Galati Yachts Archives

At The Helm – April Issue

NEWS FROM GALATI YACHT SALES
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Spring Is Here!

The warm weather is here! It’s that time to get your family out on the water to
enjoy some fishing & cruising!  Please see our schedule of rendezvous below!
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Rendezvous Schedule 2010
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For Our Northern Gulf & Lower Gulf Rendezvous Schedule And Mark Your Calendars!
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The Galati Difference
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2010 Gulf Coast Boat Show!

The Gulf Coast Boat Show, at the Wharf, looked like a smaller version of the Ft.
Lauderdale Boat Show with all the best dealers in the Gulfcoast Area participating.
The 30,000 ft Convention Center was full of vendors and water-sport crafts, 100
boats in the water and 150 on land. To accompany such a wonderful event was entertainment
by Rascal Flatts and Darius Rucker at the Amphitheater.

The 2010 Gulf Coast Boat Show was a huge success!
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Yes, It Has Arrived!
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2010 41′ Grand Banks Heritage EU

Galati Yacht Sales is proud to be now representing Grand Banks Yachts and has recently
taken delivery of their first stock boat, a new 2010 41 Heritage EU, powered by
Cummins Engines and the new Zeus pod drive system.  Please contact your local sales
professional to find out where this boat will be on display and make arrangements
to sea trial this fantastic new package today!
Coming Soon:
2010 72 Aleutian SC  new model!
2011 46′ Eastbay SX w/ Zeus!
201l  53′ Aleutian RPH  new model!
2011 47′ Heritage EU
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News From Maritimo Yachts
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Spring is here and we’re enjoying a very successful start to our new relationship
with Maritimo of Australia.  As this is being written, our team is busy preparing
our first two Maritimo sales for delivery and several more are in the works!
Maritimo sales worldwide have been brisk!  Without a doubt, Maritimo is being recognized
as a new leader in quality cruising boats with innovative styling, sensible accommodations
and unique layouts that offer the yachtsman something different and fresh.  You
can see what Maritimo has to offer by calling one of our sales staff, or by going
to www.maritimo.com.au  The big news with Maritimo is NEW MODELS.  Three new models will be introduced at this year’s Sanctuary Cove Boat Show in Sydney, Australia on May 21-24, the 470 Flybridge, C47 Cabriolet, and the M53 Cruising Motoryacht. Also, to be introduced
in July is the new 440 Motoryacht.

If you have an interest in joining other Maritimo customers and dealership staff
at the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show, please call Brian Dekkinga, our Maritimo Brand
Manager, for details.  This would be a great opportunity to attend the show, see
the new models, sea trial them all and tour the factory.  Brian can be reached at
our Destin office at 850-654-1575.
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It’s Tournament Time
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Don’t forget to register for the 2010 World Sailfish Championship in Key West, Florida
- April 13th – 17th.
This is a great event that Galati Yacht Sales participates in AND we would love
to see you there!
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Upcoming Events
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Old Salt Loop Tournament
The Old Salt Loop Tournament will be hosted by Galati Yacht Sales, Anna Maria Island,
FL location May 27th -  30th.

Contact Chris Galati at 941-778-0755, ext 257 or by e-mail at chris@galatiyachts.com
[mailto:chris@galatiyachts.com] for more information.
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Calling All Tiara Owners!
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Tiara Yachts will be hosting a Tiara Yachts Southeast Owners Rendezvous this year
Bimini Bay Resort, Bimini, Bahamas.  Our west coast boaters are planning to meet
in Miami Beach on Tuesday the 29th of June, making the crossing to Bimini together
on Wednesday morning, and having fun in the sun until Saturday!  The final itinerary
is being planned now, and details with be forthcoming.
For information, please call Brian Dekkinga at 850-654-1575.
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News From Coastal Marina Management
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Bay Point Outdoor and In-Water Boat Show – April 9, 10 and 11 – Panama City, Florida
Bay Point Marina is proud to introduce the Bay Point Outdoor Expo and In-Water Boat
Show, which is held on April 9th-11th, at the Gulf Coast’s premier boating destination.
The Expo will feature the area’s finest boat, auto, motorcycle, power sports and
RV dealers, as well as exhibits from hunting, fishing, camping and various other
outdoor related activities.  Open from 10 am to 5 pm, admission and parking are
free.  For more details visit www.baypointexpo.com .Half Hitch Tackle Cobia Classic at Lighthouse Marina – April 16 and 17 – Panama
City Beach, Florida  known as one of the leading Cobia Tournaments along the Gulf, Half Hitch Tackle is pleased to partner with Lighthouse Marina and Boatyard, to host this seasonal
Spring Event with a first place of $5,000!  Visit www.halfhitch.com  for
more information.
North Light Swordfish and Tuna Challenge – June 17 to 20 – Niceville, Florida
Hosted at the spectacular, new North Light Yacht Club, the first annual North Light
Swordfish and Tuna Challenge is a sportfishing tournament that is open to all fishing
enthusiasts and to all boat sizes. Anglers will compete for Swordfish, Tuna, Dolphin
and Wahoo with an opt-in category which will also be available for weighed Blue
Marlin.  The dates line up perfectly as an affordable pre-fish weekend for the Emerald
Coast Blue Marlin event the following week.  Only a $750 entry, please visit www.northlightchallenge.com for rules and details.
Contact:
Chris – (850) 348-1498
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BANK OWNED LISTINGS

Galati Yacht Sales provides an excellent selection of Bank Owned Yachts for your
viewing.
With a click of the mouse you can preview all of our Bank Owned listings then select
a model that you have most interest in.  If any vessels meet your needs, let us
know as all our Bank Owned vessels are available for your personal viewing.
We encourage you to take advantage of these purchase opportunities as these special
valued vessels will not last.
Contact your Galati Sales representative for more details about our Bank Owned Listings.
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FEATURED TRADE
OUR TRADE
60′ 2008 Hatteras CNV

Meticulously maintained by a full-time crew cosmetically and mechanically. This
4 Stateroom, 3 Head, 2008 Hatteras 60 was ordered with a mask and therefore was
built with a different laminate where the black paint was applied to hold up to
the increased heat.

Beginning in 2008, the all new Hatteras 60 Convertible hull was built using the
SCRIMP infusion method which produces a lighter, stronger product. The exterior
was painted with Alexseal polyurethane paint and the interior has high-gloss cherry
wood as well as many custom upgrades.

She shows beautifully from her glossy exterior to her 1,825hp Caterpillar C32-As.
31 knots is an easy cruise speed, with 1,800 gallons of fuel and turning only 1,850
RPM.  “She has Caterpillar Platinum Plus Extended Warranty Coverage through September
of 2011″