Bayliner Parts – Bayliner Covers

Posts Tagged ‘boat shows’

---

Boating Industry Canada reported that the 19th annual Port Credit In-Water Boat Show closed its gates late Sunday evening to a resounding success.  Boat exhibitors sold 13 boats at the show, with another 9-10 serious offers that they anticipate will close by the end of this week.
“This is a great show,” said Shawn Bannon sales representative for Navy Point Yachts, dealers for Jeanneau and Island Packet.  “We sold two boats; one used, one new.  This is a show of qualified buyers.  You always sell a boat at this show!”
“We can credit selling two boats from this show” stated Ryan Wheeler, sales manager for Skyline Marina.  “And we’ve made some great contacts and have solid leads we can follow up on”.
Over 75 boats – new and used, power and sail – were on the docks and on the hard this past weekend at Port Credit Harbour Marina in Mississauga.  Visitors were able to view boats ranging from inflatables to large cruisers.  In the grand tent, were marine exhibits including displays by Furuno, Services Canada, Lee Sails, SailTime and Robertson and Robertson Insurance, to name a few.
“We were absolutely delighted with the show this year” said Lori Mason show manager.  The dealers and brokers supported us, the media were here, the crowds came – even the weather co-operated.  We are pumped and ready for next year’s show!”
The Port Credit In-Water Boat Show celebrates its 20th anniversary next year.  The show is planned for August 27, 28, and 29th 2010 at the Port Credit Harbour Marina.  www.portcreditboatshow.ca

Thanks to Boating Industry Canada for this.

Hi gang, Rick Ostler here from North American Waterway bringing you Bayliner Parts along with news and views from the boating industry. Here is an update from the Greater Philadelphia Boat Show.

Despite the weak economy, boat dealers are hoping to lure customers with discounted prices this weekend at the Greater Philadelphia Boat Show in Oaks, Pa.

One of the higher end boats at the show a 30′ Bayliner 300 cruiser.

Gary Wimmer of Highway Marine Services in Quakertown, Pa. took  me for on a tour.  It  has two engines,  sleeps four comfortably inside the cabin, and has a galley area, a shower, even a flat screen TV.

He says if you’re in the market for a boat, there a great deals to be had:

“The boat normally sells for $133,000, and with the extra discounts that we are giving at the show along with a promotion from the factory — it’s worth about $6,000 on that boat — it gets the boat down to $108,000.”

And there’s even entertainment.  You can meet Twiggy, the waterskiing squirrel. Lou Ann Best (above) is Twiggy’s trainer.  She says a remote-controlled speedboat pulls the squirrel in a pool whose water is heated to 85 degrees:

“You know, we do a little show. I have Progressive Insurance as a sponsor.  We promote water safety, boating safety, and also their boating insurance. “and the bushy-tailed star had to have her say: (sound of Twiggy squeaking)

The show runs through Sunday at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks (Montgomery County), Pa. Thanks to KYW’s John McDevitt, KYW Newsradio 1060 Philadelphia – Greater Philadelphia Boat Show is Underway Through Sunday

The Baltimore Sun reports on this yearâ??s Baltimore Boat Show and trend towards â??green boatingâ??, offering products and tips to make boating more environmentally friendly.

According to the Baltimore Sun story, this year’s show featured a “Green Boating Zone” featuring hybrid boats, biodegradable soaps, and electric outboard engines. Show promoters also offered tips on green boating ranging from recycling batteries to preventing fuel spills.

What is behind the trend to make boating greener? One reason could be the tough economy. Environmentally friendly practices could help broaden the appeal of boating to new customers.

Source: The Baltimore Sun
Read the rest of this entry »