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	Genmar files for Chapter 11 With a dramatic drop in boat sales brought on by the current recession it was only a matter of time before a truly major American boat builder felt the pinch. Listing assets of $237.5 million Genmarâ€™s founder, Irwin Jacobs, admitted the company has liabilities of over $216 million which does not include some $400 million in intangible assets.	More...

	Lithium-Ion power Mastervolt, the Dutch manufacturer of premium electrical equipment, has seen a huge surge in the sales of its Lithium-Ion battery.	More...

	Sealine SC38 With Sealineâ€™s SC38 fronting a new breed of thoroughly modern boats, it seems Sealine is leaving the past behind. Tom Isitt went to Mallorca in search of the future.	More...

	Orkney 520 Itâ€™s a very popular name in boating, but what did Simon Everett think of the Orkney 520 when he recently got his hands on one for the day.	More...

	Entry-level Bombard The new RIBSTER 500 has been designed to appeal to those looking to get into boating for the first time without spending too much money. Based on Bombard's popular Explorer DB 500, with its deep-V hull, spacious cockpit and (relatively) generous storage, the introduction of this 'limited edition' RIB to the UK marketplace follows a successful 2009 season in France, where it proved a popular choice for first time boaters against the existing used RIB market.	More...

	Sea Ray 335 Sundance We've seen a lot of quality from Sea Ray in recent years and at the kinds of prices that keep things realistic. With the latest addition to the sports cuiser fleet, it seems that the trend is set to continue. Mike Jones heads for the chunky swells of Greece to test the 335 Sundance.	More...

	Ribtec Grand Tourer The Ribtec Grand Tourer has seen some useful updates since its launch in 2005. And not only is it better than it was but, with Ribshack adding the craft to its burgeoning shared-ownership fleet, it's also more accessible. Alex Smith reports.	More...

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