New York Boat Show?

gtochris

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My earliest memory of attending was around 1993 as a kid, it was massive and went on for over a week, I remember going with my dad. We went together about 5 years ago but it was pretty depressing in the recession, few manufacturers, very condensed show, unlike the auto show the boat one is all local dealers fishing for a commission.

I'm debating attending this year, disappointed in how short it is open- only the 1st to the 5th (Mon-Sat) We are looking to buy something new to us (used) in the next year- my partner is very visual so I think it will help getting his input vs me trying to explain all the differences... Might be good to get some inspiration for what we need vs what we want...?

Is it worth going to again and blowing $100 post Christmas?
 

agallant80

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Re: New York Boat Show?

Well are there going to be any other boat shows around or is this your only chance to see everything in one place?
 

gtochris

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Re: New York Boat Show?

Well are there going to be any other boat shows around or is this your only chance to see everything in one place?

It's one of the bigger options. We have been trying to get to the Annapolis MD show but been busy the last few years when that one happens in the fall.
 

angus63

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Re: New York Boat Show?

If I were planning to purchase, the boat shows are great for leveraging a deal. I attend the Javits show in NYC almost every year. I live 70 miles away and go in by train. Several friends and I make a day of it and have dinner in the city too. The shows have fallen off in quality, selection, promo, etc... over the years IMO, but I love boats and hanging with my friends. It is usually the only day each year I choose to hang out in the city cuz it is a pretty costly day and I am not a big fan of the hustle and bustle.
 

agallant80

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Re: New York Boat Show?

It's one of the bigger options. We have been trying to get to the Annapolis MD show but been busy the last few years when that one happens in the fall.

I love the Annapolis show. Love to sit at Pussers sipping a pain killer looking at all of the boats I could never afford.
 
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