Boat Asia 2007 is claimed to be the largest and most established annual boat show in Asia, and currently being held in Singapore at Sentosa Cove from 19-22 Apr 07. Companies exhibiting at the event include first-timers such as Princess Yachts International, as well as returning exhibitors like Sunseekers Asia, Luxury Yachts & Starship Yachts. The show rides on the evident growth of a middle class in Asia who can afford to go boating for holiday or leisure, resulting in a significant rise in the number of marina developments in Asia. But the boating lifestyle is essentially still one that is for the rich and wealthy. Even the smallest boat on display at Boat Asia 2007 could easily set you back by S$1 million, excluding maintenance and running costs...