Boating Industry Association of Vic. LTD, Marine House, 24 York Street, South Melbourne VIC 3205 
 
 
The new Mustang 2850 Sports Cruiser is set to be 
another star at this years Melbourne International 
Boat & Lifestyle Festival. 
 
 
 
27 January 2010 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MIBLF 1009 
Mustang unveils 2850 Cruiser at Docklands Festival 
 
Mustang will showcase its latest 2850 Sports 
Cruiser at this years Melbourne International 
Boat & Lifestyle Festival next month. 
 
The new 30 foot Sports Cruiser replaces the 
best selling 2800 model by adding a range of 
new features and creating extra living space. 
 
The Cruiser will be just one of many luxurious 
boats on display at Melbourne Docklands from 
5 to 7 February 2010. 
 
Improvements on the new 2850 model include extra room in the cockpit and below decks, with the 
galley moved from downstairs to the cockpit to provide more comfort and access when entertaining on 
board. 
 
New features include a touch screen electrical panel, Finscan fingerprint starting technology, Smart 
Craft gauges, electric engine room access and the latest in entertainment systems. 
 
The Mustang 2850 Sports Cruiser sleeps four and boasts full standing head room below as well as a 
separate shower and toilet. 
  
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Spanning 9.16 metres, the 2850 Sports Cruiser is constructed from a molded fiberglass hull and deck 
and can be powered by either a Mercruiser 5.7L EFI Bravo 3 or a Volvo Penta 5.7ltr GXI.  
 
Other features include LED lighting, outdoor hot and cold shower, swim platform, large storage 
cupboards and an outdoor sun lounge. 
 
The 2850 Sports Cruiser is priced at $155, 000.  
 
Getting to Docklands has never been easier, with five tram services including the free City Circle 
Tram from Flinders, Spring or LaTrobe streets; Route 30 via LaTrobe Street; Route 48 via Collins 
Street; Route 70 along Harbour Esplanade and Docklands Drive; and Route 86 via Bourke Street. 
 
Melbourne International Boat & Lifestyle Festival is organised by the Boating Industry Association 
of Victoria (BIA) and runs from Friday 5 February to Sunday 7 February, 2010. Opening hours are 
10am to 6pm daily except Friday, when the show closes at 8pm. 
 
Tickets to the on-water show are just $15 for adults and $8 for children under 16 and concession 
holders, and families of up to 2 adults and 3 children are $35. 
 
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Media inquiries and images: 
 
Greg Shoemark 
 
0412 316 928 or (03) 9898 5570 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
            greg@shoemarkandking.com.au  
 
2010 Melbourne International Boat & Lifestyle Festival 
NewQuay and Waterfront City Marina, Docklands Drive, Docklands (Melway Map 2E Ref 4E/F) 
Friday      
Saturday  
Sunday 
5 
February 
6 
February 
7 
February 
10.00 am  -  8.00 pm 
10.00 am  -   6.00 pm  
10.00 am  -   6.00 pm 
Admission: Adults $15; Kids under 16 & Pensioner Concession Card Holders $8 (with ID);  Family (up to 2 
adults and 3 children) $35