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Old 16-07-2021, 16:04   #16
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I found a very good way to get the onboard sales people to get to pay attention to you. Actually by accident.

I was on a very new model catamaran, there were probably 20 to 25 people on board and the sales person was talking to a couple of them. I walked around a bit, leaned into the conversation and asked the salesman what the mast height was above the waterline....?

Guy literally quit speaking to them........, and for the next 45 minutes explained to me every new feature on the boat...........
Did you also get a good deal on the price when you laid your money down?
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Re: How to do a boat show?

There is a lot of wisdom in all of the responses. My wife and I looked at cats for 10+ yrs until we could afford one and always had call backs, but the best advice we were given was from a broker who said, " sit in the head. If is feels comfortable, then sit everywhere else and take notes". You will generate some curiosity but you will also know how the spaces flow and feel to you- very important. Multiple visits are advised and rainy days are best. We always checked for test sails after the show: some had to be pre-arranged, but if you asked enough pointed questions about maintenance, where the best places are to store things, when to reef, how to trim sails at various wind speeds, and especially, how long of a wait from ordering to build completion, you will get their attention and might get that invite to a test sail ( if any still offer this, as they used to in Annapolis), to experience it all for yourself. Don't be surprised if you are told to try a charter ( highly recommended). Also ask about the need for a delivery crew and if you can contact the boat owners web site for their feedback. Above all, don't rush into a sale- enjoy the process. If there are delivery crew at the show, they are great sources of first hand knowledge if you get them talking about the trip. Good hunting.
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Old 16-07-2021, 18:11   #18
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Personally I prefer the Ft. Lauderdale boat show.
Not for sail boats. For Sail, I would say Annapolis, Newport, or Miami. Newport might not be as good for Multihulls.
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Did you also get a good deal on the price when you laid your money down?
Nope...... that boat was a Fountaine Pajot. Didn't end up liking it.......

Holding out for an Antares 44, gotta save a few more pennies....
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Personally I prefer the Ft. Lauderdale boat show.
We’ve been to the Annapolis show several times. Good show
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