3 Tips For Attending Boat Shows

The best time to buy a boat is during the off-season, which happens to coincide with boat show season! If you are thinking of buying a boat at the Lake of the Ozarks, it is definitely wise to visit a few shows before making your purchase. Boat shows provide great opportunities for boaters to get special deals and incentive on new boats, as well as opportunities to meet boat dealers and manufacturers. However, if you aren't quite ready to purchase a new boat, you can just take it all in and have fun! For those who are ready to take the plunge, Iguana Boat Sales offers a few tips to make the best of your boat show experience.

1. Do Your Homework

Boat shows are a great way to start your boat buying journey. When you visit a boat show, you have the opportunity to try many different boats.  In addition, many times you can also get great deals. However, to know you are getting the best bang for your buck, you should do your homework ahead of time. Have a rough estimate of how much your dream boat will cost with the features you are looking for, that way you know how much you are actually saving. 

2. Attend More Than One

Winter boat show season is typically January through March. If you are serious about investing in a boat, use the boat show season to your advantage and attend as many as possible. Boat shows are held across the nation, and some of the best ones are right here at the Lake of the Ozarks! By attending as many boat shows as you can throughout the season, you will be building your knowledge of boat manufacturers, dealers and prices, which will help you narrow the field of possible new boats.

3. Use Them To Your Advantage

Boat shows are catered for those looking to purchase a new boat, so use them to your advantage. Be opened minded and shop all the makes and models. The best part of boat shows are having so many boats in one place to comparison shop. It is also wise to take along a camera and notebook to record your observations about each boat that catches your eye. Write down what you like or didn't like about each model and your impressions of the boat. Don't forget to grab brochures for the boats you like best. In addition, write the boat show price and the list price so you can compare prices between boat shows and dealers. 

January Boat Shows

Photo Credit: Kansas City Boat & Sportshow website

Kansas City Boat & Sportshow

DATES & HOURS

January 19–22, 2017

Thursday: 2 PM – 9 PM
Friday: 12 PM – 9 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 9 PM
Sunday: 10 AM – 5 PM

LOCATION
H. Roe Bartle Hall
Kansas City, MO

St. Louis Boat & Sportshow

DATES & HOURS

January 26–29, 2017

Thursday: 2 PM – 9 PM
Friday: 12 PM – 9 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 9 PM
Sunday: 11 AM – 5 PM

LOCATION
America’s Center & The Dome
St. Louis, MO

Overland Park Boat Show

DATES & HOURS

January 26 -29, 2017

Thursday: 3 PM – 9 PM
Friday: 12 PM – 10 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 9 PM
Sunday: 10 AM – 5 PM

LOCATION
Overland Park Convention Center
Overland Park, KS

Iguana Boat Sales

When you visit your next boat show, make sure you stop by the best boat dealer at the Lake of the Ozarks. Iguana Boat Sales tries to participate in as many boat shows as possible to bring you the best options of new boats on the market. If you are in the market for a new boat at the Lake of the Ozarks, visit our showroom in Osage Beach! To schedule a private tour of our showroom, contact 573-355-5027. 

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