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Hatteras Strong Growth In Boat Sales at Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show

November 29, 2017 By InTheBite Editor

HATTERAS YACHTS ANNOUNCES RECORD SALES AT FLIBS ’17
Strong Growth in Sales and Booth Attendance Contribute to Company’s Growing Momentum
New Bern, N.C. – November 28, 2017 – Hatteras/Cabo Yachts LLC (“Hatteras Yachts”), a world leader in the construction of convertible sportfishing and luxury motor yachts from 45 to 100 feet, has announced that it experienced record sales during the 2017 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Nov. 1-5. The company said sales were up 34 percent over FLIBS 2016, while the number of visitors to the Hatteras display increased by 15 percent.
The company displayed seven Hatteras models in the water at its large stand, including the brand new M90 Panacera and GT45X Flybridge, both of which made their World Premieres at the show. Hatteras also introduced the new GT59 Convertible with a full-scale, walk-in mockup of the salon and galley in its display.

An international press conference, an exclusive Hatteras Club party, and a christening also highlighted the boat show for Hatteras owners, customers and their families. “The new boat sales we made and the great customer interest in all our models we experienced at FLIBS have further contributed to our company’s growing momentum and strong sales position,” said Hatteras Yachts President and CEO Kelly Grindle.

Attracting attention from the moment the boat show opened, the new GT45X Flybridge  (shown at left) proved that adding an upper helm station to this nimble fishing boat was a very smart idea. With its high vantage point on the waters around the boat, added seating and storage space, it lets anglers fish in a style that traditional center consoles can’t match. “The GT45X has proved to be so popular with offshore fishermen that we decided that adding a flybridge option will provide tournament anglers yet another competitive edge,” said Grindle.

Both the Hatteras GT45X Flybridge and M90 Panacera officially were launched with a champagne toast led by Grindle at a press conference held at the Hatteras Yachts display on the opening day of the show.

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