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New boats take center stage at the 2018 boat show If a boat show’s success is judged by the number of new models on display, this year’s Progressive Mid-America Boat Show seems certain to be declared a winner when it moors up at the I-X Center. The sheer number of new models visitors will see will leave no doubt boating is booming! From kayaks to motor yachts, pontoons to ski boats, the show will be loaded with new boats getting their first showing in the Ohio market. “Boat builders are investing heavily in new designs and improved models,� explains show manager Bryan Ralston. “Show visitors will see new hull designs, engines and models boasting the latest in electronics already built-in. It’s like none of the major brands wants to be left behind these days.� For example, Clemons Boats will exhibit a record 16 Boston Whalers. Flagship will be the all-new 380 Whaler Outrage. But, on the other end of the size range, Whaler is bringing back two of its iconic models the Montauk 170 and 150, albeit up to today’s standards. The Whalers will join Albemarles, Cobalts, NauticStars and Benningtons in Clemons’ 30boat exhibit. New boats will also be the focus at South Shore Marine as the new Pursuit 408 gets its first Cleveland showing. Along with other Pursuit models, the exhibit will premiere two new Grady White models, a 236 Fisherman and a 216 Fisherman. They’ll be joined by the all-new Regal 3300 Bow Rider, 26 OBX and 21 OBX. Moreover, South Shore will be calling attention to its all-new customer showroom just completed in Huron.
380 Whaler Outrage
Pursuit 408
Cruisers Yachts 50 Cantius
Galeon 385 HTS
The all-new Cruisers Yachts 50 Cantius has been named “Queen of the Fleet� at this year’s show, making its premiere in the Skipper Buds exhibit. The “Queen� boasts a large, unique entertainment area aft and luxury accommodations forward. Skipper Buds will also introduce the new outboard-powered Tiara Yachts Sport 38LS that’s leading this esteemed yacht brand into new territory. In all, Skipper Buds will feature boats from 17’ to 50’ in an exhibit that was named “Best of Show� last year. Visitors are expected to line up to board the new Galeon 385 HTS that will make its first trip to the show from MarineMax, the exclusive North See New Boats page 10
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