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[mjf]

Actually, a flash of the boat show wrist band did not get me into the car show.. I was told it entitled me to a reduced entrance cost!

Blimey - I got into both the other halls FOC.

I had a great day out actually but was not feeling on top form so did less than usual so will go another day to look at boats properly and intend an afternoon with SWMBO on 15th PM for the parties

 

[rafiki_]

Looking forward to catching up with you on Thursday Mike.

 

[mjf]

Looking forward to catching up with you on Thursday Mike.

Indeed its been a couple years now since we enjoyed the glass or two with that nice sax background music and fab nibbles.

Not sure if this the right place - but who else is going on 15th pm? is there a plan or just pitch up at Richards' hut at MB&Y?

 

[Whitelighter]

Quite a few planning on the 15th afaik

I was going to ask about a plan as well.

Also a list of who has the right face for hospitality - the rest of us can just hide under their coat tails on the way in

 

[Richard Shead]

you are welcome on our stand, we have an event on Wednesday and any left over booze is yours!

 

[mjf]

you are welcome on our stand, we have an event on Wednesday and any left over booze is yours!

Nice offer - thanks

what;s the event on Wednesday as a matter of interest?

 

[Richard Shead]

Nice offer - thanks

what;s the event on Wednesday as a matter of interest?

A brokers trade party...invite only

 

[mjf]

A brokers trade party...invite only

Oh FFS - that means nought left then........Enjoy

 

[Whitelighter]

Oh FFS - that means nought left then........Enjoy

That's not true.

The mineral water will be untouched...

 

[Richard Shead]

you can hoover up whats left on Thursday from 1700!

 

[rwoofer]

Went yesterday afternoon expecting it to be better than last year, but the reality was that it was worse for actual boats. Beneteau didn't even have they Antares 30 which must be one of their best sellers!

Really liked how the English Harbour 27 is developing - a few more mods to it would bring it into a potential boat for me.

The boat I was most impressed with from a functional perspective was the Quicksilver 855 Activ. At 6'6" I'm always feeling a bit claustrophobic, but with it's massive windows and headroom it felt like a much bigger boat! I could even stand up fully in the shower, which I can't do in most boats up to 60ft. The berths in both cabins were the proper length ie domestic sized. You can even choose either outboard, petrol inboard or diesel inboard for power.

Engineering finishing not quite up to Jeanneau standards but definitely getting closer. Styling finishing probably ahead of Jeanneau.

 

[Richard Shead]

Fridge is full so come along! from 1700

 

[Whitelighter]

Fridge is full so come along! from 1700

Stick some coke in - I'm working tomorrow!

See you later

 

[Richard Shead]

Stick some coke in - I'm working tomorrow!

See you later

Diet or Fat?

 

[rafiki_]

Diet or Fat?

Does he mean the powdered variety?

 

[johng39]

See you all at 17.00

 

[oldgit]

Late evening on Thursday was fairly busy, with a couple of stands very busy indeed, nothing to do with the free beer one assumes. Some of the hulls of display appeared to have an increasing tendancy towards either the garish or worrying shades of pastel. Still,whatever parts a customer from his tax efficient income.
Had a chat with one of the sales peeps about wether the demise of Sealine had affected them in any way and the old old question...can they tell if somebody walking onto the stand has got any money ?
All in all worth a visit.
Fairline were as usual very accommodating in the hospitality dept with the girls looking very "smart" indeed.

 

[dan from bhg]

Went yesterday afternoon expecting it to be better than last year, but the reality was that it was worse for actual boats. Beneteau didn't even have they Antares 30 which must be one of their best sellers!

Really liked how the English Harbour 27 is developing - a few more mods to it would bring it into a potential boat for me.

The boat I was most impressed with from a functional perspective was the Quicksilver 855 Activ. At 6'6" I'm always feeling a bit claustrophobic, but with it's massive windows and headroom it felt like a much bigger boat! I could even stand up fully in the shower, which I can't do in most boats up to 60ft. The berths in both cabins were the proper length ie domestic sized. You can even choose either outboard, petrol inboard or diesel inboard for power.

Engineering finishing not quite up to Jeanneau standards but definitely getting closer. Styling finishing probably ahead of Jeanneau.

Really? That's interesting. I may be biased, but I think the Quicksilver looks extremely out of proportion and even awkward from the outside. Mainly because it's far too tall and top heavy. The Jeanneau looks so much sleeker. Brand aside, I think the Jeanneau looks better in every angle.

But the world would be boring if we all liked the same thing!

 

[mjf]

you can hoover up whats left on Thursday from 1700!

Richard,

Thanks very much for the couple of nice cool ones - great to catch up with everyone and thanks to Princess and fairline for their kind hospitality too.

Nice evening

 

[rafiki_]

Yes, can I add my thanks as well Richard. Also good to catch up with a good bunch of Forumites. A cracking evening, and also good to have a look at a few boats.