2007 Lake Union Boats Afloat Show at a Glance
What will you take home?
Dates
Wednesday, Sept. 12 – Sunday, Sept. 16
Times
Weekdays — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Weekend — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location
South Lake Union near South Lake Union Park and the Old Naval Reserve Building
901 Fairview Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98109
Information: 206-748-0012
Parking
Boats Afloat Show parking is available at 5th and Mercer lot for $6. Shuttle runs to and from Lake Union Boats Afloat Show.
Tickets
Available at www.BoatsAfloatShow.com and at the gate.
Adults: $10
Children: $5 (age 11-17) Children 10 and under are free
Three-day passes available. Three-day passes are $18.
Receive a $10 gift certificate from Boaters World with an online ticket purchase.
Boats at the Boats Afloat Show
Check out some 270 motor yachts including the 118-foot Shaw Pilothouse – the largest luxury yacht in the show. Eighteen motor yachts over 70 feet, 67 under 30 feet, 64 sailboats from 17 to 58 feet and everything in between will be on display at the show. Even a 32-foot personal submarine will be on display and for sale.
Motor Yachts
- Largest yacht: 118 Shaw Pilothouse
- 18 motor yachts from 70 to 100 feet
- 51 motor yachts from 50 to 70 feet
- 90 motor yachts from 40 to 50 feet
- 67 yachts 30 feet and under
Sailboats
- 64 sailboats from 17 to 58 feet including 30 over 40 feet.
Performance and Ski Boats
- 32 sport boats under 25 feet will be on floating display.
Models and Brands
With brands of sail and power boats of all sizes – including a 32-foot personal submarine, the Lake Union Boats Afloat Show promises a boat (or sub) for just about any budget or interest.
- Powerboats by Grand Banks, Nordhavn, Nordic Tug, Regency, Shaw, Tiara, and Viking.
- Performance Boats by Cobalt, Maxum,
- Sailboats by Benetau, J-Boat, Jeanneau, Hunter, Hallberg-Rassy and Norseman
- Submarine by U.S. submarine
- Boats Under 30-feet by Bayliner, Sea-Ray, Well-Craft, SeaSwirl and ChrisCraft.
History of Boat Shows in Seattle
Boat shows have a long history in Seattle dating back some 60 years. Since Seattle’s first known show set sail in 1947, Seattle’s boat shows have traditionally occupied some of the most prominent venues in the Emerald City including the former Seattle Center Coliseum and Kingdome, Qwest Field Convention Center, Shilshole Bay Marina and Chandler’s Cover on South Lake Union.
In its 30th year in Seattle and 19th year on Lake Union, the show is the largest floating show on the west coast and one of eight principal boat shows held annually in the Seattle-area including the Seattle Boat Show / January Boats Afloat Show, and the Washington Sportsman’s Show (both in January), Everett Boat Show (March), Tacoma Dome Boat Show (March/April), Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival (September) and the Pacific Marine Expo (November). Over 250 major boat shows world-wide are tracked by the National Marine Manufacturers Association.
Mega Yachts -- Seventeen of the Northwest’s most well-appointed yachts over 70-feet in length will be on display including the Shaw 118-foot mega yacht, After Eight. After Eight comes complete with five staterooms, SeaDoo Wave Runners, Motor Scooters and a 19-foot tender.
Green Boats -- The 42-foot Lagoon 420 “hybrid” is a revolutionary diesel-electric sailing catamaran that charges her batteries from propeller revolutions while undersail and when under power her generators kick-in to charge her batteries, saving energy and fuel expense.
Sailboats – Sailfest Northwest includes 67 sailboats from 16 to 58-feet including many of the most well-appointed cruising yachts the Northwest has to offer.
Fast Boats – Over 70 boats 30-feet and below will be on display including the Chris Craft Speedster. The Speedster sports a standard V-6 configuration that gets her up on plane in less than 3 seconds and achieving open-water speeds in the mid-50 mph range.
32-foot Submarine – Tired of life on the surface? A growing trend among private yacht owners is to include a personal submarine on board. Originally manufactured during the cold war with the Swedish Navy in mind, this two-person diesel-electric submersible, painted black and white like a large Orca whale, is rated to dive up to 300 feet and can remain submerged for up to eight hours. She has a surface cruising range of some 200 nautical miles. Offered exclusively through U.S. Submarine, which got its start in Anacortes, Wash., this submersible is available for $640,000.
Classic Unlimited Hydroplanes – Courtesy of the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum (www.thunderboats.org), the fabled 1959-vintage Miss Thriftway and 1968-vintage Miss Budweiser will be on display throughout the show with show-goers having an opportunity to bid for a ride in one of these classics. On Saturday and Sunday, unlimited light drivers Joe Turner of the UL18 Countrywide presents StraitThunder.com and Rod Bourke of the UL62 Benz Electric presents Miss IRS Environmental will be on-hand in full racing gear to share stories of roostertails and close calls, sign autographs and pose for pictures.
EVENTS AT THE BOATS AFLOAT SHOW
Pro-Am Sailing Regatta (Wed.12 noon to 2 p.m.) Buoy racing, America’s Cup style — featuring Washington Olympians, members of the media and some of Seattle’s top sailing instructors from Sail Sand Point.
Kid’s Lifejacket Giveaway (daily / while supplies last) The first 400 kids age 12 and under attending the show will be properly fit with a free U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket courtesy of Discovery Yachts, Olympic Boat Center and Stearns. The program includes water safety education and fun activities for kids of all ages.
Classic Unlimited Hydroplanes (daily) Courtesy of the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum (www.thunderboats.org), the fabled 1959-vintage Miss Thriftway and 1968-vintage Miss Budweiser will be on display throughout the show with show-goers having an opportunity to bid for a ride in one of these classics. On Saturday and Sunday, unlimited light drivers Joe Turner of the UL18 Countrywide presents StraitThunder.com and Rod Bourke of the UL62 Benz Electric presents Miss IRS Environmental will be on-hand in full racing gear to share stories of roostertails and close calls, sign autographs and pose for pictures
Sailfest Northwest (daily) Showcase of Northwest sailing featuring 67 sailboats, free seminars, free sailboat rides from Discover Sailing and more.
Boating Seminars (daily) Seminars for mariners of all levels and interests including “How to select the best sailboat for you”, “Captain license requirements”, “Flight of the Osprey: A seven year Circumnavigation”, and the popular “Doggy on Deck: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know about Cruising with Fido”.
Marine Product Exhibits (daily) Find everything you need to get out on the water in your new boat with help from qualified professionals in the marine industry. Over 60 shore-side exhibits will include marine displays and experts on topics such as marine finance and insurance, navigation, yacht maintenance, and marine decorating.
Food and Entertainment (daily) Take a break from walking the on the Quarterdeck Galley for food, beverages and fun throughout the show. Be sure to catch Dave Calhoun and Trop Zone on Saturday and Sunday afternoon for tropical rock music in the Margaritaville style of Jimmy Buffett.
BOATS AFLOAT SHOW BY THE NUMBERS
Motor Yachts
Largest yacht: 118 Shaw Pilothouse
18 motor yachts from 70 to 100 feet
51 motor yachts from 50 to 70 feet
90 motor yachts from 40 to 50 feet
67 yachts 30 feet and under
Sailboats
64 sailboats from 17 to 58 feet including 30 over 40 feet.
Performance and Ski Boats
32 sport boats under 25 feet will be on floating display.
Attendance
A record 11,214 boating enthusiasts attended the 2006 Lake Union Boats Afloat Show.
Boats on Hand
Over 340 new and previously owned sail and power boats from some 80 brokers and dealers around the Northwest will be moored on some 75,000 square feet of docks.
Exhibitors
Some 80 brokers and dealers from the Pacific Northwest will exhibit boats of all sizes at the Lake Union Boats Afloat Show.
Dock Space
Boating enthusiasts can explore new and previously owned boats moored alongside over 75,000 square feet of floating docks at the 2007 Lake Union Boast Afloat Show.
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