Saturday, March 28, 2015

Luxury yachts take center stage at the Greenwich Boat Show

At some point, everyone has dreamed about owning a luxurious yacht. They’ve imagined what it would be like having an attractive, majestic sea vessel that turns heads as it pulls into port. A boat that epitomizes luxury with its style, its high-quality craftsmanship, comfortable layout and amenities galore.

If you’re ready to make that dream a reality, visit the Greenwich Boat Show on April 11 and 12 on the Mianus River in Cos Cob. The Greenwich Boat Show is a favorite among Northeast boaters, who are invited to walk along the docks and test out new boats on the open waters of Long Island Sound. The show has long been known for its impressive variety of powerboats, and this year’s show will feature the largest collection of dealers and boats yet.

Among the show’s variety of boats will be many high-end, luxury vessels. Models from Chris Craft, which has long set the boating standard for beauty, performance and craftsmanship, will be available, as will innovative, stylish luxury yachts from Tiara. Boats from Hinckley boast fuel-efficient jet propulsion and a shallow draft that makes navigating easy. But it is Hinckley’s beautiful lines steeped in Maine’s maritime heritage that are sure to make boaters take notice. Southport Boats, high-end sportfishing boats that are among the best center console boats around, will be at the show. Boaters will also get the chance to tour and test gorgeous and comfortable boats from Back Cove Yachts and uniquely-designed, high-performance vessels from Hunt Yachts. Large, impressive vessels from Azimut Yachts, with their Italian styling and attention to detail, are also sure to get plenty of attention.

New to the show this year will be boats from Vanquish, Hacker-Craft and MJM Yachts. Combining time-tested classic designs with cutting-edge materials and technology, Vanquish offers attractive 24 and 26 center consoles, a 26 dual console and a 24 runabout. The stunning mahogany design of Hacker-Craft boats is sure to turn heads in any port. Boaters will also be impressed with the 36z and 40z models from MJM Yachts, some of the most technologically-advanced powerboats available.  
Of course, luxury vessels are just the tip of the iceberg at the Greenwich Boat Show. Besides luxury vessels, the Greenwich Boat Show will feature a variety of other styles, including fishing, cruising and family boats. To make sure you get to try out the boat you want, show organizers recommend attendees visit the show’s website to schedule sea-trials in advance. www.greenwichboatshow.com.


For more information, contact Karen Piscitelli at 203-661-4033, ext. 251 or kpiscitelli@beaconpointmarine.com

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Boating families take shape at the Greenwich Boat Show


“Family Time” has never had it tougher than it does today. With busy schedules and people getting lost in their smartphones and video games, it’s harder than ever for a family to come together around one thing they all love and enjoy.

But there is one thing that still unites families: boating.

Whether it is kids laughing as they cruise over the waves, or the enjoyment you feel traveling to new ports, or the thrill of discovering a secluded cove where you can swim, picnic or fish, boating has a way of bringing families together and changing lives like few other activities can.
If you’re thinking of making your family a boating family, you’ll have plenty of family-friendly boats to consider at the Greenwich Boat Show on April 11 and 12 on the Mianus River in Cos Cob. A favorite among Northeast boaters, the Greenwich Boat Show invites attendees to walk the docks and actually test out boats on the open waters of Long Island Sound.

The Greenwich Boat Show is also renowned for its incredible variety of powerboats. This year’s show will feature the largest collection of dealers and boats yet, so families looking to purchase a boat will have a huge selection to choose from. One of the show’s family cruising heavyweights is sure to be vessels from Sea Ray, which, with its spacious cockpits and comfortable cabins, has become synonymous with family cruising. Boaters will also be able to tour family favorites such as Regal, Monterey and Chaparral. For boaters interested in the performance and comfort of a dual hull vessel, models from Carolina Cat will be on display. And for the kind of layout and comfort that only a pontoon boat can provide, pontoons from Bennington and Premier will be available.

The Greenwich Boat Show’s selection of family-friendly boats is only the beginning. The show also boasts a huge variety of other styles of boats, including luxury, fishing, cruising and more. To make sure you get to try out the boat you want, show organizers recommend attendees visit the show’s website to schedule sea-trials in advance. www.greenwichboatshow.com.


For more information, contact Karen Piscitelli at 203-661-4033, ext. 251 or kpiscitelli@beaconpointmarine.com.