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AT THE MARINA

EXPANDED AND REDESIGNED, THE MARINA IS WHERE THE STARS WILL SHINE

2022 looks set to carry on the record numbers from last year with over 70 exhibitors spread over three kilometres of boardwalk showcasing an expected 180+ premium vessels.

Standouts from famous local marques like Riviera’s 78MY and Maritimo’s M600 share the limelight with newcomers like Schaefer and established European brands such as Axopar and Greenline.

Follow along as we uncover the best new releases and standout displays for the 33rd annual Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.

FLEMING

At this year’s Show, Fleming Yachts Australia is displaying a beautiful Fleming 58 (F58).

Since its launch in 2013, the F58 model has become a popular choice, with 36 Fleming 58s currently cruising the world.

Created to fill the gap between the F55 and F65, she was drawn by Norman R Wright & Sons in Brisbane. Chosen for their expertise in designing semi-displacement motor cruiser hulls, they have also remained sympathetic to the original Fleming design, featuring the high attention to detail and quality of build that all Fleming models are renowned for. The F58 on display boasts a full-width master cabin below the pilothouse and a full headroom engine room. In addition, the standard specification list contains a multitude of items that would be options with most other builders. These include items such as stabilisers, thrusters, twin anchor winches, davit for tender and much more.

Super smooth and quiet at all RPM even when shifting gears, the F58 is true luxury. Featuring the latest in technology, she has full digital switching and ship monitoring via the ‘Fleming First Mate’ by Böning, a full array of the newest Raymarine navigational equipment, Twin Disc EJS/EPS Joystick Control with the popular Position Hold feature in addition to traditional electronic throttle and gear levers.

Come to E Pier and be immersed in the beauty of the Fleming 58 and experience the ultimate cruising yacht for yourself.

Visit felmingyachts.com.

MARITIMO TO SHOWCASE THREE GLOBAL LAUNCHES

Leading Australian luxury motoryacht manufacturer Maritimo, which has continued to build on the momentum of its new model development strategy from 2021, has big plans for this year’s SCIBS — there will be no fewer than three global launches forming part of a six-vessel showcase to highlight the diversity and world-leading model range proudly carrying the Maritimo brand.

Maritimo’s lead designer, Tom Barry-Cotter, said SCIBS 2022 would be one of the most exciting displays in recent memory for the Australian manufacturer.

“SCIBS 2022 will see show attendees from Europe, Asia and the Americas welcomed back for the first time since the 2019 global pandemic and travel restrictions,” he said.

“We are excited to potentially be welcoming both our overseas sales and service network as well as our owners from around the globe back to our home show and the home of Maritimo. Being our home show, we always have something exciting planned for SCIBS, and this year will certainly be no exception.”

The Maritimo on water display will see the global launch of the M600 Offshore, S600 Offshore, and the M60. The three Maritimo global launches will be complemented by the M55 Flybridge Motor Yacht, the S55 Sedan Motor Yacht and the X50 Sport Yacht.

Barry-Cotter said the Maritimo on water display would be in its usual high-profile position at the head of F-Arm, just east of the Maritimo Sales and Marketing suite.

A full program of VIP events is planned, starting with a briefing for national and international media on Thursday morning and then social functions on both Friday and Saturday nights for invited VIP guests.

“At the start of 2021 we announced a significant expansion of our model range with new vessels in our M-Series Flybridge, our S-Series Sedan and the Offshore Series categories and this year’s SCIBS sees us deliver on those announcements,” he said.

The S75 Sedan Motor Yacht is scheduled for its Global Launch in late 2022. Barry-Cotter said, “The M75 and S75 motoryachts draw from a wealth of feedback from our owners all over the world, spanning more than two years of concept development and planning. Being able to cruise further and more confidently is the very essence of what Maritimo is about.”

He said Maritimo was in its strongest position in the company’s history, with orders on some of the new models now stretching into 2025, the company’s workforce being expanded and its dealer partner network internationally being strengthened to bolster future demand in varied overseas markets.

He said further exciting company announcements were planned during 2022.

Visit maritimo.com.au.

HORIZON

Horizon Yachts Australia has been turning heads on the Australia waterways and dominating the market with the bold Horizon Fast Displacement (FD) Series. The FD Series features a high-performance piercing bow, a proprietary design by Horizon Yachts.

This design, in conjunction with the hybrid hull shape and tunnel design, delivers a shallow draft, more comfortable ride, lower resistance and excellent stability. The FD Series answers the market’s demand for style, space and performance that traditional-style yachts can’t accommodate.

So, it’s no surprise the fastest growing yacht series to date, the FD Series, will be headlining SCIBS this year. Sales are expected to skyrocket after showgoers step on board the FD Series. The Horizon Yacht Australia Team will showcase a Horizon FD75 Open Flybridge, Horizon FD80 Skyline (stock boat) and a Horizon FD90 Skyline.

The Horizon display is located on G pier.

Visit horizonyachtaus.com.

THE MULTIHULL GROUP SHOWS WHAT LAGOON CATAMARANS ARE ALL ABOUT

Find the luxurious Lagoon SEVENTY 8, the flagship of the fleet, at I Arm opposite The Lagoon Lounge and discover the highperformance and seaworthy Lagoon 46 at the E ramp entrance.

Lagoon 46

The Lagoon 46 is designed for shorthanded, enjoyable sailing with its elegant lines, unrivalled brightness and generous, interconnected spaces.

It’s impossible not to relax on the 46, with its large modular sunbeds and quality equipment. The comprehensive galley interconnected with the cockpit makes entertaining friends and family a breeze.

This brand-new Lagoon 46 is a true playground for blue water cruisers.

Find the Lagoon 46 right of the E ramp entrance.

Lagoon Seventy 8

The award-winning SEVENTY 8 is over 24 metres and is once again designed by the great names of naval architecture, VPLP, Patrick Le Quément and Nauta Design.

Luxury and comfort are the keywords with this vessel. Its silhouette, timeless elegance and the harmonious forms of its roof go hand in hand with large volumes to create an uncompromising world where true luxury is space.

With over 25 m² of fully configurable space, Lagoon has made it possible for you to create your very own SEVENTY 8.

You can see an example of the SEVENTY 8 for yourself at I Arm.

Visit themultihullgroup.com

WINDCRAFT PRESENTS THE FJORD 38 XPRESS

From cutting-edge building design to edgy psychological thrillers, we can’t seem to get enough of the Scandinavian focus on clean, simple lines, minimalism, and functionality that never sacrifices beauty.

Fjord has exemplified this ethos since the superb designs of Jan Linge took the boating world by storm in the ‘60s. That legacy is present across the entire Fjord six model range from 38 to 53 feet. Each Fjord shares signature features such as a nearly vertical plumb bow, high freeboard, bold, horizontal sheer line, frameless windshield, a spacious flat deck layout and an open transom. Fjords offer spectacular one-level designs with highquality Scandinavian influenced interiors and are certain to impress.

The Fjord 38 Xpress will occupy a prominent space on the Windcraft stand at this year’s SCIBS. The 38 Xpress combines speed, comfort and versatility. The standard engine setup of two 300hp Mercury Verados delivers 38 knots, while twin 350hp Verados see the 38 Xpress achieve an exhilarating 43 knots. Outboard engines have the advantages of good low-speed manoeuvrability, fuel economy and ensuring access to shallow waters and beaches, thanks to a maximum draft of 0.94.

To enjoy the Fjord’s entertainer mode, smart options abound; the aft cockpit lounge has a height-adjustable table for eight that converts to a sun lounge, creating the ambience of a stylish sea terrace. An outdoor galley with wet bar, grill and fridge located behind the 38 Xpress’s steering console rises to all catering requirements. Biminis stretching forward over the bow lounge and over the aft deck can be unfurled from the T-Top, shading the entire length of the boat — a necessity in Australian conditions. The carbon/fibre T-Top is an engineering feat in own right, boasting ambient lightning and dark tinted skylights.

From here it’s just a few steps down to the inviting lower deck accommodations comprising a master cabin with double berth, fridge and storage. There’s also a fully equipped head with handheld shower, the kind of amenity setting the Fjord 38 Xpress apart in this class of boat.

Those impressed by the Fjord 38 Xpress but hoping for a little more space can take heart that Windcraft, the exclusive importer of Fjord into Australia, has the Fjord 41 XL on the way with a July arrival timeframe.

Find the Fjord 38 Xpress at the Windcraft stand at Pier F on the Marina.

PRINCESS YACHTS

Princess Yachts Australia will be displaying five yachts at this year’s SCIBS, including three from F-Class range: the F50, the new release F55, and the F62. The award-winning F-Class range is centred around entertaining, efficiency in space and performance. The new F55 exudes a new standard of refinement, featuring enriched upholstery and timber finishes, inlaid polished stainless steel, and the latest Princess styling.

You can find Princess Yachts at Pier H and the Marine Boulevard. Visit princessyachts. com.au.

WINDCRAFT PRESENTS HANSE YACHTS

Hanse sailing yachts are spacious, strongly built family cruisers with signature easy sailing characteristics and superior levels of comfort.

German manufactured with all the efficiency and technical precision that implies, Hanse sets the bar extremely high in terms of quality, engineering and manageability in a production yacht.

SCHAEFER YACHTS

Founded in 1992 by yacht designer Márcio Schaefer, Schaefer Yachts builds world-class luxury sport yachts up to 25 metres in length. In late 2016, Schaefer signed an ongoing styling agreement with Italian design studio, Pininfarina, famous for designing some of the world’s most beautiful Ferrari cars and in 2018 released an intriguing ‘wheel-less’, joystick-only 580 model.

The company employs more than 1000 specialists and uses state-of-the-art production equipment, exemplified by a giant Bermaq SG-22 computer-controlled milling machine. This five-axis machine produces precision boat plugs, from which highly accurate moulds are made.

The shipyard also uses vinyl ester resins in state-of-the-art vacuum infusion equipment, which makes the boats lighter and more robust than polyester construction.

You can find Schaefer Yachts at F Pier at The Marina.

Visit schaeferyachts.com.au

Of the ten model Hanse ranging from 31 to 69 feet, four will be on display at this year’s show. Their Judel-Vrolijk designs feature beamy hull lines with clean deck profiles. Coachroofs are sleek while high topsides result in roomy interiors.

The Hanse 315 is a compact yacht with big boat features and is a popular choice for couples or young families. Like all Hanse yachts, a self-tacking jib makes shorthanded sailing either solo or two-up a smooth operation, as all halyards and sheets are led back to the cockpit.

The 40-to-50-foot category is the most crowded in the sailing market and Windcraft will have two exceptional Hanse models, the H418 and a H458 at Sanctuary Cove.

The Hanse 575 will be the flagship of this year’s Hanse display and is a great boat for owners who are interested in a wide variety of sailing. From round-the-world cruising rallies to coastal-cruising adventures with family and friends. The 575 has no trouble accommodating two or even three couples and their children, yet one or two capable sailors can manage the boat in almost any conditions.

To inspect any or all of the Hanse models at Sanctuary Cove head to the Windcraft stand at Pier F on the Marina.

You can find more info on the Hanse brand at windcraftyachts.com

Beneteau, Lagoon Catamarans and Excess Catamarans are proudly presenting a fleet of 10 models at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. Their displays will include sail monohulls as well as outboard and inboard motorboats, and both sail and power catamarans.

The display at the show is jointly arranged by Beneteau dealers in Australia, Flagstaff Marine, Spirit Marine and The Multihull Group, and greatly supported by Beneteau, Excess and Lagoon Asia Pacific.

You are warmly invited to visit their lineup and celebrate the boating lifestyle in Australia with Beneteau.

ANTARES OUTBOARD

The full range of Antares models will be available to explore; Antares 6, Antares 7, Antares 8, Antares 9, and Antares 11. This range of outboards are ideal day cruisers to enjoy weekend getaways on water, promising safety, performance, and comfort.

THRILLS IN EXCESS

The New Excess 11 is the exciting 38ft catamaran from Groupe Beneteau, and is the small boat that thinks it is a much bigger boat, offering internal and external volumes typically associated with 42 foot catamarans.

The Excess brand and product were designed to fill a gap in the current Catamaran market. The ethos of EXCESS is simple — to break the codes and conventions of classic cruising catamarans and create a catamaran that delivers a sailor’s desire for performance and the sensation of sailing with the perfect, go cruising on-water lifestyle.

The range includes four models, the 11, 12, and the newly announced 14 and 15, and the 11 will have her Australian debut. As the entry model of the Excess family, she offers the thrills of sailing with the ingeniously designed twin helm station aft, spacious living and social areas, as well as comfort under sail.

As the exclusive Australian importer of the Excess range, Flagstaff Marine are proudly displaying the Excess 11 at the marina.

SAILING SPIRIT

Leading Queensland-headquartered boat broker Spirit Marine recently announced the impending arrival of the latest exclusive addition to the Beneteau family, the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 Performance model.

This versatile, customisable mid-size cruiser-racer is available for you to see at the Marina thanks to Spirit Marine and Flagstaff.

THE SWIFT TRAWLER 41

Also on display from Beneteau this year will be the Swift Trawler 41. Swift Trawlers are the world’s most successful range of powerful, responsive and safe cruisers. Ranging from 30 to 47 feet, these trawlers deliver a superb on-water lifestyle.

The beautifully designed hulls carve effortlessly through the swell with superb efficiency, and there’s enough power to achieve 20+ knots if you choose. Or you can leisurely cruise at 6–8 knots. Each model has a spacious entertainer’s flybridge with wonderful views and clever relaxation spaces. Natural light floods the luxurious interiors, making living on board a complete pleasure.

The Swift trawler 41 has twin engines, and semi displacement hull, spacious flybridge light and bright saloon with rear galley opening onto cockpit and 2.5 berths and 2 heads below decks. Visit it at the Marina this year to see for yourself why Beneteau are the world’s number one boat builder.

AT THE MARINA RIVIERA

Australia’s luxury motoryacht builder, Riviera, has prepared an expansive showcase for the Show. Led by its majestic new flagship 78 Motor Yacht, this is set to be Riviera’s only major public exhibition in Australia for 2022. As seen in-depth from page 94, the 78 is a new class of motoryacht for Riviera, delivering the perfect combination of family cruising, entertaining and blue-water passage-making capabilities, all in ultimate luxury and exceptional comfort.

The Riviera exhibition will also feature a further world premiere yacht starring alongside a brilliant selection of Sports Motor Yachts, Sport Yachts, SUVs and Flybridge models from across Riviera’s award-winning range from 39 feet to 78 feet. All the motoryachts on display will showcase Riviera’s world-class design, engineering and handcrafted luxury.

Riviera’s grand display will also host the Riviera Festival of Boating aboard a floating VIP owners lounge that will be a popular social meeting place. Riviera owners are exclusively invited to participate in a program of boating educational and training workshops, including lady skippers, mastering knots, lines and hitches, offshore seamanship, understanding radar, navigating at night, and onboard power systems management, all designed to grow the boating skills of owners and their families so that they enjoy their ultimate boating experience with Riviera.

Riviera’s magnificent collection of luxury motoryachts are on display on H-Arm.

Visit rivieraaustralia.com.

BSA’S EXPANSION PLANS

Boating Syndication Australia (BSA) is experiencing unparalleled interest for syndication opportunities in and around the Gold Coast. This has led to the team bringing an expanded crew and offerings to SCIBS 2022.

Headlined by new-generation Riviera and Fairline yachts available now on the Gold Coast, the team will be also offering opportunities in existing syndications in South East Queensland as well as Airlie Beach and Hamilton Island.

You’ll find BSA at the Marina on E/F Connector Pier and online at boatingsyndicationaustralia.com.

WINDCRAFT PRESENTS THE RYCK 280

The new luxury German brand RYCK is making waves in Australia with the RYCK 280, a sleek walkaround outboard-powered centre console with thrilling capabilities. The first model has landed in Australia and will be on display at SCIBS 2022.

RYCK is an exciting new range of luxury sports day boats that combine all the versatility of a RIB with high quality appointments usually found on luxury tenders.

Built by German power and sailboat specialist Hanse, the RYCK 280 boasts purposeful proportions that suggest it is based on a fast-planing sailboat hull. Its versatility means it’s capable of adapting to a wide variety of uses as family entertainer, fast tender, adventure sports day boat or premium fishing platform.

The 280’s lines come from the pen of renowned UK yacht designer Bill Dixon. His two-stepped hull mixes air in with the water passing under the boat to cut down on drag. Combined with a reverse bow, this provides an exceptionally smooth, dry ride in all conditions.

Out on the water, performance is exhilarating with a top speed of more than 40 knots coupled with the most powerful of three Mercury Verado engine packages available, ranging from to 250hp to 350hp.

The RYCK 280 represents an innovative and fresh take on the highly popular sports day boat that has found plenty of converts in Australia.

Windcraft Yachts, the exclusive importer of the RYCK line in Australia, have secured one of the first hulls to come out of the factory in Germany. Several units have already been sold here, but additional stock is available and is timed to arrive in early 2023.

The RYCK 280 will be centre stage at the Windcraft stand located at Pier F at the Marina.

Visit windcraftyachts.com.

WHITEHAVEN MOTORYACHTS

Like its namesake, the Whitehaven range of motoryachts are sanctuaries that redefine luxury boating and offer the opportunity to experience the ultimate escape. Whitehaven’s vessels are developed in Australia for Australian conditions, and proudly handbuilt by master craftsmen in Taiwan — one of the world’s leading superyacht building hubs.

The Whitehaven crew will be on hand at SCIBS 2022, showcasing the work of the company. With a broad range of vessels on offer, there is sure to be one for every seafarer — from anglers and swimmers to cruisers and overnighters.

Find Whitehaven Motoryachts at Pier E/F1 at the Marina.

Visit whitehavenmotoryachts.com.au.

INTEGRITY BOATS

Integrity Boats is proud to be a part of SCIBS 2022. The Australian-based company has a wide range of boats, including the classic range and the SX range. The Integrity team has over 30 years of experience owning, building, and servicing luxury motoryachts, and it is this experience, plus their passion for boating and knowledge of the marine marketplace, that ensures all clients receive the very best advice, support and guidance when purchasing their boat.

Every boat sold and every client that purchases a boat from Integrity Motor Yachts receives personal attention to ensure that they have the best possible purchase and boating experiences. So, if you’re looking for a boat that meets all your boating needs backed by a highly professional and friendly team, then you can’t look past the team at Integrity Motor Yachts.

You can visit Integrity at The Pier E/F1.

AQUILA POWER CATAMARANS

Aquila Power Catamarans produce high quality, high performing power catamarans. Part of the Whitehaven Group, Aquila is proving very popular with Australian boaties seeking space, stability and value. They are displaying three models at SCIBS this year — the Aquila 28 Molokai, the Aquila 32 Sport and the Aquila 36 Sport.

Also available as the 28 Molokai Cuddy, the Aquila 28 Molokai takes its design inspiration from native Hawaiian watercraft developed for island hopping in the Pacific waters. Robust, safe and comfortable, the Aquila 28 Molokai will appeal to those keen on entertaining friends and family or heading offshore for angling and diving. The Aquila 32 is the ultimate family day boat. Offering stability, space and 40-knot performance, the Aquila 32 has capacity for up to 25 people. There is also a cabin and separate bathroom for overnight or weekend stays on board.

Then there’s the big sister to the Aquila 32, the Aquila 36, which is a versatile enclosed cruiser that can be used as a day boat or for longer stays on board. It has two cabins (each with en suite), a spacious aft deck and delivers a mid-30 knot performance. It’s also available in the hydroglide version.

Find Aquila Power Catamarans at Pier E/ F1 at The Marina.

Visit aquilaboats.com

PREMIER YACHTING

The ‘multi-space revolution’ in yacht design, the Cetera 60 from Premier Yachting, is a major breakthrough in yacht building. In a category all its own, the Cetera 60ft yacht has much more space than a typical 60-footer.

Based on a vertical reallocation of space, the extraordinary and innovative layout enhances liveability and comfort on board while creating more living areas. Designed to accommodate friends and family by way of social areas where you can experience unforgettable times in complete privacy, the Cetera 60 will appeal to boat owners on many levels. The Cetera 60 offers 130 sqm/323 sqft, significantly more compared to most yachts of the same size, made possible by efficiently reorganising the existing space.

Premier Yachting is proud to present this new concept to the Australian market for the first time at SCIBS 22.

Find Premier Yachting at Pier G at The Marina.

Visit premieryachting.com

LEIGH-SMITH YACHTS

After 33 years of consecutive involvement with SCIBS, Leigh-Smith Yachts continues to be a highlight display, drawing on generations of passion, values, and experience.

Third-generation yacht brokers and new boat builders Dean and Ryan Leigh-Smith are the flagship resident yacht brokers located permanently in the heart of the Sanctuary Cove Marine Village. This year the LeighSmith display will feature 12 vessels covering multiple brands, all available for immediate delivery, from 50ft and over.

To meet Dean, Ryan, and the Leigh-Smith team to discuss your next yachting journey, drop by their showcase marina located just to the south of George’s Paragon Restaurant.

You’ll find Leigh-Smith Yachts at Pier C at The Marina.

Visit leigh-smith.com.

07 5580 3041

EYACHTS’ BIGGEST STAND AT SCIBS

Join eYachts for the biggest Axopar/BRABUS Marine stand ever, with no less than 6 boats on show.

Many Australians have already learned to love the world’s fastest-growing boat brand, Axopar and this is your chance to see the range of award-winning day boats. eYachts might have some surprises up their sleeve, so make sure to speak to them about the luxurious Pardo Yachts and Greenline Yachts ranges. Find eYachts at the E Ramp entrance — this is a day boat display you won’t want to miss.

Visit eyachts.com.au.

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