Boat show ?

Trimix · 12 January 2015, 09:40

I know I (and quite a few others) moaned about last years boat show in London - saying it was pants and not worth the trip....................

Well, now its on again and I'm missing my boat and boating things, would I be wasting my time going again ? Not to mention being a twit / hypocrite.

Anyone else feeling the same ?

m22nly · 12 January 2015, 09:45

On my way there now

Pikey Dave · 12 January 2015, 10:00

I'm going next Saturday. It was sh1te last year & I've no reason to believe it will be any better this year, so why am I trekking all the way from Gods Own?

A, got free tickets
B, staying with friends for the weekend Dahn Sarf
C, on a mission to decide on the electronics for the new boat
D, just been tasked to get Mick a LJ

whisper · 12 January 2015, 10:02

Has anyone got one or two spare ticket?

Trimix · 12 January 2015, 10:59

Spare tickets - are there such things ?

m22nly - let us know what its like then. Cheers.

m22nly · 12 January 2015, 11:01

Will do

Dan Gurney · 12 January 2015, 11:27

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Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

A, got free tickets
B, staying with friends for the weekend Dahn Sarf

Me too. Will be down on Saturday also. Prolly too late to decide you're going at that point no?

mitchc · 12 January 2015, 11:30

As we are relatively close we went on Saturday.....
It'll be the last one I go to!

Nothing made me say "oh I want that one", all in all very disappointing.
We could have walked round in less than an hour.
If you are coming to London just for show I don't think it's worth the trip. Wait till the Southampton show in September!

If you are driving, it's also a £15 flat rate to park. We sold the parking ticket to another car as we we leaving to make it slightly more acceptable.

Ovey · 12 January 2015, 11:49

I went yesterday and thought that there were more ribs sportboats and outboard engines on show than last year, which was good. Unfortunately there were less chandlers/clothing sellers so I was disappointed, especially as I was looking to get a deal on the Musto MPX jackets. (Saw one for sale at the same price to the most expensive online, but you can get them cheaper online so I didn't bother).

The pool was a lot smaller than last year and tucked into a corner, but this didn't really worry me too much.

I'd say it was worth it if you're looking at boats or outboards, but most of the other stuff is more readily available online now.

m22nly · 12 January 2015, 17:41

Well on my way home not over impressed really. Walked round in about an hour and a half that was the whole show. Looking for electronics not to much there for a deal just a couple of chandlers and cactus marine. Main manufacturers just there displaying not selling. Did see the new Evinrude G2 though now that is a pretty sight ( I want one ) looks awesome got to be the best looking outboard on the market in my opinion .All in all would I travel 4 hours total to go next year ? probably not. But each to there own .

matt h · 12 January 2015, 18:36

Has it ever been any different? went twice and that was twice to much!

Ella Chivers · 12 January 2015, 19:17

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Originally Posted by whisper

Has anyone got one or two spare ticket?

hello...i have a few left if you want them? Would be good to see you there

whisper · 12 January 2015, 20:31

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Originally Posted by Ella Chivers

hello...i have a few left if you want them? Would be good to see you there

Cool, thanks Ella

It will be great to see you too

Going to take me mum on the train so thank you for the tickets, shall I give you a ring when we arrive?

I'm also meeting up with a couple of dudes to discuss the next Macmillan project

Exciting stuff and announcements soon

Cypman · 12 January 2015, 20:34

I am accompanying Brian and another IOM Ribber to the Duseldorf Boat Show next week and will report back.
I am now of the opinion that it's either Southampton or Dusseldorf if you want to see a full range of boats and allied products.

Ella Chivers · 12 January 2015, 22:08

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Originally Posted by whisper

Cool, thanks Ella

It will be great to see you too

Going to take me mum on the train so thank you for the tickets, shall I give you a ring when we arrive?

I'm also meeting up with a couple of dudes to discuss the next Macmillan project

Exciting stuff and announcements soon

great...give me a call when you arrive

Deekus · 12 January 2015, 22:35

Fellas!

Its my first boat show, dont burst my bubble!!

I have a healthy boat budget for once which i hope to spend on electronics. I want to check out Icoms gps vhf radio

Barrowboy · 13 January 2015, 01:54

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Originally Posted by Deekus

Fellas!

Its my first boat show, dont burst my bubble!!

I have a healthy boat budget for once which i hope to spend on electronics. I want to check out Icoms gps vhf radio

I'm visiting some friends tomorrow evening who attended the show on Saturday so I'll get a detailed report then BUT I specifically asked them while they were at the show to see what price(s) the traders were selling the new ICOM GPS radio for?

They told me they visited the ICOM stand, viewed the radio, spoke with the sales guys and were then told that it won't be on sale until April!

Garmin were in attendance but not Simrad.

They were hoping to decide which sticks and string vessel to buy but ended up just buying a pair of sunglasses!