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NewsOne hundred US marinas sold for $2.11bn
Dallas, Texas-based Safe Harbor Marinas has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Sun Communities Inc and one of its subsidiaries in a transaction for cash and SUI equity valued at $2.11bn.
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NewsAlliances, advocacy can help US boating industry survive post-pandemic
The US recreational marine industry seems to have not only survived the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic, but thrived, and should be focusing now on how to retain the 44,000 new boaters who hit the water between March and June, according to National Marine Manufacturers Association ...
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NewsSA’s Gemini Marine supplies RIBs to SpaceX
South African RIB specialist Gemini Marine has partnered with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to provide official recovery boats for their space missions.
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NewsObituary: Fred Hecklinger
Fred Hecklinger, a legendary member of the Chesapeake Bay sailing community and a founder of Eastport Yacht Club, died late last week with his wife of 45 years, Bobbie, at his side. He was 84.
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NewsIBEX Online: Innovation Award winners revealed
The winners were announced today in a virtual awards presentation
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NewsPure Watercraft branches out into boat construction
The US-based electric outboard specialist has launched a series of electric boat packages
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NewsGarmin named NMEA Manufacturer of the Year for sixth straight year
Builder picks up four additional Product of Excellence awards presented during annual NMEA annual meetings
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NewsOklahoma marinas have a banner year despite pandemic
While it is widely reported that the Covid-19 pandemic has had a positive impact on outdoor recreation, and boating in particular, the impact has been felt everywhere, including landlocked Cherokee County, Oklahoma. Located in the Eastern part of a state just about in the middle of the US, Cherokee County ...
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NewsSurvey: Florida yacht & resort industries see a boost from private jet travellers
A new survey indicates that Florida’s yacht and resort industries could see a boost from private jet travellers between now and the end of 2020. 38% of respondents to a survey by Private Jet Card Comparisons, a buyer’s guide that compares private jet membership and jet card programs, plan to ...
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NewsRegal Boats turns to media to find new hires
In an attempt to hire as many as 50 new workers in all areas of the company, Regal Boats has sent a news release to regional media near its Orlando, Florida headquarters touting the openings and benefits of working for the family-owned luxury boat and yacht maker.
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NewsBower to head Winnebago Outdoors
Huw Bower, who departed Brunswick Boat Group (BBG) earlier this month, has been named president of Winnebago Outdoors, the iconic brand in recreational vehicles and parent company of Chris-Craft, effective 12 October.
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NewsYamaha Motor reinforces commitment to US workforce development
Yamaha Motor reinforced its commitment to workforce development in its US manufacturing plants during a visit by US Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt to the company’s Newman, Georgia campus.
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NewsMillions in damage for Alabama marina, many face insurance woes in the wake of Hurricane Sally
Hurricane Sally’s final financial toll has yet to be calculated, but is expected to be in the billions, as exampled by just one Alabama marina that suffered millions in damage and others may face insurance hassles due to the storm’s sudden, unexpected turn to the east. Nearly 100 boats lay ...
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NewsAirmar appoints marine product line manager
Brian Vlad has joined US-based transducer manufacturer Airmar Technology Corp as marine product line manager.
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NewsDraco Boats expands US dealer network
Draco Boats, the Norwegian motorboat brand built by Windy Scandinavia AB, is expanding its dealer network in the US together with sole importer and distributor Navic LLC.
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NewsInternational boating community urges US, EU trade officials to remove tariffs on boats
Three marine industry associations – the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) in the US, the global International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) and European Boating Industry (EBI) – sent a letter to US and EU trade officials last week, urging them to reach an agreement that removes the EU’s ...
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NewsPure Watercraft secures US$23m in Series A funding
A Pure Watercraft electric outboard motor Seattle-based Pure Watercraft, maker of electric marine propulsions systems, has secured US$23.4m in Series A funding led by San Francisco venture capital and private equity firm L37. Pure Watercraft will use the funds to “scale operations from beta to broad commercialization,” ...
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NewsNew company relaunches Pantera brand
US-based Pantera Boats Inc announced today that as a result of a series of business transactions and agreements endorsed and sanctioned by the Miami-Dade County Circuit Court, the company, as successor-in-title, has acquired all moulds and related intellectual property including trademarks, designs and copyrights, clearing the way for the relaunch ...
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NewsEdmiston expands US office network
International superyacht services business Edmiston has expanded its presence in the US with the opening of a new branch in Newport, Rhode Island.
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NewsMercury Marine to offer outboards on select Sportsman models for the first time
Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corp, is to offer Mercury outboard engines – including the 350 and 400 Verados and other high horsepower Mercury outboards – for the first time on nine Sportsman models beginning on November 1.
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