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Gulf Craft Inc receives award for outstanding sales growth Dubai, June 30, 2008: Gulf Craft Inc, a leading player in the global boat and yacht manufacturing industry has received recognition for its outstanding sales growth over the past twelve months from CJR Propulsion, the leading manufacturer and designer of propellers and sterngear systems. The award was presented to Gulf Craft Inc by Sales Director at CJR, Chris Feibusch.
As a renowned yacht manufacturer and builder of super yachts, cruisers, as well as fishing, runabout, and utility boats, Gulf Craft Inc, holds a pre-eminent position in the global leisure marine market. As a result of its increased global sales volume Gulf Craft Inc has embarked on an ambitious expansion programme to keep up with demand. It has drastically expanded production capacity, staff members and export market penetration within the last 12 months alone. With yards in Ajman and Umm Al-Quwain in the UAE and one in the Maldives, Gulf Craft Inc now exports more than 70 per cent of its output of over 700 vessels a year. Its luxury and super-luxury yachts are to be found in virtually every major harbour of the world. CJR Propulsion is a major supplier to Gulf Craft Inc. With over 75 years experience in the industry, CJR has gained a world wide reputation for exceptional quality and reliability, exporting its products to over 60 countries, covering four continents. CJR has the range of skills, design software, tooling and equipment to manufacture high performance, quality engineered propeller and sterngear systems to satisfy any pleasure boat builders requirement.
Gulf Craft celebrates growing presence in Asia
With four boats on display including the Gulf Craft brands Oryx 36 and Sea
Breeze 33, the Thailand dealer experienced positive feedback from visitors
and secured 3 new orders during the 4 day event. Gulf Craft launches 5 new models at Dubai International Boat Show press conference
Gulf Craft Inc, the Middle East's largest boat and yacht manufacturer, has
today revealed 5 new models in its expanding product range that aims to tap
into its rapidly expanding customer base.
Late September brought the arrival of the first newly branded Gulfcraft models, " Silvercraft". This new 31SC was ordered by her Owner, a well known boating enthusiast of Phuket and South East Asia, Mr Colin Low, who specified her to be a weekend cruiser, with extended shade area, Larger ice box's and comforts to make his days as relaxing as possible. Some time after placing the order, a good friend of Colin's, Mr Chris Hurst asked if he could become a partner in the boat. Colin agreed and Chris made his adjustments to the specs to suit his requirements. Chris is a fisherman, so extra rod holders, Rocket launchers and Sailfish outriggers were the order of the day. The boat arrived Mid September and was handed over in the final weeks. Colin has dodged the rain through this rainy season and has a great day or two out on the water cruising easily, powered by twin Suzuki 200hp engines. Wunhung is safely berthed in Boat Lagoon marina Phuket if ever you wished to check her out, or get down to Koh Ratcha and catch up with Chris as he pulls in that large Sailfish or hunts down that fisherman's dream catch, the almighty Marlin.
Sun Kiss'd arrived late September, and spent the first week on the hardstand having final assembly and anti-fouling application carried out. The owner Mr. Norbert Kiss already is familiar with the waters around Phuket as he is a member of Royal Phuket Marina's Cruising club. He wanted to to compliment his cruising experience by having a smaller vessel to use along side his cruising clubs vessel, with outboards for shallow water access and with a cabin so his family can shade from the sun. The boat was specified with air conditioning and Generator, a larger sunshade, and a full electronics package including Radar as Norbert is a gadgets man and wanted plenty of toys to play with whilst cruising. The boat was originally ordered with 225 HP engines but due to these not being available at the time of assembly, Go Boating Offered an upgrade to 250hp for a very small extra charge and Norbert was very happy to have the larger engine upgrade. The boat was finally launched and Norbert and his family managed two days out on the boat and came back with smiles and stories of a great weekend aboard Sun Kiss'd. “Bangla Suites One” Gulfcraft SF 31
The first delivery of 2008 brought smiles all round to the Go Boating Team, Absolute developments and the National press who were present to see the launch of Bangla Suites One. A local storm did its best to dampen the event, but the great sea keeping abilities of the Gulfcraft SF31 meant that the delivery from RPM to Patong beach went ahead as planned. “Bangla Suites One “ is the first boat to be delivered into this luxury Condominium project in Patong, whereby the condo owners have the free usage of the vessel for cruising, skiing and generally having a great time out on the water. Many will be able to view this striking vessel as she sits at rest each evening I the Bangla Road area of Patong. “Koh Chang Explorer” Gulfcraft Walkaround 31
March 2008 saw our most remote delivery to date. The delivery of a New
Gulfcraft Walkaround 31 to Koh Chang, Trat. The boat arrived at Ocean
marina, Pattaya, where the Pre delivery inspection was carried out and after
shipping assembly gave the owner Mr Jeff Bukamier the chance to get to know
his new boat. This boat was custom designed by Jeff, as his preferences were
for lots of shade and cold storage,
March 2008 saw the third Touring 36 delivered to Phuket’s waters. However this vessel was not destined for a resort to be used as a ferry boat or charter vessel. The owner Mr Ross Taylor knew exactly what he wanted and having searched the market including other models from Gulfcraft, finally chose the T36, as he wanted a fun boat with lots of passenger space. Ross had many customs plans for his boat and most of these were executed at the factory to include a new seat layout, custom dashboard and coolers. The other mods were carried out by the Go Boating team at their service facility at RPM once the vessel had arrived. Extra lights, new helm seat, hardtop sky hatches, cooling fans and custom seat cushions are just a few items which Ross had planned and everything was installed and his dream became a reality. Suzuki 300hp engines were chosen not to achieve a high top speed but for their ability to give this boat a very economical cruise speed of 26 knots. A top speed of 43knots is available. To date Ross has done quite a few trips with friends and regularly takes 15+ guests out on the boat. The new seating layout gives ample room and keeps the vessel evenly laden which aids stability and performance. Catch up with Ross one day and get out on this amazingly versatile vessel. "Rose" Gulfcraft Walkaround 31
June 2008 marked the arrival of another new Walkaround 31 “ Rose”, destined for Koh Samui. Her owner flew over to Phuket to take delivery and to conduct sea trials and training. The wet weather knew we required a clear window for the weekend and the rain and wind subsided and two full days of beautiful cruising and owner training were conducted. “ Rose” Named after the owners late Aunt, then spent the next week being relocated and secured at her new home Koh Samui. Again this 31 equipped with twin 200 hp Suzuki’s gives great performance with fantastic economy. A longer sunshade, exterior cockpit table, bow sunpad were all custom requests. New style twin swim platforms were a first for the factory and were executed perfectly, adding extra space to the transom area. A truly perfect weekender. Other boats soon to arrive in Thailand
August 2008 New Silvercraft SC 31 Location Boat Lagoon Phuket |
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Craft’s Executive Manager, Erwin Bamps, says: “We’re absolutely delighted to
receive this type of recognition from CJR. Over the past year our demand for
CJR’s products has more than doubled in conjunction with an increase in Gulf
Craft Inc sales. We are thrilled that our efforts have been acknowledged in
this way.”
Gulf Craft Inc, the Middle East's largest boat and yacht manufacturer, has
rounded off a successful year by extending its customer base in Asia with a
strong appearance at the Phuket International Marine Expo (PIMEX) and
delivery of its first Majesty 50 yacht to Malaysia.
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