petem
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I've often wondered what % of the new price of a boat goes towards boat show costs. Anyone?
Boat Show numbers
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LeytonC
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That would be a fantasic idea, i live close to the NEC, and i contacted the boat and caravan show people about having a stand, the min size is 9 sq m at about £300 per sq m. + VAT (last min smaller stands can be done, after i went nnnnnnn down the phone) i have to sell a lot of soltron to make that up! i know its peanuts for large boat selling companys, but it aint for small ones! but if it only cost me £250 i would more than likely be there.
mjf
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I would be interested in the proper numbers.
I think the venue is fine - lacks a bit of atmosphere but ok.
Many of the peeps I know attended did not venture outside to the pontoon - so I guess in many ways having boats on the water is not really a crowd puller. It makes the makers life easier for transport of the 50ft+ stuff.
I think the getting there is the issue. Its regal PITA. Tried by car, by tube /DLR.
My vote is to return to Earl's Court. Much more boaty feel.
or......scrap ExCel and just do S'hampton which is what i think I will do in future.
Very lack lustre show 2006 LIBS
I think the venue is fine - lacks a bit of atmosphere but ok.
Many of the peeps I know attended did not venture outside to the pontoon - so I guess in many ways having boats on the water is not really a crowd puller. It makes the makers life easier for transport of the 50ft+ stuff.
I think the getting there is the issue. Its regal PITA. Tried by car, by tube /DLR.
My vote is to return to Earl's Court. Much more boaty feel.
or......scrap ExCel and just do S'hampton which is what i think I will do in future.
Very lack lustre show 2006 LIBS
DERF
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That's a very interesting question...
A well known builders "new boat" price increased by over 200k between Jan and Sept last year... one of the reasons I was given, was the cost of attending shows throughout Europe..and in particular LIBS and SIBS
Pity builders don't have to make DTI returns... then it'd be easy to find out.
A well known builders "new boat" price increased by over 200k between Jan and Sept last year... one of the reasons I was given, was the cost of attending shows throughout Europe..and in particular LIBS and SIBS
Pity builders don't have to make DTI returns... then it'd be easy to find out.
ari
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A well known builders "new boat" price increased by over 200k between Jan and Sept last year...
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Yeah I know, bit steep for an Avon JetRIB now isn't it? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
A well known builders "new boat" price increased by over 200k between Jan and Sept last year...
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Yeah I know, bit steep for an Avon JetRIB now isn't it? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
