ST. CHARLES, Mo. — Lake of the Ozarks marine dealers are heading to the St. Louis area this weekend for the 2020 St. Charles Boat Show.
The show is being held at the St. Charles Convention Center, Thursday–Sunday, March 5–8. Tickets are $9 for adults, $5 for children age 6–12, and free for children under age 6.
A wide variety of boats, accessories, and add-ons to the boating lifestyle will be on display. Among the many boat dealers at the show will be Big Thunder Marine, MarineMax, Premier 54, Surdyke Yamaha, and Premier 54. LakeExpo.com caught up with several of them, to ask about what two boats they are most excited to bring…
For this year’s St. Charles Boat Show, Big Thunder Marine is proud to displaying the all new 2020 Mastercraft X26 and the Chris Craft Launch 35GT bow rider.
The Mastercraft X26 is all new for 2020. Director of Sales, Thad Jameson elaborated, “It is truly an amazing boat, it merges the tow and surf boat category with the comfort and ride quality of a large day boat.” It is yacht certified and has comfortable seating for 16+. The boat, fully loaded, boasts a weight of over 12,000 pounds which means its surf wake is incredible. It also means that after a day of surfing and wakeboarding the whole gang can jump on board for a comfortable Saturday evening ride, even on the main channel among all the traffic. Its asymmetrical bow entry gives a generous area for an on-board head, and the boat has an incredible amount of storage as well. The optional Dockstar and bow thruster means precise docking is easy and stress free.
“The Chris Craft Launch 35GT is the flagship of the GT line and brings the classic bowrider category to a new level of style and sophistication here at the Lake,” Jameson said. This boat evokes Chris Craft’s 145 year history of boat building with classic lines and generous amounts of teak and hardwood that pay homage to the company’s past, while the innovative electronics and joystick docking insure safe and trouble-free boating for even inexperienced boaters. There are a ton of choices in this category but there is only one Chris Craft!
MarineMax is proud to be bringing their 2020 Aviara AV32 and the Super Air Nautique G23 Paragon to St. Charles this year.
Aviara is represented exclusively by MarineMax dealers, and when they started, they asked themselves, “How do people really use their boats?” The Aviara AV32 is a bowrider on steroids that is divided into what Aviara calls “us” and “them” zones. “Us” zones are where people face each other to hang out, such as the bowrider seating and the main cockpit seating. “Them” zones are where people are facing aft, talking with people in the water or rafting up at a sandbar. The “us zone” bow has very comfy seating and high coamings (making it child-safe), with all the amenities: cup holders, USB outlets, a removable table, built-in cooler and lounge backrests. The luxurious open cockpit offers CoolFeel wraparound seating, hidden coolers, and a wet bar for entertaining. The “them zone” aft is very cool offering a sun pad with infinite combinations of hinged backrests and seating. Add to that an underwater platform that unfolds from under the wide transom platform (sterndrive only) to create a third level of seating in the water with the transom being your backrest. With progressive styling, modern comforts, quality details the AV32 brings a fresh style like nothing else on the water. The AV32 is available in both sterndrive or outboard models.
The Super Air Nautique G23 Paragon is the industry’s first luxury performance wake boat and was born out of a desire to achieve the highest-level imaginable. This luxurious wake boat offers the very best in styling and amenities and takes boating necessities to the next level. Designed from the ground up, the Super Air Nautique G23 Paragon has a completely new hull aimed at next-level wakesurf and wakeboard performance. The wakesurf wave is the best the industry has ever witnessed, with a perfect shape that can be completely customized based on individual preference. The first-ever G23 Paragon incorporates a helm like nothing before, and the design of the Paragon dashboard allows for the driver to have perfect visibility of their surroundings while also having the opportunity to change settings or view information with ease. The Paragon further separates itself with a telescoping flight control tower, transom seating, docking lights, a rear walk-through, tower speakers, and much more.
Surdyke Yamaha is proud to display their 2020 Scarab 165 ID and their 2019 Yamaha AR 240 this year.
The 2020 Scarab 165 Jet Boat comes with a 300hp Rotax engine, and at 16 feet long with seating for five, it is the smallest jet boat on the water. It features potent power, a distinct style with ten available color combinations, and the capability to shred water, making it a fan favorite!
The 2019 Yamaha AR240 Jet Boat has twin engines and offers a large stern area aptly suited to water sports. Its cockpit boasts well-utilized seating and storage and the spacious bow area has ample room for two adults. It offers a solid and sporty ride and is designed to provide high performance and features geared towards families spending a day on the water.
Premier 54 will be taking their 2020 Chaparral 25 Surf, along with the 2020 Chaparral 347 to this year’s show.
The Chaparral 25 Surf is a pinnacle in Chaparral’s extensive Surf lineup. This 25-foot model brings excitement and pure adrenaline all without sacrificing the quality and luxury. It comes standard with top of the line hand stitched upholstery, convertible sun lounge, and u-shaped aft seating to provide abundant space for relaxation. The 25 Surf is built to dominate the water and provide an unforgettable surf experience. Also, an optional Infinity Power Step can be added, which makes getting in and out of the water a breeze.
The amazing 347 SSX offers the most demanding of boaters the best of both worlds with a supersized bowrider layout with massive seating capacity, as well as a full-beam enclosed cabin. Chaparral has never built a boat more versatile or impressive than the 347 SSX. The lavish and space defying full beam cabin comes with an entertainment console, enclosed head and overnight accommodations for two. A fully extendable sun lounge is located just past the help and wet bar, offering premium sun-soaking comfort.
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