Edgewater, Fla. (Nov. 2, 2009) – Everglades, a leading manufacturer of luxury offshore and inshore boats, celebrates huge success during the recent 2009 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Everglades Boats retailed 14 boats during the show which outpaced retail sales from the previous year. These deals are contracted with cash deposits and do not include the many other potential sales that will transpire in the weeks following the show.
In addition to the retail sales, Everglades confirmed numerous wholesale orders through the appointment of two new dealers, Plantation Boat Mart, Tavernier Key, Florida and Boaters Warehouse, Port Clinton, Ohio.
“I’m ecstatic,” said Greg Allen, Everglades Vice President of Sales. “The overall exhibits in the show were dramatically reduced but we were able to secure a prominent position inside the convention center and capitalize on our display with local and international buyers.”
According to company President Stephen Dougherty, “Our field inventories are approaching numbers reminiscent of the first year we were in business. Many retail customers understand that in order to enjoy a new 2010 model Everglades boat they must buy now. There just won’t be a lot of new models to choose from in dealer showrooms in the near future.”
The positive retail and wholesale activity provides a solid basis to plan for additional 2010 manufacturing. Everglades anticipates a gradual increase in production in the coming weeks.
Please contact David Glenn at 386-416-0434 or dglenn@evergladesboats.com for more information or visit www.evergladesboats.com.
About Everglades
Everglades, based in Edgewater, Fla., is a leading manufacturer of premium offshore and inshore boats. Founded in 1999 by Bob and Stephen Dougherty, the company is famous for its patented RAMCAP construction process, which makes all Everglades virtually unsinkable. Everglades Commercial & Government Division produces a full line of unsinkable, innovative and customizable vessels capable of multiple maritime applications. Over the past six years, Everglades has been recognized with three coveted recreational marine industry awards.