January 2024 will mark 15 years since MGM Boats’ first appearance at boot Düsseldorf, the world’s largest boat and water sports fair.
That’s 15 years of developing contacts, clients, and a glowing reputation — with Germany and Northern Europe now being one of the Dun Laoghaire-based brokers' strongest export markets for new and used boats.
“We get the best results for clients who are seriously selling their boats, as buyers trust us due to our reputation in Europe,” says sales director Ross O’Leary.
The end of the 2000s, when MGM first set up a stand at boot Düsseldorf, was an inauspicious time for the boat trade in Ireland and the UK. Repossessions were common in the post-crash malaise and the London Boat Show — formerly a fruitful engagement for MGM sales each New Year — was on the wane before its eventual demise in 2018.
The range of boats on offer through the MGM Boats brokerage stand at boot Düsseldorf
Noting that decline and sensing an opportunity to broaden its base beyond its stalwart Irish clients, MGM Boats invested in its first stand at boot Düsseldorf in 2009, and the move has more than paid off.
The broker is now an annual fixture at what’s become the only January show for planning your summer sailing and boating season.
Indeed, “Hall 5 at 5” has become something of a buzzword as the MGM stand — in the corner of Hall 5 in Messe Düsseldorf — offers refreshments every evening at 5 pm as a unique meeting point for all Irish visitors and clients at the show.
But the boats are still the main attraction, of course, and MGM Boats promises something for everyone — starting with the latest from Jeanneau Yachts.
The new Sun Odyssey 350 boasts an all-new hull design
MGM Boats is also the exclusive Irish agent for Jeanneau, whose new Sun Odyssey 350 — the successor to the Sun Odyssey 349, currently the best-selling monohull in the Irish market — will have its world premiere at Messe Düsseldorf this January.
Jeanneau's new Yacht 55 – is well equipped for cruising
For cruising sailors award-winning Jeanneau Yacht 55 will be on display – YouTube walkthrough here:
For Racing Sailors, the new Sun Fast 30 One Design “2024 Sailboat of the Year” by Voile Magazine! - VPLP Design and Multiplast, this innovative, powerful, and versatile sailboat aims to make offshore sailboat racing more accessible and more sustainable.
The new Sun Fast 30 One Design “2024 Sailboat of the Year” by Voile Magazine
For Motor boaters, the new Prestige F4 is the first model from the new and improved flybridge line.
The Prestige brand stand at Boot Düsseldorf 2024 is the perfect occasion to go through the models on display: 590, M48 and the new F4 at its Boot Düsseldorf Premiere
Also on show will be the Prestige M48 — the first power catamaran from Prestige Yachts – a massive success in the growing Power Cat Market
Eco-friendly and electric boats from the increasingly popular Delphia range will be on display.
One of the Delphia range of motorboats on display at the MGM Boats headquarters in Dun Laoghaire Harbour
2024 also marks the return of the Zodiac RIB stand — MGM’s newest brand since 2020.
On display will be the Medline 7.5 GT, a boat that combines performance and elegance. The flagship of the range will accompany this: the Medline 9!
Fishing enthusiasts will be delighted to discover the PRO 7 Fishing Edition, a RIB specially designed in collaboration with expert anglers: The Medline 7.5 GT
Seriously selling or thinking of selling your boat? – there is still time to get it on display on the MGM Brokerage Stand at the Dusseldorf Boat Show. Contact MGM Now!
If you’re visiting boot Düsseldorf in January, why not get in touch with MGM Boats now to arrange a viewing? You can also call to the brokerage stand during the show to make an appointment. The MGM team will be on hand at all the stands listed above — ask at reception or contact MGM Boats now via this link
