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Boat Show Etiquette: The Do's and Don'ts of Attending a Boat Show

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If you're new to boat shows, you might be wondering about the etiquette, and that's what we'll cover in this post.

Boat Show Education: What Boating Topics Can You Learn About at Shows?

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Discover Boating boat shows offer a wide variety of learning opportunities, from Fred's Shed How-To Center to fishing seminars. Learn more about the various topics you can learn about when you attend a boat show.

Boat Show Buying Tips: How to Get the Best Deal

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Thinking about buying a boat at a boat show? Here's a few boat show buying tips to keep in mind!

Family-Friendly Fun: What Boat Shows Offer for Kids

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Our boat show features offer something for everyone! No matter your interests, these shows are ideal for bonding with family and learning something new.

9 Reasons to Cruise to the Discover Boating® Nashville Boat Show®

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It’s a-boat time! The Discover Boating® Nashville Boat Show® in partnership with Progressive Insurance, kicks off the New Year with boating fun for everyone.

Tampa Boat Show Merges with St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show for January 2022

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The Progressive Tampa Boat Show and St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show have combined their events to create the largest boat show on the Florida Gulf Coast, scheduled to take place January 20-23, 2022. Read on to see what's in store for the new event.

Annapolis Boat Shows 2021: Preview Guide

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The 2021 Annapolis Boat Shows set sail on Oct. 7-10 with the United States Powerboat Show, followed by the United States Sailboat Show on Oct. 14-18. Both shows are located at City Dock in Annapolis, MD.

Buying a Boat Online: Virtual Boat Shows & Digital Marketplaces

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Buying a boat online is easy, and buyers have an abundance of choices from digital marketplaces to virtual boat shows. Follow our guide to learn more about how to buy a boat online, and how work with dealers, make payments, and schedule drop-offs.

I Bought a Boat at a Boat Show: Now What?

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Congratulations, you're a proud new boat owner! But with the excitement might come some questions – what's next? Don't worry; we're here to guide you through the post-boat show process. 

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2021 (FLIBS): Preview Guide

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The 2021 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show takes place Oct. 27-31 at Bahia Mar and Pier Sixty-Six Marina in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The five-day event will showcase more than 1,300 boats from over 1,200 exhibitors from 50 countries.

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