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Something For Everyone At The Cleveland Boat Show

The boat expo at Cleveland, The Cleveland
Boat Show was a magnificent event, showcasingKen Alvey, Executive Director of Lake Erie
the boating industry's economical strengthMarine Trades Association told that his show
like never before. Evidently, most of thewas successfully hosted by the area's boat
dealers and traders were content with thedealers, who demanded a 10-day show that
goods and exciting attractions the expo hadcovered two weekends. Dreadful weather or
to offer. Boats of all shapes and sizes wereeven a blizzard could be devastating and was
put on show - whether you like fishing,likely at this time of year in Cleveland .It
sailing, cruising, skiing, wakeboarding, orwould upset the show that had only a single
just going really, really fast, the Expo hasweekend  to  do  business,  Alvey  said.
something for you! Conclusively, the
exhibition was quite a success. The showBut Lake Erie anglers had plenty to
stealer however was the most attractive boatexperience at the expo with over 1,100 boats,
of the show - the sensational Italian 44-footfrom small tenders to large motor yachts,
Mochi Craft from the Ferrette Group,ready to board on the show floor. Visitors
displayed  by  MarineMax.could even tour a full-size nautical chalet,
floating homes and do lots of other exciting
The show was a great place for prospectiveactivities. There were the expanded kid
buyers to see and buy boats, equipment andactivities to bring the little ones to Capt'n
accessories. From fishing to cruising toWillie's Pirate Island being both entertained
enjoying family vacations, there were boatsand educated while completing activities at
for every lifestyle, activity and budget.nearby booths. Even rewards and assured gifts
Motor yachts, kayaks, sailboats; the mostwere given out to participants, boosting
up-to-date in engines, marine electronics andenthusiasm  in  ways  more  than  one.
accessories, too. With no better time to buy,
the 5-day event is your once-a-yearOther attractions included a nautical flea
opportunity to compare makes and models,market which provided bargain hunters with
secure insurance and financing for all yourthe opportunity to cash in on some fantastic
boating  needs.deals when they searched for treasure at this
favorite Boat Show destination. As expected,
One of the traders, Ted Patrick, of Lakethe Flea Market sold out quickly. There were
& Bay Yacht Sales sold luxury Egg Harboron-water two-story condos from Coastal
yachts. "They can cost $1 million andFloating Homes which even though expensive,
sometimes quite a bit more. The customerswere soundly built. Boats in the 16- to
weren't as concerned with the price of fuel22-foot range abound, with the high-sided
as they were with the availability of dieselLund and Starcraft models perfect for the big
fuel and gasoline", he said. Sales ofwaters  of  Lake  Erie  were  plenty.
undersized boats and private watercraft had
been fine, too. The fishermen in the throngOverall, the Cleveland Boat Show was well
were looking at smaller boats and not asreceived by traders from all walks of life.
powerful  but  more fuel-efficient outboards.



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