Buster XL CC Adds 6.05m Centre-Console Aluminium Boat for 2026
Buster is expanding its centre-console range with the new 6.05-metre XL CC, a full-aluminium open boat aimed at fishing, commuting, cargo work and family …
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VETUS BOW PRO Thrusters Integrate With Mercury Joystick Piloting
VETUS has integrated its BOW PRO proportional bow thrusters with Mercury Marine's Joystick Piloting for Outboards. The system uses Mercury's bow-thruster integration kit and …
Barletta Lusso 25MAT Moves Twin Outboards to Centre of Pontoon
Barletta Boats has developed the Lusso 25MAT around a centre-mounted twin-outboard arrangement rather than the wider engine spacing normally associated with twin-powered pontoons. The …
Barletta Renames Corsa as Halcyon for Model Year 2027
Barletta Boats is renaming its Corsa pontoon series as Halcyon for Model Year 2027. The builder describes the change as a new chapter for …
Seakeeper Ride Enters Pontoon Market With Barletta Lusso Models
Seakeeper Ride has entered the pontoon market through a partnership with Barletta Boats, bringing active underway stabilization to the 23 Lusso and 25 Lusso. …
Barletta Sanza Targets First-Time Pontoon Buyers With Up to 150hp
Barletta Boats has introduced the Sanza, a simplified pontoon range aimed at first-time and value-minded owners. Offered with quad-lounge and L-lounge layouts and power …
Spinlock ZXB Powerclutch Handles 8–12mm Lines to 3,000kg
Spinlock has launched the ZXB Powerclutch, a high-load rope clutch designed for 8–12mm lines and working loads up to 3,000kg. The compact unit combines …
Spinlock FIDO Adds Marine Flotation Aid for Dogs in Three Sizes
Spinlock has added FIDO, a dog buoyancy aid designed for pets that regularly join owners aboard leisure boats. The lightweight foam vest is available …
Spinlock Adds Compressible Waterproof Dry Bags in 15L and 25L Sizes
Spinlock has added compressible waterproof dry bags in 15-litre and 25-litre sizes for sailors and small-boat users. Each bag combines a roll-top waterproof closure …
Spinlock Adds 5L and 20L Mast Floats for Dinghy Capsize Recovery
Spinlock has introduced a range of dinghy mast floats aimed at helping prevent complete inversion after a capsize. Available in 5-litre and 20-litre sizes, …
Tohatsu Begins Global Deliveries of Lightweight MFS150A Outboard
Tohatsu has started global deliveries of the MFS150A, the largest self-developed outboard in the company's MFS Series. Rated at 150hp, the engine is positioned …
VETUS Maxwell Gains IBBI Certified Supplier Status
VETUS Maxwell has been awarded Certified Supplier status by Independent Boat Builders Inc. for its windlasses and anchoring systems. The companies say the relationship …
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