WHAT: The Discover Boating® New York Boat Show®in partnership with ProgressiveInsurance® docks at the Javits Center January 22-26, 2025, inviting tri-state water lovers to escape the cold and plunge into summer fun.
Those who are shopping for a boat will discover hundreds of new innovations at New York’s biggest boat sale with the best deals of the year, and those who are simply looking to experience a taste of the boat life can enjoy an Opening Night Oyster Party, fun in the Discover Boating Beach Club, free education for boaters of all levels, and special kids activities for the little skippers!
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Here’s a look at what attendees can see & do at the 2025 Discover Boating New York Boat Show:
- Get a taste of the boat life by hopping aboard and touring hundreds of different new boats, from kayaks, wake boats and tricked out runabouts to pontoons, fishing boats and luxurious yachts as big as a New York apartment.
- See & shop deals on the most comprehensive selection of boat brands and types in the tri-state area, from family boats that can be financed for a few hundred dollars per month to multi-million yachts – and take advantage of show-only specials. Plus, stroll and shop the newest boating accessories, marine tech and electronics, and on-the-water must-haves.
- The Discover Boating Beach Club brings a little summer to winter with a beach bar, live DJ, beach games, and a new Golf Simulator! Schedule includes:
- Weds, Jan 22, 5:30-8:00pm: Discover Boating New York Boat Show Opening Night Party to benefit Billion Oyster Project featuring Chef demo & tasting by Kerry Heffernan of New York hot spots Grand Banks and Holywater, Local Oyster Bar by Peconic Gold, live DJ sets and more…all to benefit Billion Oyster Project as they look to restore a billion oysters to New York Harbor by 2035!
- Thurs-Sat, Jan 23-25: 5:30-6:00pm: “Boating Feud” – a fun, fast-paced nautical version of the classic TV game show.
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- Tour the Queen of the Show & her Court of Beauties – Boat Show tradition dictates that the largest yacht at the?show each year is named the?Queen, with a special look at those in her court.??
- The Queen of the Show is the Formula 457 CCS – Experience cutting-edge technology, performance, and luxuries galore on this state-of-the-art center console with triple Mercury 600 Verado engines.
- HCB Campeón – From the sophisticated hull design to luxurious capabilities, this yacht is engineered for ultimate speed and elegance throughout.
- Pardo 43 – The epitome of luxurious Italian craftsmanship, featuring top-of-the-line interiors with a spacious layout and the impressive power of Volvo IPS 500 engines.
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- Fun for the Kids…plus Kids 12 & Under get in FREE!
- NEW Fishing Frenzy Ball-Pit Pond allows little anglers to reel in the fun as they try their hand at “catching the big one” – fin-tastic fun!
- Kids’ Build-a-Boat: little skippers will have boatloads of fun creating one-of-a-kind nautical masterpieces inspired by their time at the show.
- Plus, climb aboard hundreds of boats to play captain for the day!
- Free “Boating 101” education for new boaters at Fred’s Shed How-To Center, presented by Progressive® featuring a variety of daily seminars and demos cover everything from getting started to service, maintenance, updating, and operating.
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WHEN:?Wednesday-Sunday, January 22-26, 2025: Weds-Fri: 12:00pm-8:00pm; Sat: 10:00am-8:00pm; Sun: 10:00am-6:00pm
WHERE: Javits Center, 655 West 34th Street, New York, NY
TICKETS: Tickets are $20 for adults; children 12 & under get in FREE when accompanied by a paid adult. Buy online to skip the line at nyboatshow.com.
FREE admission for active/veteran military, active/retired first responders and USCG & USCGA members on Opening Day, Wednesday, January 22.
WEB/SOCIAL: Visit www.NYBoatShow.com; Facebook & Instagram #NYBoatShow
U.S. BOATING BY THE NUMBERS*
- Looking to 2025, NMMA anticipates sales of new powerboats to begin to show signs of a return to growth driven by innovative new products, changes in U.S. economic policies and consistent consumer demand for on-water experiences.
- Following years of record highs, new powerboat retail unit sales in 2024 declined an estimated 9%-12%, to approx. 230,000-240,000 units in the U.S.
- With Americans continuing to hit the water in record numbers since 2020, U.S. boating expenditures in 2025 are expected to sustain record highs, coming in as much as 3-5% above 2024’s anticipated final tally of $55 billion.
- Boating and fishing are the leading driver of the $1.2 trillion outdoor recreation economy, which contributes 2.3% of our nation’s GDP. (Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis)
- The recreational boating industry is an economic driver supporting more than 812,000 American jobs and more than 36,000 American businesses. (Source: NMMA Economic Impact Study.
- An estimated 85 million Americans go boating each year.??
- Ninety-five percent of boats sold in the U.S. are American made.??
NEW YORK & TRI-STATE BOATING BY THE NUMBERS?
- New York & Tri-State area sales totaled more than $2.2 Billion in 2023, generating big business for the Tri-State Area recreational boating industry.
- State-by-State?
- Connecticut Boating Sales totaled $311 million in 2023 including new powerboats, outboard engines, boat trailers and aftermarket accessories. CT ranked 31 nationwide in total marine expenditures in 2023. Boating has a $3.6 Billion economic impact in CT, supporting 13,223 jobs and 623 businesses.
- New Jersey Boating Sales totaled $716 million in 2023 including new powerboats, outboard engines, boat trailers and aftermarket accessories. NJ ranked 16 in total marine expenditures in 2023. Boating has a $6.6 billion economic impact in NJ, supporting 20,177 jobs and 1,193 businesses.
- New York Boating Sales totaled $1.2 Billion in 2023 including new powerboats, outboard engines, boat trailers and aftermarket accessories up 4.3% compared to 2021. NY ranked 6 in total marine expenditures in 2023. Boating has a $10 Billion economic impact in NY, supporting 34,717 jobs and 2,341 businesses.
