Winter Boat Shows

[Bamaman]

I've been looking at the big bass fishermen website.

They're complaining about the boat shows being full of pontoons and tritoons--and it was mentioned that some even cost $75K. The boat shows don't have enough fishing boats that interest them.

I hate to say it, but the average bass boat's much more expensive than the average pontoon boat. And pontoon/tritoons are the only market segment of the boat business that's increasing in sales. Maybe those guys need to go find a "Fishng Show."

[Woody]

I went to the Nashville show last weekend. I'm not in the market for a "fishing" boat, but I like to look. As you said, some of the prices are out of sight ! I did see a $72k toon I would like to have though (but I would never spend that on a toy). I don't remember the brand, but it was a tritoon with strakes with a supercharged 300.
It had a "runabout" type windshield and top.

[zoom650]

We're headed to the Atlanta Boat Show tomorrow. I'm sure I'll see lots to drool over this year! I can't think of anything I "need" to buy, but 'ya never know.

[MH Hawker]

To be blunt who gives a shit about what the bass holes think.

[curtiscapk]

Anyone coming to the KC show next weekend?

[moregooder]

Yes on the KC show. get in town Friday night and do the show on Saturday. not looking for a new boat but I do get a lot of my ideas for mods from the shows

[Discovery]

We're headed to the Atlanta Boat Show tomorrow. I'm sure I'll see lots to drool over this year! I can't think of anything I "need" to buy, but 'ya never know.

Can you tell us anything about market movement? I am thinking about heading over to the Detroit boat show (no worries we are a CWP state) this year for the first time in along while. The manufactures in Indiana will be ramping up for you all before then.

[TDJ2591]

First Mate and i spent the entire day today at the Atlanta Boat Show. There were lots and lots of 'toons with virtually every manufacturer represented with multiple models There were at least 4 toons with $100,000+ price tags and even boats with $! million list prices. I believe that there were far more toons than any other boat type with bass boats having the smallest representation. There were quite a few wakeboats over $100,000.

I believe the dual console mentioned above may be the new Crest Continential, which was at the Atlanta show. It had a removable fulll vinyl enclosure from the dual windshields to the stern. It was one beautiful rig.

[Woody]

I believe the dual console mentioned above may be the new Crest Continential, which was at the Atlanta show. It had a removable fulll vinyl enclosure from the dual windshields to the stern. It was one beautiful rig.

That's it ! $72k @ the Nashville show. They said they sold 3 at the show.




Not sure if the pic will work for all (it's from Facebook)

[Discovery]

Inflated market me thinks. Still it is discretionary income so ride the quantitative easing to 2.5 percent on purchase or take the 3.5 on a Vanguard.

Still have the Sea Ray Seville no matter what.

[zoom650]

Atlanta had a pretty good show. I saw that Crest with the enclosed helm. I liked it a lot.

The pontoons had a greatest presence, followed by center consoles. Well worth the trip!

Bass boats were wedged in there.

[18pontoon]

Just put down $300 refundable deposit on a new Sweetwater 22' pontoon with Suzuki 115 at the Atlanta Boat Show. Might have to change my username if I trade in my old hand-me-down 18 footer and complete the purchase of the new one. They had some really expensive boats, and some good deals as well. Looking forward to test ride in a couple of weeks. Didn't take any pictures there but I can take some if I decide to go with it.