To mark their half-century of trading, Cannonvale Marine is inviting the community to a special evening of celebrations at their showroom at 14 McIntosh Drive on Saturday, April 1.
A night of light entertainment, food, drinks and great conversation, Darrell and Leanne are excited to welcome regular customers, friends and those in the community who would like to join in.
“After 30 years of ownership and 50 years of Cannonvale Marine in total, I think it’s something worthy of celebrating,” said Darrell.
“It’s a good catch-up with like-minded people, that’s what it’s about – we all have that one thing in common, boating and fishing, so there is always plenty to talk about.”
On the night local talented musician Jenny Borellini will be providing entertainment, a local food van will be cooking up delicious pizza for all to enjoy and the esky will be brimming with cold drinks to say cheers to 50 years!
During the evening guests are also welcome to browse the boats, trailers and other boating merchandise – with many special deals on the night, for your opportunity to snap up a bargain.
Anyone who spends over $50 will automatically enter into a draw to win a boat valued at $13,000.
“This night is our way of saying thank you to everyone who has helped over the years,” said Darrell.
“We hope you can make it!”
WHAT: Cannonvale Marine 50 Years celebration
WHERE: 14 McIntosh Drive, Cannonvale
WHEN: Saturday, April 1 from 5pm to 8pm
It was 26 years ago that Darrell and Leanne made one of their best business decisions by becoming the Whitsunday region’s dedicated Quintrex dealer.
An elite brand, the decision to sell Quintrex at Cannonvale Marine allowed them to provide the best products for the booming local boating community.
“Quintrex are the number one aluminium boat brand in Australia by a country mile,” said Darrell.
“I think their sales account for around 70 per cent of all boats sold in Australia – the 30 per cent is then everybody else so they are a massive company.”
For Darrell and Leanne, however, the size, quality and market share were just one part of the picture – they also value the way Quintrex listen to their dealers and are open to taking on suggestions.
“At our annual conferences they ask us for our opinion and customer feedback,” explains Darrell.
“And then within a very short space of time, Quintrex would be changing certain features to suit the current market.”
Darrell experienced this firsthand when he got together with a few other dealers and suggested that the Renegade’s unique concave hull shape, which had previously only been available with premium painted boats, be used on a more affordable model.
“They started making one with a straight-sided hull but with this unique concave shape underneath which brought the price down and they are now one of the most popular models!” he said.
Cannonvale Marine has been the Queensland Dealer of the Year twice for Quintrex – once in the 2005-06 financial year and then in 2012-13 - they are now hoping they can celebrate 50 years by winning the award for the third time.
“That would be magic!” said Leanne.
Cannonvale Marine is celebrating their 50 years in business by giving away a 370 Outback Explorer with a 20-horsepower Honda engine that is valued at around $13,000.
Customers simply need to spend $50 in-store to be entered into the draw.
“We have $50 gift cards, so if you don’t know what you want to buy at the moment you can always grab a gift card and then if you get a service later on in the year, we can take your $50 off that!”
Apprentice Jack Grigg, apprentice Lachlan Gray and service manager James McDonald. Photo credit: Declan Durrant
Owner Darrel Hinschen holding the 2012/13 Quintrex Dealer of the Year Award. Photo supplied
