Every January, we welcome a new year, and during that time, we also say hello to more boat shows. Boat Shows are great ways for you and your family to shop for all sorts of boats and see what your goals on the water are. By stepping aboard all types of models, you can envision your weekends on the water with friends and family. Skier’s Marine, now with nine dealerships throughout the southeast, typically attends between six and eight shows annually. At these shows, we offer exclusive incentives provided from our boat manufacturers, and more. Over the years, we have seen many first-timers come through our booths. We often hear questions about the boat shows. To ensure you are well prepared for your next boat show, we have compiled a list of tips and FAQ’s to help you and your family tackle your next event with confidence.
Boat Show FAQ’s
- What can I expect from the boat show?
- Boat shows have an array of models from different brands. This allows you and your family to hop aboard and see every detail of the latest features. You will also typically see a wide range of seminars at select shows. We have seen seminars that range from fishing tips to surfing instructions.
- Why should I attend a boat show?
- During the boat shows, Skier’s Marine is given manufacturer incentives from our luxury boating brands to give you and your family the boat you desire the most at a fraction of the cost. Additionally, we will offer select additional discounts that you will only find during the weekend of the show.
- Where can I purchase tickets?
- Usually tickets are found on most websites of the convention center that will be holding the event. Skier’s Marine tries to make sure we also include links to those tickets to help you find them quickly. While this is rare, some events only sell tickets at the entrance of their shows.
Boat Show Tips
- Plan Ahead. A lot of times boat shows will be held at large convention centers. You can find maps of the layout of the booths on most of the show sites to give you the opportunity to plan out where you want to start your day.
- Purchase Tickets Early. Many shows offer discounts if you purchase online or weeks in advance.
- Dress Comfortably. You will be getting in and out of many boats. We highly recommend wearing walking shoes that you can easily remove.
- Take Notes. Skier’s Marine carries a wide variety of luxury boating brands, from ski boats, wake boats, center consoles, and pontoons. Our certified product specialists will provide you with a lot of information on the models you are looking at. They all have different features and specs. Make sure you are confident in which model is best for you.
- Bring A Bag. Throughout the show, you will come across giveaways along with catalogs from your favorite brands.
Now What?
We will be attending shows throughout the southeast between January and early March. Each of our dealerships will bring the brands they carry, some more than others. We are currently the largest family-owned boat dealership in the southeast. We pride ourselves on being one of the top wake boat dealerships and ski boat dealerships in the world. At each of our shows, you are allowed to put down a deposit to lock in the savings for your new or used boat. The great thing about this is that your deposit is refundable. If you are not sure one of our boats is for you, you will be refunded immediately. Our goal is not to get you into any boat. Our goal is to get you in the right boat. We hope to see you and your family at one of the boat shows we will attend. Happy boating.