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“Not to be outdone,
Maritimo launched and
took deposits on the new
X50 and M51”
T
here's always a good chance someone
will part ways with their hard earned
money at SCIBS. When you consider that
there were 182 boats on the water this year, 423
boats on land and 334 individual exhibitors, the
likelihood of transaction is magnified. Although
no headline figures are being thrown around like
last year, the signs are indicating 2019 will be a
good year for our industry.
Princess Yachts Dealer Principal Greg Haines,
who has attended every SCIBS since the inaugural
edition in 1988, said this year’s show topped all those
that came before it. “It’s the best boat show I can
remember,” said the industry veteran, whose company
had three new models on display and the Asia-Pacific
launch of the Princess V65. “We have plenty of sea
trials lined up and things are looking very positive.”Palm Beach Motor Yachts premiered the GT50,
along with the PB50 Classic and the PB65 Fly.
CEO Mark Richards said 2019 was the company’s
best show for “a few years”, which he attributed to
“excellent product and people, and good election
results.” He summed up the show by saying “it has
been very positive for us, with a few sales and a lot of
leads to follow up”.
Bentley Brisbane and Gold Coast General
Manager Scott Newland said the long-time major
sponsor had hosted more than 300 customers at the
event. “SCIBS 2019 marked our seventh consecutive
year of Bentley Brisbane and Gold Coast major
sponsorship,” he said.
“We met many new customers to Bentley as we
showcased the new Continental GT Convertible and
celebrated 100 extraordinary years of Bentley.”