Boat show feed back

[Pikey Dave]

Going to the show on Saturday. Any feedback from this year? Is it same old same old? Any must sees?

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Going to the show on Saturday. Any feedback from this year? Is it same old same old? Any must sees?

Reckon you know the answer to that one already Mate!...Got a couple of tickets if you need em!

[Dry Run]

I guess it depends on why you are going?

For people who never get "up close and personal" with boats, it's a chance to see something they don' normally experience.

For those who are looking to buy a boat or equipment, it's a chance to see/compare a large variety of things in one place.

For those of us who are interested in what's new in the rib/engine/gadget world, you're likely to see all the "latest" stuff.

For our wives, it's an opportunity to buy another pair of shoes/boots/etc.

Personally, I thought it was a good show (for those reasons above). Only criticism is that if you buy food or drink, there is limited room to sit/eat especially at lunch time.

I went on Saturday...........................and yes the wife did buy a new pair of shoes!

Steve

[camelgas]

I went on monday. Enjoyed it as always , but much the same as last year as far as I recal.

[scar]

Food expensive for garbage.

[John Kennett]

That is a very longstanding Southampton tradition!

[Mollers]

I went in 2010, what d'ya need to know?

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Mollers

I went in 2010, what d'ya need to know?

Is that bloke there with the fancy car polish & the bit of red car bonnet that he polishes & puts the blowtorch on it? How about the stand with the shoe polish that lasts forever? Oh & don't forget the socket that fits every nut & bolt

[mick]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Is that bloke there with the fancy car polish & the bit of red car bonnet that he polishes & puts the blowtorch on it? How about the stand with the shoe polish that lasts forever? Oh & don't forget the socket that fits every nut & bolt

Don't forget them drill bits that can go through owt like a knife through butter 😜

[ribber]

Went in the pouring rain today and perhaps not so surprisingly, was quite empty of people. Due to the lack of foot traffic, boats on the pontoons were really letting everyone on without the sometimes snooty welcome. The rather clasic looking 'ship' was worth a visit. Absolutely stunning inside, the helm position was fantastic, well everything was fantastic. The chap allowing us on board - with us dripping wet all over the cabin - was happy to talk and very informative.
@ 4 million, it was either that, the Sunseeker or the one with the interior 'designed' by some lady designer. The later being the best use of space and below deck natural light. Although the interior craftsmanship of the ship, was a delight to see,

Pulled pork (more like squashed pork with no taste) roll and chips for lunch. Ended up admiring the outdoor shingle covered oval sheds - with seating, tv and fridge and infer red heater hanging overhead. Perfect for a wet summer BBQ. Great day out

[Mollers]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Is that bloke there with the fancy car polish & the bit of red car bonnet that he polishes & puts the blowtorch on it? How about the stand with the shoe polish that lasts forever? Oh & don't forget the socket that fits every nut & bolt

Yep and the fella with the fancy blenders, he's there

There are a whole bunch of brassy looking trout in black leggings and Guinness tee shirts. Don't go looking at those too closely, or you'll cop that hobnailer again.

[mick]

Originally Posted by ribber

Went in the pouring rain today and perhaps not so surprisingly, was quite empty of people. Due to the lack of foot traffic, boats on the pontoons were really letting everyone on without the sometimes snooty welcome. The rather clasic looking 'ship' was worth a visit. Absolutely stunning inside, the helm position was fantastic, well everything was fantastic. The chap allowing us on board - with us dripping wet all over the cabin - was happy to talk and very informative.

@ 4 million, it was either that, the Sunseeker or the one with the interior 'designed' by some lady designer. The later being the best use of space and below deck natural light. Although the interior craftsmanship of the ship, was a delight to see,



Pulled pork (more like squashed pork with no taste) roll and chips for lunch. Ended up admiring the outdoor shingle covered oval sheds - with seating, tv and fridge and infer red heater hanging overhead. Perfect for a wet summer BBQ. Great day out

Never found the fit & finish on Sunseeker very good at all reckon there well overrated imo

[Mollers]

Originally Posted by mick

Never found the fit & finish on Sunseeker very good

I found that with the Predator 100, so I told them to shove it.

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by mick

Never found the fit & finish on Sunseeker very good at all reckon there well overrated imo

[mick]

Originally Posted by Mollers

I found that with the Predator 100, so I told them to shove it.

Yeh wouldn't av one given 👀like a lot British stuff stuck together with double sided tape 😳

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by mick

Never found the fit & finish on Sunseeker very good at all reckon there well overrated imo

Know what you mean Mick..for the money anyway!
But If the New(-ish)Chinese owners do the same kind of job Job...they're doing on the MG Marque!!..which is pretty Low end in comparison!!
....Shouldn't be ANY problem AT ALL.

[Ian M]

Went today and recon we got the best of the weather at the show so far. Layout not changed a great deal, but some key stands have changed. i looked and looked but could not find the Macrib anywhere
A close look and some interesting stuff. I think I read somewhere that Evinrude were not at the show, Mmmm.....
Quite a few G2 were scattered around various stands. Definitely a marmite look to them. To be honest, I am not at all sure myself.
Came across a couple of Ribquest boats on the water, and got to say I am impressed. Good finish, with the locker of this console being a particular high point, it does not finish at deck level, but goes right down into the bilges, oo er!
Much to my wife's amusement, and thanks to the kind bloke on the Ribquest stand, I spent quite a few minutes bouncing up and down on the Scot Seats. I tried them a few years ago and frankly did not find them very comfortable. Now either my bum has been re-modelled, or the Scot Seat seat pan has 'cos now they seem very comfortable. Really quite impressed.
Apparently the RNLI have taken delivery of some......
Anyone know of any cheap ones going anywhere

[Ian M]

Also came across these trailers, that seem to have made their way over from France. Cop a load of those rollers!
If you look closely you can see the Stainless Steel graphic, but you might also note the GALVANISED axles. Who said SS and galv do not go well together?
They had all mod cons, including a power winch, and other goodies. But, of course there is a down side, ouch.
There seemed a lot of non boaty stuff around, I could have filled my garden many times over with all the garden furniture that was on display. There seemed to be a lot of deals on LJs, and some clothing slightly reduced, but not fantastically so.
Nice to meet up with Brian by the XS demonstrators, keep at it mate
I enjoyed the day, of course a lot of that was down to the weather.

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Ian M

Also came across these trailers, that seem to have made their way over from France. Cop a load of those rollers!

If you look closely you can see the Stainless Steel graphic, but you might also note the GALVANISED axles. Who said SS and galv do not go well together?

They had all mod cons, including a power winch, and other goodies. But, of course there is a down side, ouch.

They're actually from The Netherlands



.....sh1t happens.......

[mick]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

They're actually from The Netherlands
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.....sh1t happens.......

Fancy Ribcraft sending a boat out like that 👀 no steering or controls 😳😳🙈