Brisbane Boat Show opens today

A flotilla of new boating brand names and boat models, many of the manufactured locally in Queensland, as well as new personal and recreational watercraft will be major drawcards for this year’s Brisbane Boat Show from September 6-9 at the RNA Showgrounds.

Multiple models from more than 50 different boat brands will be displayed including many fibreglass, pressed aluminium and alloy plate boats which will be seen for the first time.

New line-ups making their public debuts include:

• Procraft fibreglass 5.3 metre cuddy cab; 5.8m Coastal, 6.2m Weekender and 6.2m Walk-around models which are being manufactured by Coastal Powerboats based at Burleigh on the Gold Coast.

• The Queensland debut of the New Zealand series of Extreme Alloy plate boats which range from the 460 centre console to the Game King 950 deep sea fishing boat. The Karee Marine stand will display the Game King 610 and the Game King 570. The brand is a frequent winner of Alloy Boat Of The Year titles in New Zealand and according to Trevor Rowe from Karee Marine, the brand is that country’s most awarded manufacturer over the past five years.

• The new, locally built Clark 545 Challenger cuddy cab which also will be displayed on the Karee Marine stand

• The Aluvan Warrior 438 side console and Javelin five metre aluminium models will be unveiled by Brisbane Yamaha.

• The Ozcraft 640 which is a new model in a range of custom plate boats being built exclusively for Brisbane Yamaha.

• The Yellowfin 6400 Synergy Centre Console on Springwood Marine’s stand.

• The team at Whitewater Marine will have a Savage Fibreglass Cabin and Bowrider on display.

• Next year’s Four Winns H180RS sports boat which also will be on Springwood Marine’s stand.

• The Bar Crusher 615C featuring the second-generation hull which has been developed after an 18 months research program will be on display at the Stones Corner Marine stand which will also have the 615WR and a 575C models as well as the award winning 670HT plate alloy with its Waveslicer deep vee hull. • Australian Master Marine’s latest 7.8 metre Tournament series hardtop which also will serve as a practical test bed for the company’s first twin engine installation of Yamaha’s new F200hp G series of outboards.

• Sailfish S7 enclosed glass hardtop Limited Edition aluminium catamaran featuring a lockable rear door for a secured wheelhouse.

• Honda’s new range of inflatable tenders ranging from two to three metres and which have three different floor versions: a slatted deck; an aluminium deck and a new air V-floor version. They will be displayed on the stand of Honda’s newest dealership, Bay Honda.

• The new side console version of the alloy Blaze 450 Edge which will be displayed on the Cunningham Marine Centre stand along with the first of the Chinese-built Trailcrafts; upgraded models in the Bluefin range of aluminium boats and the Melbourne-built Revival fibreglass boats ranging from 5.2 metres to 6.4 metres in length. Star of the Revival range will be the release of a new 580 model specifically targetting the fishing fraternity.

• The first Queensland public appearance of Malibu’s new squared bow model -- the MXZ 20 Wakesetter featuring a massive forward seating area. It’s a specialist craft for the ski, board and wake fanatics and comes complete with dial-in surf gates. It will be on the Northside Marine stand along with updated Stabicraft and Surtees models and the new diesel powered Whittley CR2800.

• Well-known Queensland boat manufacturer, CruiseCraft, which has been at every boat show in conjunction with Wynnum Marine since the first show was held at the RNA Showgrounds in 1962, is working hard to complete the company’s first Explorer 625 hardtop model to market alongside its existing Explorer 685 hardtop.

• Yamaha Motor Australia will be displaying the all new four stroke 4.2 litre F200G for the first time in Brisbane. It is the largest capacity, but lightest weight 200 horsepower four stroke in its class – even lighter than the F150.

Yamaha also will be showing its WaveRunners Personal Water Craft range that has the flagship FX series with the largest engine in the industry, down to the exciting SuperJet models.

• Hobie Cat Australia will display its current line-up of recreational and racing sailboats, pedal-driven and paddled kayaks and stand-up paddle boards.

• Caloundra Marine will have an extensive range of Quintrex boats on display ranging from the three metre models through to 6.5m and including the Trident, Cruiseabouts, Fishabouts, Renegades, Bustas, Explorers, Darts, Hornets, Fish Nippers and Jon Punts.  Some will feature the Blade hull which is a further development on the Millennium hull.

The new boats and motors being displayed will be backed with an almost endless fleet of other marine experiences to create a festival of maritime-related fun for every member of the family.

For more information go to: www.brisbaneboatshow.com.au. 

Adult entry is $16, Concession is $12 and Kids under 15 are free.