‘Significant sales’ reported from Sydney International Boat show
According to organisers, exhibitors at the Sydney International Boat Show which closed Sunday (6 August 2023) have reported significant sales in the halls and the marina. Thus, the anticipated show turnover is being predicted as ‘hundreds of millions of dollars’, which reinforces the annual economic value of the boating industry to New South Wales of more than $3 billion.
Over 200 exhibitors showed 646 boats, including 220 vessels on the marina which is the show’s the largest on-water display since 2018.
Flagstaff Marine presented Beneteau among other brands. “A number of very strong enquires indicates to us the market is definitely returning,” says the company’s senior broker Campbell Geeves. “It’s been reassuring to the see the public’s enthusiasm for sailing boats, particularly the debut of the Beneteau First 36.”
“It’s been such a showstopper, we’ll bring a bigger model next year, maybe even the Valhalla 55. Our sales have been that significant,” says Hannah Mason of Short Marine.
Richard Morris of Australian Superyachts was ‘blown away’. “We have around half a dozen solid contracts out in the market right now, perhaps a few more, all coming from interest at the show. Not just for the Nomad 101, but the Majesty 72 as well.”
Andrew Fielding, President of the Boating Industry Association (BIA) says; “Boating is a standout option in leisure for people from all walks of life, ages and abilities. We’re delighted with the diversity of the offering, quality of the displays and the enthusiasm of the public attending our show.”
The Sydney International Boat Show is presented by the Boating Industry Association Ltd and Mulpha Events, and supported by Partner in Safety – Transport for NSW, along with official event partners National Storage and Walcon Marine. It’ll return August 1-4, 2024.
