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Each year, the Providence Boat Show draws thousands of visitors from throughout New England, looking to see what’s unique and exciting for the upcoming boating and fishing season.

This year, under new management, the Providence Boat Show will be offering creative and informative displays, exhibits, presentations, and fun activities for the entire family.

The showroom floor will unveil a wide variety of powerboats, sailboats, kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddleboards, and inflatables. Plus, you will find the latest technology, engines, electronics and accessories.

The 2014 show will offer three days of sport fishing seminars, organized by Captain Jack Sprengel, as well as providing highly informative general boating courses by Captain John Martino of the Annapolis School of Seamanship. Be sure to schedule time to attend one of these educational seminars.

The Providence Boat Show is conveniently located at the Rhode Island Convention Center, in the heart of downtown Providence, where you will find great hotels, restaurants, shopping and activities. Stay the weekend. The Providence Boat Show is one of the finest winter boat shows in the region.

Come visit Latitude, we will be located on the perimeter wall opposite side from the main entrance. If you can’t find us, call 401-835-0069.

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Posted on January 14th, 2014
Written by John Burnham, YachtWorld.com

U.S. yacht brokers sold 1,528 boats in December, completing a strong fourth quarter and an eighth straight month of improving sales compared with the same month in 2012.

Sales were up 3 percent for December, 8 percent for the quarter and 6 percent for the year, according to YachtWorld member brokerages reporting in SoldBoats.com, their proprietary database. There were 31,451 sales in 2013, up from 29,730 the previous year.

The total value of boats sold in December was $447.2 million, an unusually high figure that was $99 million above December 2012 and the third-highest monthly total in 2013. Superyacht sales accounted for about three-quarters of the gain with $264.7 million paid for boats over 80 feet, but the market segments between 26 and 45 feet, which are much less volatile pricewise, accounted for most of the rest of the gain, a positive sign of rising average prices through the high-volume portion of the market.

The aggregate price paid for boats sold in 2013 was $3.94 billion, almost $700 million more than the previous year.

Sales of the smallest boats actually slowed in December, compared with the same month last year, especially among powerboats, with brokers selling 1 percent fewer boats under 25 feet and 2 percent fewer boats between 26 and 35 feet.

More than offsetting those incremental declines, however, were sales of boats above 35 feet. Boats 36 to 45 feet were up 8 percent with 370 sold. Sales of boats 46 to 55 feet rose 12 percent with 118 sold. And among boats 56 to 79 feet, sales climbed 25 percent, with 60 changing hands.

For the year, sales of boats of all lengths below 55 feet increased by similar amounts on a percentage basis — between 5 and 7 percent. The strongest segment was boats between 36 and 45 feet, with 6,606 sold, up from 6,170 a year earlier.

The total price paid for all boats under 55 feet improved, compared with 2012, at a greater rate than the number of sales in each length segment, proof that average prices paid rose during the year. For example, in the 36- to 45-foot category, the total value increased 9 percent, from $788.8 million to $859.5 million, and the average price paid rose from $128,000 to $130,000.

John Burnham is the editorial director of YachtWorld.com

The 43rd Annual Newport International Boat Show, September 12-15, 2013

Boating has never been more exciting; whether it’s an evening harbor cruise, a fun-filled day of fishing or an extended cruise on a yacht with all the luxuries you can imagine. Come discover the many new products, programs and opportunities for the whole family!
 
Multiple waterfront facilities along America’s Cup Avenue host the Show including Newport Yachting Center, Oldport Marine, Bannister’s Wharf and Bowen’s Wharf.  All Show sites are accessible by land or by water taxi service.

Latitude will be located in Tent D, booth 64. Call Ryan at 401-835-0069 for Directions.

For More Information. www.newportboatshow.com

2000 Sabre 362 price reduced by $34,000! Now only $125,000.
Buyer must take delivery this fall. Offer available till Monday, September 16th 2013.

View the listing to learn more

We invite you to explore why Rhode Island should be your boating home during the statewide Boat Show in five premier boater destination locations May 4 and 5, 2013.

• Stroll all five locations to view new and used sail & powerboats for sale, in all sizes, both in water and on land
• Chat with knowledgeable vendors who will be displaying goods and services to ensure a comfortable and safe boating season
• Explore top notch options for mooring, slips and year-round boat service
• Enjoy on water sail and powerboat classes with Discover Boating
• Free Admission & Free Parking
• Learn how you can take advantage of Rhode Island’s favorable “No Sales Tax on Boats and Service” legislation

S/V “LADY TARA” is a best-in-class example of Oyster’s proven design and 2012 Concours 
d’Elegance winner. We wish her new owner smooth sailing and many years of enjoyment.

Whether a novice or experienced boat owner, the process of purchasing or selling a boat can be a lengthy one, and as with any investment, it is always a wise decision to turn to those who have the resources to assist you in becoming a well informed and educated consumer in the boating industry. Please stop by and discover the difference that is Latitude Yacht Brokerage. Our booth (#2248) is located near the food court escalators along the outside wall, but please call if you cannot find us (401-835-0069).

www.newenglandboatshow.com

THE BOATING SEASON STARTS HERE! The 20TH ANNUAL PROVIDENCE BOAT SHOW
Thousands of visitors throughout New England attend the show each year, all looking to see what’s new and exciting for the upcoming boating and fishing season. On display are many makes and models of powerboats and sailboats, plus kayaks, canoes and inflatables along with the latest technology, engines, electronics and accessories. And to top that off, there’s three full days sport fishing seminars plus and opportunity to win a $1000 West Marine gift card. Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Providence, the Providence Boat Show is one of the finest shows of the winter “warm-up” season.

Autumn is the smartest time of the year to buy. Here’s why:

• Largest influx of quality, well priced boats…get your pick of the crop!
• Contractors looking for winter work, preferred winter rates & specials with time available before the spring rush.
• Very low financing rates