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Discover Boating Atlantic City Boat Show continues winter sales momentum

by National Marine Manufacturers Association 6 Mar 2024 16:35 PST
2024 Discover Boating Atlantic City Boat Show © National Marine Manufacturers Association

The 2024 Discover Boating Atlantic City Boat Show®, in partnership with Progressive Insurance®, ended its run on Sunday, attracting more than 35,000 attendees to the Atlantic City Convention Center. Winter boat sales momentum continued through the show with reports of steady sales and leads heading into spring.

"This has been a great show for us. We've met with a lot of interested attendees, customers, and real anglers here," said Briana Knight, Onslow Bay Boatworks. "We're so glad we chose Atlantic City as one of the first shows to exhibit in the area - looking forward to next year!"

"It's been a great boat show for us," echoed Paul Zamoyta, Coastal Boat Sales. "We've seen a lot of new customers in the booth this year, which is exactly what we need."

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