Santuary Cove gears up for Show

"This year, we'll have extended marina exhibition space with a new configuration near D Pier and improved presentation around the Sail Basin," said Sanctuary Cove Events Manager Barry Jenkins.

"There are going to be some exciting new product releases as well with the launch of Mustang Cruisers' new 2900 Sports Cruiser, a new model from Sunrunner, Riviera's M360 Sports Cruiser and the luxurious Sunseeker Portofino 46," he said.

"In the sailing sector, new models released include the Bavaria 30 and 39 released in a world premiere at Sanctuary Cove, the Perry 57, a Dragonfly built by Coracle Marine and new releases from Jeanneau, Beneteau and Dufour."

The Show will have over two km of on-water exhibition space, more than 7000m2 of pavilion hard-stand exhibitions and a further 7000m2 of open-air displays.

For details visit www.sanctuarycoveboatshow.com.au

Bavaria's 33 Cruiser
The latest sailing yacht models from Bavaria Yachts are a two-cabin 33-foot Cruiser and a three-cabin 37-foot Cruiser. Both feature an ice box with cooling compressor, shore power supply, battery charger, holding tank, Saloon skylights and hull windows, cockpit table, wind instruments, Selden rig with Furlex genoa furling unit, Elvstrom sails, and Lewmar winches, portlights and hatches. Making their debuts at the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show, the 33 will be available from late May and the 37 from July. Bavaria 33 pictured lower right.

Beneteau's Flyer, Cyclades and Lagoon
Beneteau will have a quite an impressive range of boats on display at the Show this year. JW Marine, dealers for Beneteau Power, will showcase the new Flyer 750 Open, the Swift Trawler 42 and the Antares Series 9.

Beneteau Vicsail, Australian dealers for Beneteau Sail, will launch the brand new Cyclades 43 (pictured centre), designed for easy living, easy handling and durability.

The Oceanis Clipper 423 will also be on display.

Lagoon, Beneteau's Custom Yacht division, will launch the 440 sailing cat at the show and the Lagoon 410 will also be on display.

Boston Whaler 305 Conquest
Boston Whaler's 305 Conquest (pictured below) will be launched in Australia at Sanctuary Cove.

One of the biggest in the Boston Whaler range, the 305 has sleeping accommodations for up to four adults, 58 square feet of cockpit space for fish fighting or entertaining and a recessed bow walkaround for more secure bow access.

Boston Whaler says the Conquest was designed to fish hard and play hard while affording virtually all of the comforts of home. Like all Boston Whaler boats, the construction of the 305 Conquest's Unibond hull renders it unsinkable.

Fountaine Pajot Catamarans
EC Marine, Australian agents for Fountaine Pajot, will unveil two new-model catamarans at the Show.

The Maestro model of the new Lavezzi 40 (pictured below) will be on display for sale at the show. It features owner's suite in the starboard hull with an extra-large double bed, wall cupboards, sofa, office area, plus a head and shower in the bows.

The Eleuthera 60 is Fountaine Pajot's new flagship. It features sleek hulls and roof, and according to the company, offers the comfort, spacious accommodation and quality finish more commonly found in custom-designed yachts. Fountaine Pajot has designed five versions of the Eleuthera 60, with the Orchestra model on show in Australia.

Sunseeker
The Sunseeker Portofino 53 sportscruiser will debut at Sanctuary Cove. Available in open or closed cockpit configuration, this luxury yacht is stylish, comfortable and well-equipped for entertaining, and sports a top speed of 34kt and long-range capacity of 300nm.

Dufour
French yacht-builder Dufour will showcase the 34-foot and 44-foot performance cruisers at Sanctuary Cove, through its Australian dealer Pacific Yachting. The dealer says the 34 is the next generation of fast cruisers with its new construction techniques, smart lines and plumb bow, while the 44 is Dufour's best fast cruising yacht, with aesthetics and performance to please any sailor (pictured right the 34).

Pacific Yachting will also exhibit the 34- and 42-foot models from New Jersey, USA-based builder Silverton.

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey
Euroyachts of Brisbane, Australian dealer for Jeanneau Sail and Power, will be showcasing several yachts from the French boatbuider.

The new model Sun Odyssey 45, launched at last year's Sydney Boat Show, will be on display, as will the Sun Odyssey 40.3, the Prestige 34 and the Prestige 46.

The most exciting release, though, will be the Australian launch of the Sun Odyssey 49 deck salon (pictured top left), featuring elegant teardrop-shaped windows, a performance-orientated hull designed by Philippe Briand and Jeanneau Design and deck line by Vittorio Garroni.

Riviera releases
Riviera, Australia's largest luxury cruiser manufacturer will release five new models at the Sanctuary Cove show.

Two new sportscruisers will be on display: the M3600, and M400 as tested in this issue of Trade-A-Boat.

A luxurious 60-foot Flybridge Cruiser will be launched at the show, as will the 3600 Sports Yacht, which combines the comfort and security of the Flybridge Convertible with a single level entertainment platform.

The 3600 design (centre) includes a galley on the same level as the saloon and cockpit, and combination of aft door and fold-up window that opens the saloon right out into the cockpit. It offers accommodation for four with a double forward stateroom and a twin berth cabin.

Riviera says the 3600 Sports Yacht is ideal for weekend boaties and long-distance cruisers alike.

The Riviera 47 Flybridge Convertible Series II will also be on display at the show. One of the most significant features of the Riviera 47 Series II is hull design, with ‘pockets' to house the propeller shafts, providing more forward thrust and greater efficiency, and with exhausts underwater to minimise fumes and noise and further improve performance.

Radical redesign of the galley sees a U shape offering more bench and storage space. The saloon is pictured top right.

Riviera claims the Series II will prove irresistible.

Catalina Morgan
Catalina Yachts of America has recently launched the 440 Pilothouse. The yacht features two double staterooms, each with ensuite, and a saloon with a sofa that converts to two reclining lounges.

The masthead rig features a fully battened mainsail with electric halyard winch and 135% overlapping genoa. A shaft drive 75hp Yanmar provides power.

The fitout includes one metre high lifelines, handholds on the coach house, bulwarks along the deck, gas springs on the hatches, lounge seats in the saloon, and an optional washer/dryer that vents overboard.

The price of the boat will be around $460,000.

Just launched in the US, unfortunately the Pilothouse won't be Down Under in time for Sanctuary Cove, but Catalina Morgan will showcase its new 320 and 380 models at the show in May.

Monterey
Squadron Boat Sales will celebrate 20 years in the business with its Australian launch of Monterey Boats at Sanctuary Cove in May.

The Monterey range comprises 24 distinctive models: from the sporty Montura bowriders and SuperSport boats (including the much-hyped 298 SS), through the Explorer series deck boats, to the high-performance cruisers, with the highlight the 350 Sports Yacht (pictured lower right). All the models are designed for comfort and versatility, and look very sporty and luxurious too!

Precision
Precision Cruisers will use the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show to launch the first 58-foot sportscruiser to be built at their Coomera, Qld factory.

The 58-foot cruiser is fitted with twin C18 Caterpillars and Quick Shift controls. During sea trials the boat got onto the plane effortlessly and displayed a top speed of over 33 knots. The 58-footer features a 25m2 cockpit and berths for eight.

Tiara
Mike Gaffikin Marine, in Sydney, has been appointed the official Australian dealership for the range of American-built Tiara Yachts.

Mike Gaffikin has the 2900, 3200 and Sovran 3600 models in stock, and the 3600 (pictured second from left) will be on display at the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show in May.

"All are luxuriously appointed, with the 3600 arriving with a genset, air-con and home theatre system. The standard of finish and appointment straight off the ship has exceeded all our expectations," said Mike.