GENERAL NEWS

boatcare, a national boat maintenance company, founded by national boating business, boatfolk has announced the launch of a new bespoke technical centre at Conwy Marina. The new technical centre, which represents a £600,000 investment, officially opened on the weekend. The Read More...

For those PBR readers contemplating travelling in Europe this summer, either towing a boat or driving in destinations where they maybe taking a charter holiday, the following report might be of interest. New research has revealed the most dangerous European Read More...

Sacs Tecnorib, the official licensee of the PIRELLI brand for inflatable boats, launches the PIRELLI 42 Special Edition, the result of the shipyard’s collaboration with the renowned German tuner Mansory. This special edition, which will be produced in a limited Read More...

Proteum signed a contract with Marine Enterprises the UK distributor of FNM engines to become their South Coast of the UK dealer for the FNM brand of in-board engines. FNM Marine specialises in the design and manufacture of high-quality inboard Read More...

Yanmar Power Technology, a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings, have become the first company in Japan to receive Approval in Principle (AiP) for their ‘Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System’ from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK), a prominent Japanese maritime association. The primary Read More...

Williams Jet Tenders are set to play a prominent role in the upcoming blockbuster spy thriller film Argylle. The company takes centre stage with its SportJet 520 when showcasing its performance in a chase scene along the River Thames. The Read More...

Henri Lloyd’s new Smart-Therm mid-layer jacket has been designed to provide targeted warmth, wicking and ventilation by using advanced body mapping that mirrors how the body performs. Available in sizes XS to XXL, this lightweight and highly breathable jacket is Read More...

Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) and its many industry-leading brands have returned from another record-setting performance at the Miami International Boat Show. During the five-day event, the Company saw record sales for some of its boat brands, continued strong outboard engine Read More...

Four Winns have announced their all-new H9 model. Combining new features, customisation and modular layouts, the H9 embodies the H-Series sophistication. It comes standard with an Ultimate Swim Platform, a unique feature on any boat under 40ft in the industry. Read More...

Yamaha Motor UK is delighted to announce the winners of its 2023 Dealer Awards, which were presented at this year’s all-product Dealer Conference. Celebrating individual dealer partners’ outstanding contributions to Yamaha Motor UK’s success in 2023, these awards recognise a Read More...

Quarken’s latest, the Cabin 35, is the company’s fifth addition to its model line-up. Launched at Dusseldorf BOOT 2024, the vessel represents the unofficial ‘flagship’ of the range, being the largest craft that the Finnish boatbuilder has yet produced. Typically Read More...

The Richard Mille Cup, a unique yachting regatta created out of a passion for beauty, great design and fine workmanship, is set to return to Falmouth Harbour in 2024 after last summer’s memorable success. At the heart of this event Read More...

XO Boats’ new walk-around DFNDR A8 is the company’s first fully aluminium craft, marking a milestone in XO’s product development, and to celebrate, they have launched a Limited Edition model, with just 20 being made worldwide. Rabbe Nerdrum, Sales Director at Read More...

Norwegian boat designers Cormate have welcomed Swedish manufacturers Ryds into their fold in an acquisition that preserves Ryds’ 70-year legacy with a commitment to uphold the latter’s strong brand and rich history while infusing cutting-edge innovation. Celebrating their 20th anniversary Read More...

Mercury Marine unveiled two new low-voltage electric outboards, the Avator 75e and 110e, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas in January. New for 2024, the 75e and 110e complete Mercury’s five-model line-up of low-voltage electric propulsion and Read More...

At Miami Boat Show, Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. unveiled the world’s first hydrogen-powered outboard for recreational boats along with a prototype fuel system integrated into a vessel that the company plans to further refine for testing later this year. The Read More...