Wooden Boat Show

[nutmeg2go]

I'm planning to actually get to the Wooden Boat Show in Rockland this July. This will be the first time I've been able to attend the event.

As I collect new projects, I need to sell some of my past ones to make room (both spatially and financially) for my latest acquisitions.

I have a 15 foot refinished boat on a trailer (I leave out details to avoid acusations of "merchandising on the forum) which I would like to sell.

My questions:

Is the show a good place to sell a boat?

What would be the best and most cost effective way to present the boat at the show?

Thanks in advance for your reply.

[TomRobb]

That may depend on where you live and what the boat is. You'd probably find lots of tire-kickers & being in the show can't be cheap. But lots of folks who love wood.

[Venchka]

Originally posted by nutmeg2go:
Is the show a good place to sell a boat?

What would be the best and most cost effective way to present the boat at the show?
Last year was my first trip to the Show, so I'm no expert. I never let that stop me from chiming in.

The WoodenBoat Show only allows paying exhibitors on the grounds - I think. This is basically a place for builders & vendors to sell their products. Space is rented by the square foot I think. Or 10'x10' sections.

I saw a few boats parked on the street outside the main entrance with "FOR SALE" signs. Those parking spaces were at a premium and I guess you have to get there EARLY to get a good one. Parking in general is a pain.

If you got a good parking place, you would get lots of exposure. But it's a gamble. You will have stiff competition from the exhibitors inside. Serious competition.