AC Boat Show BLOG

Cruising for a new boat? Fishing for a great deal?

Don't miss the hottest, never-before-seen sport and motor yachts, sport fishing yachts, runabouts, walkarounds, center consoles and performance boats at this show. Incredible deals will be motoring in -- more than 700 boats, 16-70 feet in length. And they'll all be ready for you to board at Farley State Marina, adjacent to Trump Marina Hotel Casino, September 6-9. Many boats will be debuting here, because we're the first show of the fall season -- not just in the region but in the entire country. And, in fact, we're also the region’s biggest show.

Come see it on Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission -- $20 for adults, $5 for children under 12 -- includes a one-year subscription to one of the following: Yachting, Motor Boating or Salt Water Sportsman magazine -- that's a $10 value. You can buy tickets here. Just go the boat show home page.

You'll see all of the biggest names: Beneteau, Cabo, Carver, Chaparral, Cruisers, Formula, Fountain, Grady-White, Ocean Yachts, Sea Ray, Silverton, Viking Yachts and Sports Cruisers, Wellcraft and many more.

The largest boat will be the sleek, sexy and sophisticated Viking 67 Sport Cruiser. Also making news this year are the fishing boats. Innovations abound, and many exhibitors will be previewing lines breaking new ground in performance.

Back again will be Sea Quest’s popular boat building for kids five years old through high school age. Even those with special needs can be part of the fun – learning how to build a 10-foot-long skiff.

While checking the latest styles and trends, you'll want to refuel at the Hooters food court; shop at the Marine Accessory Mart with cutting-edge marine equipment, accessories, supplies and technology; and check out the display of Hummer, the official vehicle of the Atlantic City In-Water Power Boat Show. A new feature on Friday morning will be the U.S. Post Office’s special presentation of the newly released recreational boating stamps.

This show is so big it's second only to Fort Lauderdale as the largest U.S. in-water power boat show. And it's a member of the prestigious International Federation of Boat Show Organizers.