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Author:  captkevin [ Wed Jan 12, 2011 12:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Chicago Boat Show
Who is heading to the Chicago Boat Show this year. 1/12 to 1/16. We are heading down tonight to avoid the big crowds on the weekend.
Author:  robbo3 [ Wed Jan 12, 2011 5:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chicago Boat Show
I'm thinking of heading down on Sunday, Discover Boating sent me two free passes. Please post back your thoughts on the show. Last year was pretty small and I doubt that I'll make the drive again if it's going to be the same this year.
Author:  captkevin [ Wed Jan 12, 2011 11:40 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chicago Boat Show
I would stay far way on Sunday - Bears playoff game at 12 - parking & traffic will be a nightmare.

We went tonight. Show was very small - could be smaller than last year. There was no Four Winns boat at all - 1st time that I can remember. Glad we went on a weekday when the crowd was small. Nothing all that impressive.
Author:  Bliss36 [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 12:28 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Chicago Boat Show
captkevin wrote:
I would stay far way on Sunday - Bears playoff game at 12 - parking & traffic will be a nightmare.


+1 I wouldn't go near that place on Sunday unless I had tickets to the game. I was honestly wondering how it will be having the show and the game going on considering parking can be scarce just for a game. If Sunday is the only day you can go, then parking somewere and taking the train in might be your best option.

We are heading up Saturday sometime in the afternoon. Thats disapointing to hear it's so small again. I've heard of quite a few dealerships/vendors dropping out over the years due to the extremely high price of having any kind of a display there, and there have been quite a few conventions leaving Chicago in recent years also because of the expense. Add to this a slow economy and it may be a long time till we see a decent boat show here again.

But no matter how small it is it's still nice to get out of the the house, be around boats, and support the dealers who are still trying to put on a good show. Heck...I think I might even go back there at the end of this month for the Strickly Sail show and look at some blow boats! :)
Author:  firecadet613 [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 8:44 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Chicago Boat Show
We'll be there on Saturday. Mainly going to get together with friends as opposed to look at boats. Four Winns will not be there. Tempted to go to the Miami show but that isn't in the cards this year...
Author:  Cap'n Morgan [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 9:06 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Chicago Boat Show
When you go, try and actually look at some other boats, it will be good for the soul.

Skipper Bud's will be having an in house boat show, and you can see the Four Winns boats there.
Author:  robbo3 [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 12:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chicago Boat Show
Thanks for the updates, I remember that Sea Ray wasn't there last year and the show was limited to one floor. Sounds like the same again this year.

I forgot all about the Bears game on Sunday. I'll probably stay home, get some of my winter chores done before spring, and wait for the Milwaukee show.

firecadet613 wrote:
Tempted to go to the Miami show but that isn't in the cards this year...

+1 - Palm trees, outside, ocean breeze, boats
Author:  Cap'n Morgan [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 1:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chicago Boat Show
Miami International Boat Show
Palm trees, outside, Ocean breezes, boats, and $600 per night hotel rooms, $5.00 bottles of water, $20.00 to park your car, $6.00 Hot Dogs, $15.00 cover charge at clubs, 2-day ticket to the show $30.00 etc.

But it truly is a fantastic show, despite the over the top costs to attend. And they will have Four Winns boats there at least.
Author:  Decision [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 1:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chicago Boat Show
and $600 per night hotel rooms - I would hope at $600.00 a night the room comes with complimentary stripper(s) as well as a continental breakfast? :)

Mike
Author:  aguyindallas [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 3:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chicago Boat Show
Decision wrote:
and $600 per night hotel rooms - I would hope at $600.00 a night the room comes with complimentary stripper(s) as well as a continental breakfast? :)

Mike


Breakfast might be pushing it.... :lol:
Author:  jnizi [ Fri Jan 14, 2011 8:40 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Chicago Boat Show
Wish I could hit the Miami Show but Chicago will have to do on Saturday. Hope to see you guys there.

Yes, no FW this year but should be plenty of boating friends from the previous posts.
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