Weekly wrap: NauticStar launches saltwater assault in Australia
NauticStar lands a new dealer; Maritimo’s new sales gun; and Melbourne Boat Show rated a successUS fibreglass saltwater fishing boat brand NauticStar has named NSW-based Marine Partners as its authorised dealership in the state.
“We are thrilled to be bringing our quality boats and lifestyle promise to Australia and
New Zealand, and securing dealerships like Marine Partners is just the beginning,” NauticStar president Jay Povlin said.
“NauticStar is focused on growing its international footprint.”
NauticStar will target Australia with its “value-priced” centre console and more family-focused Legacy Series boats, which it sees as having ‘the greatest opportunity for growth”.
“NauticStar caters to fit every preference and lifestyle,” Rozelle-based Marine Partners principal Michael Joyce said.
“It fits all the necessary features for the professional fisherman. In addition, the signature Deep-V makes for a smooth, dry ride – an ideal lifestyle fit for family and pleasure boating enthusiasts in Australia.”
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The brand has already shown its range at the recent Rozelle boat show, but will hit the upcoming 2019 Sydney International Boat Show with its 2020 model year line-up.
In late 2017, NauticStar was bought by US lifestyle boat brand Mastercraft, which at the time did not have any offshore fishing boats in its portfolio.
Mastercraft has also recently launched Aviara, a standalone luxury sub-brand that so far has a single model – the Aviara AV32 – in its product line-up. Aviara has teased that it will soon add a second model to its showroom.
Maritimo appoints US sales gun
Gold Coast-based luxury motor yacht maker Maritimo has appointed “respected marine industry identity” Michael Swift to the company's US sales team.
“Michael joins a team of professional sales people in a network that spans all of the USA and Canada,” Maritimo said in a statement.
“The Maritimo company sales team comprises five other professionals working from company offices in Michigan, Florida and California.”
Maritimo officially launched the Maritimo X50 sports cruiser at the recent 2019 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.
2019 Melbourne Boat Show hailed a success
More than 21,000 people interested in boating and the boating lifestyle passed through the recent Melbourne Boat Show, organisers behind the event have revealed.
The Boating Industry Association of Victoria said show highlights (and here are ours)] included an “amazing layout and fantastic exhibits, the family fun and entertainment that was well received, the solid crowds that had a very positive vibe, the attendance of the [Victorian] Boating Minister [Jaala Pulford], the Bigger Better Boatier campaign, and a great coming together of the industry over the week”.
“We were really pleased with how the venue came up,” BIAV chief executive Steve Walker said. “The exhibitors did a great job. Visitors seemed to really enjoy the relaxed layout, the array of boats, equipment and accessories, and the really enjoyable family experience”.
One of the big changes made to this year’s show was a smaller stage area, a move the BIAV said was a “positive change” for both presenters including Dave Marciano,
Paul Worsteling, Lee Rayner, Paul ‘Kuma’ Carter, Salt Guide’s Aaron Habgood and
Gawaine Blake joined by Patty Dangerfield, Navico’s Kenneth Thompson and the
head chef of The Atlantic, Nick Mahlook, and the audience.
BIAV is now working on its next project, the inaugural Lake Eildon Boating and Fishing Show, which will be held from October 11-13.
The Melbourne Boat Show returns in June next year to celebrate its 60th anniversary.
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