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Leigh-Smith Yachts have been a proud industry partner with Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show since 1988. After 33 years of consecutive involvement with SCIBS the Leigh-Smith Yachts brand continues to be a highlight display of Australia’s best Boat Show drawing on their generations of passion, values & experience. The 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 Leigh-Smith display will feature 12 vessels covering multiple brands all available for immediate delivery from 50ft to 110ft.
To meet Dean, Ryan & the 'Leigh-Smith Team’ and discuss your next Yachting journey, come and see us on our showcase marina located just to the south of George’s Paragon Restaurant on C-Pier or call 07 55779200 to arrange an inspection time.
See you at SCIBS 2022
BUY - SELL - BUILD - TRADE
RECENT SALES
The Jade 95 is a flagship yacht of the Jade Shipyard, built to highlight the yard’s capabilities in building world-class expedition yachts. The Jade 95 is the eighth hull in a series of ten, and can boast an impressive cruising range of some 3,500nm.
The Jade 95 has been professionally maintained and run, and her construction quality and continuously upgraded integrated navigation systems, elevates her into a class of her own for expedition vessels of this size.
With a classic look and timeless style, and an interior finished to the highest standard with great attention paid to detail, the Jade 95 has a wide charter appeal and is an exciting opportunity for a family looking for adventure on the seas.
MONTE FINO 122 2019 SANLORENZO SD112 2011 ENDURANCE 650 LITTLE HOQUIAM 102
SUPER YACHT LISTINGS
JADE 169 HEESEN 47 SUNSEEKER 116 1983 LLOYD 115
Dean Leigh-Smith 0408 758 887 Ryan Leigh-Smith 0408 758 886 Carl Kellet 0408 758 099 Guy Williams 0408 758 830 42 Quay Street Sanctuary Cove, Qld sales@leigh-smith.com
07 5577 9200 www.leigh-smith.com
PRICE HIKE
New research puts car prices under the spotlight.
MANY READERS will have had personal experience of the perfect storm of the Covid-19 pandemic and a dire global shortage of semiconductors – computer chips –that has caused unprecedented delays in new-car availability.
A months-long wait for a bespoke Rolls-Royce might be acceptable, but now that is the situation facing makes as humble as Toyota.
And a new Australian survey has revealed car buyers are also being hit in the wallet, with average prices increasing by 7.6 percent since before the pandemic crisis struck.
Prices in some manufacturers’ ranges are up by 17 per cent and some individual models by more than 40 per cent.
The survey was produced by authoritative motor industry publisher GoAuto, which compared standard price data for 1,100 cars and light commercial models from August 2019 to March this year. (There should be some caveats here for buyers wanting to investigate further or comparing their own showroom experiences. Firstly, such surveys are based on manufacturer recommended retail prices not drive-away prices, which are likely to differ widely due to options fitted and negotiated dealer discounts. Secondly, GoAuto primarily compares individual models rather than makes; fluctuation rates may vary from model to model in a manufacturer’s range.
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Also, consideration of Mercedes-Benz and Honda was compromised by these makes adopting new agency sales systems with fixed prices.)
While noting factors such as routine model updates, increasing technical complexity, shipping delays, currency exchange rates and factory closures due to semiconductor and staff shortages have affected manufacturing costs, GoAuto reported Australian car prices are the most expensive in 30 years when compared to average wages.
Interestingly, the survey speculates the affordability of electric vehicles (EVs) could come about not by their prices coming down, as widely expected, but by conventional petrol/ diesel models rising to match them.
This may be partly true, but the price gap between battery-powered EVs and petrol/diesel motivation remains large and EVs have a long road ahead to reach everyday affordability.
The ‘good guys’?
Bentley, Porsche and Tesla reduced average prices – respectively, down 2.63 per cent or $33,051, 0.27 per cent or $2919 and 11.56 per cent or $8950 – while BMW performance division Alpina, Ferrari and McLaren held theirs.
Well-heeled buyers among our readership should be pleased to learn that premium makes went up only at similar rates to high-volume brands, and all less than 10 per cent.
Land Rover (9.01 per cent), Audi (8.59 per cent) BMW (8.4 per cent) have had the biggest increases in the premium market.
At the bottom of this scale, Rolls-Royce (0.99 per cent) and Lamborghini (1.94 per cent) suggest there’s always room to negotiate.
Finally, the perception of ‘cheap’ takes a hit with the prices of Chinese brands Haval up 17 per cent, and Great Wall Motors up 16.10 per cent.
Chinese SUVs, utes and light commercial vans have held the bottom rung of the price ladder during their establishment phase in the market, but these big increases may be seen as catch-up moves as their quality and popularity make rapid gains.
What can buyers take from the GoAuto survey? As usual, there will never be a better time to buy a new vehicle.
Additionally, good tax incentives remain for business purchases, but interest rates will rise soon.
Inflated demand and prices for used cars mean new-car residuals should hold strong.
Finally, for enthusiasts, the end of production of petrol-powered cars is in (distant) sight, if not imminent.
Their sale will be banned in Britain from 2030 and obviously other countries will follow.
It’s not too soon to pick up one of the dream cars featured elsewhere on these pages as the motoring Domesday looms.
WHEELS WATER
CLASSIC MARINE TRIMMING
Gold Coast's Premier Marine Trimming and Cover Business.
Classic Marine Trimming is the leading marine trimming & upholstery business on the Gold Coast. We are a proud family owned and operated business, dedicated to providing quality service and products and have been in business for 20 years. We are conveniently located at the world class Gold Coast City Marina in Coomera, which is easily accessible by water or road. There are a wide range of marine services available at the Marina, allowing you to have other work carried out on your boat at the same time, if required. Alternatively, we can complete work anywhere on the Gold Coast or in Brisbane.
07 5502 7782 ◆ dianne@classicmarine.com.au admin@classicmarine.com.au ◆ classicmarine.com.au
GOLD COAST MARINE TRAINING
Boat and Jetski Licensing/Skipper Training & Services.
The experienced team at Gold Coast Marine Training (GCMT) have been teaching local boaties to skipper their vessels and jetskis since 2014. For those in need of a boat and or/jetski licence, GCMT runs weekly, one day, face to face and online courses from classrooms at Runaway Bay Marina and Sanctuary Cove Marina. The courses are conducted on high-quality vessels powered by BRIG, Honda, Yamaha and Seadoo. The experienced skipper/trainers at GCMT also offer a comprehensive service that help owners upgrading to newer or bigger vessels and provide training on manoeuvring, parking, navigation, collision regulations, safety and maintenance. The GCMT skippers can also skipper private boats and deliver vessels up and down the coast. To learn more about GCMT’s range of services, contact the friendly team.
M MELFI DESIGNS
Custom made furniture for the marine industry.
Authentically made in Australia using genuine Australian products, M Melfi Designs is recognised as the best lounge upholstery and manufacturing business in Queensland. Established as the only Australian-based company to make helm chairs using stainless steel products, our custom ergonomic products provide comfort, durability, and functionality. A unique combination of craftsmanship, talent and high-quality materials is utilised to ensure customers get the best products and outstanding service.
