Boating News
44th Annual Detroit Boat Show is the Original, Biggest & Best
By Push Services, [email protected]
LIVONIA, Mich., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- To cure cabin fever brought on
by
a Michigan winter, take a trip to the 44th Annual Detroit Boat Show at Cobo
Center from Feb. 9-17. More than 100,000 Michigan residents are expected to
attend the Boat Show and visit more than 250 exhibitors and see 1,000 new
2002
model-year boats of all types and sizes. More than 2,000 boats worth an
estimated $56 million are expected to be sold during the nine-day Boat Show.
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"The Detroit Boat Show is the best time to buy a boat," said Boat Show
Manager Van Snider. "Unlike the auto show, smart shoppers can place their
orders right on the show floor and, because of the advantages of early
buying,
they get great deals." Serious buyers can shop more than 250 exhibitors all
in one location and see ski boats, fishing boats, cabin cruisers, bow
riders,
pontoons and personal watercraft.
In addition to the ultimate boat buying experience, the 44th Annual
Detroit Boat Show offers many attractions for an entire day of family fun.
New for 2002 is a traveling live shark show, which will be located in the
exhibit hall and will be on display during regular boat show hours. The
shark
tank exhibit also includes the "Great White Experience" and a Sea Life
Petting
Pond.
"The Squalus Live Shark Show is an exciting attraction for everyone,"
said
Snider. "One look in the eyes of a live shark and you will feel your heart
pounding with awe."
Other family attractions at the boat show include: The Discover Boating
Center; Boating Kids Clinic; Antique & Classic Boats; "Draw Kids Into
Boating"
futuristic boat drawing contest (win boat, motor & trailer); "Salty Dog"
show
mascot; and Pirate Barbary Barnacles and his pal Yakkie the Parrot.
The Detroit Boat Show cruises into Cobo Center February 9-17, 2002.
Admission to the boat show is $9 for adults, children under 12 are free with
an adult and senior citizens over 62 receive free admission on Monday.
HOURS: Saturdays 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sundays: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; and Mon. -
Fri:
3 p.m. - 10 p.m. Parking is available at Cobo Center and surrounding lots.
FOR MORE INFORMATION on the Boat Show, please call the MBIA at
1-800-224-3008.
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