Tagged: boat show
Boat Show Hiatus
It’s that time of the year again, when boat shows flourish like spring flowers. Unfortunately, CV-19 has put a damper on that action, with most in-person boat shows shelved around the country this year. There are a few exceptions such as the Annapolis Spring Sailboat show which, combined with the Bay Bridge Boat Show, is slated to run April 15-18, and the Connecticut Spring Boat show, scheduled for April 30 – May 2. Some areas and entities are hosting hybrid or completely digital shows. Soundings Trade offers a good example of a digital show, featuring product reviews, boat tests, interviews [...]
Postponed
That’s the header on the websites of providers of most major area boat shows such as the New England Boat Show, Hartford Boat Show, and the Maine Boat Show. Similar to most major in-person events, these important, almost ritualistic, events have run up on the CV-19 virus iceberg. It’s too bad, since boat shows represent a welcome, if temporary, oasis for boaters driven from the water by high seas and freezing temperatures. Not only will folks miss out on viewing new models up close, but they will also forfeit the opportunity to talk with other boaters, swapping stories and learning [...]
Miami International Boat Show, Miami Marine Stadium, Feb. 13-17
The major boat show schedule is in motion, and next week the Miami show will open for visitors. The show will feature a broad and diverse group of boat brands and types, along with useful accessories and informative seminars. Oftentimes, major manufacturer’s schedule new product announcements for this event. Due to Miami’s warm winter climate, many boats will be displayed in the water, as well as on land. If you want to be on the cutting edge of new boat and motor developments, or just need a quick respite from the long, cold New England winter, make your reservations [...]
Ray of Light
The New England Boat Show, scheduled to start in just a few short weeks, represents a ray of light over an otherwise dark and cold environment. By attending the event, you can reconnect with familiar boaters and meet new ones. And you can learn about interesting new designs and trends. Perhaps most importantly, you can just be back around boats. So, plan ahead and don’t miss this important event which can provide you the emotional fuel to survive the balance of another New England winter.
New England Boat Show, Feb. 8-16
The first large local boat show of the season is coming up fast. The New England Boat Show, established in 1955, will feature boats and engines from major manufacturers such as Sea Ray, Boston Whaler and Cobia, and Yamaha, Mercury, and Evinrude. In addition, there will be a number of educational seminars presented, and kid’s activities available. Show hours at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center vary by day, but will typically extend from 12 pm to 6 pm. More information is available at https://www.newenglandboatshow.com/
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
It is hot and sunny in southern Florida, perfect weather for attendees of the FLIB show which wraps up today. Naturally, with a show this large, there is a broad array of boats on display, but a few caught my attention when recently reading the reviews. The Ferretti group displayed the 48 Wallytender, a luxury yacht tender that can achieve 48 knots when powered by twin Volvo Penta IPS650s which deliver a total of 960 horsepower. Lexus introduced the Lexus 650, a 65-foot production motor yacht slated to be the first of series of Lexus yachts. Cox Powertrain, headquartered in [...]
60th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Oct. 30-Nov. 3
There’s an exciting boat show on the horizon, the 60th Annual Fort Lauderdale show. This show is large, with three million square feet of exhibit space, spread over 7 locations, and 6 miles of docks. Twelve hundred exhibitors will display 1,500 boats, of all shapes and sizes, from dinghies to super yachts. So, if you need an excuse to re-connect with the boating lifestyle in warm weather surroundings, this event could be just the ticket for you.
Smart Boating 227 – Classic Boat Judging
This show illuminates the process judges follow when reviewing boats at Antique and Classic Boat Society events.