 |
|
|
|
> Show Home
An Introduction To The World Of Boats
HOW DO YOU KNOW WHICH BOAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Here’s MAC Events’ Top Five Tips for buying your first boat:
Talk with your family/spouse/partner/friends about where you’ll go and what kinds of activities you’ll participate in while aboard your boat. Will you be boating in the ocean or the bays? Waterskiing on a lake? Fishing in a river? And how many people will be aboard your boat at one time?
Consider your storage needs for when you’re not on the water. Will you keep it moored at a marina? Will you store it at a public storage location? Will you tow it on a trailer and keep it in your driveway?
Research, research, research. Before the MAC Events Boat Show, check out the different kinds of boats online or at your local library. Stop by a marina to chat with other boaters. And talk with your neighbors or a few dealers.
Visit the MAC Events Boat Show. It’s a buyer’s show with free educational seminars on boating and fishing, as well as all the local dealers and well-known manufacturers in a one-stop shopping environment. It even offers convenient on-site financing. If you’re not ready to buy and you’re still in the research phase, you’re welcome to cruise in to research what kind of boat is best for you and your family, participate in a few hands-on seminars, compare prices and talk with dealers.
Earn a degree in boating. Take a boater’s education class with your friends and family who will be aboard your vessel. It’s important to know about boating safety long before you take your maiden voyage.
|
BOAT |
TYPE |
DESCRIPTION |
Bass Boat
Crestliner Fishing Boat |
Freshwater Fishing Boat |
Ideal for fishing, this boat has a raised deck casting platform. Available in aluminum or fiberglass. Accommodates 1-5 people. |
Center-Console Fishing Boat
Sea Pro Center Console |
Saltwater Fishing Boat |
With its control station in the center, this boat offers fishing from every side. Some have small cabins. Accommodates 1-5 people. |
Cuddy Cabins
Sea Ray |
Family Sport Boat |
With a small cabin to camp in, this small cruiser is great for days on the water and overnight family trips.
Accommodates 1-5 people. |
Deck Boats
Hurricane Deck Boat |
Family Sport Boat |
Built on a performance hull, this multipurpose boat features a one-level deck and suits fisherman, swimmers and sun worshippers. Small cabins available. Accommodates 1-8 people. |
Cruisers
Cruiser Yachts |
Family Sport Boat |
Tour the inland waterways and bays or head on up to the islands off New England. Sport Cruisers offer boaters with the opportunity to live aboard in comfort and style. Accommodates 1-8 people. |
Off Shore Fishing Boat
Boston Whaler Walkaround |
Fishing Boat |
Durable deep-vee hulls in fiberglass, often with twin inboards, large fuel capacities for long range, 1-8 people. |
Jet Boats
Sea Doo Jet Boat |
Family Sport Boat |
Engines are linked to jet pumps that power this beauty.
Accommodates 1-5 people. |
Personal Watercraft
Yamaha Waverunner |
Family Sport Boat |
Commonly known as a “jet ski,” riders can sit or stand on this individual boat. There have been some changes in the personal watercraft of yesteryear; some are now large enough to accommodate 3 adults.
Accommodates 1-3 people. |
Pontoon Boats |
Family Sport Boat |
These boats offer lots of seating and are ideal for anglers, entertainers and swimmers. Consists of two or three tubes under a solid deck enclosed by railings and covered by a canopy. Accommodates 1-8 people. |
Runabouts
Four Winns |
Family Sport Boat |
With an open or closed bow, this boat is ideal for waterskiing, wakeboarding, fishing, suntanning or cruising.
Accommodates 1-8 people. |
Waterski & Wakeboard
“Tow Boats”
Gekko Tow Boat |
Family Sport Boat |
This boat delivers a great wake for experienced waterskiiers and wakeboarders. Accommodates 1-5 people. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
