| USA. Heesen Man of Steel to be star "starter" yacht at Superyacht Show |
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| Wednesday, 15 February 2006 | |
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Boat show news: Post-Wilma expectations are high for The Superyacht Event on Collins Avenue; the 2006 Yacht & Brokerage Show - the yachting industry’s annual gathering of the most luxurious megayachts in the world. Totaling more than 3/4-of-a-billion dollars, more than 500 magnificent vessels will cover 1.2 million sq. ft. of Indian Creek Waterway. The totally in-water show features yachts from 24–160 feet, valued from $200,000 to $25 Million. Miami’s $ multi-million event, during Miami’s big weekend is expected to attract thousands of the world’s richest individuals to descend on Miami to “spend their wealth.” at one of the triumvirate of major events in town this weekend. The show alone represents an estimated $100 million in economic impact for South Florida’s marine, tourism and entertainment industries. Rebounding from Wilma The yachting industry is expecting a strong show to rebound from last year’s hurricane interrupted season; many more fly-in clients than usual are anticipated to make up for lost business from postponed Fort Lauderdale event; reports of sold out hotel rooms in Miami Beach and Downtown have hopes high. Interview opportunities with marine industry experts, leaders and exhibitors about their expectations. World-Debut of Heesen’s “Man of Steel” This $16 million, 123-ft. “starter yacht” in the 3700 series of high-speed, transoceanic capable mid-size megayachts. Can reach maximum cruising speeds of 32 knots and has a range of 3200 miles at 10 knots. The “Metro-Yachtuals” They’re stylish, refined and fabulously fashionable. Niche 80-120 ft. sportyacht market booming as yacht buyers demand dramatic styling and design to match performance. Learn why Miami Beach’s Yacht & Brokerage Show is considered a perfect event venue to showcase this yachting segment, how companies are specializing to meet this demand, and see the “fashion” showcase of the world’s finest sportsyachts: including the world debuts of Palmer Johnson 120-footers, Warren 87, newly designed Mangusta 105 and many others. Thursday, February 16 - Monday, February 20, 2006 Miami Beach’s Indian Creek Waterway at Collins Ave. (b/w 41st and 51st Streets) 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (every day) Admission:Free to the public. 18th Annual Yacht & Brokerage Show opens tomorrow, Feb. 16 18th Annual Yacht & Brokerage Show opens tomorrow, Feb. 16 |
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