powerskipper
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Apart from the weather.
the expensive food.
what about the boats,and the demos.
the expensive food.
what about the boats,and the demos.
So what did you think of the boat show,
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STEVEDUNSTABLE
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I went on the 1st Saturday... weather was fair, boats FAB, met solitaire and elessar, splosh + others got on all the boats we wanted to see.. my 1st timer guests loved the whole day.... the only "fly in the ointment" was this . . . http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthrea...D-OF-THE-IMINENT-DANGER-TO-ALL-LIFE-AND-LIMB-!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
burgundyben
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I popped in yesterday morning.
Felt the organisers need to get over themselves a bit, open gates at 0930 but won't let you over the bridge until 1000, one way on the ramps etc.
Thought Hardy, Seaward, Trusty etc looked like they were making a real effort.
Sunseeker presence was massive, you wouldn't think it was a firm that went pop, can't think why...
Some modern mobo's look hideous, the big Squeeker is awful.
Four mainstream engine sellers unable to provide accurate pricing for a bob tail engine and unable to say if bellhousing is SAE 1 or 3 or something else....hopeless.
Felt the organisers need to get over themselves a bit, open gates at 0930 but won't let you over the bridge until 1000, one way on the ramps etc.
Thought Hardy, Seaward, Trusty etc looked like they were making a real effort.
Sunseeker presence was massive, you wouldn't think it was a firm that went pop, can't think why...
Some modern mobo's look hideous, the big Squeeker is awful.
Four mainstream engine sellers unable to provide accurate pricing for a bob tail engine and unable to say if bellhousing is SAE 1 or 3 or something else....hopeless.
AIDY
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I guess they have to do this for health and safety reason, stops the early birds queing on a main road.
lisilou
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Loved it! Great day out (well 2 actually 
). Still a few things I didn't get round to seeing. Sorry Ben but I thought the big Squeeker was awesome and quite amazing to walk around....ooh the parties we could have on that!
Roll on London I say.
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). Still a few things I didn't get round to seeing. Sorry Ben but I thought the big Squeeker was awesome and quite amazing to walk around....ooh the parties we could have on that! Roll on London I say.
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Paragon
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Great day out yesterday, thought it a lot quieter than previous years. This was backed up by a couple of stand holders I asked too!
Managed to see most of what we wanted, biggest disappointment was the disdain shown by a certain (three lettered) electrical fittings stand to us when looking at their lights. Whilst I appreciate that it was the last day and they may well be fed up/tired perhaps they should have changed staff as the way we were treated has left a sour taste and I would think twice about dealing with them in the future.
Biggest surprise was when I popped onto to the Kahlenberg stand, partly to have a quick look at the horns (lovely!), but also to have a word with Piers about something totally unrelated. Imagine my surprise when his son Toby (lovely chap!), when asking if I was on the forum, thrust an LED torch in my hand as it was a present for forum members - so Piers/Toby a BIG THANK YOU, nice torch too!
Feet now resting today as boy were they aching yesterday
Managed to see most of what we wanted, biggest disappointment was the disdain shown by a certain (three lettered) electrical fittings stand to us when looking at their lights. Whilst I appreciate that it was the last day and they may well be fed up/tired perhaps they should have changed staff as the way we were treated has left a sour taste and I would think twice about dealing with them in the future.
Biggest surprise was when I popped onto to the Kahlenberg stand, partly to have a quick look at the horns (lovely!), but also to have a word with Piers about something totally unrelated. Imagine my surprise when his son Toby (lovely chap!), when asking if I was on the forum, thrust an LED torch in my hand as it was a present for forum members - so Piers/Toby a BIG THANK YOU, nice torch too!
Feet now resting today as boy were they aching yesterday
benjenbav
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My visit to SIBS this year was completely different from previous years.
Usually I turn up on my own, at 4pm, get a half-price ticket and manage to see everything I want in a massive charge around.
This year I went (on the second Saturday) with a yottie friend on tickets that covered lunch, nice lavs and a ride on a boat. So we rolled up, had a quick look at some gear and then sat and chatted on a balcony overlooking the pontoons. I saw Evenstar and sent Solitaire an abusive text message about the state of the fenders.
After a very pleasant lunch and a couple of cheeky beers we hauled ourselves onto our hind legs and mooched around the boats.
I got told off for standing on the foredeck of MTB102 against all H&S rules. Bite me, as I may have said, having already got the money shot on my phone.
I asked the Hallberg Rassy sales guy if Stevie Wonder was in charge of their welding - their stanchions blimmin looked like it.
I nearly bought a boat but, as it was called a Duchy 27 I would have had to name it "Original" and that put me off. Sorry, guys - lovely boat, especially nice cabinetry.
I met the commodore of the Aquastar owners' association who seemed a nice chap and he invited me for drinks which I had to decline as I was going to be otherwise engaged at the time - more of this later.
I stood like a slack-jawed tourist watching Independence of the Seas pull away from the dock. Even though it looks like an office block on its side it was still incredibly romantic to see everyone lining the decks - Like the film Titantic, but hopefully with a happier ending. Oh yes, geez, the horn on Indep of the S is verrrry loud. Piers are you listening, I thought to myself.
We then headed back to drink tea and eat sticky buns for a while before we wandered back to the pontoons again for the boat ride which was bundled with our tickets.
As the Princess 62 pulled in I thought, strike me down, I know the driver, one Peter Bux, and I had a quick chat with him.
We went on the Princess V55 "Moose" which was skippered by none other than powerskipper who made everyone feel safe and welcome and then headed out into Southampton Water. Well, there was some water when we set off... By the time we got back we were seeing 1.2m on the sounder. "How much water does she draw" asked someone "about 1.2 metres" said Julie."Aha" sez I, "the sounder will be measuring from the lowest point on the hull" "Blimmin hope so" "replied the skipper.
Then we pushed off and did a bit more poking around boats and finally chatting to some enterprising young guys who were selling iphone cases after the rest of the show had closed, to the punters who were all having to walk past their stand. I didn't buy anything but 10/10 for salesmanship.
So, all in all, a brilliant day out. I loved the boat trip and all the mobos I looked at. My yottie friend hated all the mobos, but I thought the interiors of all the boats he liked (sailing things) were like dark caves. So, I guess you can't please all the people all the time.
Finally, almost, when I walked by the ybw stand it was great to see all the staff had smiles on their faces.
I think I will be eternally grateful that exhibitors so obviously want me to have a nice time. I intend to repay them by continuing to go and enjoy myself. I might even spend some money, one day.
Usually I turn up on my own, at 4pm, get a half-price ticket and manage to see everything I want in a massive charge around.
This year I went (on the second Saturday) with a yottie friend on tickets that covered lunch, nice lavs and a ride on a boat. So we rolled up, had a quick look at some gear and then sat and chatted on a balcony overlooking the pontoons. I saw Evenstar and sent Solitaire an abusive text message about the state of the fenders.
After a very pleasant lunch and a couple of cheeky beers we hauled ourselves onto our hind legs and mooched around the boats.
I got told off for standing on the foredeck of MTB102 against all H&S rules. Bite me, as I may have said, having already got the money shot on my phone.
I asked the Hallberg Rassy sales guy if Stevie Wonder was in charge of their welding - their stanchions blimmin looked like it.
I nearly bought a boat but, as it was called a Duchy 27 I would have had to name it "Original" and that put me off. Sorry, guys - lovely boat, especially nice cabinetry.
I met the commodore of the Aquastar owners' association who seemed a nice chap and he invited me for drinks which I had to decline as I was going to be otherwise engaged at the time - more of this later.
I stood like a slack-jawed tourist watching Independence of the Seas pull away from the dock. Even though it looks like an office block on its side it was still incredibly romantic to see everyone lining the decks - Like the film Titantic, but hopefully with a happier ending. Oh yes, geez, the horn on Indep of the S is verrrry loud. Piers are you listening, I thought to myself.
We then headed back to drink tea and eat sticky buns for a while before we wandered back to the pontoons again for the boat ride which was bundled with our tickets.
As the Princess 62 pulled in I thought, strike me down, I know the driver, one Peter Bux, and I had a quick chat with him.
We went on the Princess V55 "Moose" which was skippered by none other than powerskipper who made everyone feel safe and welcome and then headed out into Southampton Water. Well, there was some water when we set off... By the time we got back we were seeing 1.2m on the sounder. "How much water does she draw" asked someone "about 1.2 metres" said Julie."Aha" sez I, "the sounder will be measuring from the lowest point on the hull" "Blimmin hope so" "replied the skipper.
Then we pushed off and did a bit more poking around boats and finally chatting to some enterprising young guys who were selling iphone cases after the rest of the show had closed, to the punters who were all having to walk past their stand. I didn't buy anything but 10/10 for salesmanship.
So, all in all, a brilliant day out. I loved the boat trip and all the mobos I looked at. My yottie friend hated all the mobos, but I thought the interiors of all the boats he liked (sailing things) were like dark caves. So, I guess you can't please all the people all the time.
Finally, almost, when I walked by the ybw stand it was great to see all the staff had smiles on their faces.
I think I will be eternally grateful that exhibitors so obviously want me to have a nice time. I intend to repay them by continuing to go and enjoy myself. I might even spend some money, one day.
rafiki_
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Yep, I had Friday afternoon at the show. Having recently bought my Snazi, the boats were not of much interest this time, other than Evenstar, which looked fab.
Spent some valuable time on the Raymarine and Ribeye stands, lady wife being treated to a glass of wine and a rest while I discussed the techie details. Mooched through the halls, and found a few things of interest. Deposited lady Rafiki in the RYA lounge, and learned a bit more about my Cat engines, then had a few mins with David and Mark's co-owner on Evenstar. A cuppa and cake courtesy of the RYA then home. Oh, and thanks very much to oGaryo for the tickets. Brilliant!
Spent some valuable time on the Raymarine and Ribeye stands, lady wife being treated to a glass of wine and a rest while I discussed the techie details. Mooched through the halls, and found a few things of interest. Deposited lady Rafiki in the RYA lounge, and learned a bit more about my Cat engines, then had a few mins with David and Mark's co-owner on Evenstar. A cuppa and cake courtesy of the RYA then home. Oh, and thanks very much to oGaryo for the tickets. Brilliant!
mbird
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Food expensive (as expected), and a little less chandlery that previous visits. Ridiculous only having one exit ramp from the marina for the public, though on our second day (Saturday) they seemed to have relaxed this and we were allowed up the exhibitors exit.
We were stunned by the Beneteau Montecarlo 50, but for us the most innovative boat was the Marex 370. An aft-cabin sports cruiser built to a good standard with lots of very nifty design features. The Haines 30DS looked the dogs danglies if looking for a river boat, but they intend to make a coastal version next year apparently! Took a peek on a £2m wafi, which was nice if you like that sort of thing.
We managed to book a berthing and handling active marina course on Evenstar with Elessar. My wife was very nervous, but seemed to take to it like a duck to water, so I'm now in danger of having to learn crew duties. Thanks Mark!
Friday night at the Motorboat Owners Club (formerly Sealine Owners Club) dinner at the Grand Café was brilliant.
The one thing we were looking for was a fuel filtration system having suffered an engine failure a few weeks ago and needing to be rescued by the RNLI. We found the MLS Fuel Purifier on Landau UK's stand, and after a demo, I think it may be the answer to our problems.
All in all, and enjoyable day out and well worth the 400 mile round trip.
We were stunned by the Beneteau Montecarlo 50, but for us the most innovative boat was the Marex 370. An aft-cabin sports cruiser built to a good standard with lots of very nifty design features. The Haines 30DS looked the dogs danglies if looking for a river boat, but they intend to make a coastal version next year apparently! Took a peek on a £2m wafi, which was nice if you like that sort of thing.
We managed to book a berthing and handling active marina course on Evenstar with Elessar. My wife was very nervous, but seemed to take to it like a duck to water, so I'm now in danger of having to learn crew duties. Thanks Mark!
Friday night at the Motorboat Owners Club (formerly Sealine Owners Club) dinner at the Grand Café was brilliant.
The one thing we were looking for was a fuel filtration system having suffered an engine failure a few weeks ago and needing to be rescued by the RNLI. We found the MLS Fuel Purifier on Landau UK's stand, and after a demo, I think it may be the answer to our problems.
All in all, and enjoyable day out and well worth the 400 mile round trip.
Talulah
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Why exhibit at SIBS?
This has some interesting facts and statistics.
http://www.southamptonboatshow.com/2013/exhibitors_area/why_exhibit/audience_stats.aspx
I wonder what the exhibitor feedback is?
This has some interesting facts and statistics.
http://www.southamptonboatshow.com/2013/exhibitors_area/why_exhibit/audience_stats.aspx
I wonder what the exhibitor feedback is?
Nick_H
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•Over £1000 average spend per head (excluding the spend on Boats)
•Some £1.6 billion pounds is spent by visitors as a result of attending the Show
•23% intend to choose a new boat at the Show
Those stats can't be right can they? That would be over £114 million spent at the show on ancilliaries, and the equivalent of 1,600 boats sold costing a million each ???? Did 1 in every 4 visitors really plan to buy a boat ??
•Some £1.6 billion pounds is spent by visitors as a result of attending the Show
•23% intend to choose a new boat at the Show
Those stats can't be right can they? That would be over £114 million spent at the show on ancilliaries, and the equivalent of 1,600 boats sold costing a million each ???? Did 1 in every 4 visitors really plan to buy a boat ??
Talulah
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I suspect a large amount of marketing manipulation. All to be taken with a pinch of salt.
Hugo_Andreae
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Sunseeker never went pop. It was sold for a considerable sum of money, first to FL Partners and more recently to Dalian Wanda.
burgundyben
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The sale to FL was 'debt restructuring'.....is that not the same as going pop?
Hugo_Andreae
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Not at all. Sunseeker never went into administration, no creditors were left in the lurch and Robert Braithwaite still held onto a large chunk of shares. It may have happened under the threat of pressure from the banks but that's a very different thing to going pop.
rafiki_
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Cashbuyer
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Good show overall.
Easy access to boats, even on the last Saturday, and there seemed to be less 'attitude' from sales staff. Still some though sitting in saloons with their heads buried in phones or laptops. And only one took my email address and no one took my phone number or contact details.
Very poor service in the cafe. It's called a 'service' industry for goodness sake. Customers clearing and wiping tables is always a good clue to cripe service.
Not as busy as previous years, which was good for us, and I would like to see more chandlery and less clothes/shoes. I suppose clothes are easier to pack away...
Shame about the long walk to the entrance over a dual carriageway and through the traffic if you are not in possession of a 'trade' ticket.
Spent about £600K...
Easy access to boats, even on the last Saturday, and there seemed to be less 'attitude' from sales staff. Still some though sitting in saloons with their heads buried in phones or laptops. And only one took my email address and no one took my phone number or contact details.
Very poor service in the cafe. It's called a 'service' industry for goodness sake. Customers clearing and wiping tables is always a good clue to cripe service.
Not as busy as previous years, which was good for us, and I would like to see more chandlery and less clothes/shoes. I suppose clothes are easier to pack away...
Shame about the long walk to the entrance over a dual carriageway and through the traffic if you are not in possession of a 'trade' ticket.
Spent about £600K...
benjenbav
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Jamesuk
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You mean 10/10 Nice people.
0/10 for Salesmanship
sales·man·ship
: the skill of persuading people to buy things
Ferretti 881RPH Dreamer
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Had great day Saturday, didn't see anyone I knew there.... I did hear that princess lost out on very huge order (£25million+) through not allowing a gent a viewing on Saturday, heard they did same last year as well....