win/win/win

Shipwreck gets a lot of publicity and an opportunity to display their
handiwork, the family gets a treasured heirloom restored, the public
gets to see that "buying a new boat" isn't the only way to enjoy a
nice one, and it shines a favorable light on the actvity of boating in
general.



MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- The Minneapolis Boat Show
announced today that the Uran family of Excelsior, Minnesota has won
the 2008 "Bling My Boat" contest. This is the second year the
Minneapolis Boat Show has chosen to restore a boat for one lucky
Minnesota family. Representatives from the Minneapolis Boat Show
surprised the family yesterday at their home in Excelsior. The newly
refurbished boat will be revealed on the opening day of the
Minneapolis Boat Show on January 23, 2008.

Family friend Kevin Westfall nominated the 1974 Donzi Hornet in memory
of John Uran, who passed away in 2003. "John lived near Lake
Minnetonka his entire life, and he really loved that boat," said
Westfall. "John and his family spent most of their spare time out on
the water. He knew that lake like the back of his hand."

John Uran was a well driller in the Lake Minnetonka area. After his
death in a work accident, the family was forced to liquidate much of
his business and personal assets. "I just couldn't bring myself to
part with that boat," said Cindy Uran. "John loved it so much. He
would be so excited that it's going to get a makeover this year."

Shipwreck Boat Works, a marine repair company in Princeton, Minnesota
sponsoring the contest, will restore the Donzi Hornet. Shipwreck also
restored a 1970 SeaRay for the 2007 Bling My Boat contest. The
refurbished Uran family boat will be on display during the Annual
Minneapolis Boat Show at the Minneapolis Convention Center January
23-27, 2008.

"We wanted to choose a boat that would be a good candidate for
restoration, and also one that had some real emotional ties for the
owners," said Jennifer Thompson, Show Manager for the Minneapolis Boat
Show. "It's obvious that the Uran family treasures the memories of
their time on this boat, and we're happy we can add even more to that
experience." Thompson remarked that the Donzi Hornet is an extremely
rare boat and its "makeover" should be a popular attraction for the
thousands of visitors expected to attend the 2008 Minneapolis Boat
Show. The Bling My Boat contest is presented by Travelers Insurance.

For more information about the 2008 Minneapolis Boat Show and the
Bling My Boat competition, please visit http://www.minneapolisboatshow.com
.. For more information about Shipwreck Boat Repair visit
http://www.shipwreckboats.com .

About National Marine Manufactures Association: The 2008 Minneapolis
Boat Show is produced by the National Marine Manufacturers Association
(NMMA), the world's largest producer of boat shows. NMMA is the
leading association representing the $39 billion per year recreational
boating industry. NMMA member companies produce over 80 percent of the
boats, engines, trailers, accessories and gear used by boaters and
anglers in the U.S. For more information about the NMMA, visit
http://www.NMMA.org .

Media Contact: Bonnie Harris