NE Boat Show

Twox48 · 02-02-2016, 09:12 PM

I was thinking we'd take a ride in this year. Does anyone know how I can find discounted tickets?

John E · 02-02-2016, 10:16 PM

I go almost every year. I missed last year. Looking forward to it this year.

MAXUM · 02-03-2016, 10:25 AM

I just love that new boat smell!

Ms Molly McKever · 02-03-2016, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Twox48

I was thinking we'd take a ride in this year. Does anyone know how I can find discounted tickets?

The boat show is great way to spend the day. All of the boat dealers that are going to the show have tickets. Stop in an ask.

Descant · 02-03-2016, 04:44 PM

If you're buying online, there is usually a promo code. I typed in BOATUS and got a discount once When you register, you automatically get an offer for free boating magazines. In the past, there was a form available at the gate to refuse the subscription and get a refund. Like most refunds, it was not quick. The main sponsor is Progressive. If you're a policyholder, there may be something there. Tell 'em you're a friend of Flo. As above, dealers and other vendors who are displaying at the show usually have tickets.

tummyman · 02-03-2016, 05:00 PM

Progressive offering $3.00 discount when you buy on line.

New England Boat Show
February 13 – 21, 2016
Use code: PGRNEW
$3.00
Purchase @ www.NewEnglandBoatShow.com

jst_4_kiks · 02-08-2016, 11:17 PM

I'll be going to the show on Thursday the 18th with my girlfriend. Enjoyed last year. Love seeing all the different boats & products. Tickets for free. Perks of working for a vendor / boat yard. :-)

MeredithMan · 02-16-2016, 09:17 AM

...Took in the show yesterday afternoon. Parking lot of the convention center was pretty full. Many more people than last year...even the exhibitors were saying that. The marina that I deal with on the lake said that he had already sold 3 boats!

Winnisquamer · 02-16-2016, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by MeredithMan

...Took in the show yesterday afternoon. Parking lot of the convention center was pretty full. Many more people than last year...even the exhibitors were saying that. The marina that I deal with on the lake said that he had already sold 3 boats!

Last years weather didn't really permit a great turnout if I remember correctly. I think we got buried with snow that week. I sadly did not attend last years for that reason. I am planning on heading to it later this week. Hoping to see some of the local names there.

BroadHopper · 02-18-2016, 10:30 AM

I remember the boat dealers had a tough time delivering the boats as the Boston streets were clogged with snow. One boat and trailer got stuck and traffic was backed for hours!

SIKSUKR · 02-18-2016, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BroadHopper

I remember the boat dealers had a tough time delivering the boats as the Boston streets were clogged with snow. One boat and trailer got stuck and traffic was backed for hours!

Here ya go

Just Sold · 02-20-2016, 01:20 PM

Went to the show yesterday. Lots of nice boats to see but prices are still high and fewer boats under 20' shown. Talked with a few dealers and was told the week had been a little slow. One said thay have been selling at least one boat a day so they were happy with the show. Well worth going though.

thinkxingu · 02-20-2016, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Just Sold

Went to the show yesterday. Lots of nice boats to see but prices are still high and fewer boats under 20' shown. Talked with a few dealers and was told the week had been a little slow. One said thay have been selling at least one boat a day so they were happy with the show. Well worth going though.

I think I posted this somewhere before, but we were told the show discounts aren't what they used to be because manufacturers now want a certain percentage of orders each quarter as opposed to just the slow winter one.

We ordered a boat back in November and it appears we got a better deal than what is being offered at the shows.

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ishoot308 · 02-20-2016, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Just Sold

Went to the show yesterday. Lots of nice boats to see but prices are still high and fewer boats under 20' shown. Talked with a few dealers and was told the week had been a little slow. One said thay have been selling at least one boat a day so they were happy with the show. Well worth going though.

Depending on type and cost of boat but if you take your average let's say $30,000.00 boat, profit from A boat a day wouldnt even cover rental space cost....

its a big gamble for most marinas but if they play their cards right it can be very profitable...

Dan

02-02-2016, 09:12 PM	#1
Twox48 Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Sterling, MA Posts: 46 Thanks: 16 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Discounted tickets? I was thinking we'd take a ride in this year. Does anyone know how I can find discounted tickets?

02-03-2016, 04:44 PM	#5
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,347 Thanks: 1,341 Thanked 1,622 Times in 1,054 Posts	Ticket discount If you're buying online, there is usually a promo code. I typed in BOATUS and got a discount once When you register, you automatically get an offer for free boating magazines. In the past, there was a form available at the gate to refuse the subscription and get a refund. Like most refunds, it was not quick. The main sponsor is Progressive. If you're a policyholder, there may be something there. Tell 'em you're a friend of Flo. As above, dealers and other vendors who are displaying at the show usually have tickets.

02-03-2016, 05:00 PM	#6
tummyman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 833 Thanks: 256 Thanked 672 Times in 243 Posts	Discount coupon Progressive offering $3.00 discount when you buy on line. New England Boat Show February 13 – 21, 2016 Use code: PGRNEW $3.00 Purchase @ www.NewEnglandBoatShow.com

02-08-2016, 11:17 PM	#7
jst_4_kiks Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 129 Thanks: 25 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts	I'll be going to the show on Thursday the 18th with my girlfriend. Enjoyed last year. Love seeing all the different boats & products. Tickets for free. Perks of working for a vendor / boat yard. :-) __________________ Marine Technician - Learning Something New Every Day PM with any questions about marine repair

02-16-2016, 09:17 AM	#8
MeredithMan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Bedford, NH; Meredith, NH Posts: 947 Thanks: 262 Thanked 812 Times in 331 Posts	Strong crowd there on Monday... ...Took in the show yesterday afternoon. Parking lot of the convention center was pretty full. Many more people than last year...even the exhibitors were saying that. The marina that I deal with on the lake said that he had already sold 3 boats!

02-02-2016, 10:16 PM	#2
John E Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 59 Thanks: 2 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	I go almost every year. I missed last year. Looking forward to it this year.

02-03-2016, 10:25 AM	#3
MAXUM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kuna ID Posts: 2,755 Thanks: 246 Thanked 1,942 Times in 802 Posts	I just love that new boat smell!

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02-18-2016, 10:30 AM	#10
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,571 Thanks: 3,208 Thanked 1,101 Times in 793 Posts	Last Year I remember the boat dealers had a tough time delivering the boats as the Boston streets were clogged with snow. One boat and trailer got stuck and traffic was backed for hours! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

02-20-2016, 01:20 PM	#12
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 1,083 Thanked 434 Times in 210 Posts	Went to the show yesterday. Lots of nice boats to see but prices are still high and fewer boats under 20' shown. Talked with a few dealers and was told the week had been a little slow. One said thay have been selling at least one boat a day so they were happy with the show. Well worth going though. __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata