Starts this coming weekend,
Who's going?
I'll probably be going sometime next week!

i was not going to go (just bought a new boat) but the wife got me a ticket so i will most likly go.

My wife and kids will be in FLA for 10 days... Saturday in Hartford for the fishing show and Sunday at the Boat Show....

I'll be going on the 25th.

I will go. I like to walk around and drool.:drool:

Working at the Hartford fishing show this weekend. Anyone going, stop by and say hello. I'll be working in the Nor'east Saltwater booth.

Next week sometime...

I be going just like every year, probably next week (midweek) never on the weekend/weekend night.

Lemme know Ronnie and we'll meet up.

Like Van said.....Mid week, never the weekend. Just have to save money to Park the truck.

Just have to save money to Park the truck.

Thats why I go with my buddies, we car pool !!!!!

Its ridiculous how much they charge to park.:mad: :mad:

Over the years the company I work for has had a booth at the HOME SHOW at Bayside Expo Center. Part of my job is to go to the shows and answer questions regarding my company and products. (SAME PLACE THE BOAT SHOW IS)I have inside knoledge of a place where you can park near the convention center- and it is free. Thats right FREE. For a small fee of either 1. custom plugs, 2. money, ect...I will disclose the free SECRET SPOT. Now this might be considered SPOT BURNING. After I post this, I will check with JOHN R and make sure its ok.

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i'll be going tuesday night on the T

Over the years the company I work for has had a booth at the HOME SHOW at Bayside Expo Center. Part of my job is to go to the shows and answer questions regarding my company and products. (SAME PLACE THE BOAT SHOW IS)I have inside knoledge of a place where you can park near the convention center- and it is free. Thats right FREE. For a small fee of either 1. custom plugs, 2. money, ect...I will disclose the free SECRET SPOT. Now this might be considered SPOT BURNING. After I post this, I will check with JOHN R and make sure its ok.

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R U ALLRIGHT?:rolleyes:
if i knew a spot i would tell my buds,,, not try to bribe them:rolleyes:

No I'm not all right. But thats a different story. :hee: Drive past the state police berricks like your going to castle island. But take a right way before.....drive past the back entrance to the show and 1000 feet up there is a turnoff for beach parking. Two minute walk. There is a entrance in the back of the expo you can enter. I think Carolina Clasic's booth was there last year. :faga:

LOOK FOR CARSONS BEACH

I'll be heading in mid-week too.:usd:

Mid week to drool and dream.

van i will be going mid week also give me a call capt. bill .aka baitcaster

- and it is free. Thats right FREE. For a small fee :


WHATS WRONG WITH THAT STATEMENT !!!!:laughs: :laughs:

We are going Thursday night.

Pick up your lottery tickets on the way!

I always park at my old high school (BC High) and walk the last 1/2 mile. No one is there on the weekend, but I don't know If they care during the week.

I'll be there either Sat. or Sunday.

I'll be there at the opening bell this Saturday with my twin 9 year old boys. We haven't gone since 2003 and after 2 seasons with the new boat we're itching to look at more new rigs (which I can't afford ;) ).

I parked in quick decision's parking lot today for the show and it worked out great!

I am glad I could help with the free parking. Any feedback on the show?

Very good show. I think I may have found a winner :heybaby: :heybaby: :heybaby: :heybaby:

The show seemed to be better than usual, lots of good deals.

Yupper - going in on 23rd from New Hampshire. Bus ride and 'T' - ain't taking my truck down there.

Sarge

free parkin:wavey:

you gotta check out the 36' grady with the tripple 300's on it...dammm.:shocked: whaddda machine..

that 29' seaswirl striper with the full glass inclosure looks mighty comfy for those typical new england days thats a nice lokin boat...

ronnie i was on the 500HP parker thinking of you:buds:

free parkin:wavey:

you gotta check out the 36' grady with the tripple 300's on it...dammm.:shocked: whaddda machine..

that 29' seaswirl striper with the full glass inclosure looks mighty comfy for those typical new england days thats a nice lokin boat...

ronnie i was on the 500HP parker thinking of you:buds:

Mike,
You went tonight???
I'm going Thursday afternoon/night!

F***the 500hp Parker
I want a 500hp downeast!!!

yep. it was like a ghost town there. no crowds!!

$400K and that Grady is all yours. :shocked:

I was there yesterday and ghost town is right, that's the best.

I'll never understand how salesmen don't know their boat and motor prices off the top of their head, or readily available (expecially the the boats/motors they brought to the show).

I wish each engine maker sent a rep to the show with their own booth, asking each suzuki dealer to explain "continuously variable valve timing" (the difference between the 150 and 175hp) and you get different answers. Then they say, buy now because they're selling like hot cakes from the Miami show.

All in all it was a good show, if money was no object, I'd get one of those retro looking chris crafts for cruising.

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I'll never understand how salesmen don't know their boat and motor prices off the top of their head, or readily available (expecially the the boats/motors they brought to the show).
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They know exactly what the motor will cost them..... They will not tell you how much it cost you because that figure changes by the minute. It all depends how much you want it and are willing to pay. A good salesmans will try to get as much as he can and still keep you smiling.

Damn right they know.

I noticed last year they underpowered many boats on display to keep the price down. I'll bet when you actually go to buy it, they tell ya, you really should consider upping the HP for better performance.

I saw a 23' CC with a 150 on it, salesman said it will do 40 mph with that power. I asked what the boat was rated for. He said he didn't know. YA RIGHT !!! Check the plate...Oh its rated for 250 !!!

Should really fly with 150 pushing her...........NOT...........!

Gotta say the GW 360 is one awesome machine. To my group there last night, it was in a class by itself. Out of my league but a sweet boat.

To me, a center console guy (and current GW owner), the best of show was the GW 306. The Reg 26 was also nice and big surprise to me me was the Sailfish 23 (9'beam) and Everglades 26 -- I would rank it second.

Big disappointment to me was the Southport that was just OK but nothing special.

I was intrigued with the Drummond Island from Pursuit and the 32' cuddy from Whaler. Different layouts that I found interesting.

All in all a good show.

The new 24' center console from Everglades was my favorite.

$99K with twin Honda 150s.

Maybe one of those meat packers from Nebraska will loan me the money since I didn't win the lottery!

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Nice helm and tackle center!:musc:

Those Everglades are VERY nice. Impressive.

Just came back from the show. Wow, looks like a will never own a new boat. Oh well, I like mine with experience. ;) I had to park in my secound free parking area because everyone was in the one I poisted. Did anyone see those Southport's? Looked nice. I also liked the 36 Albermale.

Hey Van, was that you I saw perched up at the helm of that big Grady? You were all over that thing like white on rice. I'm thinking you must have bought it because you had your shoes on!:rotfl:
Oh mama! The price tag on some of that stuff!:eek5:

Hey Van, was that you I saw perched up at the helm of that big Grady? You were all over that thing like white on rice. I'm thinking you must have bought it because you had your shoes on!:rotfl:
Oh mama! The price tag on some of that stuff!:eek5:

Sure was, WHAT A MACHINE !!!! I almost bought it, but I was just shy on funds, about 490K shy !!!!!!!
But it was definately the sweetest boat I saw there.
To dream is nice. Whaler as always had some nice rides too.
Fountains are incredible, but thats not my style....

I also noticed lots of manufacturers are teaming up with merc...

VERADO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:humpty: :humpty: : :drool: :drool:

Sure was, WHAT A MACHINE !!!! I almost bought it, but I was just shy on funds, about 490K shy !!!!!!!
But it was definately the sweetest boat I saw there.
To dream is nice. Whaler as always had some nice rides too.
Fountains are incredible, but thats not my style....

I also noticed lots of manufacturers are teaming up with merc...

VERADO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:humpty: :humpty: : :drool: :drool:

To dream sure is nice. I saw a kayak that I might be able to afford if I start saving now.:doh: :hidin:

I think most of those manufacturers teaming up with Merc are owned by Merc.

Well,

Spent a few hours there this afternoon. Parked at Carson beach for zip, thanks QD.

One of the things that caught my eye was the 26 Albin. Me being a straight inboard guy. But 93 to 115 depending on engine......will have to hit that megamillions.

I could never be a salesman....some of the stuff they say. Like when I ask a repower guy how much more fuel efficent a Crusader 350 MPI is compared to the 260HP carberated Mercruiser mid 90's engine I have now he says 30-40% better............my arse, I may buy 10-15%...

Did a turbo tour on Saturday. I was impressed by the Hydrasports 29 footer. Unfortunately it's way too big to trailer. Lot's of nice boats to see. Took home tons of brochures to look through.

Verado's everywhere!

So who bought what at the show? Everyone a looky Lou?

So who bought what at the show? Everyone a looky Lou?
i bought an italian sausage with peppers and onions and a beer :D ..

i bought an italian sausage with peppers and onions and a beer :D ..


let me guess, that cost you $18

let me guess, that cost you $18
Don't forget the parking and entrance fee on top of that $18:yak6:

I used QD's spot....cost me zip. $10 to get in though.

Fish On, I loved that boat, the wife even loved it, free Raymarine electronics ,140,000 with 250 v-tecs and allthe options.......only one question.......wich bank do I knock over?:jester:

I agree with Beamie, the 26 Albin center console with a diesel would be my boat if I could do it. But for 100K +, I don't think so....

But, my wife really liked the Parker and I can't say that was a bad choice too, it would be nice to be warm and dry! She hates our SeaCraft because there is no place to hide from the elements.

Great show, had fun.