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14-02-2014, 05:01
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#106
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Marine Service Provider
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: La Paz, Mexico
Boat: 1978 Hudson Force 50 Ketch
Posts: 3,920
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Re: Miami Boat Show ...
I can still feel mt\y feet....so I know its still early in the show.
I have drum stick ice cream and beer in the "show display" freezer/refrigerator...now if that's not an incentive to stop by and say hi....I don't know what is
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Cruise RO & Schenker Water Makers
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14-02-2014, 15:17
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#107
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2013
Location: West Palm Beach
Boat: Leopard 40
Posts: 365
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Re: Miami Boat Show ...
Impressed with the Antares 44 and also surprised by the Gemini 35. Nice show but today went fast!
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14-02-2014, 15:32
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#108
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SW Florida
Boat: FP Belize, 43' - Dot Dun
Posts: 3,823
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Re: Miami Boat Show ...
Quote:
Originally Posted by ShaktiGurl
Impressed with the Antares 44 and also surprised by the Gemini 35. Nice show but today went fast!
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Antares is a nice boat, but so is the price.
A friend went for a test sail on one, was amazed how loud the engine/drivetrain is. Also, bottom stern steps underwater when motorsailing.
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14-02-2014, 15:42
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#109
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2013
Location: West Palm Beach
Boat: Leopard 40
Posts: 365
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Miami Boat Show ...
Ah interesting and yes, it is pricey. We spent a lot of time on it because it is the currently preferred boat of our guests. I will pass on the info.
Third Day, are you at Strictly Sail or the convention center? We may stop by tomorrow as we own one of your watermakers
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14-02-2014, 16:21
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#110
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SW Florida
Boat: FP Belize, 43' - Dot Dun
Posts: 3,823
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Re: Miami Boat Show ...
Quote:
Originally Posted by ShaktiGurl
Ah interesting and yes, it is pricey. We spent a lot of time on it because it is the currently preferred boat of our guests. I will pass on the info.
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If I were choosing from what's there, the FP Helia would probably be my first choice, then Leopard 2nd. But, I like my boat best, it's paid for!
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14-02-2014, 16:53
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#111
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2013
Location: West Palm Beach
Boat: Leopard 40
Posts: 365
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Miami Boat Show ...
The Salina 48 would be a great diving platform but what is up with the forward port door to the berth? I am fairly petite and I had to walk through sideways. Disappointed in the Maverick. I think I liked the 40 better from last year. I always wanted to see the Lipari 41 and it was nice but felt unfinished or something. Always like Leopards ( which is why we have one) but not digging the front porches. I liked the Leopard 46 better. Kind of interested in the Seaward 46 in the monos but don't really know much about them other than they can get shallow which I like and the layout was kind of cool. We aren't in the market, just enjoy looking with our guests who are.
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14-02-2014, 17:02
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#112
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: W Florida
Boat: Still have the 33yo Jon boat. But now a CATAMARAN. Nice little 18' Bay Cat.
Posts: 7,086
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Re: Miami Boat Show ...
and I thought the Maverick was great.
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14-02-2014, 17:06
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#113
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2013
Location: West Palm Beach
Boat: Leopard 40
Posts: 365
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Re: Miami Boat Show ...
Don't get me wrong, they are all nice and I realized I was sounding more critical than warranted. I really liked the maverick 40 from last year. Maybe I am fickle
Anyway, relaxing in the mooring field sipping some whisky and relaxing my feet for tomorrow. Today was a good day.
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15-02-2014, 05:51
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#114
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Dallas/Ft Worth, TX
Boat: 28' Bennington
Posts: 36
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Re: Miami Boat Show ...
Does anyone know much about Isara catamarans? Quality, handling, maintenance, etc? There's one at the Miami boat show.
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16-02-2014, 15:08
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#115
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 34
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Re: Miami Boat Show ...
Is anyone checking outboard prices down there? Unfortunately I am stuck in MD but am in the market for a outboard 15 hp 2 stroke yamaha would be the best, but they don't sell the, in the states. Is Miami really in the states? Just kidding....
Second choice would be a Honda and third a Suzuki. Happen to have a boat at the show that will be heading up here immediately after the show so easy transport.
Any leads are appreciated. I found a great online place for Suzuki via the dinghy less than 3000 thread. Just doing a last check before I pull the trigger
Thanks
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16-02-2014, 15:10
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#116
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 34
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Re: Miami Boat Show ...
Quote:
Originally Posted by Therapy
and I thought the Maverick was great.
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Was that a new maverick from the one that was at the Annapolis boat show 2 years ago? That one seemed to have some sloppy glass work. I remember the kitchen/ laundry had some rough edges around the fridge/floor region.
Looked the concept, but at the time I thought a second generation could fix some of the oddities.
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16-02-2014, 19:34
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#118
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Miami
Boat: Privilege P43
Posts: 143
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Re: Miami Boat Show ...
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sailing fast
Is anyone checking outboard prices down there? Unfortunately I am stuck in MD but am in the market for a outboard 15 hp 2 stroke yamaha would be the best, but they don't sell the, in the states. Is Miami really in the states? Just kidding....
Second choice would be a Honda and third a Suzuki. Happen to have a boat at the show that will be heading up here immediately after the show so easy transport.
Any leads are appreciated. I found a great online place for Suzuki via the dinghy less than 3000 thread. Just doing a last check before I pull the trigger
Thanks
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Contact Lifeline Inflatables, Miami. I got a great deal on a new 20hp 4stroke Tohatsu from them a couple months ago and they are very easy to work with.
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16-02-2014, 20:38
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#119
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Miami Florida
Boat: Ellis Flybridge 28
Posts: 4,057
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Re: Miami Boat Show ...
Sailing Fast, I could give you a great price on a Lehr 15 Propane Outboard but I can't get one until next month. I've been looking at the prototype at the show and it really looks nice. It's very easy to hand start because it's equipped with a compression release. I'm going to buy one for my own use. The only draw back I see is that it will want to be fed liquid propane at high speed. I plan to use a forklift tank on my boat as they will supply liquid propane and can be put on their side.
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17-02-2014, 03:47
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#120
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Key Largo, FL
Boat: 1963 Pearson Electra 22
Posts: 36
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Re: Miami Boat Show ...
Therapy, I agree with you about the Maverick. Very well thought out boat, IMHO. Very practical & not over the top. Plus, the South African rep, in my experience, were the nicest & most engaging. Never seemed to have their noses in the air like some of the Lagoon reps I spoke with. All in all, my family & I enjoyed the show. I'm 38 now & have been going to that show since I was 15. Only missed 2! It's a nice annual tradition that I'm now able to share with my 2 daughters, 8 & 2.
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