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Newport, RI…Bright sun and “a light
at the end of the (economic) tunnel” are thought to be some of the reasons for
a boost in attendance by over 12% at this year’s Newport International Boat
Show! Exhibitors indicated that
there was a lot of interest in all areas of boating – powerboats, sailboats and
boating products of all kinds -- and a good number of boats were sold! Gate sales alone were back to levels
seen two and three years ago, and exhibitor guests and other tickets are yet to
be counted!
The Newport International Boat
Show, traditionally the first show of the new boating season, is the place to
see the largest selection of boats and boating products in the Northeast. It is a showcase of the latest boats
and boating products, presented in the luxurious setting of Newport, RI.
One of the five largest in-water boat shows in the country, the 2009 Newport
International Boat Show presented more than 650 exhibitors with over 500 boats
ranging in size from 16 to 92 feet, including express cruising yachts, racing
sailboats, ocean-going trawlers at PassageMaker magazine’s TrawlerPort, a Multihull Lagoon, plus DownEast styles, sport fishing boats, runabouts and
inflatables. In addition, there were engines, sails, equipment, safety
products, electronics plus thousands of accessories and marine services, as
well as seminars, demonstrations and workshops.
For more information, about the
Newport International Boat Show, visit
www.newportboatshow.com.
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