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Where to Buy A BoatBuying a boat maybe one of the biggest expenses that a person may have, second only to buying a house. Therefore it is important that as much research takes place before you make the final decision on which boat to buy. Boat Shows are an excellent place to view a wide variety of boats and find out the appropriate information to help you make an informed decision.Some of the major boat shows are listed below. The Major UK Boat Shows
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| Opening times: | Friday 12th September (Preview Day) | 1000 – 1900 |
| Saturday 13th to Saturday 22rd September | 1000 – 1900 | |
| Sunday 21st September | 1000 – 1800 |
Admission prices are still to be arranged. Concession rates are available. Discounts are offered on advance sales.
Visit the Southampton Boat Show website for further information, www.southamptonboatshow.com
Earls Court Boat Show - 26th- 30th November
Address: Earls Court London
London Boat Show - 11th-20th January 2008
Address: ExCeL in London's Docklands
| Opening times: | Friday 11th January (Preview Day) | 1000 – 1900 hrs |
| Saturday 12th to Wednesday 16th January | 1000 – 1900 hrs | |
| Thursday 17th January | 1000 – 2100 hrs | |
| Friday 18th and Saturday 19th January | 1000 – 1900 hrs | |
| Sunday 20th January | 1000 – 1800 hrs |
Admission prices range are £15.00 (£12.50 in advance) for an adult and children 15 or under are free. Concession rates are available. For further details see our London Boat Show 2008 page.
The London Boat Show will be held from 11-20 January 2008 at ExCeL London.
National
Boat Caravan & Outdoor Show - 19th-24th February
2008 - NEC Birmingham
The National Boat Caravan & Outdoor Show takes place in Halls 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and the Pavilion Hall of the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham from Tuesday 19th February to Sunday 24th February 2008.
Admission prices are as follows
Advance |
On The Door |
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| Adult (16 years+) | £11.50 |
£14.00 |
| Seniors (60+ years) | £8.50 |
£11.00 |
| Child (5-15 years) | £4.00 |
£5.00 |
| Child (under 5) | FREE |
FREE |
| Family (2 adult, 3 children) | £30.00 |
£35.00 |
Concession rates are available. Discounts are available if you book in advance. For further information visit the website, www.boatandcaravan.co.uk.
RYA Dinghy Sailing Show- 1st - 2nd March 2008
Great Hall, West Hall & Panorama Room Alexandra Palace, London.
The RYA Dinghy Sailing Show is on the 4 - 5 March 2006 at Alexandra
Palace, London, in association with Yachts and Yachting. With over 100
boats on display as well as equipment, clothing, talks and workshops,
it's the biggest show in the UK dedicated to dinghy sailing. More information can be found on www.dinghysailingshow.org.uk. Or visit the main RYA site at www.rya.org.uk.
South Wales Boat Show - 13th - 15th June 2008
Margam Park, near Port Talbot, South Wales.
The Biggest Marine Event in Wales - www.southwalesboatshow.co.uk
Show Opening Times
Friday 13th June 10.00 - 18.00
Saturday 14th June 10.00 - 18.00
Sunday 15th June 10.00 - 18.00
North Wales Boat Show 25th to 27th July 2008 - Vaynol Estate (Bangor)
| Opening Times | Friday 25th July 2008 - 10.00am - 6.00pm Saturday 26th July 2008 - 10.00am - 6.00pm Sunday 27th July 2008 - 10.00am - 6.00pm |
| Entry Charges - Single day | Adult £6.00 Child £3.00 Family £15.00 (2 Adults & up to 4 Children) |
| Entry Charges - Weekend | Pay for 2 days and get 3rd free Adult £12.00 Child £6.00 Family £30.00 (2 Adults & up to 4 Children) |
www.northwalesboatshow.co.uk
Boat BuildersIf you are considering buying a new boat, boat builders or their agents are the place to start. If the boat is manufactured in the UK you are more likely to approach the builder, whereas if it is imported then you will need to find out who their agents are? This can be found out at a boat show. Some more information can be found within our Buying a Boat section. |
Boat Brokerage
If you are unsure about whether to buy a used or a new boat it would probably be worth your while contacting a boat broker in the area in which you wish to sail. In order to do this it may be worth your while contacting a local sailing club to see if they could recommend one. Be wary of brokers who tell you of other people who are interested in the boat you are looking at, this is probably only a sales ploy. There is a directory of Boat Brokers on the Yachting and Boating World website www.ybw.com.
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