first quarter in a “turbulent” market
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NewsCatana Group advances €130m five-year investment plan
Deputy CEO Boris Compagnon discusses the company’s strategic direction with IBI at the International Multihull Show in France
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NewsX Shore back in business and fully operational
The Swedish electric boat builder has resumed operations following its bankruptcy
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NewsGerman teak deck manufacturer buys marine flooring specialist
The move unites industry leaders to expand services and strengthen market presence
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Electrification
IBI Comment: Is electric propulsion the future of leisure marine – or just a luxury?
As the marine industry follows the automotive shift to electrification, why are electric systems still so expensive? We explore the steep cost gap with diesel, despite innovations from brands like Oceanvolt and Yanmar, and ask whether electric propulsion can move beyond being a premium choice to a mainstream solution
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Green TechnologiesComposites: The process and cost of manufacturing too much waste
While the marine industry promotes greener materials and propulsion, the manufacturing process itself remains largely overlooked. From single-use infusion consumables to non-recyclable thermoset waste, production generates significant material losses, costs and carbon emissions that are rarely accounted for
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NewsFlorence court grants creditor protection to The Italian Sea Group
Four-month creditor protection granted as group advances restructuring plan
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NewsSwan Alloy: Nautor Swan and Edmiston look to shape the future of sailing superyachts
With construction of the first Swan Alloy underway in the Netherlands and bold plans for expansion, the Nautor Swan, Edmiston collaboration marks a transformative moment in the sailing maxi yacht market
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NewsMiddle East update: Resilience and opportunity amid regional uncertainty
IBI’s Middle East correspondent Mike Derrett and boating consultant Mahmoud Itani examine the state of the Gulf’s boating industry as the conflict reaches its seventh week with no resolution in sight
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NewsCatana reports Q1 drop in new-boat sales, offset by services growth
The French catamaran builder recorded a 20% year-on-year fall in first-quarter revenue for 2025/26, driven by weaker demand in the new boat segment
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NewsInvestor Karel Komárek on deepening his stake in Ferretti Group and the ethos driving his success
Karel Komárek, founder and chairman of KKCG, has built a global investment group spanning 40+ countries. As the second-largest shareholder in Ferretti Group, he combines his passion for sailing with a commitment to Italian craftsmanship and sustainable growth. Komárek talks to IBI about his reasons for offering to increase his ...
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