Classic Trumpy Refitted to Showcase New Products
by BW Media on 6 May 2008
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Showcasing new marine products by using them in the refit of a classic boat is an innovative idea and one way of preserving classic boats - and seven US marine companies are doing just that. They are currently refitting a classic Trumpy motoryacht, with the idea of sailing the resultant boat from one boat show to another. It's a model that could do well being copied in other parts of the world
The classic Trumpy motoryacht will soon emerge from a bow-to-stern refit to serve as a floating showcase for marine products at select east coast US boat shows. Leading suppliers Raymarine, Interlux, Awlgrip, Imtra, Ronstan and Edson, as well as Yacht Record, have come aboard as sponsors of the unique project.
Originally launched as Sinbad in 1969, the 63’ Trumpy will be re-launched June 20 as Showtime and make its debut at the American Superyacht Forum in Newport, Rhode Island on June 23.
In 2008, Showtime will be open for public tours at eight boat shows, beginning with the Woodenboat Show in Mystic, Connecticut at the end of June and ending with the Palm Beach, Florida International Boat Show next March. The complete 2008 boat show schedule is posted at the Showtime web site, www.showtimeyacht.com.
'Showtime will showcase the finest in marine design, craftsmanship and product development. The yacht will feature a wide range of products that can be used on all sizes and types of boats, power and sail,' said marine marketing consultant Jock West, organizer of the promotional tour.
The Trumpy re-fit is underway at J&J Marine in Somerset, Massachusetts, where the yard’s craftsmen will build and install a new pilothouse, galley and three Techma heads. At the same time, L&L Electronics will be upgrading all navigation systems.
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