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he open-boat market could be facing a slowdown according to the latest BOATPro data, with 2023’s new builds in this sector down 19 units by December, compared to the same period in 2022. Also known as sport yachts or express cruisers, open boats pair a compact, aerodynamic body with powerful engines to

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