Boston Boat Show You Going? - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

blaruffa · 02-12-2007, 05:15 PM

Just thought I'd let you all know I saw a steady stream of boats on their way up the SE expressway this afternoon all heading for the boat show.

I am hoping to go next week to look around, going to look at electronics, and safety gear. No new boat for me.

blue oyster · 02-12-2007, 07:24 PM

i will be going , they have a new 21 parker i want to look at , but i will not be buying unless i get into a yacht club with slips , been on a waiting list for 5 years getting near the top , i am not going to trailer a 21' alone to much of a pain . not to sure on the parking at the new venue , the place is surounded by empty fields but havent seen a parking lot

MTC · 02-12-2007, 08:26 PM

I saw some 12' Beam sailboats on Sunday.... I thought Wide loads are not legal on Sundays....

Raider Ronnie · 02-12-2007, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MTC

I saw some 12' Beam sailboats on Sunday.... I thought Wide loads are not legal on Sundays....

I't only illegal if you get caught !!!

taJon · 02-12-2007, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Raider Ronnie

I't only illegal if you get caught !!!

how true!

I'd like to go and look at the extras. I finally don't need a boat anymore

Hoping to get to the Miami show this weekend. It would be fun to drool on some of those rides.

taJon · 02-12-2007, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Raider Ronnie

I't only illegal if you get caught !!!

how true!

I'd like to go and look at the extras, since I finally don't need a boat anymore

Hoping to get to the Miami show this weekend. It would be fun to drool on some of those rides.

blaruffa · 02-13-2007, 08:05 AM

blue oyster. There is valet parking at the Center, and there are a bunch of lots between Summer and Congress for the center as well. PLus there is always the T Silver Line to World Trade Center. I am over in that area a lot.

capecodder · 02-13-2007, 09:13 AM

I'll be there. Scoping out 30' ish WA and Express for next year purchase. I like to take my kids (2 & 6) one day, let them crawl all around. Great way to spend 3-4 hrs in the winter. spend most of the time on bigger cabin boats for them to crawl around.

Then I go again with a couple friends to seriously look ...

thefishingfreak · 02-13-2007, 12:18 PM

i'm not allowed to go

Moses · 02-13-2007, 12:23 PM

I'll be there, mostly likely thurs afternoon/night with a few friends from work....

BassyiusMaximus · 02-13-2007, 12:43 PM

I'm going to try to go one of these days. With big snow coming I'll have to head north and ride the snowmobile however if there is a free day as the show runs from Friday to Saturday, I'm going to try and get there. I love these things, especially in the dead of winter and I just love boats in general.

I think if I did not do what I do, I would definitely work on boats.

Uncle Matt · 02-13-2007, 01:12 PM

Remember folks the show runs during school vacation week. Don't forget to bring the little ones and plan accordingly.

keeperreaper · 02-13-2007, 03:24 PM

I'll be there to look real close at a few boats. Might pull the trigger next year but still a great way to kill a day.

chubsdad · 02-13-2007, 03:41 PM

in the state of mass you can get a permit to tow a wide boat for 15.00 its good for five days . and its only good in mass. i looked into this when we were towing the AVE,MARIA down to virgina there is no hour or day restriction in mass just have to get permit . if you want. or take your chances . and hope lucks on your side (right ron)

missing link · 02-13-2007, 06:15 PM

Going sunday ,hopefully Boston Whaler will put out another BIG FEED like in previous years. I'm not looking to buy and I'v been in all the BIG $$$$$$$$$$$$$ boats I really like the 19' to 25' fish boats, and get lots of reading material.
Link

Raider Ronnie · 02-13-2007, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by chubsdad

in the state of mass you can get a permit to tow a wide boat for 15.00 its good for five days . and its only good in mass. i looked into this when we were towing the AVE,MARIA down to virgina there is no hour or day restriction in mass just have to get permit . if you want. or take your chances . and hope lucks on your side (right ron)

Or you can hope the dumb guys at the toll booth can't read a tape measure !!!

fish4striper · 02-14-2007, 01:21 PM

I'll be in Roxbury for a track meet Sunday so I'm gonna go to look at electronics. Is parking an issue at this place?

taJon · 02-14-2007, 05:03 PM

well I'm hoping to go next thursday sometime probably in the evening.

leftyfan · 02-15-2007, 10:44 PM

I love boat shows

hunan · 02-15-2007, 11:07 PM

one of my co-workers painted the stalls in the lot and i believe he said it has like 1000 parking spaces. i've been there all week installing signs in the lot and underneath the bcec. i don't think i've ever been that cold for that long in my life! if you see the crooked stop sign, it wasn't me.saw all the boats already for free so maybe i'll find something else to do. enjoy.

thefishingfreak · 02-16-2007, 07:48 AM

go north past the lot/expo, about 500 yards on the right there's a beach with about 30 or so free parking spaces.

it's a little walk, but it's a free walk

thefishingfreak · 02-16-2007, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by thefishingfreak

go north past the lot/expo, about 500 yards on the right there's a beach with about 30 or so free parking spaces.

it's a little walk, but it's a free walk

err nevermind that i just realized it wasn't at the bayside expo it's at a different place.

Van · 02-16-2007, 01:24 PM

Going Wednesday with some of my buddies. I got $5 discount tickets. and the new venue is around the corner from my work,
so parking is FREE !!!!!!
Sooooo, I might have enough money left to buy a beer at the show !!!!!

I might be able to sneak a couple of friends cars into the lot too.

fish4striper · 02-16-2007, 07:51 AM

Thanks Mike