See New Houseboats, Win A New Boat, Have Tons of Fun

Show Exhibit Hours

Friday 2pm-7pm | Saturday 10am-7pm | Sunday 10am-4pm

Live music Fri & Sat - Starts at 8pm


Dan Armitage is Houseboat magazine's fishing columnist, a full-time freelance fishing and boating writer, syndicated radio show host and a licensed USCG Master-rated Captain. Dan travels the nation teaching fishing programs at boat shows during the winter months, specializing in teaching children to fish, and contributes boating travel and fishing features to Houseboat and several other national publications.
 
 
                         "Hooked on a Houseboat!"
 
Based on his Hooked! columns, Dan will be demonstrating several methods of fishing from a houseboat at the dock, at anchor, and while drifting and trolling using live baits and artificials. He will go over a basic fishing to have aboard for occasional angling and some portable gear for rigging a boat for fishing that can be stowed when not in use. Dan will present his "Hooked on a Houseboat!" program on Saturday at the Expo, an interactive, entertaining fishing program that is sure to be educational and fun for anglers of all ages and skill levels.  
  
 

Christy Martin Presents Ladies On The Water

Married with two sons, Christy is passionate about the transforming benefits of boating for your marriage and family. She'll share her stories and tales of  "life on the water".

         Ladies attending will hear...

  • The Five Ways To Say "Bless Your Heart" On A Boat. 
  • I'm On The Boat, Now What?
  • The 20 Things Girls Just Gotta Have On A Cruise.
  • The New Hit Country Song. Head For The Dock As Fast As You Want To Hit It (inspired by a true story)
  • How To Avoid "He Said/She Said" On The Boat.
  • The VHF Radio Is Your New Best Friend.
  • Why "Dooey Thing" And "Thingamajig" Are Perfectly Good Terms On The Boat.
  • 10 Secrets "He" Tries To Keep To Himself About Boating

 

 


Cornhole Tournament -
Boardz N Bagz invites you to participate in the on water expo cornhole tournament. Cash prizes awarded to the top players. Be sure to check out
www.boardznbagz.com for tournament details.



Captain’s Course
-Do you find that your boat intimidates you? Spending too much time at the dock rather than out on the lake? We can fix that. Come to the show and spend some time with a licensed boating captain who will provide tips on how to navigate and dock your boat. Learn the latest safety procedures and captaining skills. Get that boat out on the water and have confidence getting in and out of the marina.  Captain's course provide by Don Hevener who is a 100 ton master captain.  Captains Course Information CLICK HERE.

 


On Dock Poker Run -
This will be a show stopper!! Placed in strategic locations around the dock are your cards, giving you the chance for the winning hand. Register for the on dock poker run for a chance to win big prizes. Keep in mind that the poker run participants will receive a complimentary on water tee shirt. Increase your chances to win with multiple hands.  Purchase Your Poker Hands - CLICK HERE.

Poker Run Sponsors

 

H20 Pod Inc. (WaterMat).....provides 2 WaterMats which will support up to 1500 pounds of fun. Doesn't need to be inflated, ready for fun in seconds. Valued over $700.00 each. www.thewatermat.com

 

 

 

 

Middle Tennessee Houseboat & Yachts.....provides a folding aluminum dock cart valued at $270.00. www.midtnhouseboats.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aqua Assets......provides a Cooler Scooter's as some of the great prizes to be won. www.aquaassets.net

 

Sportsstuff.....provides 8 different water toys value up to $2,800.00 www.sportsstuff.com

 

 


 

 

Wake Ryder......Stand Up Deck Tube! Conquer the wake with the all-new WAKE RYDER!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grandstand......Stand Up!  Tired of sitting? Satnd up and shout with the all-new GRANDSTAND 1!

 

 

 

 

 

Bandwagon 1+1......Get on the Bandwagon! This all-new action towable for 1-2 riders features a Reduced-drag nose design for effortless towing that virtually emilinates nose-diving at startup.

 

 

 

 

Lulu 2.......Controllable Towable! The LULU 2 is a challenging new experience, not just another old-style towable that you simply hang on to.

 

 

 

 

Pool N' Beach Cabana Lounge.......Cool off in the Pool-N-Beach Lounge. This body-contoured lounge for two offers luxurious comfort seating and an adjustable/removable shade canopy with air vents.

 

 

 

 

 

U Slalom 3.......The U SLALOM 3 is a new Doable; a controllable towable that you can maneuver, slalom, jump, veer, and do a combination of moves through the boat wake or crest in a straight-line boat pattern.

 

 

 

Kids Kooper.....BEEP BEEP! Introducing the new line of Kids' Towables from Sportsstuff, guaranteed to put a smile on any kid's face. Peel-out with the Kids Kooper racing towable, equipped with a clear PVC windshield, checkerboard play mirrors, authentic racing graphics, and safety bucket seating. Our Kids stuff is engineered with children's safety in mind.

 

 

 

Big Bertha.....BIG FUN! Get ready for big fun with the all new BIG BERTHA! This giant 4 person classic action towable is updated with state of the art features such as a new air cushioned floor, non slip cushioned handles with padded knuckle guards, and a fast and easy Quick Connect tow system. Just slip your tow rope over the Quick Connect and you’re off and tubing. The BIG BERTHA is built heavy duty and is fully loaded.

 

 

 

More great prizes to come...........stay tuned!

 



 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Live Entertainment - Friday Night
Uncle Hamish and the Hooligans. This is a Celtic Rock band. Come on out, pour a cocktail and enjoy the on water expo entertainment. Cut a rug or just sit back and watch the sun go down in this beautiful on water atmosphere.
http://www.unclehamishandthehooligans

 

 

 

Live Entertainment - Saturday Night. Conch Republic Band. CONCH REPUBLIC is a "Trop Rock" or beach band (often referred to as a Jimmy Buffett tribute band).  The CONCH REPUBLIC show is high-energy and focuses on crowd participation. 

 http://www.conchrepublicband.com/