THE world famous Boat Show could sail into Liverpool for 2008.
The ECHO can exclusively reveal that talks to stage the show, which could bring in up to £40m for the local economy and 140,000 visitors, are nearing completion.
Organisers the British Marine Federation said they were close to clinching the deal and the "motivation and desire to do it is very strong".
The federation represents boat builders and holiday companies and stages two shows a year, in Southampton and London.
Marketing director James Gower said the Liverpool show would be its third annual event, running in conjunction with the existing shows that can generate between £25m and £40m.
The show has run in London for 53 years and in Southampton for 36 years.
Mr Gower said: "We are consulting and in discussion with various off-icials in Liverpool about a third exhibition to coincide with the Capital of Culture.
"There is a huge amount of motiv-ation and willingness to do this and a number of partnerships and friendships are developing as we speak."
He said talks began about 18 months ago.
Mr Gower added: "Final details are by no way confirmed, but the motivation and desire to do it is very strong. All being well we hope to have a show in 2008."
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