August 23, 2007

Sydney International Boat Show Roundup

The doors close on another successful showing at the Sydney International Boat Show, which this year celebrated its 40th anniversary with unusually perfect weather and surging crowds.  Darling Harbour was bursting at the seams this past August 2-7 with thousands flocking the harbour to view the spectacular site of the hundreds of elite boats that lined the docks.

We were proud to showcase the ever-popular Nordhavn 47, and several devotees booked appointments weeks in advance.  This particular N47 was available for sale by the owners Derek and Julie Townsend who are looking to upgrade to a larger model Nordhavn. Viewings were by appointment only and we had hundreds of enthusiasts lining the dock for a chance to view the vessel.  Most had heard of the Nordhavn brand and its passage making qualities and took the opportunity to come aboard and have a look around.  None could believe how beautiful and spacious the boat was on the inside and left the vessel imagining the seafaring capabilities she displays when not locked into a slip at a boat show.  A number of visitors came back for second looks, bringing partners, friends, and children, keen to share their unique find and ponder the exciting possibility of their own offshore voyages.  The Nordhavn 47 was recognized as best in its class at the 2007 Motor Boat of the Year Awards in London and the scale of interest in this vessel at the Sydney International Boat Show reflected this.  

We are indebted to Derek and Julie Townsend for their generosity in allowing us to show off their beautiful Nordhavn 47 at the show.  Julie was up at the crack of dawn every day cleaning off many a greasy fingerprint and sprucing up the vessel ready for another day. 

Many thanks also to Graham and Margarita Weir who generously gave us some of their time to show visitors around the vessel.  Graham and Margarita are counting down the weeks until their very own Nordhavn is delivered and were keen to climb aboard and talk up the Nordhavn brand.

If you missed out on the Sydney International Boat Show this year and would like information on the Nordhavn 47 or any of the other Nordhavn models please email sales@nordhavn.com.au and we will be more than happy to send you out information, arrange a viewing, or have a chat about the Nordhavn range.  The Nordhavn 47 on show at Sydney is still available for sale.  If you would like to arrange a viewing contact Peter Devers on 0419760258.

NORDHAVN EAST COAST RALLY 2008

The team at Nordhavn are tossing around the idea of a rally up the east coast of Queensland for August 2008.  The rally is aimed at Nordhavn owners and may extend to owners of similar makes.  Initial ideas include stops at Tangalooma Island, Bundaberg, and Hamilton Island.  PAE is excited about the idea and expect the rally will gain wide media coverage.  We are open to suggestions so if you would like to put some ideas forward please email nicole@nordhavn.com.au.  If you are interested in sponsoring the event wefd love to hear from you.