BvanVugt 0 Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Anyone know the deal with the "show preview" tomorrow? Is everything there and open or is it just the trade stands that are open? Link to post Share on other sites
Gappy 9 Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Its only trade from 4-6pm tomorrow show opens to public 10am thursday Link to post Share on other sites
BvanVugt 0 Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 Yeah ive got a trade ticket, (well that email thing) but if i cant see the whole lot tomorrow i might as well just go on friday and save myself the the drive in. So will all the boats and in the water displays be happening tomorrow already, or just the indoor stands? Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Wed PM some stands are all good to go, others are still getting built - particularly the smaller stands. This weather will be slowing things down for set up If you have the time Thursday or Friday will be better. Visit us Stand 400. See our new stuff. Safety at Sea and Southern Pacific Inflatables Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Wed PM some stands are all good to go, others are still getting built - particularly the smaller stands.This weather will be slowing things down for set up If you have the time Thursday or Friday will be better. Visit us Stand 400. See our new stuff. Safety at Sea and Southern Pacific Inflatables G'day Jono. I'm really sorry I can get to your stand. Bit tooooo far to drive. To quote another 'thread' in forums "Auckland is an Island in Sydney harbour" is it not ????? Yea right!! I live 3800 ks north of Sydney. Cab fare is a tad off-putting (by air $650 AUD - return) makes an expensive "S P Inflatable" me thinks. How about you e-mail me a 'cattle-dog' Please. I'm trying to get over your way but need it warm-up a tad (like 15* warmer). Thanks bloke. Hope you 'kill the fat-pig' in sales at the 'Boat shown' - good luck. ciao, SR Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Jono just showed me his "cool stuff" and "show special", not just hype this time, I'll have a write up on the home page soon. Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 360 Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Delivered a boat up there this morning Blowing a bit (40+kts at Bean Rk) When we got to the Viaduct they were still banging in poles But they say the show will go on 10am tomorrow for the punters Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Jono just showed me his "cool stuff" and "show special", not just hype this time, I'll have a write up on the home page soon. Could be something fun to do this weekend. I could even try the 'brand new' public transport measures to get there Link to post Share on other sites
Bogan 8 Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Went through this afternoon. Looked like a few people were going to have a nervous night if this wind stays around. Link to post Share on other sites
BvanVugt 0 Posted September 14, 2011 Author Share Posted September 14, 2011 Went through this afternoon. Looked like a few people were going to have a nervous night if this wind stays around. Same here, even found one of the yachts banging up against the pier with the fenders not in the place. Managed to get one in but there was no-one around so im guessing it slipped back out again Link to post Share on other sites
RushMan 31 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I have spent a couple or hours wandering around looking at stuff I can not afford. Overall impression... 7/10. Side note: The is a mast on the wharf to the west that is about 180' long, two more behind the fence, one closer to 210' long... Any ideas what size yacht these will be fitted to? Link to post Share on other sites
SloopJohnB 323 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I heard that's there's a certain 930 have a birthday,....... nagh. Link to post Share on other sites
Bogan 8 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Athena http://www.charterworld.com/index.html?sub=Sailing-Yacht-ATHENA She's been outside Orams under the shrinkwrap for a fair while. Link to post Share on other sites
Fogg 427 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I popped down for an hour y'day avo. The layout of the floating exhibits wasn't as visually appealing as whey they filled the middle of the viaduct basin, it's more 'bitty'. The internal stuff makes good use of the new viaduct events centre with some add-on tents but it all felt a bit subdued, maybe too few visitors about. I couldn't find Safety at Sea, Jono, I didn't notice you wandering around and couldn't see you on the index at the entrance??? Link to post Share on other sites
Marshy 30 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I really enjoyed the boat show. Good exhibitions, Quite a cool setup in general really. It was cool to see a few second hand boats in the mix on the water. Few big launches and a few smaller ones. Couple of yachts. And of course the stunning Equilibrium from Lloyd Stevensons.... Droolllll! Quite liked that moody yacht for a cruiser too! Worth the money for a look i reckon! Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Wheres the hot chicks in paint on clothes report Marshy??? Link to post Share on other sites
Marshy 30 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 mmmm Sealegs girls and MGE girls mmm. Pretty funny when the guy i was with was talking to one of the guys saying "Seen the hot chicks on that stand, very nice!" and the guy replied "Oh my daughters? Yeah they are taken..." Dodgy SR Sailors i tell ya! Link to post Share on other sites
Battgirl 23 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I too enjoyed the boat show with thanks to The Engine Room and am pleased that at all the stands I showed an interest in, people were helpful and informative. That was one of the highlights as well as: Rawhiti, Jade and Tirade the Melges 32 Southern Ocean clothing - some nice colours, reasonably priced wet weather gear with a decent hood adventure stand in the long tent selling the best sun hat ever - light, wide non floppy brim, neck and ear cover Nexus, Doyle and the KZ furler Link to post Share on other sites
wheels 543 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I couldn't fit everything in. I was like a little boy in a candy shop. I am going back again tomorrow with my wife. Oh and I found an Autopilot with the self tacking feature made by Ctrek. Damn nice gear Ctrek. I used to install it many moons ago and was a service agent for it...supposedly. I never had anything of theirs to service. Oh and Koden have a 'real' broadband Radar. Selde'n had some lovely gear at a very excellent price and that real sexy furler. Me like!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I couldn't find Safety at Sea, Jono, I didn't notice you wandering around and couldn't see you on the index at the entrance??? I'm guessing you were over at the Event Center. Safety at Sea is inside the big tent on the City side of the Wynyard Bridge. You aren't the first person who hasn't found that particular tent! Link to post Share on other sites
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