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Seldén has introduced the E40rev, a reversible electric winch that operates in two directions and offers two selectable speeds. The model is making its public debut at boot Düsseldorf 2026, which runs until 25 January, where it is on display at the Seldén stand in Hall 10, Stand E21. The E40rev is positioned within the…

Kingfisher Yacht Ropes has been appointed as a sales partner for Ropeye marine hardware in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The appointment covers the distribution of Ropeye soft attachment hardware and deck fittings across both markets. Kingfisher Yacht Ropes is based in Mirfield in the UK and has supplied marine rope products since 2002. The…

MDL Marinas has confirmed that its sales and marketing director, Tim Mayer, will leave the business in May 2026 to take up a new role with 1851 Group. Mayer, who joined MDL in September 2019, will continue in his role through to May 2026, supporting a structured handover to MDL’s new head of sales and…

Luxury British shipyard, Pearl Yachts, has unveiled plans for the refreshed Pearl 73 at boot Düsseldorf, the world’s largest indoor boat show. The Pearl 73 will continue the design language established by the award-winning Pearl 72 and combine the skills of naval architect Bill Dixon and interior designer Kelly Hoppen CBE. Dixon Yacht Design has…

Lowrance has introduced its new ActiveTarget 2 XL live sonar at boot Düsseldorf. The fishing electronics giant says the ActiveTarget 2 XL is the brand’s most advanced live sonar system to date. It features surface-to-surface 180-degree views, designed to provide unmatched clarity and coverage in real time. Yasser Nafei, president of electronic solutions for Navico Group, says:…

Marine refrigeration and air-conditioning manufacturer Veco SpA – parent of the Climma and Frigoboat brands – has appointed Sailtec GmbH as its official distributor in Germany. The agreement, made official at boot Düsseldorf 2026, applies to the German market and covers Veco’s marine air conditioning and refrigeration portfolio. Veco is based in Giussano, Italy, while…

Yamaha Motor UK has signed a three-year rigging deal with Terhi Boats of Finland, a company widely recognised for its quality, safety and smart Nordic design. The new agreement strengthens the existing relationship between Terhi and Yamaha Motor UK – under the terms of the new deal Yamaha Motor UK will now receive fully pre-rigged…

boot Düsseldorf 2026, the world’s largest yacht and watersports fair, kicks off tomorrow (Saturday 17 January) and runs until 25 January, with an expected 200,000 visitors from 120 countries set to pass through 17 halls at Messe Düsseldorf in western Germany. This year’s event will feature around 1,500 exhibitors from over 67 nations across motor…

“Poorly invested marinas will be at greatest risk of business failure, and we may anticipate further potential distress involving both secured lenders and HMRC seeking to protect their positions,” writes Jon Patrick, director – head of leisure & development at Christie & Co. The company’s released its annual business outlook report which covers the UK’s…

Swedish leisure motorboat manufacturer Nimbus Group is implementing a series of organisational measures within its North American operations to strengthen commercial capability and reduce costs. It has been a challenging couple of years for Nimbus Group, which reported net sales of SEK 263m ($28.93m) during a “challenging” third quarter of 2025, a decrease of 30…