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Friday, May 6, 2011

Plenty For Fisherman At Boat Show

New Maritimo releases proved popular at the 2010 Show

Close to 130 vessels will be displayed on the water at this year's 23rd Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. Giving anglers plenty to look at.
As well as on the water displays, there will be a great display of small boats, gear and electronics throughout the pavilions and marine village streets.

Maritimo and Riviera are both releasing new models, Game and Leisure Boats will be display Cabo and Grady White models, and Formula Cruisers is launching on the world market the ICON 54C Range.

Cummins is displaying the QSB5.9-480hp, the QSC8.3-600hp and the QSM11-715hp Zeus models at the Show. Twin Disc will be offering on-water demonstrations of its Express Joystick System (EJS) within the Sea Trial display and Furuno (JN Talyor & Co) will showcase the BBDS1 Bottom Discrimination Sounder, while JN Talyor's other brand Maxsea will release the TimeZero Professional Fishing software.

Marine Queensland is presenting a range of seminars on boating and fishing throughout the four-day event from May 19, to May 22.

For full details on all programs and ticket sales visit the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show website at www.sanctuarycoveboatshow.com.au

Our Boat Show Coverage. Show previews leading up to the Show on the OnH2O, The Sportfish Project and Marine Alliance blogs. Plus 'At SCIBS' reports on each of the three blogs during the Show. June issues of 'OnH2O' and 'Oceania Sportfishers' magazines will carry extensive features on the new product releases and latest news from the Show.