BOAT SHOW PREVIEW
SANCTUARY COVE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW SCIBS 2019 TO BE HEAVEN ON EARTH FOR FISHOS AND FAMILIES
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he 2019 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) is shaping up as a real-life wonderland for anglers and boat-loving families, with an incredible array of on-water displays, personal watercraft, engines, gear and gadgets set to wow the senses. The Southern Hemisphere’s premier marine event, to be held from May 23-26, will feature more than 300 exhibitors showcasing hundreds of boats and thousands of marine products from the industry’s leading brands. With Sanctuary Cove’s award-winning Marine Village to once again be turned into a bustling mecca, tens of thousands of expected visitors will be able to explore popular areas such as The Main Pavilion, The Superyacht & Marine Pavilion, AIMEX Alley, Suzuki Street and Supercar Street. On water, boat lovers will enjoy the high-life on the high seas, with over 200 luxury boats on display. Stepping on board 100ft+ superyachts, ocean passagemakers, sleek sailing boats, speedy sports models and ultra-cool catamarans. The Sports, Leisure and Fishing Boat precinct is dedicated solely to trailerable boats allowing dozens of brands to display their vessels including the latest in offshore sport fishing, quad rigs, centre consoles, walk-arounds, bow riders, cabin cruisers, personal watercraft, wake boats, RIB’s water toys, ski and sports accessories. “The trailerable boat market is the fastest growing of all boat segments and one of the most exciting,” said SCIBS Sales and Exhibition Manager Dominic O’Brien, who oversees an event that delivers collective sales worth hundreds of millions of dollars each year.
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“SCIBS is renowned as the launch pad for boats of all sizes and the trailerable boat market is particularly vibrant.” Among exhibitors set to wheel trailerboats into the Sports, Leisure and Fishing Boat precinct is JSW Powersports, which will present an array of boats from the Seafox, Malibu boats and Axis brands along with its 2019 line-up of Sea-Doo products. “We plan to display around 10 Malibu and Axis boats, with two boats in water for sea trials in the demo area, and up to seven Seafox boats ranging from 18ft to 28ft,” JSW Powersports Marketing Manager Oliver Bennett said. Nautique Central’s Sam Greenland, whose company will exhibit five of its US-built, specialist wakeboard, wakesurf and ski boats, said one vessel in particular would wow the crowds. “All our boats are a standout but the Super Air Nautique G23 is the flagship of the brand,” he said. “It’s the industry-leading vessel and will be a head-turner at SCIBS 2019. “SCIBS is always a great show for us and brings us customers from all over Australia and New Zealand.” Queensland Marine Centre will have as many as 30 boats on show in the dedicated trailer boat precinct under the iconic US-made Boston Whaler, SeaRay, Mastercraft and Dorado brands. Mastercraft, a specialist wakeboard boat brand, is also among its fleet, with QMC to offer boatmotor-trailer packages, using Ilmor engines also from the US. Brisbane Quintrex, one of the country’s biggest boat dealerships, is also predicting a bumper year for the trailerable boats segment.
“SCIBS 2019 is on track to be the biggest ever in terms of trailer boats,” said Brisbane Quintrex Dealer Principal Aaron Goodchild, who will present a selection of Quintrex, Baysport and Yellowfin boats - “a hardcore plate fishing boat range”. “We will have 40 boats in total, ranging from 3.5m to 7m and all with factory-backed specials and unbeatable deals on offer over the four days.” Other exhibitors that will call the Sports, Leisure and Fishing Boat precinct home include Sirocco Marine North, Malibu, Northside Marine, Gold Coast Boating Centre, Wynnum Marine, Nitro Marine, Australian Marine Centre, Cobalt Boats, Surf Coast Marine and Stefan Boating World. SCIBS brings together more than 45,000 marine enthusiasts and 300 exhibitors at its spectacular waterfront location across four incredible days. About much more than just boats, SCIBS will have live music, delicious food, cool bars and street entertainers combining with a nonstop program of family entertainment. The interactive Kids’ Zone is always a hit with the littlies, while there are plenty of handson activities such as fishing masterclasses, educational workshops and cooking demonstrations to keep both adults and older children entertained. SCIBS also offers a FREE park ‘n’ ride services from Warner Bros. Movie World, along with limited on-site parking, available to pre-purchase online. Tickets are now on sale at www.sanctuarycoveboatshow.com.au. APRIL - JUNE 2019