UAE, 10 May, 2009: Gulf Craft Inc, a leading player in the global boat and yacht manufacturing industry, has experienced strong interest and sales from its debut appearance at the first ever Bahrain Boat Show. The appearance follows a successful participation at the Dubai International Boat Show and the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show earlier in the year and consolidates the local manufacturer's dominance of the GCC marine industry.

"The constant flow of potential buyers to our stand was a testament that even in its entry year, the Bahrain Boat Show has huge potential for expanding boating culture in the country, and we are thankful to the Knotika team who organized the event for the opportunity given. We experienced strong interest in our range of Oryx sport cruisers and Silvercraft's open cruisers en family boats such as the Silvercraft 37 SF. This is a very positive note for Gulf Craft as we continue to grow the business in line with consumers needs in the region," said Erwin Bamps, Executive Manager, Gulf Craft Inc.

A total of 7 yachts and boats were displayed by the company at the inaugural event. The models included the Majesty 56 as a signature model from the Majesty brand, Oryx 36, Oryx 40, Silvercraft 37 SF, Silvercraft 33 SC, Silvercraft 26 SC and Walkaround 31.

With its outstanding value-for-money proposition, the Silver Craft 37 SF leisure craft generated excellent interest due to its distinct design features and excellent on-water performance. It has succeeded in capturing a niche market and strong following among marine enthusiasts across the region.

"The first ever Bahrain Boat Show provided an excellent opportunity to showcase the quality of manufacturing, design and finishing of our crafts and we have no doubt that the show will go from strength to strength in the years to come," concluded Erwin Bamps.

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About Gulf Craft:
Gulf Craft Inc, based in the United Arab Emirates, exports more than 70 per cent of its output and its leisure craft and super-luxury yachts are to be found in virtually every major harbour of the world. Although Gulf Craft Inc began life building small pleasure craft, it is now a mainstream producer of multi-deck masterpieces where neither expense nor effort are spared in setting the definitive 'state of the art' standard for ocean-going luxury. It is one of only a handful shipyards capable of producing vessels of 100-ft and over, with annual production of about 700 vessels up to 150 ft overall length.  Since launching its Majesty Yachts brand in 2003, its Oryx brand in 2004 and Silvercraft in 2008, orders have been pouring in.

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