One of the world's rising stars of mid-sized luxury yachts made a glamorous entry to Hong Kong with a lavish launch party
Hong Kong, September 22, 2008: Marquis Yachts, LLC, a US-based luxury yacht builder that sports the latest in Italian design, made a dazzling debut to Hong Kong with a sizzling launch party on 3 September at the Aberdeen Boat Club. Leisure boating aficionados and high net worth individuals gathered at the Club to witness the first public showing of the Marquis 420 Sport Coupé, a 42-foot yacht that's been winning praise from boat reviewers for the fine work of Nuvolari-Lenard, the Venetian naval architectural firm responsible for the look and feel of the Marquis line.
The chic launch party took place on a terrace just above Aberdeen Boat Club's main quay, allowing invited guests a chance to look over the sleek Sport Coupé while champagne and canapés flowed. A number of guests took the chance to personally inspect the 420, and were impressed with what they saw. The avant-garde Italian interior and exterior are beautifully complemented by the functionality, which includes joystick manoeuvring, a fully-enclosed cabin with air conditioning, a retractable roof and extendable rear deck. Olivier Besson, managing director of Asia Yachting, the regional dealer for Marquis, said that several serious buyers came forward after just one viewing - a very impressive result.
Robert VanGrunsven, the president of Marquis Yachts, LLC arrived in a luxurious Maybach limousine, which dropped him off just yards from the speaker's podium. VanGrunsven commented on the winning combination of European design standards and US build quality and pricing. Olivier Besson addressed the crowd shortly after, saying that the 420 offered Hong Kong boaters "total comfort, total style and total luxury when cruising local islands and bays."
One of the key highlights of the glamorous night was a watch display by Blancpain, featuring models bearing best of brand products and riding onboard the 420, which executed several turns past the on-looking crowd. Rebecca Yeung, the 2003 Miss Hong Kong, was master of ceremonies at a night that illuminated and exhilarated. Asia Pacific Boating magazine and sister publication China Boating , both published by Blu Inc Media, were media partners of the prestigious event.
About Asia Yachting - Asia Yachting is a Hong Kong-based company focusing on making boating a pure enjoyment for all boat lovers. We have selected boats from all over the world for the customer's pleasure. We provide solutions which combine sale of first hand boat, management, storage, insurance, financing, maintenance, and cleaning, day rental, year rental. www.asiayachting.net
About Marquis Yachts, LLC - Marquis Yachts, LLC is a premier builder of world class yachts marketed under the Carver Yachts and Marquis Yachts brands. Founded in 1954, the company builds its products within a vertically integrated, state-of-the-art yacht building facility that is regarded as the most efficient and comprehensive within the industry. With sales offices in Pulaski, WI and Monte Carlo, the company's products are sold and serviced through a worldwide network of certified yacht dealers. For more information visit www.marquisyachts.com and www.nuvolari-lenard.com.