Tagged: boat show
Boat Show Snippets
Last Sunday marked the end of the winter boat show and luckily I was able to attend on the final day. Cruising the event floor, I talked with many vendors and, interestingly, each conversation contained useful informational snippets. The custom upholstery manufacturer brought up the importance of scheduling interior and cushion work at least six months ahead. The propeller repair shop cited new, unusual, propeller designs with blades that incorporated foil-like configurations. The fisheries representative shared the need to license every salt water fisherman on the boat, guest or regular. And, the paint representative mentioned how the Gulf of Maine [...]
Progressive® Insurance New England Boat Show, February 13-21
The annual winter boating show will fill the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center when it kicks off in about two weeks. As usual, the show will feature powerboats, sailboats, and marine accessories. Seminars will be offered on servicing outboards, stern drives, and inboards, as well as other topics such propellers and accessory installation. Daily workshops will cover a variety of topics from docking procedures to navigation. If you need to break out of the mid-winter blues, this show could be just the ticket.
NY Boat Show, Jan. 6-10
The first major boat show of the year will commence tomorrow at the Javits Center in NY. The show has run for 110 years, and will feature boats of all shapes and sizes. Boat shows offer an excellent opportunity for buyers to compare many different boats under one roof. New York can be difficult to access, however, if you’re a boater who is seriously searching for a new boat, the NY show could be the right one for you.
Boat Shows
For many boaters, Fall is not the best of seasons; summer is over and winter is fast approaching. However, there is one bright spot, namely the Fall boat shows. A few of the larger, better-known, Fall shows are the Newport Boat Show in September; the U.S. Powerboat Show in Annapolis, MD from 10/15-10/18; and the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show in Fort Lauderdale, FL from 11/5-11/9. If you're shopping for a new craft, boat shows allow you to easily compare similar boats, side-by-side, and if you're shopping for a pre-owned vessel, the brokers' boards are filled with listings to talk with [...]
South Shore In-Water Boat Show – April 25-26th
This weekend Hingham Shipyard Marinas is hosting the 7th Annual South Shore In-Water Boat Show on Saturday, April 25th and Sunday, April 26th, from 10am - 5pm. The Show will feature 20 different boat lines. The weather is still a bit cool for in-water activities, but it's important to remember that smaller, in-water shows like this one provide the opportunity to see how boats actually "feel" in the water, and the chance to have in-depth discussions with knowledgeable factory and dealer representatives. So, put on an extra layer and go check out this early season show.
Smart Boating 134 – NH 40th Annual ACBS Show – Part 1
This show, part one of a two part series, focuses on interviews with owners of interesting antique and classic boats on display at the 40th Annual ACBS summer show on Lake Winnipesaukee at the Meredith, NH docks.
Smart Boating 113 – Boat Quality – Part 2
This show, part two of a two part series, illuminates different aspects of boat construction that distinguish higher quality boats from lower quality boats.
Smart Boating 112 – Boat Quality – Part 1
This show, part one of a two part series, illuminates different aspects of boat construction that distinguish higher quality boats from lower quality boats.