The biggest ever Gold Coast Boat Show and Marine Expo

Billed as a "massive marine showcase," the new Gold Coast International Boat Show and Marine Expo will create Queensland’s largest boat show when the doors open from March 17-19.

Event & Marketing Manager Emma Brown said that 2017 visitors would
be able to see more new releases than ever before at the award-winning
boat show, which refers to the Gold Coast Marine Expo previously held in
November.

According to the organisers, more than 90 per cent of exhibitor space is already sold or reserved and the extremely strong level of inquiry is increasing every day.

"Boating enthusiasts will be able to see all the new-year releases first right here at Australia’s boating industry capital, the Gold Coast Marine Precinct in Waterway Drive, Coomera," said Mrs Brown.

"Our boat show will feature luxurious motor yachts and stylish sailing vessels, a vast array of tenders and trailerboats, engines, marine accessories and equipment across a giant 3km display circuit.

"It’s going to be an incredible experience and you’ll definitely need more than one day to experience and enjoy all that there is to see and do."

THE MARCH SHOW DATES
The boat-show and Expo organisers says March is a fantastic time to visit the Gold Coast, especially for the growing number of interstate and international visitors seeking to purchase a new boat, repower or replace their boat’s systems and accessories.

"Nowhere else in the world is a boat show held right in the heart of the largest boat-building and shipyard facilities in the host country," Mrs Brown adds.

"This is a great location for boating enthusiasts to come and see it all first in 2017 as it's very easy to access and we have thousands of free car-parks right outside the welcome gates."

TELWATER RELEASES
There will be more news about the new releases leading up the Gold Coast International Boat Show and Marine Expo. This includes significant new models from Quintrex, Australia’s largest boatbuilder, which is part of Telwater situated locally in the Marine Precinct.

Quintrex dealers attending the Gold Coast Marine Expo will be the first dealers to showcase the newest Quintrex developments for 2017. Be sure to check out Surf Coast Marine and Tweed Coast Marine to get a glimpse of the latest and greatest from Quintrex.

Whitewater Marine will have all the latest Stacer models from this sister brand on display. Stacer’s new Crossfire has proven to be a success, designed for 80 per cent fishing and 20 per cent fun, meaning the entire family will be happy out on the water.

EVINRUDE
Gold Coast Evinrude dealers Surf Coast Marine and Whitewater Marine will be showcasing a wide range of Evinrude outboards. In late 2016, Evinrude released the next generation of Evinrude E-TEC G2 models with horsepower ranging from 150 to 200, the E-TEC G2 150, 150 H.O., 175 and 200. 

Combining thrilling performance with what's billed as intelligent design and the cleanest outboard engine combustion technology available, the new Evinrude E-TEC G2 models claim up to 30 per cent more torque, up to 15 per cent better fuel efficiency, and up to 75 per cent fewer total regulated emissions compared to leading four-stroke outboard engines.

SURF BOATS FROM CHAPARRAL
Day-boat specialists Chaparral has a new range of saltwater surf boats known as the 227 SSX Surf, 257 SSX Surf, and 244 Sunseta Surf, along with H2o bowriders and the recently released SunCoast outboards. Incorporating the Malibu Surf Gate and Volvo Forward Facing drives, the surf boats are said to create solid and sizable waves, high quality wakeboarding faces and a switchable water ski wake.

FRENCH FOUNTAINE PAJOT CAT
French catamaran builder will have a Fountaine Pajot M37 on display on the dry with a 20-knot top speed and 1000nm-plus range at 7.5 knots displacement motoring. The marque’s entry-level power catamaran is available with three or four cabins, but it’s the generous 12 square metre flybridge that’s described as a superb retreat for guests.

RIVIERA
The Riviera Express is a behind-the-scenes tour of the largest luxury motor yacht manufacturing facility in the Southern Hemisphere. Show visitors are also able to step aboard and inspect completed yachts on the Riviera Marina. But the fully narrated factory tour in a train or air-conditioned bus reveals the inner workings of the world-class Riviera facility.

ON-WATER CLOTHING
Specialist boating and fishing sunwear company Sun2Sea has expanded its UV protection offerings with a new Stealth range of Tech Pants in three colours from green to blue combos to help you blend in to your natural surrounds.  The long pants are said to be comfortable and lightweight, aerated and certified by the Australian Cancer Council. They also feature plenty of pockets for phones, pliers, jig heads and cameras.

QUINTREX FACTORY TOURS
Quintrex will be hosting factory tours on Friday at 8.00am, 9.00am, 10.30am, 12.00noon, 1.00pm; and Saturday at 8.00am, 9.00am, and 10:00am. All visitors must be wearing closed in footwear to attend the factory tour.

This guided tour of the Quintrex factory offers you the rare opportunity to look at the innovative construction process of Australia’s favourite tinnies and the state of the art manufacturing facility.

With experienced welder’s on-hand Quintrex will demonstrate and explain the latest techniques used in crafting their boats and explain the aluminium boat building process.

Telwater is the largest boat manufacturer in the Southern Hemisphere and home to Quintrex, Australia’s leading aluminium boat brand.

If you love boating, see everything first on the Gold Coast from 17-19 March 2017. See gcboatshow.com.au.