Updates to Features at the 52nd Annual Detroit Boat Show

LIVONIA, Mich., Feb. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- New features have been added to the long list of promotions that make the Detroit Boat Show fun for everyone – whether you are a serious boater, someone who wants to discover boating or just looking to have some fun. A full list of features is available at www.detroitboatshow.net. New additions to the list of exciting things happening at the show include:

Attorney General Mike Cox Attends Detroit Boat Show to Address Asian Carp Issue

The dangers to Michigan's fisheries are apparent should the Asian Carp enter the waters of the Great Lakes. Attorney General Mike Cox will attend the show on Sunday from 1 – 2 p.m. to reach out to thousands of boaters and anglers and promote an online petition to stop the Asian Carp.  http://www.stopasiancarp.com/

Pink Boat Helps Promote Breast Cancer Awareness
A special pink boat will be on display at the show to help build awareness for breast cancer and breast cancer research. Anyone who makes a $5 or more contribution at the show will be given a chance to win a boat, motor, trailer package worth $25,000.  The pink boat and promotion are located in the Wilson Marine exhibit.

Queen of the Show Crowned

The title of Queen of the Show is given to the largest boat in the show each year. The 2010 Queen of the Boat Show is a 45-foot Sea Ray Sundancer on display at the Colony Marine exhibit and lists for $881,665. At the special discounted show price of $726,877, this luxurious beauty can be yours.  The all-new 450 Sundancer boasts forward thinking with innovative and trend-setting features like its standard Axius® propulsion system with joystick control, a fiberglass hardtop with retractable sunroof, a cockpit entertainment center with optional grill and TV, and a designated "media room" in the cabin. Add all these things together, and you could have the most adaptable, user-friendly express cruiser on the water.  

Discover Boating Center Features Boats for less than $250 per month
Don't let the price of the Queen scare you away. This is not the typical boat package that sells at the Detroit Boat Show. In fact, the Discover Boating Center features a selection of boat, motor, trailer packages that can be purchased for less than $250 per month – many under $200 per month.

More than 60,000 Michigan residents are expected to visit the show to see hundreds of new model boats of all types and sizes. With Michigan's best dealers all under one roof, offering the best pricing of the year, there is no better way to compare and shop for a new boat. Many dealers and manufacturers offer early order discounts as an added incentive to buy at the show. Boats purchased at this winter boat show can be customized and ready for a spring launch.

The 52nd annual Detroit Boat Show is February 13-21 at Cobo Center in Detroit. Admission to the boat show is $12 for adults; children 12 and under are free with an adult, and seniors over 62 receive free admission on Monday. Discount tickets are available at www.detroitboatshow.net. Parking is available at Cobo Center and surrounding lots. The Detroit Boat Show is sponsored by Pure Michigan and Koegel.  FOR MORE INFORMATION visit www.detroitboatshow.net, or call the MBIA at 1.800.932.2628.

SOURCE Michigan Boating Industries Association