Atlantic Boat Show Powers in This Week

The long-anticipated Discover Boating Atlantic City Boat Show in Partnership with Progressive gets underway at noon Wednesday and runs until 6pm Sunday at the easy-to-reach Atlantic City Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Boulevard in Atlantic City.

Craving to finally sign on the dotted line to fulfill that dream? It’s here and it’s now.

Unlike the past couple of years, from at least what yours truly has observed, there were no “Show Special” pricing: what the number was what what the number was, ie. sticker shock. So far this year, at least the boat shows we’ve attended, there are discounts galore with incentives thrown in.

Rest assured, the “AC Show” will be loaded with both.

Time to buy!

Tom P.

With an eye-popping 88 boat brands on display and an exhibitor count in excess of 350, this is event delivers it all when it comes to pretty much every aspect in the world of boating. To be sure, every type of float can be eyeballed, from inflatable paddle boards to wake surfers to luxury sportfishing yachts, kayaks to high octane center consoles that can get you to the canyons in times thought impossible less than decade ago...and tri-toons that epitomize the term “Fun luxury opulence on the water.”

And everything in between: just about any and all marine services, re-powering services, marine electronics, saltwater specific electric motors, boat maintenance, fishing tackle, apparel, marinas, charter and party boats, fishing clubs and organizations, on the water towing services, and mega-much more.

In addition, there are loads of attractions and highlights, and youngster fun is included. Kids of all ages will go bonkers watching the antics of Twiggy the water skiing squirrel, and can enjoy the performances 4pm and 6pm Wednesday- Friday, noon, 2pm, 4pm and 6pm Saturday, and Sunday noon, 2pm and 4pm. Another popular youth oriented gig is the Kids Toy Boat Building program.

Jim Hutchinson, Jr.

From this corner, a main driver to attend is the mind blowing lineup of seminars organized by by The Fisherman Magazine and presented by some of the best at there respective specialties. From tactical product application to the how-to-and where-to-go, the knowledge being shared is exponentially worth the price of admission.

Show hours are Wednesday-Friday: noon-8pm; Saturday: 10am-8pm; Sunday 10am-6pm. Adult on site admission is $20 ($18 when purchased on line), with youngsters 12 and under free when accompanied by a paying adult.

Parking is available below the Convention Center and also at lots within easy walking distance.

Tom P.

For more information, including the list of exhibitors, boat brands being shown, seminar schedule, attractions, highlights, discount ticket pricing, and more, visit www.acboatshow.com.

Catch the excitement of the event by listening to the interview with Carrie Warble, spokesperson for the Discover Boating Atlantic City Boat Show in Partnership with Progressive during the February 24 podcast of Rack & Fin Radio with host Tom P. on 97.3 ESPN.

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