Any readers who are thinking of attending the New York national boat show this year to look for a new pontoon boat should note that the dates have changed. The Stamford Advocate reports …
If you are planning to visit the 104th New York National Boat Show at New York City's Javits Center take notice. The dates of the show have been changed. This year the popular boat show will run from Dec. 13 to 21.
Show producers are expecting 80,000 boating enthusiasts and more than 1,000 of the newest and best in luxury motor yachts, cruising yachts, sport fishers, bass boats, performance boats, pontoon boats, personal water craft and inflatables. And that's not all. Also on display will be the latest in fishing gear, engines, and marine accessories. And since the economy is slow you should find the best deals of the year.
As always there are dozens of great attractions to see and experience at the show. On Saturday, Dec. 13 and Sunday, Dec. 14 you will have a chance to meet the stars of Discovery Channel's Emmy-award winning series Deadliest Catch, Captains John and Andy Hillstrand. With a combined experience of 52 years at sea, the Hillstrand brothers haul in adventure as they operate the 113-foot house aft boat, Time Bandit, fishing the Bering Sea in the world's most dangerous conditions. The Hillstrands will be on site to meet fans and sign autographs. Time Bandit apparel and their new book, Time Bandit: Two Brothers, the Bering Sea and one of the World's Deadliest Job, will also be on sale.
I hear that Twiggy the Squirrel is going to be at the show starting on Dec. 17 and there will be a special Hudson River Anniversary celebration also. Next September
will mark the 400th anniversary of he river's discovery by Henry Hudson.
he Jacob K. Javits Center is located at Eleventh Avenue and 35th Street in Manhattan. Show hours are weekdays Noon-8pm; Saturdays 10am-8pm; Sundays 10am-5pm. Tickets are Adults: $15; Youth (13-15): $8 and Children 12 and under are free. Advance online ticket sales carry special discounts and are available now. To save some money go to NYBoatShow.com.
