Sea Ray 540 Sundancer to debut

Sea Ray's $1.5 million 540 Sundancer will hit Australian shores for the first time in May this year and importer Queensland Marine Centre (QMC) said the cruiser is set to turn heads when it makes its debut.

QMC dealer principal Andrew Bennett said the team was eagerly awaiting the Australian launch of the 54-foot yacht: "It’s fantastic to get a boat of this size and grandeur into Australia," he said. "It’s only the third of its kind built in the world and has only just been launched in America, so we’re excited to be bringing it here.

The vessel comes appointed with an impressive master bedroom, forward stateroom, two bathrooms and entertainment centre, all adorned with sleek timber finishes.

With the largest cockpit in its class, the 540 Sundancer is hailed as an entertainer’s dream -- complete with air conditioning, retractable sunroof and ample seating for a sizeable crew.

A stylish hull complete with a retractable sun shade, swim platform and ladder are further enticement for the avid entertainer.

Creature comforts include a Sony stereo complete with an iPod dock, coffeemaker, ice maker, and 32 inch flatscreen LCD television and hydraulic swim platform.

Technological innovations include Zeus Drive, which has a skyhook system holding the boat in place via GPS while the engine is still running.

Mr Bennett said he expected the yacht would be popular in the Australian market and he looked forward to hearing feedback from SCIBS visitors where the boat will be displayed.

“The Australians are going to love the layout and design of this boat because it is perfect for our climate and waterways,” he said.

“It’s top of the line when it comes to this size of boat, so it’s great to be coming to the Show with such a great product.”

For more information go to: http://www.qmc.com.au/