boat shows
The Cleveland Boat Show returns this week: 7 things to know
CLEVELAND, Ohio – If you thought the Cleveland Boat Show only concerns boats, you would be as wrong as a fish out of water. The 65th fair will take place from Thursday March 17 to Sunday March 20 at the International Exhibition Centre. The water exhibit is all about boating, fishing, paddling, education, entertainment, and …
Increase in boat sales in Minnesota and the United States – InForum
DULUTH — If you’re going to kick trailer tires and ogle the shiny new boats at the Duluth Sport Show next week, you won’t be alone. And the word is, you better hurry and choose the model you want, otherwise it may not arrive in time for summer fun. Boat sales continue to sizzle in …
Boat sales increase in Minnesota and the United States – Duluth News Tribune
DULUTH — If you’re going to kick trailer tires and ogle the shiny new boats at the Duluth Sport Show next week, you won’t be alone. And the word is, you better hurry and choose the model you want, otherwise it may not arrive in time for summer fun. Boat sales continue to sizzle in …
Maryland’s Newest Boat Show Launches This Weekend
By Cheryl Costello Things in the world of boat shows haven’t been the same since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. From cancellations to location changes, supply chain challenges to out of stock, it’s an exciting time to shop for a boat. The Baltimore Progressive Boat Show is postponed to 2023, but some Upper Bay …
The Stuart Boat Show set to set sail January 14-16, but inventory is low
With over 2,000 miles of tidal coastline, plus miles of navigable rivers and great lakes, Florida is a boater’s paradise. It’s no wonder the Sunshine State has 985,005 registered ships, more than any other state. The pandemic-fueled surge in boat sales has fueled the marine industry since the spring of 2020. The only thing holding …
2022 upstate South Carolina boat show sets sail on January 27
From January 27 to 30, take care of your worries at Northern State Boat Show for its 52nd year at the Greenville Convention Center. As in previous years, it will be about things that float, and the exhibition space is full with 22 boat dealers setting up shop. Anita Venable, spokesperson for the Greenville Convention …
Princess Yachts unveils new ‘elegant’ model ahead of Düsseldorf boat show
Princess Yachts of Plymouth unveiled its new model just weeks before it made its debut at one of the world’s biggest boat shows. The first Princess V50 recently completed its first sea trial in the waters off Plymouth and delivered “flawless performance”, with safe handling and a smooth ride, according to the automaker. The vessel, …
Baltimore Boat Show Postponed, New Show in Balt. County to throw
Opportunities for purchasing winter boats on the bay will be a little different this year, following a post-pandemic reshuffle. The Progressive Insurance Baltimore Boat Show is postponed until January 2023, but a brand new show will launch this year at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Baltimore County. The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) announced this …
Does the record of ft. Myers Boat Show Send a message?
As record crowds converged on the Fort. The Myers Boat Show last weekend’s success confirmed two observations that virtually every other fall show has also confirmed: first, boaters want shows and they will show up; and second, even with inventory shortages, dealers can find a way to put up good boat displays. Flight. The Myers …
Waterside Wilmington Boat Show heads to port on Friday
The Wilmington Boat Show will cruise downtown on Friday and offer three days of information and activities at the Wilmington Convention Center. The show, which debuted in 2016, is operated by JBM & Associates, based in Charleston, South Carolina. This year’s Wilmington Boat Show is riding an ‘unprecedented’ peak in boat sales over the past …
The Waterside Wilmington Boat Show arrives in port on Friday
The Wilmington Boat Show will cruise downtown on Friday and offer three days of information and activities at the Wilmington Convention Center. The show, which debuted in 2016, is operated by JBM & Associates, based in Charleston, South Carolina. This year’s Wilmington Boat Show is experiencing an “unprecedented” peak in boat sales over the past …
The Newport International Boat Show returns after being canceled last year
NEWPORT, RI (WPRI) – After more than a year off, the Newport International Boat Show is back and celebrating its 50th anniversary. Boaters and customers gathered in downtown Newport on Thursday to launch one of the country’s largest and most prestigious boat shows, which spans 13 acres. Attendees can stroll the docks to see new …
Eye on RI: the return of the Newport boat show
Ashley Erling brings us ‘Eye on RI’ with local attractions and events! Newport International Boat Show – The Newport International Boat Show (NIBS), one of the nation’s largest and most prestigious boat shows, spans thirteen acres of historic downtown Newport, Rhode Island. Stroll the docks and admire a spectacular display of brand new sailboats and …
Fast facts – Macomb Daily
What: 12th Annual Progressive Metro Boat Show produced by the Michigan Boating Industries Association When: September 16-19, 2021 Or: Lake St. Clair Metropolitan Park, Harrison Township With: A beautiful display of boats in water and on land to see and buy from 10 to 50+ feet in length to suit all interests and budgets. Take …
Two centuries of shipbuilding history on display at the Rockland Boat Show
ROCKLAND – To celebrate the state’s bicentennial, the Maine Boat & Home Show this weekend will showcase Maine’s boatbuilding tradition with a “200 Years of Maine Boats” exhibit. “We are delighted to present to the public a special retrospective of Maine’s shipbuilding history with the 200 Years of Maine Boats exhibit,” show organizer John Hanson …
Lake businesses hope to make waves with No Boat Show Boat Show this weekend | New
When is a boat show not a boat show? This is less of a philosophical question and more of an invitation to visit some of the region’s top tourist businesses this weekend. The No Boat Show Boat Show, as it’s called, will launch on March 26-27. It is a way to promote many entities that …
Plymouth to host green tech boat show in summer 2021
Plans are underway for Plymouth to host a boat show in the summer of 2021 showcasing the latest eco-friendly technology. Queen Anne’s Battery (QAB) is scheduled to host the Green Tech Boat Show from June 19 to 20, the first of its kind in the UK. The event, designed to showcase green technologies and innovative …
NMMA updates schedule for first boat shows
The National Marine Manufacturers Association announced in a statement that it has made additional changes to its 2021 show season. The following shows have been cancelled: • Progressive Insurance New England Boat Show • Progressive Insurance North West Sports Show In addition, the NMMA postponed the Progressive Insurance Atlantic City Boat Show until April 7-11. …
Boat sales are on the rise, but supply chain issues can cause delivery delays
When the coronavirus pandemic hit the United States, the boating industry quickly suffered. The virus struck in the middle of the spring season, a prime time every year when first-time boaters begin to jump into the boating lifestyle, and a time when boat owners pull the trigger. their next purchase. In mid-April, sales plummeted and …
Boat sales rise as Bay looks into shipping in COVID-19 era
Anyone who lives near the shores of the Chesapeake and its tributaries can’t help but notice it: boating is fun. Mid-bay boaters recently said Bay Bulletin that the local waters have been so busy, it feels like July 4th. With the coronavirus response limiting travel and activity, boat owners who typically don’t go out as …
Fort Lauderdale boat show generated $1.3 billion in Florida
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show passed the $1 billion mark last year on the event’s 60th anniversary. The Marine Industries Association of South Florida, owner of the show, and Informa Markets US Boat Shows, producers of the show, released the results of the now-completed study this week. The show generated $1.3 billion in economic …
The era of the virtual boat show
Bob Denison of Denison Yachting. The coronavirus is forcing American families to shelter in place for the foreseeable future, so some savvy dealers and show organizers are finding alternatives to traditional boat shows since gatherings were all but banned. Denison Yachting launches A boat show from your sofa Friday, touting the Event as “a socially …
Boat sales remain strong as economy buzzes – Duluth News Tribune
Heading to the Duluth Boat Show next weekend and looking to buy a new boat? You are not alone. The National Marine Manufacturers Association estimates that boat shows in the United States generate about half of all boat sales each year. And those sales are expected to be strong in 2020, up 2% from 2019 …
Missouri boat sales to remain strong in 2020 as spring approaches
Mark your calendar for Friday March 20. It’s the first day of spring, and the warm weather means Missouri’s boating season won’t be far away. And that means many Missourians will be looking for a new or used boat to enjoy the state’s many waterways. There are 289,854 registered boats in Missouri, and boating continues …
Boat show season kicks off
The Houston Boat Show is currently underway. Starting with the Houston Boat Show currently taking place and ending with events in Nebraska and Dallas starting on the last day of this month, 24 boat shows are taking place in the month of January. Officialboatshows.com is a one-stop site that has a list of links and …
U.S. Boat Sales Remain At High Levels, Strong Forecast: NMMA
What is good news for boat builders is also good news for marine trailer builders. the National Association of Boat Manufacturers (NMMA) reports that when finalizing 2019 sales figures, retail sales of new powerboats are expected to remain in 2019 at around 280,000 units, the second highest total since 2007. The show season Busy winter …
U.S. boat sales hit second highest volume in 12 years in 2019, expected to remain strong in 2020
CHICAGO–(COMMERCIAL THREAD)–The National Association of Boat Manufacturers (NMMA), representing North American manufacturers of pleasure craft, engines and marine accessories, today announced that when finalizing 2019 sales figures, retail sales of new powerboats Expected to remain in 2019 at around 280,000 units, the second highest total since 2007. The busy winter boat show season kicks off …
What’s new at the Progressive Cleveland Boat Show 2019? Kelleys Island Day, Twiggy the Water Ski Squirrel and more
David Petkiewicz Progressive Cleveland Boat Show 2019 promises to be biggest in years CLEVELAND, Ohio – Another four months until summer in northeast Ohio. But you can pretend January 17-21 at the Progressive Cleveland Boat Show, an annual tradition that adopts fun new tricks for 2019. There is a theme every day this year, including …
Boat sales soar in 2015
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–With the start of a new year, the US boating industry estimates that 2014 will see a 5-7% increase in new motorboat sales with continued growth of another 5% in 2015, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). This is the third straight year of steady growth for the industry coming out of …
In the aftermath of Sandy, hope for an increase in boat sales
In response to declining sales, manufacturers began to place more emphasis on building boats only when dealers ordered them to reduce inventory. “Last year, dealer inventory was quite thin,” said association president Thom Dammrich. He added that they will likely increase inventory after a strong 2011. “This year I think there will probably be more …
Boat sales are starting to recover, but the bargains remain
After being hit by the financial crisis, the industry bottomed out last year when boat sales hit a record high of 137,000, a 55% drop from pre-2007 levels and a drop 14% compared to 2009. Expectations of a 10% increase in sales this year have been tempered by rising gasoline prices as well as economic …