Tagged: boat show
Shows Ahead
Labor Day weekend, the unofficial start to Fall, is here. Around here, that signals the end of the boating season, which is always bad news. On the positive side, it also highlights the fact that the Newport International Boat Show is on the horizon. The largely in-water show, held from September 15-18 features a broad array of powerboats, sailboats, and accessories. It’s a great venue for convenient comparison shopping and there’s always something new to take in from a new sunroof format to an over-the-top propulsion set-up. Have some fun while exploring the possibilities for your next vessel. Make your [...]
New England Boat Show
Yesterday, I attended the boat show and checked out a number of booths. One booth featured a 47’ center console with quad 425hp Yamahas on the transom. Another booth was manned by solar power experts who explained the recent developments in solar panel technology. A third booth was staffed by USCG Auxiliary members who handed out navigational guides and tips. A fourth booth had a small sailboat on display which was built by Landing school students. And, a fifth booth was full of aluminum runabouts, more commonly seen on the West Coast. All in all, it was an interesting show, [...]
Boat Show Quality
The annual New England Boat show is scheduled for this week. It should be a good show for comparing different models of boats that might fill your current or future needs. Something to bear in mind is that while many boats look similar at first glance, oftentimes there are important differences in quality. If you’re going to use your boat on a limited basis in a small fresh water lake, the quality differences probably won’t make much difference. However, if you’re going to be banging thru big ocean swells on a regular basis, the fact that a boat is bolted [...]
Boat Show Re-Surfaces
Boat Show Re-Surfaces It’s been a long wait, but finally, the New England Boat Show has resurfaced. The show will feature a number of different boat manufacturers and styles including: inflatables, pontoons, center consoles, and day-sailers, along with a wide variety of complementary boating products and services. Scheduled for February 16-20 at the Boston Convention Center, the show is a great opportunity to do convenient cross comparisons of boats offered by various manufacturers. Whether you’re seriously looking or just “kicking fenders”, make plans to escape the winter doldrums by attending the upcoming show. It’s bound to be a fun and [...]
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.