Hua Hin to host Mini Boat Show

Racer Marina Hua Hin, about 2½ hours’ drive from Bangkok, will host its first Mini Boat Show, with regional dealers Simpson Marine and Asiamarine among exhibitors, while Yacht Style is a media partner.

Fairline’s flagship Squadron 68, a model delivered to Thailand by Simpson Marine last year, will be among motor yachts on display. Others include the 60ft Thai-built Icebreaker motor yacht, a 45ft Azimut for charter, and a Nimbus T11 (41ft) exhibited by Asiamarine.

Fairline Squadron 68

Smaller powerboats include a Yamaha 242 Limited jetboat, 21ft Boston Whaler, 19ft Saxdor, and 21ft and 15ft aluminium boats.

The 88ft, two-masted gulet, O’lina, is among sailing monohulls along with a Beneteau First 14, while a Lagoon 46 and a 38ft Leopard are among sailing catamarans. Jet-skis include a Kawasaki Ultra and two Sea-Doo GTX models, one 230hp and one 300hp.

O’lina sailing yacht

As well as Simpson Marine and Asiamarine, exhibiting dealers include Sky Marine Group (Greenline), Motor Field and Motorium, and sailing boat distributors SEA Yacht Sales and FLS Yachts.

Other exhibitors include Surapol Marine (equipment and accessories), Tohatsu (engines), Hull (engines), Sikaflex (sealant), Liqui Moly (oil), South East Asia Sails (sailmaker), Italasia (F&B), Feast Thailand (food tours) and Ré la Douce (canvas bags). There will also be children’s activities on site.

Racer Marina Hua Hin

The three-day show offers free admission. Racer Marina Hua Hin is situated along the Pran Buri River in Pak Nam Pran, with quick access to the Gulf of Thailand.

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