International Boat Industry - June-July 2018

JUNE–JULY ISSUE NO: 426

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SComfort and control – winning ingredients in the US

SOur review of the global superyacht market and innovations from Italy

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SPerth and other Australian shows enjoying growth

XLivorsi’s new

side-mount

digital throttle

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CONTENTS

REGULARS

1 EDITOR’S COMMENT United voice

7 APPOINTMENTS New Gulf Crat CEO

96 DATA DIGEST High Net Worth Individuals

6 AMERICAS US fights trade war on three fronts

10 EUROPE Positive signals from Bavaria?

13 WORLD Suzuki relocates outboard production

MARKETS & REGIONS

16 SHOW REVIEW Versilia Yachting Rendez-Vous

USA focus

18 OVERVIEW Riding a high tide – for now

25 RUNABOUTS Constant change

27 SKI-WAKE BOATS The surf set

30 SALTWATER FISHING Hooked on luxury

32 FRESHWATER FISHING Dominating the market

36 PONTOONS Gaining market share

39 MOTORYACHTS Starting over

41 SAILBOATS Winds of change

Australia focus

42 BOATBUILDERS Buoyant mood

50 EQUIPMENT Making their mark

56 INFRASTRUCTURE Marine clusters

IBI TECHNICAL

58 SECTOR SPOTLIGHT Superyacht round-up

76 SECTOR SPOTLIGHT Superyacht processes

86 Q&A John Pfeifer, Mercury Marine

89 NEW PRODUCTS Touchscreen transponders, wind

sensors and upholstery fixings

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