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BIRMINGHAM BOAT SHOW 2009 - INCREDIBLE GROWTH CONTINUES

17 - 22nd February 2009 NEC Birmingham

With Boat and Marine growth of over 70% in the last three years alone, the Birmingham Boat Show has never been in higher demand. The show opens its doors from the 17 th to 22nd February 2009 and, even with more floor space covered than ever before, every stand has already been filled some three months in advance of the show. Now in its 47th year, the Birmingham Boat Show, part of the UK 's largest show for the outdoor leisure world - the National Boat, Caravan and Outdoor Show - has a dedicated boating hall offering the largest choice of everything Boat and Marine north of London . Leading boating brands continue to support the Show in large numbers and the list of key household names has grown significantly once again.

The most comprehensive boating display ever seen at the NEC will include exclusive launches and fantastic displays from the likes of Sunseeker, Princess, Fairline, Cranchi, Sealine, Jeanneau, Maxum, Regal, Cruisers Yachts, Cobalt, Broom, Haines, Trader, Bayliner, Rinker, Bavaria, Hanse, Macgregor Yachts, Warrior, Suzuki, Yamaha, Avon, Bombard, Viking and many, many more.

The Birmingham Boat Show is a must-see for everything from power boats and luxury offshore cruisers right through to dinghies, ribs, jet bikes, sports boats, inflatables, narrowboats, river cruisers, sail boats, yachts, canoes, kayaks and a wealth of accessories. There will also be expert advice, discounts and deals to be had on a huge selection of merchandise and accessories.

Make sure you don't miss exclusive UK debuts from all of the following major boating players:

• Crownline & Aqualum will be debuting the Aqualum 35 Luxury Motor Yacht as well as a new Crownline 230 LS Bowrider model
• Jeanneau will be exhibiting the Jeanneau Merry Fisher 705 for the very first time at the NEC
• Grew & Fibrafort will be exclusively launching two new models at the show - the new Grew 1900 Wakeboard special edition boat and the Fibrafort Style 200 bow rider
• Mustang & Imexus - look out for the world premier of a new Imexus sail yacht plus the first NEC showing of Mustang Series 2 42ft soft top with revolutionary IPS drive steering
• Crown Blue Line will be unveiling their brand new Royal Mystique, flagship of the Le Boat fleet. This boat looks set to impress visitors to the exhibition. Plus visit the stand to be in with a chance to win a luxury cruising holiday!
• Sunseeker , a brand with enormous global strength, will be displaying their fantastic 43 Superhawk and 47 PortoFino , never seen before at the NEC
• Haines Marine will be making a return to the National Boat, Caravan and Outdoor Show for the first time in ten years, exclusively launching the new aft cabin motor cruiser - the Haines 350
• Aquaglide will be adding a touch of novelty value to the show with their new inflatable that can convert into a windsurfer, dinghy, waterski toy and much more
• Brig , producers of dinghies and ribs, will be exclusively launching the rigid inflatable, the Eagle 340. Many other
• models will also be on display plus watch this space for an exclusive competition!
• Princess Motor Yacht Sales will be exhibiting both of their 42 feet motor yachts:  the V42 open sports and the Princess 42 flybridge version
• Cobrey will be debuting the Cobrey 260 SC, new to the UK from Poland
• Larson will be bringing with them exciting, yet to be confirmed, new model launches plus the 234 Escape will be making it's NEC debut.
• Fletcher are keeping their new model under wraps until the doors open on 19 th February so watch this space!

Several brands will also be making their own debut at the NEC this year, so make sure you pay a visit to the following stands:

• Cobalt & Hanse are also making their NEC debut, exhibiting their 'sailor friendly' range. The Hanse 350 sailing yacht will be one of many yachts on display on the marina at the show
• Trader 's luxury trader 42 power/offshore boat will be one model not to be missed
• Viking Sea Master are returning to the NEC after 5 years to exhibit their Viking 20
•  Suzuki GB have never exhibited at NEC before but are sure to wow visitors with several new launches and brands never before seen. 

The show promises something for everyone from the most avid boating enthusiast through to families who are simply looking for a fun, exciting and good value day out. What's more, visitors can try their hand at canoeing on an indoor pool, have a go at climbing on our mobile rock, have some archery lessons from experts on hand at our archery tournament feature or pay a visit to the Inland Waterways Village to see the show's largest ever display of narrowboats and inland craft from many of the big-name boat builders including Sea Otter, Midland Canal Centre, The New Boat Co., Liverpool Boats, Severn Valley Boats and Amber Boats. The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) will also be on hand to offer free advice and information on how to get started on the water.

Tickets are now on sale from the ticket hotline on 0844 338 8000 at the below prices.

* a £1 transaction fee applies

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