The New England Boston Boat Show for next the coming year.
February 12 – February 20, 2022
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
415 Summer St.
Boston, MA 02210
You can learn about hundreds of boating things and marine-related products and services, from marine print publications to the very latest boating electronics equipment.
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There are dozens of boat dealers who will exhibit the newest power boats and sailboat models, and thousands of boat accessories and other marine gear and equipment. This is what is on offer at the New England Boston Boat Show
SailFest is back bigger and better than ever! Featuring the latest in Sailboats for your racing and cruising pleasure. See, board and explore sailboats from 8’ to 42’ from more than twenty manufacturers. Shop more than 100 booths of sailing related products and services including sailmakers, canvas, sailboat hardware, cordage, marine electronics, rigging equipment and services, time share companies offering large sailboats for fractional ownership, sailing schools, foul weather gear, sailing gear, clothing.
Fred’s Shed Interactive Education Center. Watch, learn and do! If you’re a do-it-yourselfer or boat owner interested in learning new techniques for taking care of your boat or motor, head to Fred’s Shed for practical, professional advice. Free daily sessions cover a variety of topics, including keeping your boat “ship shape”, choosing and installing marine electronics and maintaining gas engines.
Seminar Descriptions:
Don’t be Fuelish: Propping your boat for performance and fuel economy. Did you know that a small ding on your prop could cost you 15% in fuel efficiency? Wonder if changing the pitch on your prop will make your boat plane faster? Get answers to these questions and learn how props affect performance and fuel economy, featuring certified marine technician Fred.
Maintaining a gas engine: Tips from a pro. Get pointers on keeping your gas-powered marine engine running its best and learn about basic maintenance, including winterization. Look inside a motor cutaway for a better understanding of motor mechanics. Featuring certified marine technician Fred.
Keeping your boat “shipshape”: Detailing & general maintenance. Discover the best ways to keep your boat clean. Learn tricks of the trade for getting rid of dirty black streaks and water marks on your hull. Find out which products can make your seats and canvas look new. Whether you‘re a lifelong boater or just bought your first boat, you’re sure to learn a trick or two at this seminar.
How to choose and install marine electronics. Thinking about adding a fish finder to your fishing arsenal, but don’t know which one to choose? You haven’t used your radar in two seasons because you can’t clear the background noise? Wondering about adding autopilot to your boat? For answers to these questions and to learn about choosing, installing and operating marine electronics drop in on one of these sessions. Featuring Bill Jones, factory representative from Raymarine. This has to be one of the best at the New England Boston Boat Show
Fuel system maintenance: Keeping it clean & working. This session will tackle fuel system basics, including the tough subject of ethanol in marine engines. Featuring certified marine technician Fred.
All charged up: Installing and maintaining a marine battery system. Everything you need to know about marine batteries, but didn’t know who or what to ask! Listen in as our pros share their expertise. You’re sure to leave with the know-how to install and maintain your batteries. Featuring certified marine technician Fred. Don't miss this at the New England Boston Boat Show
Go one-on-one with a service technician. Stop by for a FREE one-on-one consultation with our certified marine technician, Fred, compliments of the Show. Get advice and answers to your questions with the help of cutaway motors, tools and a cutaway boat for hands-on demonstrations. Sessions will be first-come, first-served.
Changing a water pump. Although often overlooked, your boat’s water pump should be changed regularly. A faulty impeller is one of the primary causes of engine failure. Stop by to learn how to change a water pump and simple tricks that make the job easier. Featuring certified marine technician Fred.
Maintaining a diesel engine: Tips from a pro. Whether you have a small diesel generator or full-size twin diesels pushing an off-shore sport fishing vessel, this is the workshop for you. Learn about general diesel maintenance and ask questions about your DIY projects.
Basic Fiberglass repair and maintenance. Learn about preventative fiberglass maintenance and strategies for repairing damage. Demos on cutaway fiberglass panels give you a firsthand look at maintenance and repair techniques. If you own a fiberglass boat, you do not want to miss this workshop.
Nuts and bolts of owning a new boat: Want to know the proper way to break in a new motor? What is the best maintenance schedule to protect your investment? Geared to new boaters, this workshop covers maintenance basics for new boats, and will benefit any new boat owner. If you buy a boat at the show, bring your contract to Fred’s Shed and you’ll receive two tickets for this 90-minute seminar, which concludes with a Q&A session. Don't miss this at the New England Boston Boat Show
Seminar subjects include Getting Your Captains License, Using GPS & Chartplotters in Navigation, How to get the boat home when the Captain becomes disabled, Basic Chart Navigation, Big game fishing on Galapagos Island, Basic Radar Operation, Laptop Navigation using Maptech software, The Hidden Jewel of NH (Fly Fishing), Low budget fly-fishing. More on Boat shows can be found. boston boat show