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Düsseldorf Boat Show Highlights Success for MGM Boats

7th February 2025
Irish Düsseldorf Boat Show goers gather for a drink at Dun Laoghaire's MGM Boats brokerage stand in hall five of the world's biggest indoor boat show
Irish Düsseldorf Boat Show goers gather for a drink at Dun Laoghaire's MGM Boats brokerage stand in hall five of the world's biggest indoor boat show

The Düsseldorf Boat Show opened on Saturday, January 18th, with the MGM Boats sales team in attendance, showcasing Prestige, Jeanneau Sail and Power, Delphia Motor, and Zodiac.

Irish hub

The MGM Brokerage stand in Hall 5 served as a central hub for Irish visitors and has become a home away from home for many Irish clients at the show.

The MGM Brokerage stand in Hall 5 served as a central hub for Irish visitorsThe MGM Brokerage stand in Hall 5 served as a central hub for Irish visitors

Irish lunch

"We went through a lot of beers and Tayto crisps this year," said Martin Salmon from MGM. Many visitors noted that MGM Boats is the only Irish and UK broker with a dedicated display for their brokerage clients at this event. Salmon added, "Our Brokerage listings are not just about being online. Clients can stop by, discuss the boats we have on display with our brokers, and enjoy a beer or two as well."

The Irish lunch at the 2025 Düsseldorf Boat Show, compliments of MGM BoatsThe Irish lunch at the 2025 Düsseldorf Boat Show, compliments of MGM Boats

New Sun Odyssey 380 and 410

Overall, the mood among Irish clients at the show was positive. We are excited to announce that the new Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 380 and 410 will be arriving for delivery in the next few weeks, just in time for the season.

The Sun Odyssey 380 from MGM BoatsThe Sun Odyssey 380 from MGM Boats

The Sun Odyssey 410 from MGM BoatsThe Sun Odyssey 410 from MGM Boats

New Delphia 12

The Delphia stand in Hall 1 was busy each day, with the new Delphia 12 catching the attention of many Irish boaters.

The new Delphia 12 is competitively pricedThe new Delphia 12 is competitively priced

This large diesel cruiser is competitively priced, making it one to watch for 2025, along with the new Delphia 10, which is now available for viewing at MGM Boats in Dun Laoghaire Harbour.

Thank you from the MGM team

A big thank you from the entire MGM Boats team at Boot Dusseldorf 2025A big thank you from the entire MGM Boats team at Boot Dusseldorf 2025

A big thank you from the entire MGM Boats team to all the visitors to our stands. We look forward to a successful season ahead in 2025!

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About MGM Boats

MGM Boats is one of Ireland's leading boat brokers now operating internationally as well as throughout Ireland. MGM Boats was founded in 1997 by brothers Martin and Gerry Salmon who were previously worked as a carpenter, joiner and glass fibre laminator in the 1980s. Martin progressed to boat retailing in the late 1980s and Gerry was a service manager in the 1990s. From these many years of experience, MGM Boats was founded in 1997. It started out as a service, maintenance and repairs company based in Malahide, Co. Dublin.

The company grew in 1998 when the Aquador dealership was acquired. Starting as they meant to go on, in 2001 MGM became distributors for Jeanneau Motorboats and Yachts and also opened its second office in Belfast. MGM had begun to create what would be an international and acclaimed brokerage company.

In 2003, MGM Boats moved to Dun Laoghaire Harbour, Co. Dublin. The large office space and yard expanded the service department and paved the way for MGM to acquire the dealership for Sunseeker in Ireland in 2003.

From then, MGM built up its brokerage listings and in 2009 it opened its office in Hamble, UK. This has led to many years of MGM being present at all major UK boat shows, and each year growing their presence and listings.

The success of MGM's brokerage listings spread internationally, leading in 2012 to 2 new offices being opened in the Mediterranean - in Villamoura, Portugal and Mallorca, Spain. The now international brand and team throughout these years received many awards for their enterprising spirit, customer service and international presence, including winning Sunseeker Distributor of the Year in 2007, 2009 and 2011.

This also led to a new Irish office being opened in Kinsale, Co. Cork increasing their presence within Ireland as well as abroad.

At A Glance – MGM Boats Agencies

MGM Boats are Irish agents for the following yacht and motorboat manufacturers

  • Jeanneau sail
  • Jeanneau power
  • Prestige
  • Lagoon catamarans
  • Aquador
  • Bayliner
  • Zodiac

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