PHUKET - Thailand's premier marine expo, the 2011 Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX), was a record-breaking success, surpassing all previous records for both visitors and sales. The four-day event staged at the exclusive Royal Phuket Marina from January 6 to 9, 2011 attracted an estimated attendance of over 5,500. Crowds flocked to admire almost 50 super boats from all over the world - with 25 per cent more exhibitors than last year. Visitors descended from all across the region including Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand - and from as far afield as Europe, with Russian interest exceptionally high. Ranging in size from 30 to 87 feet, the latest super boat designs were together worth more than US$100 million. With exhibitors extending to marine products, luxury cars and high-end real estate priced up to US$10 million, a record 86 companies were showcased. "Over US$17 million of sales were negotiated at the event with approximately THB510 million more in the post-PIMEX sales," said PIMEX Show Director Andy Dowden.