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New Features & Technology Options Found at
70th Annual Grand Rapids Boat Show
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich) — Over 25 West Michigan boat dealers unveil the newest line of watercraft from nearly 100 manufacturers at Michigan’s longest-running boat show when the 70th Annual Grand Rapids Boat Show motors into DeVos Place, February 18-22. More than 350 boats will be displayed ranging from 12 to 42 feet, including cruisers, trawlers, Catamarans, fishing boats, ski boats, pontoons and kayaks.
Exciting new features have unfolded in the last 10 years for all Boats!!
As with all current technology, the advances over the last 10 years are truly astronomical. Hull designs, Engines, Electronics, Creature Comforts, Interior Materials, Layouts, Storage, Sound Systems, have all been improved immensely. Boaters checking out these advancements in today’s watercraft will be amazed……life on the water has truly become a dream…..
Following are just samples of the new stuff boaters will find standard or available on the 2015’s….
Runabouts
- Satellite Radio systems
- Remote sound system controls
- Extended swim platforms
- Snap in/out carpet
- Advanced dry and equipment storage
- Recessing cleats
- Advanced canvas covers and bimini tops
- Improved boarding ladders
- Built in coolers
- Lifting seat bolsters at the helm
- Shock absorbing seats
- Non glare windshields
- On board air compressor for inflatables
- Anchor storage holds
- Fire suppression systems
- Mooring lights
- Beach boarding ladder in bow compartment
- Filler lounge cushions
- Tilt steering wheel
- Hideaway heads
- Underwater lighting
- Electronics breaker systems
Ski and Wakeboard Boats
- Digital throttle controls
- Advanced tower systems
- Rack and pinion steering
- Wedge and ballast systems for wake production and adjustment
- Wakeboard towers with Breakdown ability
- GPS based cruise control
- Excellent storage
- Special wake design abilities
- 180 degree rotating speakers
- Underwater lighting
- Pop-up pylon/lift rings
Cruisers and Motor Yachts
- Advanced cockpit comforts and storage
- Cockpit refrigerators and wet bars
- Extra wide helm seats with flip up bolsters
- IPod docking systems
- Power engine access hatches
- Advanced sound and flat screen TV systems
- Satellite TV systems
- Air conditioning
- Central vacuum systems
- Under water lighting
- Ice makers
- Washer/dryer systems
- Satellite radios
- Redesigned galleys with extended storage and countertops
- Bow thrusters and docking systems
- On board grills
Fishing Boats
- GPS and mapping systems interfaced with depth finding advancements
- Canvas cover rail systems
- Improved shift cable systems
- Bow rod locker systems
- Bass Boat hull redesign
- On board battery chargers
- On board cleaning stations
- Built in live and baitwells
- Fish revival systems
- Rail equipment mounting systems
Pontoon Boats
- Tri-sponson design for wave breaking and performance
- Speeds up to 60 mph
- Improved carpets and seat vinyl
- Creature comforts
- IPod cradle systems
- Advanced gauges
- Swim platforms
- Fishing packages
- Improved shift cable systems
- Portable heads
- Galleys with refrigerators & potable water
- Hydraulic steering
- Onboard bar designs
- Lighted storage
A West Michigan tradition since 1946, the Grand Rapids Boat Show – Michigan’s longest running boat show – draws nearly 30 dealers with the newest and best watercraft from some 100 manufacturers (and collectively more than 400 boats). Bigger and better than ever before, attendees will find five (5) acres of boats filling the main convention center plus expansion into the Steelcase Ballroom.
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PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
RETURNING FOR 2015 – STOP BY THE COAT CHECK BEFORE LEAVING THE SHOW TO RECEIVE A RE-ADMISSION WRIST BAND, WHICH GETS YOU BACK INTO THE SHOW – FOR NO EXTRA CHARGE – ALL WEEK/END LONG!
70th Annual Grand Rapids Boat Show: February 18-22, 2015
Wednesday, February 18 3:00pm – 9:30pm
Thursday, February 19 3:00pm – 9:30pm
Friday, February 20 11:00am – 9:30pm
Saturday, February 21 10:00am – 9:00pm
Sunday, February 22 11:00am – 6:00pm
Admission: $10 adults, $4 children aged 6 to 14. Kids 5 and under are admitted free.
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