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Volvo Penta and Groupe Beneteau collab invites customer input
Tuesday, 24 January 2023Volvo Penta has announced its first trial in the leisure segment. It’ll see a fully-integrated Volvo Penta hybrid electric system feature on a Groupe Beneteau concept boat. Volvo Penta is calling on the industry to actively collaborate in t...
VIDEO: Sunseeker Superhawk 55 world premiere
Tuesday, 24 January 2023Sunseeker has revealed its much anticipated new Sunseeker Superhawk 55 for the first time at boot Düsseldorf.
Greenline Yachts announces new CEO and factory expansion
Tuesday, 24 January 2023Greenline Yachts, the pioneer of responsible boating, has appointed Matjaž Grm as CEO to lead its business expansion.
Azimut S7 world debut and plans for Magellano 60 uncovered
Tuesday, 24 January 2023Italian boatbuilder Azimut introduced the Azimut S7 at boot Düsseldorf 2023 and unveiled plans for its Magellano 60, ahead of the 60’s premiere at Cannes Yachting Festival 2023 in September.
Raymarine launches new products including Axiom 2 Pro range
Tuesday, 24 January 2023Raymarine has announced a range of new products at boot Düsseldorf including the Axiom 2 Pro range, a powerful line of multifunction chartplotters, the RVM1600 CHIRP sonar module, new LightHouse charts with expanded coverage and the CAM...
Vetus launches easy repower air-cooled E-Line Air electric motors
Tuesday, 24 January 2023Vetus has unveiled a new range of three air-cooled propulsion systems at this year’s boot Düsseldorf. The manufacturer says this latest innovation in electric motors ‘brings the many benefits of electric propulsion to a wider ran...
SBS BOATLIFE 2023 SEES EPIC GROWTH IN YEAR TWO
Monday, 23 January 2023With less than four weeks to go, SBS BoatLife 2023 is shaping up to be a bumper event with heaps of activity planned.
Adrift sailor, Elvis, survives on ketchup for 24 days
Monday, 23 January 2023Elvis Francois of Dominica has been rescued by the Colombian navy after his sailboat was swept out to sea while he was making repairs. During his ordeal, he survived by eating ketchup and seasoning – the supplies he had onboard – and ...
Turkish superyacht firm confirms 13 yachts under construction
Monday, 23 January 2023Turkish boatbuilder, Numarine has confirmed it currently has 13 yachts under construction at its 35,000sqm production facility near Istanbul.
Video of sunken yacht, legendary Route du Rhum competitor, surfaces
Monday, 23 January 2023Amazing footage released by Chantier naval étoile marine shows Kriter V about six metres deep in the port of Saint-Malo (where it had been moored before sinking).
AquaMarine launches new waterproof bag range
Monday, 23 January 2023AquaMarine has revealed details of its new range of waterproof bags. The new range includes dry tube bags, backpacks, crew duffle bags and a fully insulated cooler and rigger bag.
Oceanr boasts fully sustainable economic ecosystem
Monday, 23 January 2023Oceanr says it has been at the heart of a quiet revolution in sustainable fashion since its foundation, crafting high-end apparel for superyachts, luxury resorts and private clients from all over the world, with partners including Richard Br...
Burgess partners with Starship Yachts in Asia
Monday, 23 January 2023Burgess and Starship Yachts have announced a partnership agreement for the Hong Kong and Macau markets, with Starship Yachts’ owner and CEO Edwin Ho becoming Burgess’ chief representative for these markets.
Wellcraft announces new performance cruiser
Monday, 23 January 2023Extending its performance cruiser series, Wellcraft has announced the Wellcraft 435.
Golden Globe attrition, frustration and barnacles fueling the GGR mindgame
Friday, 20 January 2023With Elliott out of the race and Jeremy beaten by barnacles, there are now just five contenders left for the GGR trophy in Les Sables d’Olonne and two sailors in Chichester Class with Guy Waites about to be dropped.
Bow thruster capability integrated into Yamaha’s boat control system
Friday, 20 January 2023Yamaha Marine has partnered with boat systems specialist Vetus to incorporate a bow thruster into its Helm Master EX boat control system to offer customers fully integrated, joystick controlled boat handling.
Integrel and Navico partner at boot
Friday, 20 January 2023Power generation management and storage specialist Integrel Solutions is partnering up with Navico Group at the boot Dusseldorf show (21-29 January 2023).
Chartwell Marine secures grant to develop ‘market-first’ methanol-fuelled vessel
Friday, 20 January 2023Naval architect Chartwell Marine has been awarded a £320,000 Innovate UK Smart Grant to test the feasibility of a methanol-fuelled vessel design – said to be a market-first.
New bow rider model from Finnish boat builder
Friday, 20 January 2023Finnish boat builder Yamarin has launched a new six-metre model in its bow rider range. The Yamarin 59 BR will be presented for the first time at boot Düsseldorf, 21 to 29 January 2023.
In pictures: Winners of Amateur Marine Photographer of the Year 2022
Friday, 20 January 2023Stoneways Marine has revealed the winners of its inaugural Amateur Marine Photographer of the Year competition.
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