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Australian Boat Show debut: Grand Boats to feature at Melbourne Boat Show

by Grand Boats Australia 10 Oct 2024 00:13 PDT 17-20 October 2024
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Grand Inflatable Boats, a leading European manufacturer of luxury fiberglass rigid inflatable boats & tenders, are making their Australian boat show debut at the Melbourne Boat Show, in partnership with Yamaha Marine.

The European RIB brand, founded 23 years ago in Ukraine, announced their arrival into Australia this year and have since welcomed the entire Grand range of RIBs and tenders into the region, with a showroom and dealership on the Gold Coast.

Specialising in centre console fiberglass RIBs (from 3 - 8.5 metres), the brand offers a versatile choice of boats, from luxury tender boats, high-performance sports RIBs, family cruiser boats, to fishing RIBs and commercial boats.

With a rising demand for rigid inflatable boats in Australia, Grand offer a distinctive blend of style and functionality with boats that move away from the customarily 'utilitarian' appearance of RIBs, and instead provide a comfortable, functional design finished with a sleek, angular and elevated styling.

At the upcoming Melbourne Boat Show this month, Grand Boats will have some of their bestselling RIBs on the water at the Yamaha marina display. Grand have aligned themselves with Yamaha as their outboard partner of choice in Australia, citing their affiliation with the manufacturer's industry-leading reputation for reliability and the unmatched excellence of their outboards.

Alongside viewing the latest innovations on the Yamaha display stand, visitors are invited to experience Grand Boats firsthand for themselves, with the ability to get onto the boats and undertake demonstration rides out on the water.

On the water will be the Grand G750 - a 7.5 metre (24.6 ft) family cruising boat that includes luxury amenities such as a wet bar and entertainment area with fridge-freezer, sink, tap & shower, in-built electric toilet, and a top of the range electronics and music system by Garmin & Fusion.

Visitors will also find the Grand D600, the brand's 6 metre sports RIB that is set to be a bestseller for the brand in Australia. With its open plan layout, deep-v hull, raised tubes and functional layout, it's a boat that will serve incredibly well for fishing and wakeboarding, just as much as it will for family cruising and commercial usage.

"We are incredibly excited to have finally brought Grand Boats to the Australian market, and are very much looking forward to debuting our brand at the Melbourne Boat Show this year," said Carly Jennings, Managing Director for Grand Boats Australia. "We pride ourselves on the superior quality, optimized handling, and stable, comfortable ride our boats offer. With our boats on the dedicated Yamaha Marina, visitors will be able to really experience Grand out on the water for themselves, and get a true sense of just how well they handle, and how comfortable these boats are for families in particular."

With boats in stock and ready for the upcoming summer boating season, Grand Boats are inviting boat show visitors to get in touch and organize a sea trial with the Grand team at the Melbourne Boat Show.

For more information about Grand Boats, visit their website: www.grandboats.com.au

For more information about the Melbourne Boat Show, please visit the official website: www.melbourneinternationalboatshow.com.au

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