IBI METSTRADE BOAT BUILDER AWARDS FOR BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT 2016

May 1, 2016

Two new award categories

The Boat Builder Awards in association with Raymarine are designed to recognise individual and team success within boat building companies globally across eight categories of business achievement. New categories for this second edition are The Environmental Initiative Award and The Best Apprenticeship and Training Scheme. Judging for the Awards will be based on nominations from the industry, which will be shortlisted by the professional jury.

http://www.boatbuilderawards.com/bba2016/awardscategory/-2016-award-categories

Good Advice that You Can Share – Is Your Boat Ready for the Season?

Every year, thousands of boaters go out on the water without the proper safety equipment that is required by law. This equipment can be of great benefit and comfort and can mean the difference between a great day out on the water and a potential disaster.

Required items vary depending on boat length but here is a list of things that you should ensure are on board, in good working condition and within reach each time you go out:

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Just Launched

Marine SCA Proudly Introduces Tuccoli Marine

Marine SCA, now representing several European boat manufacturers, proudly introduces Tuccoli Marine, an Italian brand recognized for premium craftsmanship, performance, and innovative fishing boat design.

Tuccoli, a 70-year-old shipyard, reinterprets the fishing boat, transforming its concept for versatility. Technical and functional to satisfy even professional fishermen, Tuccoli boats are now designed as recreational yachts, where nothing is left to chance…

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ePropulsion Enters Powered Kayak Fishing Market with Innovative kLite Electric Outboard

ePropulsion Americas, the global leader in marine electric propulsion systems and services, has announced that it is entering the powered kayak market with the all-new kLite 750 electric outboard. Building on the award-winning technology that shattered convention with the highly portable eLite, the kLite 750 is powerful, but contained in a lightweight and compact form factor ideal for recreational or fishing kayaks alike.

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