The glamour and prestige of SCIBS 2022 is upon us
The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show is here again — and this year’s event is poised to be better than ever
The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) is one of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest boat shows and something keen seafarers look forward to each year. With the success of 2021 as its backdrop, the 2022 show is set to deliver. Increasingly, ever more Australians are getting out on the water. Post-isolation, the seafaring public appears to be keen to go day-tripping, sunbathing, swimming, and simply cruising.
Beneteau is Back
Beneteau, Lagoon Catamarans and Excess Catamarans will be presenting a fleet of 10 models for a diverse array of visitors, including monohulls (sailboats, as well as outboard and inboard motorboats) and catamarans (sail and power). The display at the show is jointly arranged by Beneteau’s dealers in Australia, Flagstaff Marine, Spirit Marine and The Multihull Group, and greatly supported by Beneteau, Excess and Lagoon Asia Pacific. They warmly invite you to visit their line-up and celebrate the boating lifestyle in Australia.
Beneteau Inboards will be front and centre, as the sailing yacht and motorboat builder has an exciting new model to present. Excess 11 will have her Australian debut at the show after her sister model Excess 12 had her Asian Pacific premiere at Boating Rendezvous Sydney 2020. 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.
That’s the Spirit
Leading local boat broker Spirit Marine is excited to showcase its latest addition, the Oceanis 40.1 Performance Model. The new Beneteau model will make its debut at SCIBS and is sure to impress. Spirit Marine Principal Peter Nicholson believes that the Oceanis 40.1 Performance represents the pinnacle of European shipbuilding and is looking forward to showcasing the yacht to Queensland boating enthusiasts. Spirit Marine is also known for its line of Antares models. Three new variations, the Antares 11 Fly, Antares 8 V2 and Antares 8 Fisher, have been introduced due to popular demand. As the world returns to boating and fishing, demand for Spirit Marine vessels has doubled over the past few years.
eYachts on Show
Join Eyachts for the biggest Axopar/BRABUS Marine stand ever with no fewer than eight boats on show at Sanctuary Coves Marine Village. Find eYachts at the E Ramp entrance; this is a day boat display you won’t want to miss. 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, make sure to go speak to them about the luxurious Pardo Yachts and Greenline Yachts ranges. For the first time Aussies will be able to see the new Axopar 22 range, alongside the multi-award winning Axopar 28 range and the revolutionary latest generation Axopar 37.
On the Horizon
Horizon Yacht Australia has been turning heads on the Australia waterways and flooding the market with the bold Horizon 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 ad 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 Fast Displacement Series. The Horizon Yacht Australia Team will showcase a Horizon FD75 Open Flybridge, Horizon FD80Skyline (stock boat) and a Horizon FD90 Skyline. The Horizon Display is located on G pier. Visit horizonyachtaus.com
Meeting Maritimo
Leading Australian luxury motor yacht 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.
The new S75 Sedan motor yacht will take the mantle as the new flagship vessel within Maritimo’s S-Series lineage, joining the S51, S55 and S60 Sedan motor yachts.
The S75 Sedan Motor Yacht is scheduled for its Global Launch in late 2022. Barry-Cotter 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.
“The widespread appeal of Maritimo’s vessels and their reputation for build quality, stylish design, seaworthiness and long-range cruising capacity puts is in very good stead to continue our company’s mission,” said Barry-Cotter, adding that further exciting company announcements are planned for 2022.
Navico Returns
This year’s SCIBS is another big one for Navico with a huge range of Lowrance, B&G, Simrad Yachting, C-MAP and JL Audio products on display.
From Simrad Yachting, for the first time in Australia, the newly launched Simrad NSX chartplotter and fishfinder will be on display. The Simrad NSX is available in 7”, 9” and 12” display sizes and is based on a new Operating System built from the ground up to redefine boating experiences.
In addition to NSX, the Simrad NSOevo3s and Simrad NSSevo3s series will also be on display for consumers to get hands on and have a system schematic/quote created for a refit or new build by one of the experienced sales staff.
From Lowrance, the ActiveTarget live sonar, suitable for use in coastal or inshore applications, can also be viewed by boat show attendees. The ActiveTarget Live Sonar views show high-resolution images of fish movements in real time and in detail. With this immediate feedback, anglers can adjust the presentation to trigger a strike, and know if more than one predator fish is active in the area.
Visit the show and speak to one of their friendly sales staff at stand 244 in the Pavilion.
Legal Experts
Pacific Maritime Lawyers are qualified maritime and legal professionals with a breadth of legal, business, and maritime knowledge. Pacific Maritime Lawyers provides legal advice and litigation services with specific experience in superyacht sales and purchases, contracts for charters, commercial maritime law, marine insurance law, maritime employment law and regulatory compliance. Their knowledge and skill have been utilised in Australian government regulatory bodies, international shipping and insurance companies, and they have extensive experience in ship inspections, project development, project and asset management, maritime incident investigation, audits, risk assessments, commercial negotiations, and business management. Pacific Maritime Lawyers is owned and operated by Maritime Law professionals with backgrounds as Master Mariners and in defence force service. Pacific Maritime Lawyers and Consultants have postgraduate audit, business, and legal qualifications as well as holding Class 1 marine certificates of competency. They believe in straightforward, practical, commercial advice which you can use immediately to protect your position or to resolve your disputes.
Sensational Schaefer
The Schaefer 375HT is a special yacht. It was designed to have the largest interior space, largest cockpit opening and highest ceiling against any other vessel in its class. This yacht can comfortably fit 12 people to lounge by day and house five people to sleep by night. With this size comes speed, reaching an impressive maximum speed of 32 knots or a cruising speed of 26 knots, rounded off with a fuel capacity of 700L. The well-thought-out design for storage and organisation provides extra entertaining space that other yachts in this class don’t allow. The Schaefer 375HT has some fantastic options to customise the boat to the client’s needs. Clients can choose from 3 Volvo gas or diesel engines, marine sound systems and speakers, Raytheon GPS options, teak interior options, underwater lights and much more. This beautiful yacht is available to order now. schaeferyachts.com.au
Stop at Sealegs
Sealegs is raring to go for the first Australian boat show of 2022. This is sure to be a show you do not want to miss! On display at the Sealegs stand you will find our spacious 9m Hydrasol RIB, the dream for anyone needing a large platform for their adventures. Along with our highly configurable 7.5m Amphibious RIB. Be sure to stop by the Sealegs stand to see a Sealegs in person and talk to our sales team. You will find us at Stand QU9, on Quay Street! Find the luxurious Lagoon SEVENTY 8 the flagship of the fleet at I Arm opposite the Lagoon Lounge and discover the high-performance and seaworthy Lagoon 46 at the E ramp entrance.
More at Multihull
Multihull is set to impress at SCIBS this year, with the display of two exceptional vessels.
LAGOON 46 – Right of the E ramp entrance
The Lagoon 46 is designed for short-handed, 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.
Lagoon SEVENTY 8 – I arm
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 with 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.
Volvo Penta Returns
The award-winning Assisted Docking retrofit upgrade for Volvo Penta IPS powered yachts is available now for new and existing yachts. Imagine it: everything you love about your boat, plus more control and confidence in the harbour when docking and manoeuvring in tight spaces. This is a game changer. At this year’s show you can learn all about Volvo Penta Assisted Docking and what it means for your current and future boats. It’s just one example of how Volvo Penta innovate to make boating more accessible, safer, stress-free and sustainable. And that’s just the start of what you can explore at this year’s Volvo Penta stand. So, drop by for a chat about complete helm-to-prop solutions, for diesel, HVO and petrol installations, power and sail, leisure and commercial. It’s an incredible range that covers everything from 12hp to 1000hp.
Wonderful Windcraft
Leading importer Windcraft Yachts will showcase a strong contingent of highly regarded brands at this year’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, including two exciting power models – the all new RYCK 280 outboard powered sports day boat and the sleek Fjord 38 Xpress day boat. Sailing enthusiasts will also be spoilt for choice, able to inspect no fewer than four examples of the award-winning Hanse range, including a Hanse 315, Hanse 418, Hanse 458 and Hanse 575.
Headlining Windcraft’s power line-up at Sanctuary Cove will be the RYCK 280, which debuted at the Cannes Yacht Show last September and has been winning accolades from the boating press ever since for its style, sea-handling abilities, as well as spacious deck layout and generous accommodations. Windcraft will have four Hanses on display, starting with the compact 9.62 metre (31 ft) Hanse 315 easily handled solo or by a couple, moving-up to the Hanse 418 at 12.4 metres (40 ft) and Hanse 458, 14.04 metres (46 ft). A Hanse 575 will be Windcraft’s largest model at SCIBS. At 17.15 metres or over 56 feet LOA with beam of 5.2 metres, the 575 is a luxurious, voluminous and comfortable floating home eminently capable of crossing the Pacific.
Hanse offers dozens of different layouts and literally hundreds of options, so each boat can be configured to the owner’s individual taste and preferences. The Windcraft team headed by Managing Director Anthony Bishop will be on hand at Sanctuary Cove to assist customers in finding the yacht that’s right for them and their personal boating requirements.
ZF Oceania Adventures
ZF Oceania will showcase its latest marine propulsion controls system, TotalCommand, at SCIBS ahead of the system’s arrival in Oceania later this year.
Launched at Sanctuary Cove 2021 to great fanfare, ZF’s TotalCommand continues a tradition of 60 years of innovation in the field and is a reliable and customisable solution for both leisure and commercial vessels. It features a series of functionalities that fully utilise ZF's industry-leading transmission technology, including unmatchable clutch responsiveness, optimised control of proportional valves, and adaptive gear engagement. The system also provides detailed telematics data for temperature, pressure, and output speed, giving a vessel's captain a complete overview of the total propulsion system's health. Visitors to the stand will also be able to take a deep dive into the full suite of ZF marine products via the Virtual Marine Showroom, featuring E-mobility options, digitalisation, motion control and propulsion systems. ZF will be displaying on The Parkway at stand PW33.
Turtle Power
Turtle-Pac prides itself on implementing extremely strict quality controls at each stage of the design and manufacture of its wide range of products. Its products are all rigorously reinforced, whether this is a 50 litre water tank or a 2.5 ton helicopter floatation bag. At the 2021 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show Turtle-Pac will be showcasing its Super Deck Tanks, used by motor and sailing yachts with tank options ranging from 200L to 2000L. Visit turtlepac.com.
Flying with Fleming
Fleming Yachts has a long and proud history of quality workmanship and production. With five Fleming models to choose from, there’s sure to be something that will impress. The Fleming 55, 58, 65, 78 and 85 are all built in Southern Taiwan and sold through a network of dedicated and quality authorised dealers throughout the world. Come and immerse yourself in the Ultimate Cruising Yacht experience with Fleming. There will be a Fleming 58 on display at the show and, as always, everyone is invited on board. For more information on any Fleming model, give FY Australia a call at +61 2 8920 1444.
Discovering Whitehaven
Like its namesake, the Whitehaven range of motor yachts is a sanctuary, redefining luxury boating and offering the opportunity to experience the ultimate escape and superlative standard in relaxation. The Whitehaven crew will be on hand at SCIBS, showcasing the fine work of the Australian company. With a broad range of vessels on offer, there is sure to be one for every seafarer, regardless of if they’re anglers, swimmers, cruisers, or overnighters. Your Whitehaven vessel reflects your unique personality and lifestyle aboard. Developed in Australia for Australian conditions and proudly hand built by master craftsmen in Taiwan — one of the world’s leading Superyacht building hubs.
Boats with Integrity
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’ experience, owning, building and servicing luxury motor yachts, 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 of your boating needs, backed by a highly professional and friendly team, then you can’t look past the team at Integrity Motor Yachts.