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| Mustang 50 on show at Sanctuary Cove Boat Show |
Though the first day of the 2011 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show was a little damp, this year's exhibitors have offered up a few surprises. Mustang by Maritimo pulled one out of the bag, showcasing a 50ft Mustang on the water (we will bring you some interior photos tomorrow).
Mustang also had a selection of their 32 Sports Cruiser on display while all but three of the Maritimos opposite have all new interiors and key models have had changes, such as the 440 which is now available with shafts.
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| Horizon Q70 Elegance on show for the first time |
Horizon Motor Yachts Australia had the world release of the Q70 Elegance showcasing a new modern styling. Inside the Q70, the saloon is both relaxed and generous in its styling, with timber floors offset by light colours panels and modern furnishing. Downstairs the styling and open stairs creates space as you move into the well appointed cabins.
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| Cabo 40 ZEUS alongside the38 Express |
For those who cannot stay away from the fishing, Cabo has 3 boats on display. A 38 Express and Flybridge, and for the first time in Australia, the 40 Flybridge ZEUS.
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| Forward lounge in the new Endurance 680 by Hampton Yachts |
Hampton Yachts, started the show with the world release and a sale of the Endurance 680. Created by people who grew up boating, the 680 is well suited to long range cruising in comfort. Moving the driving station upstairs, has created a fantastic lounge in the forward saloon that would be the prefect place to take in the surroundings as you make a passage through the islands of the Whitsundays or Fiji.
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| Seawinds on display under a threatening sky |
With its purchase of Corsair last October, Seawind has models from both lines on display including the new Seawind 1250, an 1160 and 100XL. The new Corsair C37 and the popular 24ft Dash trimaran which has recently been nominated for European Boat of the Year are also on display.
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| Clipper Motor Yachts new Cordova 45 |
Clipper Motor Yachts, the local Queensland boat builder based in Brisbane, has three models on display including a Heritage 36 featuring new interior, the new Cordova 45 seen for the first time at a boat show, and a Cordova 48. Clipper Motor Yachts also announced a range of developments, including plans for its Hudson Bay range, with the launch of the Hudson Bay 50 scheduled for Sydney in July, and an exciting new flagship the Cordova 65. As well, clipper announced plans for a completely new line of expedition motor yachts branded Orion.
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| Orion 50 expedition yacht by Clipper Motor Yachts |
Tomorrow, 'At SCIBS 2011' brings you some of the latest on engines and power plants . Plus we will take in inside some of the new releases at this year's Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.
