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boatcare Launches New £600,000 Technical Centre at Conwy Marina

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

11th March 2024|Categories: GENERAL NEWS|

The Best & the Worst – Travelling in Europe

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

6th March 2024|Categories: GENERAL NEWS|

SACS Tecnorib Presents Maxi RIB Pirelli 42 Special Edition

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

29th February 2024|Categories: GENERAL NEWS|

It’s official – Proteum becomes the latest FNM UK Dealer

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

29th February 2024|Categories: GENERAL NEWS|

Yanmar Hydrogen Fuel Cell System Approved in Principle

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

28th February 2024|Categories: GENERAL NEWS|

Yamaha Offers Up To £1,250 of Free Accessories on a 2023 WaveRunner

Offering outstanding value, Yamaha Marine UK is delighted to announce that customers will receive accessories worth up to £1,250 when they buy any new 2023 WaveRunner model from an authorised Yamaha dealer. Available on orders placed by 1 of April

27th February 2024|Categories: GENERAL NEWS|Tags: |

Henri Lloyd Use Body Heat Mapping in Jacket Design

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

23rd February 2024|Categories: GENERAL NEWS|

BoatLife 2024 Affirms Position As Key UK Boat Sales Show

During its four-day run, BoatLife 2024 - Powered by Suzuki, solidified its position as an important sales show for the UK boating community. Despite current market challenges, the organisers were pleased to see attendance figures closely mirroring those of last

22nd February 2024|Categories: GENERAL NEWS|Tags: , |

Yamaha Motor UK Celebrates Outstanding Achievement with 2023 Dealer Awards

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

21st February 2024|Categories: GENERAL NEWS|

XO Boats Celebrate DFNDR A8 with Limited Edition Model

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

21st February 2024|Categories: GENERAL NEWS|

Suzuki DF250 ‘KURO’ Debuts at BoatLife 2024

Suzuki’s latest outboard motor made its UK debut at the BoatLife show at the NEC in February. The word ‘KURO’ means ‘deep black’ in Japanese, and the new DF250 ‘KURO’ series comes in a matt black finish, which is reminiscent

16th February 2024|Categories: GENERAL NEWS|Tags: , , |

Mercury Unveil Low-Voltage Electric Outboards

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

16th February 2024|Categories: GENERAL NEWS|

Yamaha Unveil Hydrogen Powered Outboard at Miami Boat Show

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

16th February 2024|Categories: GENERAL NEWS|

Mercury introduces Joystick Steering for Single-Engine Vessels

MIAMI — Mercury Marine®, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), has introduced Mercury Joystick Steering for Single-Engine Vessels, compatible for use with the Mercury Verado® family of V8, V10 and V12 outboard engines from 250 to 600hp, at the Discover

16th February 2024|Categories: GENERAL NEWS|Tags: |

Technohull Wows The 2024 Miami International Boat Show With Two Striking Models On Display

Technohull showcase new models - the Explorer 40 S, powered by two Mercury 500R engines and the Omega 47, equipped with a twin Mercury V12 600hp Technohull, the renowned Greek shipyard celebrated for its high-performance luxury boats, confirms its leading

15th February 2024|Categories: GENERAL NEWS|Tags: , , |

Hydrogen Refuelling Station For Recreational Boating – Italy To Open The First

As reported on in, 'Travel Tomorrow', the first green hydrogen refuelling station for recreational boating should open in Italy this summer, with an infrastructure of 100 refuelling stations to be deployed by 2030. The €100 million project is being developed

13th February 2024|Categories: GENERAL NEWS|Tags: |

boatpoint To Showcase A Dream Team Of Ryds Boats at BoatLife 2024 This Weekend

boatpoint, a leading boat sales company founded by national boating business, boatfolk, will showcase a bumper collection of Nordic and French powerboats at this year's BoatLife exhibition between 15 to 18 February including Ryds. The boatpoint stand will feature this

12th February 2024|Categories: GENERAL NEWS|Tags: , , , , |

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