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Don’t Buy Emotionally This Year! Buying a boat "excited" is fun. Buying a boat "smart" is cost-effective. The best deals come to buyers who wait and compare. Patience pays on the water 🚤 Save the Date: February 26th – March 1st, 2026 Stay tuned for the latest at IllinoisBoatShow .com #BoatShopping #BoatBuyers #BoatingLifestyle #BoatDeals #LakeLife
Everyone’s in a rush to “lock something in.” Smart buyers wait. Why? More inventory. More leverage. Better pricing. Boats don’t disappear overnight. Bad deals do. ⛵ Join us at Northern Illinois' Largest Boat Show & Sale February 26th – March 1st, 2026 #BoatBuyers #BoatShopping #BoatLife #SmartBuyers #BoatShowSeason
The 2026 Northern Illinois Boat Show is coming up fast 🚤 SAVE THE DATES! We have the largest selection of new and used boats on sale in Northern Illinois, at the Lake County Fairgrounds. 📍 Address: 1060 East Peterson Road Grayslake, IL 60030 🗓️ Days and Times: February 26th (Thu): 12pm - 8pm February 27th (Fri): 12pm - 8pm February 28th (Sat): 10am - 8pm March 1st (Sun): 10am - 5pm #ILBoatShow #IllinoisBoatShow #BoatShows2026 #BoatShow2026
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