Manasquan, NJ – The boats cruise back into the New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center in Edison for the New Jersey Boat Sale & Expo on February 23-26, 2012. This new show, which focuses on affordability and convenience both for the consumer and exhibitors, is organized by the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ) and presented by Interlux Yacht Paint and Travelers Ocean Marine Insurance.
“The MTA/NJ is proud to be bringing boats back into the New Jersey Convention Center in Edison for this new and exciting boat show event” stated MTA/NJ President, Kersten Roehsler. “The New Jersey Boat Sale & Expo was modeled after our highly successful fall Jersey Shore Boat Sale & Expo held at the BlueClaws Stadium and will offer attendees a great opportunity to shop from New Jersey’s leading dealers and marine retailers.”
The show will feature something for every age and interest with boats on sale from the top dealers in the state as well as an expansive boater’s marketplace full of accessories and services, free seminars, activities for the little boaters and more. Show attendees will be able to board and shop a great lineup of boating’s most popular brands including:
AquaPatio; Avalon; Bayliner; Bennington Pontoons; Bentley Pontoons; Boston Whaler; Carolina Classic; Carolina Skiff; Chaparral; Clearwater; Cobalt; Cobia; Crownline; East Coast Skiffs; Formula; Four Winns; Glastron; Grady-White; Hampton Pontoons; Harris; Hobie Catamarans; Hobie Kayaks; Hurricane; Hydra-Sports; Jupiter; Kawasaki Jet Skis; Key West; Larson; Livingston; Mako; Maycraft; Monterey; Nautic Star; North Coast; Parker; Premier Pontoons; Pro-Line; Regal Sport Boats; Regulator; Rinker; Robalo; Sea Hunt; Sea Ray; Sea-Doo; Starcraft; Steiger Craft; Stingray; Striper; Sundance; Sweetwater; Sylvan; Tidewater; Triumph; Trophy; Yamaha Sport Boats & Wave Runners; and Yellowfin.
Attendees can also shop the Boater’s Marketplace and meet with vendors for all of their boating needs, enjoy a free seminar or grab a bite to eat or a drink in the Café.
“The show is centrally located for easy access from anywhere in the tri-state area, parking is free and the cost of admission is only $6.00,” stated MTA/NJ Executive Director, Melissa Danko. “New Jersey’s boating opportunities are endless and with the boating season just around the corner, there is no better place than the New Jersey Boat Sale & Expo to find just what you need to get out on the water and have fun!”
OTW coordinated the seminars for the event, and some of our finest contributors will be speaking, Here is the seminar schedule below.
THURSDAY 2/23
3:30
Bunker Busting Spring Bass
Discuss the state of the Atlantic menhaden stocks, and learn some targeted snaggin’ strategies for hitting the trophies in 2012.
Jim Hutchinson – Recreational Fishing Alliance
6:30
Inshore Threshers
Be prepared for when a big thresher sharks crashes a bass and bunker party this spring
Darren Dorris
FRIDAY 2/24
3:30
Safer Boating in the Port of NY and NJ
Learn the proper protocol when boating in the busiest harbor on the East Coast.
Ray Fusco – TheSafeHarbor.US
6:30
Running a Small Boat for Inshore Pelagics
All you need to know from safety, gear, tackle, electronics, and strategies to find and catch bluefin, mahi and more pelagic gamefish within the range of your smaller craft.
Captain Jim Freda – Shore Catch Guide Service
SATURDAY 2/25
1:00
Trolling for Trophy Bass and Blues
Better techniques on the troll for targeting big stripers and bluefish.
Captain John Luchka – Long Run Fishing Charters
3:00
Dedicated Doormat Fishing
Strategies that forego catching catching throwbacks and small keeper fluke in order to improve your odds of landing a welcome-mat-sized summer flounder.
Captain Scott Newhall – Time Out Fishing Charters
5:00
Zero In On Fluke
Tactics for finding flatfish and putting more keepers in the box.
Captain Adam Nowalsky – Karen Ann II
7:00
Spear Fishing New Jerseys Reefs and Wrecks
The numerous shipwrecks along the New Jersey coast are great locations for collecting fish. Learn the basics for growing sport.
Rick Stamm – Atlantic Spear and SCUBA
SUNDAY 2/26
11:00
Spear Fishing New Jerseys Reefs and Wrecks
The numerous shipwrecks along the New Jersey coast are great locations for collecting fish. Learn the basics for growing sport.
Rick Stamm – Atlantic Spear and SCUBA
1:00
Trolling for Trophy Bass and Blues
Better techniques on the troll for targeting big stripers and bluefish.
Captain John Luchka – Long Run Fishing Charters