Press Release

22-02-2007:ANCASTA’S PORT NAPOLEON OFFICE BECOME DEALERS FOR RODMAN RANGE

Ancasta’s South of France office, Port Napoléon, has been newly appointed as a dealers for the Rodman range. The dealership will handle all ranges of Rodman boats including fishing, sports fishing and , flybridge yachts, plus the new and exciting Muse range. The appointment accentuates Ancasta’s position as Europe’s largest boat sales network offering seamless new and used boat sales and service across the Mediterranean.

Rodman has an outstanding reputation for safety, comfort and high quality build, with an extensive quality control system covering more than 200 checks. They are the only boats to be tested individually in exhaustive sea trials on the Atlantic Ocean.

Some of the most popular vessels featuring at the new Ancasta Port Napoléon office will include the 8 metre and 12 metre Rodman fishing range, plus luxury motor yachts ranging in sizes and including the 41 and 38.

One of the other collections featured at the new dealership in Port Napoléon will be the new Muse range. A completely new concept to the market, the Muse collection will feature a range of nine luxury cruisers being released over the next three years.

Rodman has exclusively employed the legendary Italian designer, Fulvio de Simoni, to create this range of stylish and luxurious fast cruisers. Fulvio has been given a free hand to design the interior, exterior, and decks of the Muse range. Rodman has engineered the hull, technical systems and construction, using its expertise and extensive experienced gained from the highly successful R-Range. These offer sturdy sea-handling and comfortable accommodation, and are particularly suited for use in the Mediterranean.

Ancasta’s Mediterranean office, Port Napoléon, is based at the well developed marina in Port Saint Louis in the estuary of the Rhône. The offices are in easy reach of the Cote d'Azur, Corsica, Balearics, Cote d' Amethyste, Cote Vermeille and Spain. This ideal location enables boaters throughout Europe easy access to the Mediterranean, and Ancasta employs experienced brokers on site to help with the purchase of new and used boats. In addition, a continuous on site Used Boat Show helps highlights the wide range of brokerage vessels available.

In addition to becoming the Rodman dealer at Port Napoléon, Ancasta’s UK network is the dealer for the Rodman Yachts and Muse range. For further information on Rodman vessels or Ancasta brokerage services please visit www.ancasta.com or www.rodman.com.

NOTES TO EDITORS:

Ancasta is Europe’s largest boat sales network with over 25 years experience. The company is the dealer for Bavaria Motor Boats, Bénéteau Yachts, Lagoon Catamarans, Marten Yachts and Rodman Yachts.
The company has a network of 22 offices in the UK and Europe, which are open seven days a week, staffed by fully qualified ABYA (Association of Brokers and Yacht Agents) trained personnel offering expert advice on all brokerage issues. The company offers a seamless new boat and brokerage service throughout the UK and the Mediterranean.
Ancasta offers unparalleled after sales service including registration, valeting, servicing, tuition, winterisation services, berthing and maintenance.
Its brokerage services include a unique database linking all Ancasta offices and matching buyers with sellers, as well a programme of Ancasta New and Used Boat Shows through the year.

For press information, please contact Hazel Willis, Marketing and Events Co-ordinator, Tel +44 (0) 2380 450002 or email hazelwillis@ancasta.com; or Will Allen, Marketing Manager, Tel +44 (0) 2380 450008 or email marketing@ancasta.com

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PR19 February 2007