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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 10th September (Preview Day) | 1000 – 1900 |
| Saturday 11th to Saturday 18th September | 1000 – 1900 | |
| Sunday 19th September | 1000 – 1800 |
Visit the Southampton Boat Show website for further information, www.southamptonboatshow.com
Sail, Power & Watersports Show - November 2010
Address: Earls Court London
Details of the Sail, Power & Watersports Show will be announced in 2010
Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show - 8-17 January 2010
The London International Boat Show returns to ExCeL from , celebrating 56 years of bringing the best of boating to the nation's capital.
Address: ExCeL in London's Docklands
| Opening times: | Friday 8th January (Preview Day) | 1000 – 1900 hrs |
| Saturday 9th to Wednesday 14th January | 1000 – 1900 hrs | |
| Thursday 14th January | 1000 – 2100 hrs | |
| Friday 15th and Saturday 16th January | 1000 – 1900 hrs | |
| Sunday 17th January | 1000 – 1800 hrs |
Admission prices have yet to be arranged although children 15 or under are free. Concession rates are available. For further details see our London Boat Show 2010 page.
The London Boat Show will be held from 8-17 January 2008 at ExCeL London.
National
Boat Caravan & Outdoor Show - 23rd-28th February
2010 - 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 23rd February to Sunday 28th February 2010.
Admission prices for 2009 were as follows and are provided as a guide for 2010
Advance |
On The Door |
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| Adult (16 years+) | £12.00 |
£14.00 |
| Seniors (60+ years) | £9.00 |
£11.50 |
| Child (5-15 years) | £5.00 |
£6.00 |
| Child (under 5) | FREE |
FREE |
| Family (2 adult, 3 children) | £32.00 |
£37.00 |
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- 6th - 7th March 2010
Great Hall, West Hall & Panorama Room Alexandra Palace, London.
The RYA Dinghy Sailing Show is on the Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th March 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 - 18th - 20th June 2010
Prince Of wales Docks, SA1 South Wales.
The Biggest Marine Event in Wales - www.southwalesboatshow.co.uk
Show Opening Times
Friday 18th June 10.00 - 18.00
Saturday 19th June 10.00 - 18.00
Sunday 20th June 10.00 - 18.00
North Wales Boat Show Friday 30th July - 1st August 2010 - Vaynol Estate (Bangor)
| Opening Times | Friday 30th July 2008 - 10.00am - 6.00pm Saturday 31st July 2008 - 10.00am - 6.00pm Sunday 1st Aug 2008 - 10.00am - 6.00pm |
| Entry Charges - Single day | Adult £7.00 Child £3.00 Family £17.00 (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.
| The views and information held within this site are intended only as a guide. Expert advice should be obtained before embarking on any boat purchase or training. Sailing Info are not responsible for information held on any pages external to this website. |
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