Boat Show Bargains?

   If I was looking to buy a new boat would it be worth waiting for next year's boat shows or just place an order now. I'm thinking of a Magno and would hope to have my own boat by next May.
Also, having never been to a boat show before, is sailing gear well priced at the shows or should I stick to the internet.
Thanks

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AlanG Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 05 Oct 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 6	Post Options Post Reply Quote AlanG Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Boat Show Bargains? Posted: 17 Oct 05 at 7:55pm
	If I was looking to buy a new boat would it be worth waiting for next year's boat shows or just place an order now. I'm thinking of a Magno and would hope to have my own boat by next May. Also, having never been to a boat show before, is sailing gear well priced at the shows or should I stick to the internet. Thanks

Garry Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 18 Apr 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 536	Post Options Post Reply Quote Garry Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 17 Oct 05 at 8:07pm
	There are bargins to be had at the show but you need to know what you want and the normal price. Unless you plan to sail between now and the spring you loose nothing by seeing what deals come up before christmas or what's avaiable at the London show and Dinghy show.
	Garry Lark 2252, Contender 298 www.cuckoos.eclipse.co.uk

sw67 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 06 Oct 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote sw67 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 17 Oct 05 at 8:44pm
	Why dont you check the topper website They have a display boat with free combi trailer for £2600 Its never been in the water and you will not buy cheaper than that Stephen

Stefan Lloyd Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 03 Aug 04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1599	Post Options Post Reply Quote Stefan Lloyd Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Oct 05 at 7:52am
	It is quite common for sailmakers to offer "winter discounts" because otherwise they don't get much business outside the main sailing season. I suspect if you offered to buy a new boat during the winter months, you would get a good discount. Why not ask? Yacht manufacturers definitely offer "boat show bargains"; don't know about dinghies but it may well be the same.