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First Winter Boat Shows in Atlanta and Boston draw crowds, buyers

by National Marine Manufacturers Association 17 Jan 06:55 PST
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The Discover Boating Atlanta and New England boat shows, in partnership with Progressive®, kicked off the New Year attracting tens of thousands of new boat buyers and boating enthusiasts shopping for new boats, accessories and the latest marine innovations. Despite mixed economic conditions, exhibitors reported optimism around sales activity and the quality of leads generated - reinforcing NMMA’s latest market outlook issued last week.

Discover Boating New England Boat Show®

The Discover Boating New England Boat Show®, in partnership with Progressive®, delivered strong attendance, particularly over the weekend, with exhibitors reporting sales to both returning customers and first-time buyers.

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