Top 10 must see exhibits at the 2023 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show is the largest celebration of all things marine. Here’s our top 10 things to check out while you’re there
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One of the Gold Coast’s rock star export companies is marking it’s 20th birthday with the global release of its biggest luxury yacht to date and eyeing a growth spurt boosting jobs.
Gold Coast-based boat builder Maritimo is showcasing its latest megabucks 75-footer to the world via the city’s very own marine expo, the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.
The new S75 Sedan Motor Yacht has been three years in development and can now be seen at the at the 34th instalment of the four-day show which kicked off on Thursday. Maritimo is showing off six new vessels at SCIBS.
The S75 is priced at $6.1 million, but with all the potential customisations on offer that price sails closer to $6.8 million.
It’s debut on the water coincided with a major day one sale for another brand Horizon Yachts Australia, which inked a deal on a $10 million Horizon E85 Sport Yacht. For the buyer it was the fifth Horizon and fourth new-build.
Maritimo, which has 320 and contractors, is looking to add 50 roles in the coming year including 10 to 15 apprentices as its exports and forward orders grow.
The company is looking for composite technicians, boat builders and apprentices.
Managing director Tom Barry-Cotter, son of company founder Bill Barry-Cotter, said the S75 encompassed everything “quintessentially Australian”.
“Being a Gold Coast-based company, there’s this unique thing about us - when you purchase a motor yacht, it’s a bit like building a home,” he said.
“So there’s a strong country of origin effect in the international markets with it being an Australian product and it being unique.
“The Sanctuary Cove Boat Show is incredibly important for the Australian and New Zealand market,” he said. “Being our home show it’s always where we have our new model launches, where we have the largest displays of the year and it’s great from a recruitment aspect as well.”
It comes as the luxury motor yacht manufacturer continues its global expansion into South East Asia.
Mr Barry-Cotter said the appointment of The Yacht Sales Co to exclusively distribute to Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand and Hong Kong had already seen a strong demand for Maritimo products.
Fellow Gold Coast based luxury yacht builder Riviera’s chairman Rodney Longhurst said since the pandemic, which supercharged demand for boats, more people than ever were looking to live the luxury marine “lifestyle”.
The global launch of their “private super yacht” the 585 SUV at SCIBS comes as they entertain a waiting list for more than 30 boats, costing potential buyers around $3.3m.
“We see ourselves as a true premium lifestyle option,” Mr Longhurst said.
“From having the perfect dinner on the boat to kids playing together on the alfresco area - it’s a really family event when you’re out on the boat.”
With over 100 new product launches, 330 exhibitors, 600 boats and 1000 marine
products, the 34th annual show has promised nautical fun for everyone. But if you have no idea where to begin, here are our top 10 picks:
1. Red Shark Bikes – SUP Bike from $5252, 10 per cent off at SCIBS
The Red Shark range of SUPs comes in three models: the Enjoy, Fitness and Adventure. Like riding a bike on water – the Red Shark Bike consists of a 1m x 4m paddleboard outfitted with a bicycle-like frame that allows you pedal through water. All three models are made from recycled high-density Polyethylene, inflatable, offer tool-free assembly, and are transportable in a standard-sized car.
2. QMC – Iguana X100 from $654,000
You can also check out the The Iguana X100 – a generous all-terrain “amphibious” boat designed for waterskiing, fishing, sunbathing and adventure. Featuring tracks, the X100 can be driven through mud, over soft sand, rocks or shingles and can sit stable on beaches and in shallow water. Capable of navigating both land and sea, the amphibious boat is made with the strongest materials including Hypalon 866 grade tubes.
3. JSW Powersports – Seadoo Switch Pontoon Boat from $113,990 with 12 months rego
At SCIBS 2023, JSW Powersports will be showcasing industry leading brands such as Sea-
Doo, Sea Fox, Malibu & Axis, SEABOB and Fliteboard, including the highly anticipated
Australian debut of the Sea-Doo Switch.
4. Zilla Spicy 3.5 Jet Boat from $45,000
Zilla are bringing the ultimate estuary fishing boat to SCIBS this year – The Zilla Spicy 3.5 Jet Boat. The Spicy 3.5 features a unique hull design, a stock Yamaha SVHO engine that can reach speeds of 123 kilometres per hour, and can seat two adults and two children.
5. Eyachts – Brabus Shadow 300, $299,000 drive away
Next, take a look at the compact and ultra agile Brabus Shadow 300 – designed to inspire anyone. Fuelled by the Mercury 300R V8 racing engine, it can reach speeds of more than 50 knots without compromising stability, handling or agility. The Brabus 300 will be on display at SCIBS where boating lovers can observe a boat built for both speed and comfort.
6. Jetboard Australia – Jetsurf Electric from $9990
Jetboard Australia will exhibit a range of high quality European jet-powered motorised surfboards including their first ever fully electric board – the ‘Jetsurf Electric’. The fully electric surfboard is designed to give surfers a riding time of 25-55 minutes on a single charge with a top speed of 55 kilometres per hour. The Jetsurf Electric has the longest riding time on the market and has the most developed safety features of all Jetboard Australia’s motorised boards.
7. OKEAN 52 Fly from $2.95 million
JR Nautical Imports will present Australia’s first OKEAN motor yacht at this year’s boat show – the OKEAN 52 Fly. It is the first time the Brazilian brand has been seen on Australian waters after enjoying a decade of success in the US and European markets. The OKEAN 52 Fly features massive extending side-decks,
large windows and doors which open completely to create the ultimate entertainer with the
deck space of a much larger vessel.
8. Multihull Central – HH50 US $1,830,000 (AUD $2,801,400.60)
In another SCIBS’ Australian debut launch, HH Catamarans will unveil the stunning HH50 catamaran ‘Synergy’, built entirely from epoxy resin infused carbon fibre. Named ‘Boat of the Year’ by Cruising World Magazine USA in 2021, ‘Synergy’ was designed and built for a Queensland based architect. The HH50 can be viewed by appointment only.
9. Bentley – Flying Spur Hybrid from $655,855
It’s not just boats and watercraft on display at SCIBS but some of the most exciting land vehicles will be exhibited. Celebrating over a decade long partnership between themselves and SCIBS, Bentley will showcase their latest model line-up, including for the first time in Queensland, the all new Flying Spur Hybrid. The luxury sedan will be available as either a twin turbocharged 4.0 litre Bentley V8 engine or a 2.9 litre V6 Bentley hybrid.
10. Flagstaff Marine – Lomac Turismo 7.0 from $165,000
Flagstaff will be showcasing the new Lomac Turismo 7.0. at SCIBS 2023. Flagstaff have
redefined and redesigned one of their best-selling RIBS to achieve unimaginable capabilities for a seven-metre in performance, seaworthiness, comfort and safety.
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