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Brokerage

  • Selling through cyberspace

    01 Sep 2003

    How much impact has the Internet had on the way we buy and sell boats? David Parker reports on the brokerage industry and its new electronic marketplace 

Business Page

  • Taxman attacks family dividends

    01 Sep 2003

    No doubt it seemed like a good idea - letting someone else hold shares in your business and paying dividends to them in order to save tax. But all this could be coming to an end says Mark Lee The taxman has recently started to challenge family dividend arrangements and now claims that they are often an unacceptable form of tax avoidance. 

Clothing

  • More at the Marine Trade Show next month?.

    01 Sep 2003

    We seem to have mistimed our clothing feature as most of the Top Brands want to surprise the trade at Southampton or the Marine Trade Show next month. But we managed to get some details you'll find interesting, says Peter Nash 

Comment

  • Comment

    01 Sep 2003

    Politics is an up and down business, isn't it? 

Electrical Equipment And Systems

  • Home comforts onboard

    01 Sep 2003

    In the last two years, marine electrical systems have leapt forward in terms of bespoke marine components available, "intelligent" communications and overall reliability, says James Hortop 

Imda E-news

  • IMDA

    01 Sep 2003

    IMDA E-News is from the International Marine Distribution Association (IMDA), matchmakers for the boating trade with members worldwide representing all segments of the distribution chain. Feel free to contact them direct, and keep me - Jerry Martin - informed, too. (IMDA e-mail: jerrymartin@globalmarinenetwork.com IMDA has come quite a distance since it began. It originated at the Genoa Show in October 1999 when its first member, Giuseppe Chiole (IMDA Email: cachiole@tin.it), veteran Europe rep, hooked up with Springfield Marine , (IMDA Email: chimo168@aol. com; www.<$>springfieldgrp.com) from the USA, to rep Springfield's seating and pedestal line. 

Letters

  • Your Letters Marine Trade Show

    01 Sep 2003

    Dear Sir, Being realistic with such a diverse industry, whatever is decided for the trade show it will not suit some sections. 

News

  • Dometic improves Tundra

    01 Sep 2003

    Dometic Marine Systems - ex TaylorMade Environmental - has made a number of improvements to its Tundra line of refrigerators and freezers in response, they say, to feedback from boatbuilders, dealers and boat owners. 

  • SP completes acquisition of ATC

    01 Sep 2003

    The SP Group completed its acquisition of the assets of the former ATC Chemicals Inc on July 22. 

  • Princess and Fairline sales drop

    01 Sep 2003

    As we closed for press, Fairline and Princess announced figures for the year ending December 31, 2002 showing turnover and sales down. 

  • Raymarine in H6 marketing deal

    01 Sep 2003

    Raymarine has acquired the global marketing rights for the innovative H6 technology launched at last year's London Boat Show. 

  • Ions prevent cooling systems growth

    01 Sep 2003

    Z-Guard says it's virtually impossible to keep all microscopic organisms out of a cooling water system, but it has developed an environmentally friendly Marine Growth Prevention System (MGPS). 

  • Simrad moves into TV antennas

    01 Sep 2003

    Simrad is to launch a highly developed satellite TV system for use on leisure vessels of all sizes. 

  • Amara padding adds comfort

    01 Sep 2003

    Crewsaver says its sailing gloves are designed to withstand the rigours of cruising and racing and help prevent injuries, such as rope burns, splinters and blisters. 

  • Expansion software for Rhino 3

    01 Sep 2003

    Canadian company Albacore Research has released Expander, which it claims is the long anticipated Rhino plug-in for surface expansion. 

  • Instrument housing from Edson

    01 Sep 2003

    Edson International has introduced the Vision Series, the latest addition to its instrument housing line. 

  • BoS launches 15 year mortgage

    01 Sep 2003

    Bank of Scotland Marine Finance is launching a 15 year marine mortgage to the public at Southampton. 

  • Hope the weather holds

    01 Sep 2003

    The Southampton Boat Show (no "International" until next year) needs the current good weather to hold for a week or two more to take the trade into a winter of content. 

  • Galia

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  • UKHO sponsors

    01 Sep 2003

     

  • UKHO appoints

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  • Ancasta Clippers

    01 Sep 2003

     

  • Tacktick

    01 Sep 2003

    Last year 40 boats used Tacktick products during Cowes Week. 

  • VOceanair to supply Mirabella V with blinds

    01 Sep 2003

    Oceanair Marine has joined the list of UK companies supplying products for Mirabella V, the giant Holland designed sloop being built at Vosper Thornycroft. 

  • Honda claims first variable valve outboard

    01 Sep 2003

    Honda will be launching its brand new 150hp fuelinjected, V-TEC, 4-stroke outboard at Southampton. 

  • Superyacht site

    01 Sep 2003

     

  • Ormiston goes solar

    01 Sep 2003

    Hounslow-based Ormiston Wire claims it's the first small company in Britain to invest in solar power. 

  • The answer's blowing in the wind

    01 Sep 2003

    Architectural features company Good Directions has a range of weathervanes it says will enhance the homes of sailing enthusiasts across the country. 

  • Remote antenna for Inmarsat Regional BGAN

    01 Sep 2003

    European Antennas says Inmarsat has developed the new Regional BGAN solution (Broadband, Global Area Network) consisting of a lightweight satellite IP modem to provide high-speed connectivity that runs at up to 144kbit/s via a secure shared channel, more than twice the speed of GPRS. 

  • Bavaria 100

    01 Sep 2003

     

  • Jeckells contract

    01 Sep 2003

     

  • Southampton woman up for top business award

    01 Sep 2003

    A Southampton-based company specialising in yacht sail branding has been named as one of the UK's Top 10 femaleowned businesses in the TMobile "Women Mean Business Awards". 

  • Marine Trader launches used boat price guide

    01 Sep 2003

    Marine Trader Media, publishers of Boats & Yachts for Sale and Buy A Boat , is launching what it claims is the UK's first comprehensive used boat price guide in print. 

  • Raymarine deal

    01 Sep 2003

     

  • Simrad on ice

    01 Sep 2003

     

  • Bombardier family buys company

    01 Sep 2003

    A press release issued as we closed for press brought the news that Bombardier Inc had sold its Recreational Products Division. 

  • B&G sale 'progressing'

    01 Sep 2003

    The sale by Yeoman of its B&G subsidiary is, according to managing director Tony Birch, making progress. 

  • Spain expects

    01 Sep 2003

     

  • Dometic acquires TME

    01 Sep 2003

    Swedish refrigeration specialist, Dometic, has acquired the USbased Taylor Made Environmental, including the European manufacturing, sales and marketing operation. 

  • McMurtry sets up Quay

    01 Sep 2003

    Alan McMurtry has left AquaMarine and set up Quay Communications, a "virtual marketing department" that can provide marketing expertise when a company needs it. 

  • Crash & Burn will draw the crowds

    01 Sep 2003

    The plans outlined by organiser National Boat Shows (NBS) for the 2004 Schroders London International Boat show sound as if Joe Public and his family will have lots to keep him happy in January when they (hopefully) all go to ExCeL. 

  • Ex-IPC man starts communications company

    01 Sep 2003

    Ex-IPC group sales manager Adam Fiander has set up Broach Reach Communications. 

  • New chandlery at Southsea Marina

    01 Sep 2003

    Beat Chandlery and Water - sports recently opened at Southsea Marina. The outlet is owned by Rob Salter and Antony Bond, both of whom bring a wealth of retail and marine experience to the business. 

  • Devil Claw - with Devil Mate

    01 Sep 2003

    These New Zealanders go in for long product names, don't they? Muir Anchoring Systems has refined its Devil Claw with the Muir integral base chain compressor Devil Claw roller - with Devil Mate. 

  • Calibra picks up Force Anchor

    01 Sep 2003

    Force Anchor Marine Design has appointed Bursledonbased Calibra Marine Inter - national to handle exclusive sales, marketing and distribution of its products. 

  • Lombard offers euro and dollar mortgages

    01 Sep 2003

    Lombard has introduced euro and US dollar mortgages, targeting UK-based individuals and companies. 

  • West Marine praise for Lewmar

    01 Sep 2003

    US chandlery giant, West Marine, recently cited Lewmar as an example of what it takes to be a leading supplier to the marine trade. 

  • MDM acquires TeleflexMorse

    01 Sep 2003

    Mark Dowland Marine (MDM) has been appointed a distributor for the TeleflexMorse range of products. 

  • Business centre demand study underway

    01 Sep 2003

    A Marine Business and Innovation Centre proposed in Southampton is the subject of a demand study now underway. 

  • Simple solution to spill squabble

    01 Sep 2003

    The long running dispute over diesel engine injector spill lines seems to be over after the Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) and the Marine Engine and Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEEMA) recognised two new compliance options. 

People

  • People

    01 Sep 2003

    Charles Bush has been appointed managing director at Mayflower International Marina . His appointment follows a successful first year as marina manager. 

Portsmouth Poll

  • Portsmouth POLL

    01 Sep 2003

    Poll was pleased to hear of a profit opportunity extended to her by the usually conservative and highly respected New Scientist magazine recently. 

Southampton Boat Show

  • City centre developm pment threat to SBS

    01 Sep 2003

    If a major redevelopment project planned by Southampton City Council doesn't get the go-ahead, there may not be a Southampton Boat Show in 2007, says David Foxwell 

The Personal Touch

  • The Personal Touch

    01 Sep 2003

    We need to take the euro seriously, says Stuart Thompson , marketing director of Raymarine Debate on whether the UK should commit to the euro is currently on hold, however, it is important that the marine industry has a clear under - standing of the business issues that surround euro entry. 

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