The 33rd annual Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) has upped the ante again, cruising into another successful year with outstanding attendance and sales
Across four action-packed days, SCIBS welcomed 43,852 boating enthusiasts to the sold-out show to view more than 1,000 products and 600 vessels from over 337 exhibitors with an impressive 251 boats on water, a 20 per cent year-on-year increase.SCIBS rolled out the red carpet with a show stopping lineup of global and Australian premieres, including launches from local manufacturers Maritimo and Riviera, alongside other luxury superyachts, trailer boats, personal watercraft and the latest marine technology.
SCIBS General Manager Johan Hasser said Mulpha’s continued investment in Sanctuary Cove, including the recent marina expansion, has allowed the Show to increase its footprint, attracting a record number of exhibitors who reported remarkable sales.Specialising in catamarans and multihulls, Multihull Solutions Marketing Manager Rachel Crook said the dealership had an incredible few days at SCIBS, welcoming a consistent flow of genuine buyers.
“We’ve seen sales across a number of models, both new and preowned, including the Neel-Trimarans Neel 43, which had its Australian launch at SCIBS,” Rachel said.Victoria-based Whittley Boats Sales & Marketing Director Alan Whittley said this year’s SCIBS generated the brand’s strongest sales ever.
SCIBS 2022 also marked a momentous milestone with major partner Bentley Brisbane & Gold Coast, which celebrated a decade-long association with the Show with the display of four custom cars specially commissioned for the occasion.
SCIBS sponsor Volvo Penta attracted interest in its innovative marine leisure engine and propulsion systems on The Promenade.Head of Volvo Penta Martin Skoglund said: “We were so excited to be back for another year at SCIBS as our stand presence continues to increase year on year.”
Within The Pavilions, BLA, the boating, lifestyle and adventure experts, brought industry-leading brands Minn Kota, Humminbird, Dometic Outdoor, CZone, Cannon, Mastervolt, Lewmar, BEP, Blue Sea Systems, JBL, OceanLED, Scanstrut and RAM Mounts as well as its BLA Marine Performance Series of products.BLA Marketing Manager James King said: “We haven’t been to SCIBS since 2019 and it’s so exciting to find our way back on the boat show circuit.”
In an Australian event first, marine technology leaders Garmin displayed the new Garmin Livescope Plus System, Garmin Boat Switch and Garmin Surround View Camera System, which OEM Government and Commercial Manager for Australia and New Zealand Gordon Triplett said were received with enthusiasm.
