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07 December 2007, 19:32
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Well Nasher and I have just got back from a great day out at Earls Court Boat show. Took all day to get around the stands and we didn't see them all. Not as busy as SBS so you can actually talk to folk and they in turn have time for serious stuff or just a quiet chat. So yes it was quiet which made a great difference over say SBS and well worth going.
Found a Honda hardboat with an interesting colour scheme, yep these two photos are of the same boat, funny lot them hardboat polishers 
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07 December 2007, 19:36
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07 December 2007, 19:38
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Interesting shaped seat
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07 December 2007, 19:42
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Found a very nice Phantom Evolution and had a long chat to Neil Holmes who thought the boat was really good for them. Great console  which Neil explained took some 9 months to build starting with a block of solid foam
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07 December 2007, 19:45
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They had lots of yots too,
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07 December 2007, 19:53
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Where there any proper RIBs?
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07 December 2007, 19:58
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Quizzed Becky from Stormforce Coaching on her knowledge of navigation lights
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07 December 2007, 20:04
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Finally some nice touches on a large Cobra, couldn't say the same for the folding seats on the Ribeyes which were there in force.
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07 December 2007, 21:05
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Town: Principalite d'Chaos
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As Pete says we had a great day.
Those that think there's not much there must have very limited or specific taste in boats, or were walking around with their eyes shut.
Some interesting larger RIBs and powerboats in the second hall, and all easy to see due to the limited number of people there. Bad for the exhibitors, great for the punters.
Also some very interesting wooden boat building demonstrations and restorations on stands.
One of my favorite parts was the ultimate piece of boating history on display.
The actual James Caird, showing all the mods carried out by the Endurances carpenter on the ice all those years ago. I've read loads about this small craft and its epic journey, but didn't realise it still existed. made me feel very humble standing looking at it remembering all that happened within its small hull.
Wasn't too many overpriced, unaffordable big motorcruisers filling up the hall, and all the people on stands were pleased to answer questions and spend time chatting. Nice to meet Neil Holmes and the lovely Becky on Dougs stand.
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07 December 2007, 21:45
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It's nice to have some proper photos and write up, pleased you had a nice day out, did you come back a little worst for wear ?
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08 December 2007, 00:18
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Was there meself today and agree with most recent comments - I had a great time, really good relaxed atmosphere, and plenty of time to talk to exhibitors
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08 December 2007, 09:24
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I went on Thursday night and thought it was a good show, as Nasher said mainly caus it was so quiet.
I think the best bit for me were the massage girls by the Big Screen
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08 December 2007, 11:34
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No but we did get some odd looks from the Guinness Stand crew when I mixed a shot of black currant juice into a pint of the black stuff, Nasher looked suprised
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08 December 2007, 11:35
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No but we did get some odd looks from the Guinness Stand crew when I mixed a shot of black currant juice into a pint of the black stuff, Nasher looked suprised |
So what do you call that drink Pete? A black and Black!
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08 December 2007, 12:13
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So what do you call that drink Pete? A black and Black!
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08 December 2007, 12:50
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 That is sacrilege
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08 December 2007, 14:08
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Yup, friends from the little green isle to the West have probably ex-communicated me now 
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08 December 2007, 21:40
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Went there today too.
Was quiet and didnt seem like a Saturday at a boat show. Had a good mix of water sport companies from Windsurfing to Yachting, Ribs to Wakeboard stuff.
It wasn't over subscribed with clothing places, and was chilled.
Its a shame about the top floor, with half covered in pictures/paintings and the other left to the charities/museums was a little disapointing there was nothing else keeping you busy.
Must admit, the Cat walk show/dancing in wetsuits was rather amusing!
Must say thanks to Doug, sorry I didnt personally say hello, but I did introduce myself to your collegue.
Good show but would be better with more dinghy and rib companies.
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