New Wooden Boat Stage to debut at Southampton Boat Show 2025
The Southampton International Boat Show 2025 will feature a new addition to its ten-day programme with the introduction of...
Boatbuilding and boatbuilders
Read the latest news about boatbuilders, boatbuilding courses and how the sector is working to attract new talent with initiatives such as apprenticeships.
Boatbuilding has been added to the endangered list of British crafts. Australia says it’s a ‘national priority’ to get more people engaged in the practice.
Cost-effective friction hinge launched by Southco
Southco, a Worcester-based company which manufactures access solutions – has launched its new T6 Friction Hinge. It’s describing it...
New standards for small craft published by ABYC
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has published its latest Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft....
Saim sets its sights on providing sustainable solutions
MIN visits Marco Donà, CEO of Saim (pictured above), to discuss how the company’s providing solutions to boatbuilders’ needs...
Polboat 2025: Growing-up, changing mindsets and new products
At a sun-bedazzled Polboat Yachting Festival, running until 27 July at Marina Yacht Park, Gdynia, MIN chats opportunities, challenges...
Oyster Yachts appoints former HanseYachts executive as new CEO
British bluewater boatbuilder Oyster Yachts has appointed Stefan Zimmermann Zschocke as chief executive officer (CEO), effective 1 September 2025....
Leopard Catamarans implements ‘single shot infusion’ for hull construction
South Africa’s Leopard Catamarans, the catamaran brand from boatbuilder Robertson and Caine (R&C), is implementing a ‘single shot resin...
Lenco partners with De Antonio Yachts on trim tab systems
Lenco, a manufacturer of trim tabs, actuators, hatch lifts and marine accessories, has entered into a partnership with De...
New boat sales drop 9% in US as consumer confidence weakens
NMMA’s Monthly Recreational Boating Industry Data Summary, covering the rolling period from May 2024 to April 2025, shows a...
Traditional boatbuilders unite to address UK skills crisis
More than 60 professionals from the British wooden boatbuilding and heritage marine engineering sectors gathered at a newly expanded...
Flexiteek launches Tritone colour range for decking
Flexiteek International has introduced a new colour range called Tritone within its Flexiteek 3 synthetic decking line. Each Tritone...
