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Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show: Sales Strong and Crowds Solid

March 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

This year’s Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach, Miami’s premier in-water boat show, was a testament to the resilience of the yachting industry. The mile-long strip along Collins Avenue featured more than a billion dollars worth of new and brokerage yachts and the latest in marine accessories and electronics. According to many exhibitors, the show’s success exceeded expectations with qualified, eager and more relaxed buyers taking to the docks. ... read full story

Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show: Riviera achieves best result in two years.

March 03, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Riviera, Australia’s most awarded pleasure boat builder has recorded the best international boat show results in the past two years achieving eleven new boat sales and exceeding conservative expectations at the 23rd annual Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show. ... read full story

Aquariva Gucci awarded by Nautical Design Awards

February 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Aquariva Gucci received acknowledgement from the Nautical Design Awards panel of judges during a gala evening in Miami on 18th February organised by Yacht & Sail and ADI (Associazione per il Disegno Industriale – Association for Industrial Design). The exclusive model, created as a result of the partnership between Riva, Ferretti Group brand, and Gucci, was celebrated as a highly successful project developed through the working relationship between two historical Italian brands. ... read full story

Marine industry to see modest growth in 2011, GE Capital Survey reveals

February 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

After navigating through rough waters for several years, the marine industry is beginning to push forward on the throttle, according to survey results released today by GE Capital, Commercial Distribution Finance (CDF) from the Miami International Boat Show. More than one-third of respondents (38%) expect sales to increase up to five percent in 2011, and 54% said that the best time for dealers to increase inventory levels is now. ... read full story

Benetti named world leader in the build of custom superyachts over 24m by Showboats International

February 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

For the seventh year in a row, Showboats International, the prestigious journal that hosts the Global Order Book, has named Benetti world leader in the construction of custom yachts over 80 feet (24 meters) in length. ... read full story

Sanlorenzo receives Nautical Design Award 2011 in Miami

February 24, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

In occasion of the 23rd edition of the Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show 2011, the Italian Trade Commission, in collaboration with UCINA (Italian Marine Industry Association) awarded Sanlorenzo with the Nautical Design Award, recognition that the Italian shipyard distinguished itself by its efforts in promoting the “Made in Italy” brand in the USA. ... read full story

Success at Miami Boat Show for Viking Yachts

February 23, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Viking display at the Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show featured 14 motor yacht models from 42 to 82 feet and was one of the most visited exhibits with 4,800 registered guests, a 50 percent increase over last year's totals. Six Vikings were sold, including two 76 Convertible motor yachts, a 70 Convertible, two 60 Convertibles, and a 66 Convertible, a brand new model announced at the show. ... read full story

Miami International Boat Show 2011: B&G Win 2011 NMMA Innovation Award

February 23, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Miami International Boat Show 2011: B&G Win 2011 NMMA Innovation Award

B&G, the world leader in marine instruments, autopilot systems and tactical software solutions for sailing enthusiasts, announced today that its powerful new multifunction navigation display, Zeus, has received the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Innovation Award in the consumer electronics category at the 70th Annual Miami International Boat Show. ... read full story

Innovation at 2011 Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail

February 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Twelve marine products were honored for innovative achievement by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI) at the 70th annual Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Miami. Eleven companies took home the prestigious boating industry 2011 Innovation Award and one the Honorable Mention during NMMA’s State of the Recreational Boating Industry Breakfast, held this morning at the Miami Beach Convention Center. ... read full story

Ocean Signal launches Ocean Signal America

February 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Ocean Signal, the UK manufacturer of marine communication and safety products, which include EPIRBs, SARTs and VHF radios, will open its own US sales operation this month as Ocean Signal America. The new company, headed up by CEO Talbot Pratt, will be based in Newburyport, MA and will share facilities with Digital Yacht and Digital Deep Sea which manufacture a complementary range of marine electronic products including AIS, chart plotters and marine PCs, for both commercial and leisure markets. ... read full story

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