Anyone Excited About Going To The Boat Show?

[jwishart]

Not me. I was pretty bored with the boats last year, and this year is looking to be worse. The only reason I am going, is to do some research on Battery Monitors and possibly buy a collapsible crap pot (if the prices are discounted for the show).

[Go Aweigh2452]

Not me, I bought everything and have no practical reason to go, therefore, I am looking forward to going... (huh?)...

In other words, it doesn't matter what I need, but I'll find something... I'm sure... The boat show means that spring is just around the corner ;) ;) :)

[SomeSailor]

I always find something cool. And it's always nice getting ideas on new stuff to add. :)

We need to firm up some plans too. Who's up fr breakfast? We're all set for dinner reservations (Thanks Doug!) but we'll have to make sure we have cash in hand as they want a single check?

[Nehalennia]

It's always fun to go look. I suppose this year is my year for the shore power donut thingy. It would be nice to have.

[#95]

Is this show any bigger/better than the two shows this summer? We're going opening day and it'd be nice to see more vendor booths.

[3788sam]

Is this show any bigger/better than the two shows this summer

Much much bigger lots of vender booths!!!

[3788sam]

Make the trip every year -We really don't need anything -But you never know?

The only thing kind of sad - This will be the first time we won't see Ted on a boat this year.:(

[#95]

Good to hear, thanks. Besides my 6-footitis problem, I'm looking to start a new list of gotta-haves.

[Apperloo]

Get ready for the Canuck influx.....
We are down this year :)

[Go Aweigh2452]

Hey maybe Ted can actually be with us on the buyers side and even go to din din???

Anyone wanting to join for din din at the BluWater next to the in water boat show at 4PM, let me know....

[Tedster]

Make the trip every year -We really don't need anything -But you never know?

The only thing kind of sad - This will be the first time we won't see Ted on a boat this year.:(

Wow, thanks man for the kind words, nope the boating industry has truely spit me out of it for keeps!

[tolly28]

I'm looking forward to the boat show, like I am every year. I'll be shopping for a new tender and a few other items this year!

[jwishart]

The Mezzanine will be a bit emptier this year without Boatersworld. I am sure some other companies that used to set up in that area will not be there or have also gone under.

[SomeSailor]

I think if nothing else, it'll be interesting to see who's missing. Some big names have gone under in the last year or two, and a lot of change. Boater's World gone, Olympic gone, Glacier Bay gone. The folks that are gonna do my canvas (Churchill Brothers in Everett) decided not to go this year. They're just not having a big enough year to make the investment in the show. I wonder how many more are skipping this one. I'm sure a lot of the traveling vendors are scaling back too.

[Nehalennia]

I think if nothing else, it'll be interesting to see who's missing. Some big names have gone under in the last year or two, and a lot of change. Boater's World gone, Olympic gone, Glacier Bay gone. The folks that are gonna do my canvas (Churchill Brothers in Everett) decided not to go this year. They're just not having a big enough year to make the investment in the show. I wonder how many more are skipping this one. I'm sure a lot of the traveling vendors are scaling back too.

North River's gone too.

Here's the list of who WILL be there.
http://www.seattleboatshow.com/index.cfm?p=search-exhibitors&hx=0&OrderBy=field01value&viewAll=1

[jwishart]

Looks like Blue Sea Systems is not going to be there this year. Also, I do not see Inflatable Boat Works on the list. Did they go out of business?

[Nehalennia]

Yes Inflatabel boat works went out about March or April of last year. I know Blue Sea was struggling too, but they're still around.

[jwishart]

Yes Inflatabel boat works went out about March or April of last year. I know Blue Sea was struggling too, but they're still around.

Inflatable BoatWorks left their website up. It also has an online store attached to it. Hopefully nobody is placing orders on it.

[Go Aweigh2452]

Looks like Blue Sea Systems is not going to be there this year. Also, I do not see Inflatable Boat Works on the list. Did they go out of business?

That just saved me some money in upgrades...

[SomeSailor]

Inflatable BoatWorks left their website up. It also has an online store attached to it. Hopefully nobody is placing orders on it.

That's nothing... Boater's World is running their "What's New in 2010" specials...

http://www.boatersworld.com/

I was told the online fulfillment portion is still alive and well. :)