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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Melissa Danko, mdanko@mtanj.org


The Boats Are Here! 

Shop All That’s New in Boating

at the Jersey Shore Boat Sale & Expo

Brielle, NJ – The Jersey Shore Boat Sale & Expo will be cruising into Shore Town Ballpark, Home of the Jersey Shore BlueClaws on September 27th through the 29th. This highly popular event, which began in 2009, is produced by the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ) and is a treasured highlight of the fall boating season. The event will include an outstanding display of the industry’s top selling brands in an easy to access outdoor area, offering a convenient and comfortable way for consumers to compare, shop and board new boats including brand new 2025 models with some of the best end-of-season opportunities around!  


With inventory levels back up, more new brands and additional dealers will be at the show this year offering plenty of new model year options to explore. Over 20 of the top NJ dealers at the show will offer an expansive selection of brand new, just introduced 2025 models. Boat manufacturers often offer special boat show incentives, such as lower pricing, package deals and special financing at the boat show.


Additionally, unlike any other show, lining the main walkway before the stadium will be a great selection of pre-owned boats which are perfect for the budget-minded or first-time buyer. Show attendees can climb aboard and inspect a variety of pre-owned boats right at the show from trusted dealers. 

With New Jersey’s boating opportunities including more than 120 miles of ocean coastline, large saltwater bays, navigable rivers and numerous freshwater lakes, nothing compares to getting on the water with family and friends. Memories are made when you are on the water whether fishing, cruising, water skiing or simply anchored in a secluded cove enjoying the serenity of being so close to nature. If you have ever dreamed of owning a boat and getting on the water at first light, or watching the sun set as the water laps against the hull, owning a boat is a unique experience the whole family will enjoy for a lifetime and this is the place to get that started! 


This year’s show is not to be missed, with over 200 boats again representing over 70 of boating’s best brands all in one place and available for your personal inspections including: Aquasport, AB Inflatables, Aqua Patio, Avalon, Barletta, Bayliner, Belzona, Beneteau, Bennington, Bentley, Blackfin, Cape Horn, Carolina Skiff, Chaparral, Chris Craft, Clearwater, Cobalt, Cobia, Com-Pac, Contender, Crest, Crownline, Cutwater, Defiance, Edgewater, Everglades, Finseeker, Formula, Fountain, Four Winns, Grady-White, Hurricane, Jeanneau, Kawasaki, Ken Craft, Key West, Manitou, Monaco, Monterey, Nauticstar, Nimbus, North Coast, Parker, Pursuit, Ranger, Ranger Tug, Regal, Regulator, Robalo, Sailfish, Scout, Sea Born, Sea Chaser, Sea Fox, Sea Pro, Sea Ray, Seahunt, Solara, Southwind, Sportsman, Steigercraft, Stingray, Sundance, Sweetwater, Sylvan, Tidewater, Trifecta, Viaggio, Wellcraft, World Cat, Xperience, and Yamaha.


A boater’s marketplace will offer attendees a chance to shop for marine services, boating supplies and more. While you browse the boats, little skippers can participate in a nautical “I Spy Scavenger Hunt” spotting boating items around the show. Kids that complete the hunt can enter to win a fishing or boating related prize, with a winner chosen at the end of the day on Saturday and Sunday. There will be live turtles at the show for skippers to be on the lookout for. For even more fun, head up to the stadium concourse on Saturday and Sunday to get a fun face painting design, Run the Bases on the minor league field, and blow off some steam in the BlueClaws Bounce House. The BlueClaws beloved mascot, Buster, will also be visiting the show on Saturday at 1pm, so be sure to grab him for a photo.  


The MTA/NJ, a non-profit trade Association, is a tireless advocate for the protection, promotion and advancement of boating in New Jersey therefore the cost to attend is only $10 per person with children under 12 admitted for free when accompanied by an adult. Parking is free. Great food and refreshments, including ice cold beer, will also be available both inside and outside of the stadium. Tickets can be purchased online at JerseyBoatExpo.com for an easy, quick entry into the show. Included with an online ticket purchase is a free ticket to February’s New Jersey Boat Sale & Expo in Edison, as well as a free ticket to a Jersey Shore BlueClaws game in the 2025 season. 


This is the perfect time and the perfect place to take care of your boating needs and secure a great deal on the boat of your dreams,” stated Melissa Danko, MTA/NJ Executive Director. “There is no other show like this one that is not only affordable but very easy to get to and board hundreds of boats of every size, shape, design and power to fit all the different boating lifestyles. If you love boating and you love the water, this is an event that is not to be missed.”    


The 2024 Jersey Shore Boat Sale & Expo is sponsored by PineBelt Enterprises, Inc., Travelers Ocean Marine Insurance, Coastal Environmental Consulting, LLC, and Pettit Paint/ValvTect Marine Fuel.


Event details and link to purchase tickets now can be found at JerseyBoatExpo.com 


Show Hours: Friday 11AM - 6 PM

             Saturday 10AM - 6 PM

             Sunday 10 AM -5 PM 


Contact: Phone: 732-292-1051; Fax: 732-292-1041; Email: info@jerseyboatexpo.com.


All proceeds from the event return to the MTA/NJ to support its efforts to promote, advance, and protect the recreational boating industry in New Jersey.

About the MTA/NJ: The Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ), established in 1972, is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, advancing and protecting the recreational marine industry and waterways in the State of New Jersey. The MTA/NJ is dedicated to the interests of the industry as a whole for the benefit of its individual members and the consumers whom they serve. In addition to many accomplishments, the MTA/NJ produces two boat shows, the Jersey Shore Boat Sale & Expo held in September at ShoreTown Ballpark in Lakewood, and the New Jersey Boat Sale & Expo held in February at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center in Edison. The MTA/NJ proudly endorses the Discover Boating Atlantic City Boat Show.


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