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Attendance up at Michigan City In-Water Boat Show
Michigan City, Ind.
Compared to last year, attendance numbers were up in 2010 for the Michigan City In-Water Boat Show.
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Attendance up at Michigan City In-Water Boat Show

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The Michigan City In-Water Boat Show wrapped up Sunday.

Twenty dealers with more than 150 boats graced the 31st annual show.

There was quite the range in prices with $3,000 rafts, all the way up to $1 million yachts.

B&E Marine gave NewsCenter 16 a tour of one of its top line boats -- a 45-foot seaway that has its own movie theatre and comfortably sleeps six.

How much would this vessel set you back? An easy $700,000!

While that may not be in everyone's budget, boat dealers say sales are up this year compared to last summer.

"We had a great summer. People are looking for the good out there, they want to get away and hang out with their families. It's been great hearing people's stories," said Rod Bensz with B&E Marine.

Attendance was up nearly five-percent from 2009 numbers.

"This year's boat show has been a successful show for us already. Last year, we were dealing with a lot of environmental and economical factors. This year's boat show people have been very enthusiastic and that's helped us a lot. It's resulted in good sales as well as a lot of good contacts," said Tighe Curran with Pier 33.