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Launch of Sunbeam Yachts in Australia

by Karl Mikschofsky on 24 Jul 2008
SUNBEAM 34 - European Yacht of the Year 2008 - to be launched at SIBS Gerhard Schoechl
Sunbeam Yachts, a well established European brand is making its debut in Australia at the Sydney International Boat Show. The exclusive yachts are semi-custom built luxury “fast-cruisers”, combining the essentials of a cruising yacht with modern design.

Gerhard Schöchl, Managing Director and proprietor of Schöchl Yachtbau will attend the Boat Show and outline the vision and way forward for Sunbeam Yachts at a press conference on Friday, August 1st at the Novotel Rockford Darling Harbour.

The company scored a major advantage over its competitors when the Sunbeam 34 was elected European Yacht of the Year 2008. The SB 34 is one of Schöchl Yachtbau’s new generation of "fast-cruisers".

Sunbeam Yachts are imported and distributed by Westhead Marine, Newport NSW. Westhead has recently signed a distribution agreement for Queensland with Ensign Ship Brokers, Main Beach, QLD and is seeking suitable distributors for Victoria, Western Australia and New Zealand.

For more information contact Westhead Marine. Phone (02) 9999 6518; Email: info@westhead.com.au
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