INDIANTOWN, Florida/May 10, 2006 - The 2006 Treasure Coast Sport Fishing scheduled for May 19, 20, 21 at the Treasure Coast Square mall will feature approximately 100 of the newest boats, motors and trailers now available on the market for the boating and fishing enthusiast. "We have a dozen local marine dealers, yacht brokers and boat ownership-sharing companies who will be displaying their products and services during the three day free Expo," said Sam Yates, Expo founder. "Now is a great time to purchase a boat, fishing equipment and related marine equipment at Expo bargain prices," added Yates.
The Treasure Coast Sport Fishing Expo drew an estimated 30,000 free visitors last year and organizers expect equal to larger crowds this year. "We literally have something for everyone. Boats and motors of all sizes, fishing lures, survival food, waterfront property for sale and nautical equipment. To help kick off National Safe Boating Week, we even have a safe boat handling simulator for would be boat owners to try their hand at the helm," added Yates.
According to Tom Knighten, Director of Development, Chapman School of Seamanship, "Safe boating is literally no accident. We are proud to launch our new Boating Simulator at the Expo to show our commitment to boating safety."
The Chapman Boat Handling Simulator features a four-foot long, twin-engine power boat that is operated by remote control. The remote control station features a steerable helm, twin controls with variable throttles and separate forward and reverse selectors just like a real boat. The boat, dock, piers and obstacles float inside a custom-made pool that will be located inside the Treasure Coast Square mall. "The simulator allows the person at the helm to dock, undock and maneuver around obstacles such as buoys, piers and pilings as if you were piloting a large twin-engine sport fishing vessel. This will be an opportunity for someone who has been considering the purchase of a boat to get a hands-on idea of whether they can handle the basics of safe boating without taking a real boat out from the docks. Safe boating is the hallmark of a competent boater," added Knighten.
The Expo will also feature the incredibly popular free fishing seminars for Treasure Coast fishermen. "Henry Caimoto and Captain Squeaky from the Snook Nook have lined up a star studded array of local fishing experts who will be conducting seminars and going one-on-one with fishermen on topics ranging from offshore trolling to how to catch snook, redfish and other inshore fish. We literally have people lined up to speak to our experts. Best of all, it's free advice, tips and tactics," said Yates.
Outside Exhibitors for the Expo include:
Anchors Aweigh Marina
Taylor Creek Marine, 1600 N. 2 nd Street, Fort Pierce, (772) 465-2663
Executive Yachts
250 S.W. Monterey Road, Stuart, (772) 692-2272
Featuring: South Port, Formula, Shapparral
Henley Marine
611 Commerce Way, Fleet 1, Jupiter, (561) 744-3077
Featuring: Venture Marine, Bahama Boatworks, Black Jacks
Hobe Sound Marine
10520 S.E. Federal Hwy., Hobe Sound, (772) 546-0361
Featuring: Sea Arc, Newport, Sea Strike, Honda
InterMarine
320 N. Federal Hwy., Dania, (954) 922-5500
Modern Discount Marine
515 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Pierce, (772) 461-7285
Featuring: Triumph, Champion
Seven Seas Yacht Sales
4595 S.E. Dixie Hwy., Stuart, (772) 220-2265
Featuring: Glacier Bay Catanayan, Action Craft Flats, Coastal Bay, Coastline, Honda Outboards, Suzuki Outboards, Honda Generators
Sundance Marine
3321 N.E. Indian River Dr., Jensen Beach, (772) 334-1416
Top Notch Marine
2450 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, Fort Pierce, (772) 466-3119
Featuring: Trophy, Polar, Key West, Key Largo, Weeres, Bayliner
Treasure Coast Boating Center
420 S. Federal Hwy., Stuart, (772) 287-9800
Featuring: Pearl Line, Donzi, Everglades, Sea Chasers, Sea Fox
Travis Boating/Tracker Boats
1801 S.E. Federal Hwy., Stuart, (772) 288-3390
Featuring: Sea Craft, Crown Line, Mako, Tracker, Sun Tracker, Nitro
Inside Exhibitors:
Bank of America
1601 N.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., Port St. Lucie, (772) 340-5517
Bank United
3316 S.E. Federal Hwy., Stuart, (772) 287-8397
Chapman School of Seamanship
4343 S.E. St. Lucie Blvd., Stuart, (772) 283-8130; (800) 225-2841
Florida Hiway Insurance of Sebastian, Inc.
1701 U.S. Hwy. 1, #9, Sebastian, (772) 589-8922
Goodyear Tire & Service Center
10475 S. Federal Hwy., Port St. Lucie, (772) 398-9052
Great Outdoor Sales/Rogue Rods
7015 Bennett Rd., Cumming, GA, (770) 205-7511
Harbortown Marina - Fort Pierce - Seminar Sponsor
1936 Harbortown Dr., Fort Pierce, (772) 466-7300
ICU Technology
46 N. Washington Blvd., Suite 18, Sarasota, (941) 379-6848
K-Systems/Gourmet Survival Food
3808 S.E. Jefferson St., Stuart, (772) 220-7980
Keyes Realty
4417 N.E. Ocean Blvd., Jensen Beach, (772) 334-0775
The Lady Stuart
3281 N.E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach, (772) 286-1860
SeaTow
3830 N.E. Indian River Drive, Lot 307, Jensen Beach, (772) 225-3144
Slip Solutions
P.O. Box 5346, Vero Beach, (772) 359-2900
Southeast Florida Yachts
3565 S.E. St Lucie Blvd., Stuart, (772) 220-6822
TreasureCoast.com
1665 N.E. Jensen Beach Blvd., Jensen Beach, (866) 493-6742
Xtreme Rods
3216 Lantana Rd., Lantana, (561) 296-7637
Once again for 2006, the highlight of the three-day-long Expo will be the announcement of the inductees into the Treasure Coast Sport Fishing Hall of Fame. Inductees will be honored for their contributions to the Sport Fishing Industry on the Treasure Coast.
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