Prepare for the Boat Show

Later this week, we'll be at the 33rd Annual Charleston Boat Show enjoying the huge show that is expected at the Lowcountry's largest boat show and sale. We'll have our own set up with Robalo, EdgeWater and Chaparral boats, but also plan on checking out our manufacturers and other new products.

Are you planning on coming to the show? We recommend you prepare ahead of time to ensure you have the most meaningful, educational and fun experience possible!

1. Consider the price difference. Adult tickets to the show are $9... except for on Friday, when they are $5! That being said, this means Friday will be a very busy day, so if you're going to take advantage of this discount, get there at the beginning of the show. You cannot buy tickets online ahead of time, so plan to spend some time in line.

2. Do your homework. If you're planning on using the boat show as a place to examine a boat you're seriously considering purchasing, great! This can be a good place to do that. But check out our inventory online first so you can make the most of your time on board. Feel free to give us a call if you want to check on exactly what we're bringing to the show. Finally, we recommend you check out the manufacturers websites as well. We will have Robalo, EdgeWater and Chaparral boats with us, so take a peek at those sites too!

3. Take notes. Seriously. Pretend you're in school again, because you won't be able to keep all of the boat and pricing information straight in your head. Write down everything you think you might need to come to a decision later in the show. If you take notes on your phone, great, but if not, make sure you bring that pen and paper!

4. Plan a strategy. If you just plan to meander around the convention center, go for it. But if there are particular dealers or vendors you want to see, make sure you scope out the show before you go. You don't want to get to the show and not be able to find your favorite dealer! (Hint hint.) So check out maps ahead of time to make sure you hit all of your highlights. In addition, if there are specific features or demos you want to see, look at that schedule ahead of time to plan accordingly.

5. Bring supplies. Bring a camera to take pictures, because boat brochures can only show "flattering" pictures. They also might leave out features you feel are important. We also recommend you bring return address labels so you don't have to spend a lot of time writing your contact information down for a variety of vendors.

Now last, but certainly not least, make sure you visit us! We'll be in Exhibit Hall G, and we'll have Edgewater Power Boats, Chaparral Boats, Robalo Boats, Volvo Penta, Mercury & Yamaha outboards for you to check out. We hope to say hi then!