Southampton Boat Show

[Talulah]

With just 2 weeks to go to the start of the show what's the buzz on new products, must see items and of course anyone on here shopping for a new boat?
I assume stand build up is starting about now. Anyone involved?
(Tentative plans to visit 14th Sept.)

 

[Boomshanka]

Here are the 'debut' boats [clicky], and here's a list of all the attractions [clicky].

Not sure why there's a Ladies Day in these days of equality...

 

[sailorman]

i wonder if that new Dufour has creaky decks like the 34 we were rafted alongside in St Helier.
every step creak creak

 

[laika]

Oddly the (presumably) star attraction is only there on the 18th and 19th: The Westerly Owners' Association have an Oceanlord at the show.

 

[Richard Shead]

Here are the 'debut' boats [clicky], and here's a list of all the attractions [clicky].

Not sure why there's a Ladies Day in these days of equality...

The idea of ladies day is so you can look at lots of well dressed ladies struggling in the wind and rain whilst trying to keep their hat on and their dress down....

 

[Ex-SolentBoy]

Well, I am going to be helping Rustler Yachts, so that makes them a "must see" or a "must avoid".

 

[jonic]

I shall be there wandering around on most days

I always really look forward to SIBS, lets hope we get an Indian Summer.

 

[ChiPete]

New sail wardrobe planned for next season, I'll be going to the show early w/c 17/9 so that hopefully it's a tad quieter than the weekends and I get to speak to the manufacturers before the stand staff have lost the will to live

 

[Georgio]

Spotted a 34 (ish) foot Delphia going down the A3M this morning in it's shrink-wrap, I'm guessing it's heading for SIBS.

 

[PhillM]

Most of the large Princesses have left Swanwick, presumably for the boat show.

Its a nice change to be able to see my boat from the car park - usually we are obscured by a couple of floating blocks of flats.

Planning to go one one of the days, usefully I have just signed up a new customer (with their own car park) within easy walking distance - so I must pop in and see how they are doing

 

[mcframe]

Last date for Tesco Clubcard tickets is Sept 4th.

#2 child is probably big enough for a much-longed-for non-foam auto-lifejacket.

SWIMBO wants some new crockery (but I'll send her to Towsure beforehand).

Err, that's about it.

 

[PhillM]

Last date for Tesco Clubcard tickets is Sept 4th.

#2 child is probably big enough for a much-longed-for non-foam auto-lifejacket.

SWIMBO wants some new crockery (but I'll send her to Towsure beforehand).

Err, that's about it.

I find towsure quite expensive compared to eBay. Look by all means but buy online - its much cheaper.

 

[gerry99]

Most of the large Princesses have left Swanwick, presumably for the boat show.

Its a nice change to be able to see my boat from the car park - usually we are obscured by a couple of floating blocks of flats.

I agree Phil, I am on C pontoon so it makes a very pleasant change to be able to see across the pontoon and even across to "D" too

 

[JesseLoynes]

Not sure whether it is too much trumpet blowing to mention it, but I'll be there every day with the first boat our new company has built. Unfiished, but hopefully people will get a good idea of what we are doing...

 

[flawed_logic]

i wonder if that new Dufour has creaky decks like the 34 we were rafted alongside in St Helier.
every step creak creak

I've spent time on a 34 and never noticed creaky decks. Perhaps they were wearing creaky shoes!

 

[Steve Clayton]

PG Tips monkey is going this year and looks forward to meeting Richard again. If we can get another picture then monkey can post a this year/last year picture and we can see how Richard has become more handsome; jajajajajaja

PS : I like being "liked"
http://www.facebook.com/Lizzies.Monkey

 

[Richard Shead]

Only there fri - mon this year ! You will have to give the monkey to my collegue Sam !

 

[PhillM]

Not sure whether it is too much trumpet blowing to mention it, but I'll be there every day with the first boat our new company has built. Unfiished, but hopefully people will get a good idea of what we are doing...

What sort of boat? Which stand?

 

[sailorman]

PG Tips monkey is going this year and looks forward to meeting Richard again. If we can get another picture then monkey can post a this year/last year picture and we can see how Richard has become more handsome; jajajajajaja

PS : I like being "liked"
http://www.facebook.com/Lizzies.Monkey

which one is richard

 

[epervier]

Tickets?

Any freebee Tickets kicking about this year?

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