Attend a Boat Show Like a PRO! | BoatUS

Attending your first boat show? Or hoping to buy a boat or electronics at the show? Here are our top tips for attending a boat show like a pro! BoatUS Magazine's Lenny Rudow walks you through all the steps from how to prepare, what to bring, and how to find your perfect boat. He even gives you some insider tips including how to save on boat show tickets and figuring out how much boat you can afford. And for those of you who have been to shows, what additional tips would you share? Get more tips from BoatUS on buying new and used boats, including a loan calculator at https://www.boatus.com/buying. Did you know BoatUS works with partners to get you the best rates on boat loans? Visit https://www.boatus.com/loans to apply. BoatUS Members can get discounts on select boat show tickets. Visit https://www.boatus.com/tickets to learn more. CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction: How to make the best of a boat show 0:28 Preparation before you enter a boat show 1:00 At the boat show gate/do your research 1:17 Consider financing/get preapproved 1:37 Strategy for walking the boat show 2:00 Bonus tip: Take photos of price sheets 2:12 Assessing accessories/outfitting and ordering 3:10 Look for signs of a quality build 3:42 Sit in every seat 3:32 Occupy all spaces/open all doors & hatches/look for things that you don't like 4:12 Schedule a sea trial 4:23 Have fun! 🚩Enjoy this video? Become a BoatUS Member today to get 25+ valuable benefits including a subscription to award-winning BoatUS Magazine! https://boat.us/e/sy-join 🚩Visit the BoatUS Magazine website: https://www.boatus.com/Expert-Advice. BoatUS is the nation’s largest association of recreational boaters with more than half a million Members. We provide a diverse offering of services including marine insurance, on-the-water towing provided by TowBoatUS, the nation’s largest fleet, plus boat financing, graphics and lettering, representation for boaters on Capitol Hill, the award-winning BoatUS Magazine and much more. For more than 50 years, BoatUS has made boating safer, more affordable and more accessible. 🚩Download the FREE BoatUS App today to access NOAA marine weather, tides, exclusive Member discounts, and your BoatUS account. Assistance on the water has never been easier with TowBoatUS CONNECT in the BoatUS App — the fastest way to get a tow! https://boat.us/sy-app 🚩Connect with us: https://Facebook.com/BoatUS https://Twitter.com/BoatUS https://Instagram.com/BoatUS https://Tiktok.com/@boatusofficial https://Pinterest.com/BoatUS https://linkedin.com/company/boatus #boatus #boatshow #boating #newboat #boatbuying