Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show reveals first look at 2019 line-up

Organisers of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show are already expecting record crowds as they unveil the first look at their 2019 line-up.

SANCTUARY Cove International Boat Show organisers have given fans their first taste of the super yachts and European-style craft to go on display in 2019.

With the show now in its 31st year, they promise world firsts and cutting edge boats joining the line-up when the event launches in late May.

Boat show general manager Johan Hasser said they had already had a “record number” of businesses and brands securing places in the show.

More than 45,000 are expected to attend the show this year. Picture, John Gass

“The indications are that it’s going to be one of our biggest shows ever. We’re expecting record (ticket) sales of 45,000 plus,” he said.

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“There’s over 200 boats on display in the water, 300-400 boats all through Sanctuary Cove in the village.”

Top boating brands Maritimo, Fleming Yachts and Whitehaven Motor Yachts are among the companies to have already signed on for this year.

State sales manager Whitehaven Motor Yachts and Integrity Motor Yachts Jason Kowalski and General manager Johan Hasser. Picture, John Gass

Whitehaven Queensland manager Jason Kowalski said the group planned to debut its “pocket superyacht”, the Whitehaven 6100 Coupe.

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“It’s a Caterpillar-powered shaft drive boat with new C12.9 Caterpillar engines. There’s no other boat out with them,” he said.

“It has a Euro-styling package that gives waterfall benchtops, new window treatments, new hardtop treatments and paint accents on the roof.

“I could just go on for ages really … it’s got two stainless steel fridges, a butler’s pantry area, a full-width master cabin with a kingsize bed.”

The yacht also features Italian leather upholstery, but despite its “mini” superyacht status it does not come cheap. Prices start at $2.670 million.

The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show runs from May 23-26.