BRP has record quarter
The company saw a decline in outboard engine sales but gains in personal watercraft.
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Boatbuilders make news in a variety of ways, among them by debuting new models and announcing business expansions or quarterly financial results.
Nor-Tech Hi-Performance Boats expands factory
The Florida builder hopes to add at least 50 workers.
Metal Shark partnering with Bahamas National Trust
Boatbuilder will provide boats and technical assistance to support Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park.
Bentz is back
Earl Bentz launches a new bay-boat brand called Caymas in Triton’s former facility in North Carolina.
Sunseeker founders recognized for contribution to the yachting industry
Robert and John Braithwaite gain Outstanding Achievement accolades at the 2018 Luxury Briefing Awards.
Bavaria Catamarans plans to double production space in France
Nautitech, subsidiary of recently acquired Bavaria Yachts, will recruit 30 new workers as part of its expansion plans.
Princecraft receives job creator recognition
The Canadian builder added 80 jobs in 2017 and will add 100 more this year.
FLIBS 2018: Activity around European imports remains strong
Italian, Dutch and English builders all reported strong activity last week.
FLIBS 2018: Nor-Tech celebrates its 200th 39-foot center console
The company was one of the first performance-boat builders to enter the center console market.
FLIBS 2018: VIDEO: HCB launches 65 Estrella
The 65-footer is called the start of the “center console yacht” category.
Groupe Beneteau reports 6.5 percent sales gains for FY 2017-2018
The company’s marine sales were up 6.7 percent for the year.
Senior managers take majority stake in Cantieri del Pardo
Fabio Planamente and Luigi Servidati have also injected more than $5 million into the Italian builder to grow its brands.
Tariffs weigh on quarterly earnings, trigger market volatility
The trade war is causing stock pressure for Polaris and Caterpillar.
Marine Products Corp. reports 22 percent gain in Q3 sales
The parent of Robalo and Chaparral said its order backlog is higher than a year ago, reflecting dealer optimism about 2019 market demand.
Fresh from bankruptcy, Bavaria Yachts wants to ‘regain lost trust’
The restructuring plan involves cutting the number of models by half, bringing engineering in-house and launching a dealer council.
Montara introduces pontoon boat for wakesurfing
It’s more than just a pontoon with a ballast tank.
Prestige, Regulator, SureShade, Navigare and MBJ announce dealer and distributor agreements
The new business relationships include yachts, fishing boats, marine equipment and luxury charters.
Italian sailboat builder opens U.S. office
Italia Yachts’ office in Connecticut is part of its international expansion.
Princecraft names new president
Rodier Grondin will take over Brunswick’s aluminum-boat builder.
IBEX 2018: Lippert and Barletta team up on innovative pontoon boat
It uses RV-based hydraulics to extend the boat’s beam to 14 feet.