Here are a few tips for shopping at the boat shows. Wear comfortable, soft-soled shoes -- the former for your own good and the latter for the good of many boats you'll be climbing aboard. If you're a first-time buyer not exactly sure which boat is best for you, get a show directory and				If you're not sure who you want to see, no problem. The boat shows are purposely designed with just 3 or 4 main wide aisles that obviously go from one end of the show to the other. In the case of the in-water boat show at Cedar Point, there are also 8 piers featuring boats displayed in-the-water. If you walk just these main aisles and piers, you will see virtually every major exhibit at least once. When you see something that attracts you or matches your shopping list, just stop at that exhibit or products. It's that easy and it's fun, too, because in addition to the exhibits each boat show also has special entertainment features for the whole family to enjoy. The boat shows are a great place to shop. But since these shows are held only in January and September, most of the time you'll be doing your shopping by visiting the dealers in their showrooms.
Boating truly keeps a family close. We raised seven children on the water and we know how strong these ties can be. Peter and Kathleen Weiss Bay Village		program as you come in the main entrances. It will have a floor plan of the show and lists all the exhibitors by name and by major product groups. Take a few minutes to decide how you'll "cruise" around the show. Locate the dealers and products you want to see on the show floor plan.
				Finally, whether you're headed for the boat show or to your local dealer's showroom, you'll find the special Boat Buyer's Worksheet on page 13 helpful.

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