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Interview with Peter Hrones MD of Windcraft Australia

by Sail-World.com on 30 May 2011
Stable, comfortable and spacious, the Hanse 445 prompted show visitors to deem it "flawless". Windcraft Australia www.windcraft.com.au
According to Peter Hrones MD of Windcraft Australia, the Hanse 445 'stole the show at Sanctuary Cove this year', while the 355 also created a huge amount of interest and the Moody 41 Classic was deemed great value 'dream yacht' for just $399,000.

Here Peter speaks with MarineBusiness-World.com about the brands Windcraft represents and their features and differences, consumer response at the 2011 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, market trends and a preview of the Hanse 495 and Dehler 41.

Windcraft Australia has been Dealer of the Year for Hanse since 2005. Based in Sydney, Windcraft recently opened offices in Melbourne and WA, and is planning to open a Brisbane office this year. At the Sydney International Boat Show in July, Windcraft will have its biggest display ever, with 12 boats on show and the Bear Cottage Hanse 355 which will be raffled off on the Sunday of the event.



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