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Recent Features

  • Fight through and you'll emerge stronger

    01 Oct 2008

    No news is good news. Or so my wise old grandmother used to tell me, says Peter Poland. But I suspect that those who have read the post boat show press releases might beg to differ. 

  • A hard sell on fuel cells

    01 Oct 2008

    A year or two back it seemed the future of on-board power lay in fuel cells; those hydrogen-based devices that produce electricity, along with heat and water, writes Peter Nash. But things seem to have slowed down a bit and progress hasn't kept pace with expectations. 

  • An underground marina?

    01 Oct 2008

    An innovative concept that could be used by virtually any waterfront town to create an attractive, versatile and environmentally friendly marina option is gaining attention in France. 

  • Portsmouth Poll

    01 Oct 2008

    Kate Moss - modern day Aphrodite or male fantasy object? And Dirk Kuyt; guitar hero. A picture worth 1000 words, most of them slurred, and - finally - Ian Atkins; Super Sleuth. Read Poll here 

  • Chatham: no more school marm

    01 Sep 2008

    When Chatham Marine came up for sale, the Stuart Marsh Group (SMG) jumped at the chance to add the business to its portfolio. SMG, based in Exeter, already owned the Rainbow Club and Sterling and Hunt. 

  • Boom times in entertainment and security

    01 Sep 2008

    Security and entertainment are enjoying boom times, says Peter Nash security because of the many light fingered likely lads and ladettes out there who think nothing of stealing a boat. 

  • Life begins at 40

    01 Sep 2008

    We go into this year's PSP Southampton Boat Show on a bit of a downer, what with the credit crunch and the Chambers of Commerce predicting gloom, doom and recession, writes Peter Nash. 

  • Industry and environmentalists reply to Marine Bill

    04 Aug 2008

    LEGISLATION: The Seabed User and Developer Group (SUDG) and Wildlife and Countryside Link (Link) have demanded clear policy objectives that include conservation and sustainable economic objectives are set in the Marine Bill. 

  • Bishop Skinner Marine – protecting against the insurance gap

    01 Aug 2008

    Most people will recognise the Bishop Skinner name in association with yacht insurance. But what most don’t know is that we also have a unique position in insuring marine based businesses as well. 

  • Harrison and Bowkett join Chatham

    01 Aug 2008

     

  • Portsmouth Poll - February

    30 Jul 2008

    Poll takes her monthly yawn at The America's Cup, notes that Ainslie's America's Cup position seems assured, but asks why Ian Williams has been ignored?

    And she offers a couple of interesting pictures - one that could be Andy Sims just before his eyes started watering and another that shows the danger of bad parking. Click here for Poll. 

  • New thrust to business for Sillette

    01 Jul 2008

    Sillette Sonic, already known for its very wide range of propellers and propulsion systems, is adding another string to its bow with the announcement of a common directorship with Lake Engineering (Poole). 

  • Programmable gauges from Point Distribution

    01 Jul 2008

    This innovative intelligent gauge system is configurable via easy to use PC software. The gauges offer both digital and graphical indication and can replace any conventional pointer gauge currently used in the marine or automotive sector. 

  • Parsun Outboards secure foothold in UK outboard market

    01 Jul 2008

    Parsun Outboards with their small range of high quality 4-strokes are showing exciting progress during their exponential rise in the UK outboard market. After Parsun’s first season in the UK, Simon Higham of Marine Imports UK Ltd (Sole agents for Parsun in the UK & Ireland) sums up their first year and gives us an insight into the Parsun brand, and their plans for the future. 

  • Halyard – silencing solutions from turbo to transom

    01 Jul 2008

    Halyard specialises in the design and manufacture of exhaust silencing systems which, when used with its noise and vibration control products, provides a complete silencing solution for marine engines from 5hp to 3,000hp, encompassing craft ranging from small sailing yachts to mighty patrol boats and superyachts. 

  • New marine distributed power management system with unique circuit breaker protection

    01 Jul 2008

    Based on consultations with leading boat builders, E-T-A Circuit Breakers offers an advanced distributed electrical power management system called the E-T-A PowerPlex. 

  • Chaos at Crick Boat Show

    01 Jul 2008

    BOAT SHOW: For three years on the run the Crick Boat Show has been affected by adverse weather conditions, writes Harry Arnold. This year a good sunny and well-attended day on the Saturday was again followed by and a wet and rather less crowded day on the Sunday. 

  • Have your anchor light last 10 times longer

    01 Jul 2008

    Index Marine Equipment has just been appointed as the exclusive UK marine distributor for what we believe are the best quality range of LED navigation and general marine bulbs on the market today. 

  • JPC's Sleipner sterndrive stern thruster

    01 Jul 2008

    For 100 years Norwegian based company Sleipner motor has produced products of the highest quality, propellers, engines and steering systems to name few. Early in1984 Sleipner released its Side-power range of bow propellers - now more commonly known as bow thrusters. 

  • Coastguard busy for Round the Island Race

    30 Jun 2008

    ROUND THE ISLAND: The annual Round the Island Race turned out to be a busy time for the Solent Coastguard, which received almost 100 calls from vessels in distress due to the combination of fine weather and record entry of nearly 1900 boats for the race. 

  • Seawork Products 2008

    10 Jun 2008

    Take a look at the new products on offer at Seawork this year from some of the 450 exhibitors. Click on the link here 

  • Seawork No 11 - the Show Preview, Innovations Showcase entries and the conference programme

    10 Jun 2008

    This is the 11th Seawork International - we expect around 6,000 people to come to see the 450 exhibitors, view the Innovations Showcase and attend the large variety of conferences and seminars. Click here to go to the folder 

  • Seawork No 11 - the success continues

    10 Jun 2008

    This year’s Seawork International is No 11 and the show continues its successful history of continual development to bring new features for exhibitors and visitors alike, writes Peter Nash. 

  • A lot's happening in June

    01 Jun 2008

    The British Marine Federation (BMF) and the Boat Retailers and Brokerage Association (BRBA) have told brokers and dealers they must have a dedicated client account into which all client monies must be paid. 

  • 25 years of the internet (and mobile phones)

    01 Jun 2008

    Congratulations to the Boating Business team for continuing to inform and report on the boating industry and its characters for 25 years; long may it last. 25 years ago many thought the days of newspapers and magazines were over with the advent of the internet, but this was proved wrong and the two now run happily together. 

  • Looking back/looking forward

    01 Jun 2008

    Looking back over the past 25 years in the US recreational marine market presents an interesting challenge if you look at the market as a whole. What are the key differences between then and now in a market of this size that can be compared with any degree of accuracy and objectivity? 

  • Heating & Air Conditioning - Products

    01 Jun 2008

    Take a look at some of the products we have lined up for you in the Heating & Air Conditioning field. We have products from Calcutt Boats, Eberspacher, Webasto, JPC, HFL and Penguin - follow the link here 

  • Corporate manslaughter is now a reality

    01 Jun 2008

    For over a decade, successive governments have faced continued criticism that the common law offence of corporate manslaughter, is wholly inadequate to deal with the most serious of tragedies, say Stuart Ponting and Poppy Williams, including those occurring in the workplace. 

  • Apprenticeships – do they still exist?

    01 Jun 2008

    Congratulations to BB on celebrating your 25th anniversary. Together, over the years, we have observed attitudes to training improve and develop significantly. But with companies embracing new learning techniques, are we forgetting those which have proven successful for decades? 

  • Poll, June 2008

    01 Jun 2008

    Poll hears how Holliman upset National Boat Shows and wonders how much Billy Foulkes got for his TV appearance. A Volvo Ocean Race crewman shows Salma Hayeck what her right hand's for. And four industry stawarts go for a motorbike ride. Read Poll by clicking here 

Seawork International 2009 - 23rd to 25th June 2009