For Immediate Release:
Contact: Henri Boucher, Show Producer (616) 447-2860
Julie Stolper, Show Publicity (262)-650-9852
The ONE, The ONLY, Milwaukee Boat Show
At the Expo Center at State Fair Park
January 16-25, 2009
West Allis – The ONE, the ONLY, Milwaukee Boat Show at State Fair Park will open Friday, January 16 with over 300 boats of all kinds for the lovers of the Boating Lifestyle to check out for the first time.
Over 20 Wisconsin Dealers will display boats from over 100 different manufacturers this year. And with the economy slowing down inventory movement across the country there are unprecedented deal to be had, making this the best Boat Show ever for people to shop for their next new boat.
Exciting new features have unfolded in the last 10 years
Anyone that hasn’t checked out the tremendous advancements in performance, style and creature comforts that are typically integrated into today’s watercraft will be amazed……life on the water has truly become a dream…..
Following are just samples of the new stuff boaters will find standard or available on the 2009’s….
Runabouts
• Satellite Radio systems
• Ipod docking systems
• Remote sound system controls
• Extended swim platforms
• Snap in/out carpet
• Advanced dry and equipment storage
• Recessing cleats
• Advanced canvas covers and bimini tops
• Improved boarding ladders
• Built in coolers
• Lifting seat bolsters at the helm
• Shock absorbing seats
• Non glare windshields
• On board air compressor for inflatables
• Anchor storage holds
• Fire suppression systems
• Mooring lights
• Beach boarding ladder in bow compartment
• Filler lounge cushions
• Tilt steering wheel
• Electronics breaker systems
Ski and Wakeboard Boats
• Digital throttle controls
• Rack and pinion steering
• Wedge and ballast systems for wake production and adjustment
• Wakeboard towers with Breakdown ability
• GPS based cruise control
• Excellent storage
• Special wake design abilities
• 180 degree rotating speakers
• Underwater lighting
• Pop-up pylon/lift rings
Cruisers and Motor Yachts
• Advanced cockpit comforts and storage
• Cockpit refrigerators and wet bars
• Extra wide helm seats with flip up bolsters
• Power engine access hatches
• Advanced sound and flat screen TV systems
• Satellite TV systems
• Air conditioning
• Central vacuum systems
• Under water lighting
• Ice makers
• Washer/dryer systems
• Satellite radios
• Redesigned galleys with extended storage and countertops
• Bow thrusters and docking systems
• On board grills
Fishing Boats
• GPS and mapping systems interfaced with depth finding advancements
• Canvas cover rail systems
• Improved shift cable systems
• Bow rod locker systems
• Bass Boat hull redesign
• On board battery chargers
• On board cleaning stations
• Built in live and baitwells
• Fish revival systems
• Rail equipment mounting systems
Pontoon Boats
• Tri-sponson design for wave breaking and performance
• Speeds up to 60 mph
• Improved carpets and seat vinyl
• Creature comforts
• Ipod cradle systems
• Advanced gauges
• Swim platforms
• Fishing packages
• Improved shift cable systems
• Portable heads
• Galleys with refrigerators & potable water
• Hydraulic steering
• Lighted storage
Engine Systems
• Extended warranties for 2009
• 2 stroke fuel injection systems that beat fuel consumption of 4 strokes
For details, map, seminar schedule and total Boat Line Listing go to: www.MilwaukeeBoatShow.com
Show Hours are Friday, January 16, 3-9:30 pm; Saturday, January 17, 10 am-9 pm; Sunday, January 18, 10 am-6 pm; Monday thru Thursday, January 19-22, 3-9:30 pm; Friday, January 23, 12 noon-9:30 pm; Saturday, January 24, 10 am-9 pm; Sunday, January 25, 10 am-5 pm.
Admission: $8 adults, children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult.
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