All USA articles – Page 4
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CES – a glimpse into the future
Cancelled in 2021 and hobbled last year by an Omicron outbreak that sparked a last-minute exhibitor exodus, CES made its triumphant return to Las Vegas in January with a boatload of innovations and growing representation from the leisure marine sector
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Chad Lyon- Marine Industry Leader, Wells Fargo DF Marine Group
As the commercial leader for Wells Fargo Distribution Finance’s marine group, Chad Lyon oversees the US bank’s significant wholesale finance interests in the North American leisure marine sector.
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Helm - High-tech for smaller boats
Innovation takes many forms, and nowhere is that more evident than at the helm where new gauges, steering systems and data capture equipment bring new capabilities to serial production vessels
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Sun protection - Power to the people
Electrification in pleasure boats even extends to sun protection, where power-actuated tops and shades are bringing push-button convenience to a new generation of boat buyers
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Tabs: Driven by technology
Challenging traditional trim tabs for space on the transom are all-new ride-adjusting alternatives that can even eliminate roll and pitch
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Electrification - It’s all about control
Today’s boat buyers don’t just want increasingly electrified boats with push-button amenities, they want full control and management in the palm of their hand
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USA Equipment Market | Overview
Race to the Top: From Covid resurgences to supply chain upheavals to war in Ukraine, onboard equipment manufacturers faced immense challenges in 2022. Their response has been a flood of innovation embracing new technology and new ideas to capture market share
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Casting a wider net
A planned expansion to Yamaha’s US casting plant brings supply assurance for stainless steel propellers while allowing the company to grow new revenue streams through contract casting opportunities
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Profile | Yamaha casts a wider net
A planned expansion to Yamaha’s US casting plant brings supply assurance for stainless steel propellers while allowing the company to grow new revenue streams through contract casting opportunities
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Happy times for the ‘in’ crowd
While pandemic-driven demand for boats of all kinds has buoyed sales of inboard and sterndrive power, new innovations and demographic shifts toward boat categories traditionally powered by internal engines could see sales growth continue well into the future
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Mercury four-stroke outboards
Mercury Marine’s next generation of 25hp and 30hp four-stroke outboards feature a three-cylinder, 500cc powerhead with electronic fuel injection. For the first time, electric-start models in 25hp and 30hp come standard with Mercury SmartCraft digital technologies, allowing boaters to connect to advanced digital gauges and to mobile devices through VesselView ...
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The America’s Cup grabs headlines, but how relevant is it to boating?
In his new column, Paul Strzelecki looks at the business of yacht racing
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US - Pontoon Boats
Demand for pontoon boats has been growing steadily for years and got a further boost during the pandemic. With boat builders already producing as many boats as they can, factory expansions have become the norm among US pontoon builders
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Elco | Electric boats past & present
Elco Boat Company introduced its first electric boats at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. Today, the firm continues to build truly unique electric watercraft that remain highly desired among privileged buyers, along with innovative propulsion systems aimed at driving the company into the next century
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US Boat Market - Supply chain
Facing protracted delays for some parts and components, boat builders struggle with questions on whether or not to simply deliver incomplete product
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Movers & Shakers | US Boats
Full order books, lengthy production backlogs and a positive future outlook have multiple boatbuilders investing in factory upgrades with an eye to future growth
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US Boat Market | Luxury yachts
Sales of large cruisers and luxury yachts continue to soar as affluent buyers increasingly choose to spend their leisure time on the water
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US Boat Market | Centre of attention
Years of steady growth in the centre console market appear to have no end in sight, as US boat builders up the ante in a highly competitive segment