The 37th edition of Mille Sabords begins today. Until Monday, November 1, individuals and professionals are expected on the pontoons of the port of Crouesty to sell or buy a used boat. At least 60,000 visitors are expected and 600 boats are going to be exposed.
200 fewer boats on display
In previous editions, around 800 boats were on display, “this year there is many more requests than offers so we will have 600 boats it is 200 less“, specifies Emmanuel Jacobée, president of Mille Sabords. The deadlines to get a new boat are longer, people have spent less lately so this only applies to the second-hand market.. “
We are expected with firm feet
Yesterday, even before the show opened, of boats have already been sold during the installation of the exhibitors. “We are expected to stand firm this year. I’m sure we will have more visitors, adds the president. We will sell more than the usual 35%, obviously because the supply is smaller.“
– Francois Rivaud
“The boat sold out in five minutes”
Christophe Foulon is the head of the nautical workshop of Kerollaire, in Arzon. He will be one of the exhibitors at the show. It sells new boats and used boats. Since 2019, he has seen a real evolution of the market, “there is _no need to discuss prices anymore_. We already put an ad where the boat sold in five minutes, says Christophe Foulon. Prices and demand will continue to increase because we have seen clearly in this period of health crisis, going to sea offers a space of freedom. And the boat license is available, I have more and more customers who have just taken it. “
According to Christophe Foulon, two thirds of boat registrations in France we are around are plates that have changed owners, “this proves that the second-hand market is very dynamic. “
– Diane sprimont