March 7, 2011
Bangkok (AFP) - The 106th New York Boat Show offers you a chance to closely see various types of boat such as luxury yacht, sportfishers and dinghies. The 1.15 million yacht, which is the same brand as those frequently featured in James Bond films, was purchased by an undisclosed buyer.
This year, the boating event was held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, making it a boater's paradise with the newest and best in boating (as cited at http://expensiva.com).
Sunseeker Portofino (47-foot long), the biggest yacht at the annual Boat Show, as sold in the first few hours (as cited at http://www.dnainfo.com).
The luxury yacht which is similar to a Bentley was purchased by an undisclosed buyer at the price of $1.15 million (as cited at http://elitechoice.org).
Sunseeker Portofino is one of the sleek and sexy boats, and this kind of streamlined yacht is normally manufactured in England, according to the boat's captain Peter Liverzani (as cited at (as cited at http://www.dnainfo.com).
As the "Queen of the Show", Sunseeker Portofino, a sports cruiser, is well-equipped galley with a master stateroom. Also, it is with a large saloon and a twin bed cabin (as cited at http://elitechoice.org).
Other interesting features of the Sunseeker include a wet bar, sun pad as well as a social area with seating.
Another attractive boat at the show was Azimut 48 Flybride-Range. It was priced at $1.1 million with an extended after bathing platform, a spacious galley and a dinette for six. It has guest cabins located in midship (as cited at http://elitechoice.org).
Participating visitors were offered a chance to win a Boater’s Dream Vacation at the Bitter End Yacht Club in the British Virgin Islands.
The tickets cost $12 for adults and the admission was free-of-charge for children going with adults.
50,000 visitors were expected to attend the New York Boat Show. The event took place on January 19-23.
About 33-50% of annual sales were anticipated by boat companies. Boating fans also got the chance to meet Russell Newberry in the "Deadliest Catch" show during the five-day boating show.
