Boatbuilding
Boatbuilders make news when they mark production milestones, roll out fresh lines of boats and relocate to new facilities. And boatbuilding isn't limited to companies. Enterprising Individuals sometimes build a boat for themselves.
ABBRA to hold first-ever service manager’s course in California
The association’s Certified Marine Service Manager course will be held in conjunction with Keefe Kaplan Maritime.
IYRS to host career day
The IYRS’ School of Technology & Trades in Newport, R.I., will host a free career day on March 24 in Newport, R.I.
IYRS hands out $1,500 student scholarship
Frank Sisneroz was honored as the recipient of the 2017 Designer Series Scholarship at a reception at the International Yacht Restoration School on Nov. 1.
The enduring luster of tin
Although pontoon boats continue to lead marine industry sales, their aluminum-clad, outboard-powered siblings designed primarily for fishing also have made steady annual gains for the past five years.
Pontoon builder Parks Manufacturing partners with Horizon Holdings
Parks Manufacturing Inc., builder of Blue Wave Boats and Silver Wave Pontoons, has partnered with Horizon Holdings LLC.
Nuvolari-Lenard hired for design on 456-foot superyacht
Nuvolari-Lenard was contracted to do the exterior and interior design on Project Redwood, a 456-foot superyacht that is being built at the Lurssen yard in Bremen, Germany.
Construction starts on 223-footer in Turkey
Delivery of the new model is expected in the first half of 2018.
Maine boatbuilder earns OSHA safety honor
Padebco Full Service Boatyard & Custom Boat Builder said it is the 60th Maine business to be recognized by OSHA.
Wally 145 build underway at Italian shipyard
Construction of the first Wally 145 began in May at the Persico Marine shipyard in Massa Carrara, Italy.
Statistical Surveys and IBBI renew contract
Statistical Surveys and Independent Boat Builders Inc. renewed a multiyear contract.
Soel Yachts debuts solar-electric catamaran
The solar electric 16-person catamaran — built in New Zealand — will be launched in Auckland.
Trump set to unveil new apprenticeship programs
President Donald Trump is expected to expand apprenticeship programs as a focal point of his labor policy.
German builder expands its production site
Michael Schmidt Yachtbau said it finished work on a new tempering oven/paint hall at its yard in Greifswald, Germany.
Big and bigger center consoles
As 40- and 50-foot models proliferate, HydraSports Custom raises the bar with plans for a 65 next year
60 years later and it’s still tops
In a three-car backyard garage in 1954 Detroit, retired bus and streetcar driver William Parks, his 18-year-old son and his wife decided to start a business that made and sold boat covers.
ABBRA symposium set for Fort Lauderdale
ABBRA will hold its annual symposium Jan. 25 at the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center.
New England Boatworks announces personnel move
New England Boatworks said it added Philip Shaffer as a project manager.
Sparkman & Stephens has a new owner
The firm remains privately held and terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Exhibitor space available for SNAME convention
Exhibit booth space in the expo hall is available for the SNAME Maritime Convention 2016.
Paul Mann Custom Boats wins woodworking award
Paul Mann Custom Boats said it was named worldwide winner in the cabinetry category in the Veneer Tech Craftsman’s Challenge.
MagicEzy adds U.S. sales rep
MagicEzy, of Australia, appointed Haimes Coleman to represent the company’s range of fiberglass repair products throughout the southern United States.
Insetta Boatworks signs deal with Engineered Marine Coatings
Insetta Boatworks of St. Marys, Ga., selected Engineered Marine Coatings to paint all of its custom colors and standard colors.
SNAME maritime convention set for November
The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers will present its annual medals and awards during the SNAME Maritime Convention Nov. 1-5 at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue, Wash.