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Went to the boat show Thursday at noon with my buddy who's up from the
British Virgin Islands.
Seemed to be the same old..same old. Lots of motor boats with only a small
amount of sailboats.You'd think a shift would start after the gas price
scare last year.
I was mostly checking out side console type aluminum boats as an upgrade
from my Yukon 15.
Prices still seem hefty.... at least three times what I paid for the Yukon.
I'd better wait & see what's left in my wallet after I purchase a new SUV
next month.
Just to make it interesting, we had quite a snowstorm that day...starting as
we drove out.

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Don White wrote:
Went to the boat show Thursday at noon with my buddy who's up from the
British Virgin Islands.
Seemed to be the same old..same old. Lots of motor boats with only a small
amount of sailboats.You'd think a shift would start after the gas price
scare last year.
I was mostly checking out side console type aluminum boats as an upgrade
from my Yukon 15.
Prices still seem hefty.... at least three times what I paid for the Yukon.
I'd better wait & see what's left in my wallet after I purchase a new SUV
next month.
Just to make it interesting, we had quite a snowstorm that day...starting as
we drove out.




The oil companies sucked pretty much as much as they could out of us
last year, so they may wait a bit before trying again. I filled up last
week for $1.69 a gallon.

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On Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:09:13 -0400, "Don White"
wrote:

Went to the boat show Thursday at noon with my buddy who's up from the
British Virgin Islands.
Seemed to be the same old..same old. Lots of motor boats with only a small
amount of sailboats.You'd think a shift would start after the gas price
scare last year.
I was mostly checking out side console type aluminum boats as an upgrade
from my Yukon 15.
Prices still seem hefty.... at least three times what I paid for the Yukon.
I'd better wait & see what's left in my wallet after I purchase a new SUV
next month.
Just to make it interesting, we had quite a snowstorm that day...starting as
we drove out.

I haven't been to a boat show in years, and then only went to the
fishing exhibits - mostly Canadian lodge deals - so I don't remember
what boats they were showing.
I get an e-mail newsletter from Boattest.com, and though it's
sometimes interesting, they concentrate on high HP powerboats, most
of them high end and very expensive.
The best part of boat and auto shows is usually free wine and beer
tasting booths.
One time with a couple buddies at the Chicago Auto show we drank
a lot of free wine by dint of being potential orderers of the wine
program, which wasn't really badly priced.
I remember drinking some really good German white wines.
I agreed to join the 2 buddies in doing an order where we'd all get a
bottle of wine each month.
A month later I asked my buddy if the wine had been delivered.
I was looking forward to it. A white Zinfandel I think.
He said "Hell, I canceled that as soon as I got home from the auto
show. I just wanted some free wine."
I never forgave him for that.

--Vic

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"Vic Smith" wrote in message
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On Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:09:13 -0400, "Don White"
wrote:

Went to the boat show Thursday at noon with my buddy who's up from the
British Virgin Islands.
Seemed to be the same old..same old. Lots of motor boats with only a small
amount of sailboats.You'd think a shift would start after the gas price
scare last year.
I was mostly checking out side console type aluminum boats as an upgrade
from my Yukon 15.
Prices still seem hefty.... at least three times what I paid for the
Yukon.
I'd better wait & see what's left in my wallet after I purchase a new SUV
next month.
Just to make it interesting, we had quite a snowstorm that day...starting
as
we drove out.

I haven't been to a boat show in years, and then only went to the
fishing exhibits - mostly Canadian lodge deals - so I don't remember
what boats they were showing.
I get an e-mail newsletter from Boattest.com, and though it's
sometimes interesting, they concentrate on high HP powerboats, most
of them high end and very expensive.
The best part of boat and auto shows is usually free wine and beer
tasting booths.
One time with a couple buddies at the Chicago Auto show we drank
a lot of free wine by dint of being potential orderers of the wine
program, which wasn't really badly priced.
I remember drinking some really good German white wines.
I agreed to join the 2 buddies in doing an order where we'd all get a
bottle of wine each month.
A month later I asked my buddy if the wine had been delivered.
I was looking forward to it. A white Zinfandel I think.
He said "Hell, I canceled that as soon as I got home from the auto
show. I just wanted some free wine."
I never forgave him for that.

--Vic

Free beer & wine??
All I got was a free carry bag, cheap pen,, a few stickers and a bunch of
phamplets.

Halifax International Boat Show
 

On Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:06:58 -0400, "Don White"
wrote:



Free beer & wine??
All I got was a free carry bag, cheap pen,, a few stickers and a bunch of
phamplets.


Actually I never got free beer, but I can imagine it happening if a
beer company marketed like that wine distributor did.
Oh, I forgot the models at the shows. That was really my favorite
part. I almost dated one, but her ma was watching her like a hawk
and dragged her away.
It is very sad that I forgot the models, but remember the beer and
wine. That says something I prefer not to dwell upon.

--Vic

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"Don White" wrote in message
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Went to the boat show Thursday at noon with my buddy who's up from the
British Virgin Islands.
Seemed to be the same old..same old. Lots of motor boats with only a small
amount of sailboats.You'd think a shift would start after the gas price
scare last year.
I was mostly checking out side console type aluminum boats as an upgrade
from my Yukon 15.
Prices still seem hefty.... at least three times what I paid for the
Yukon. I'd better wait & see what's left in my wallet after I purchase a
new SUV next month.
Just to make it interesting, we had quite a snowstorm that day...starting
as we drove out.

Maybe hold off on the SUV, might be able to get a GM SUV on firesale in a
few months. Maybe 40-50% off MSRP for cash buyers.

Halifax International Boat Show
 

"Canuck57" wrote in message
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"Don White" wrote in message
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Went to the boat show Thursday at noon with my buddy who's up from the
British Virgin Islands.
Seemed to be the same old..same old. Lots of motor boats with only a
small amount of sailboats.You'd think a shift would start after the gas
price scare last year.
I was mostly checking out side console type aluminum boats as an upgrade
from my Yukon 15.
Prices still seem hefty.... at least three times what I paid for the
Yukon. I'd better wait & see what's left in my wallet after I purchase a
new SUV next month.
Just to make it interesting, we had quite a snowstorm that day...starting
as we drove out.

Maybe hold off on the SUV, might be able to get a GM SUV on firesale in a
few months. Maybe 40-50% off MSRP for cash buyers.


Would that come with..or without a warranty? ;-)

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"Don White" wrote in

Prices still seem hefty....

That's what happens when your currency is in the crapper.

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"Don White" wrote in message
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"Canuck57" wrote in message
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"Don White" wrote in message
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Went to the boat show Thursday at noon with my buddy who's up from the
British Virgin Islands.
Seemed to be the same old..same old. Lots of motor boats with only a
small amount of sailboats.You'd think a shift would start after the gas
price scare last year.
I was mostly checking out side console type aluminum boats as an upgrade
from my Yukon 15.
Prices still seem hefty.... at least three times what I paid for the
Yukon. I'd better wait & see what's left in my wallet after I purchase a
new SUV next month.
Just to make it interesting, we had quite a snowstorm that
day...starting as we drove out.

Maybe hold off on the SUV, might be able to get a GM SUV on firesale in a
few months. Maybe 40-50% off MSRP for cash buyers.


Would that come with..or without a warranty? ;-)

Probably without. LOL. Does anyone expect GM to last the year?

But give me a new undamaged not seconds Sierra 3500HD with long box and
leather, Duramax auto and all trailer/towing options in a 4x4 for say $20K I
will live with a 90 day waranty. That way if I need a $10K fix, I am
assured value. Oh, and the wife demands heated seats...

Call it depression pricing. If I had to pay more, would look at a
F350-Lariat. Have a F150-Lariat, nice ride. Because many seem to be on
sacrifice sale right now.

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"CM" wrote in message
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"Don White" wrote in

Prices still seem hefty....

That's what happens when your currency is in the crapper.

Canadians are not that intellegent to realize that. A commonly propagated
union and political myth to keep the sheep herd happy.

The truth is while a lower dollar does decrease labour/value costs, it also
means raw material goes up negating the benefits. And with a lower dollar,
few Canadians can afford the 28% to 50% premium on vehicle pricing.

For example say I have a bumper made in Ohio for $1000 USD. Then put it on
a truck in Canada, in Canadian dollars it is $1300. That $300 (30%) pop in
pricing excludes many from buying it in Canada.

Just means Canadians are working cheaper but buying less. Lowers the
standard of living and fuels the depression.

But CBC, the government sponsored media will say all is well to appease the
herd.

For people like me, the boat is going to have to wait at least another year
or two unless someone nearby has a firesale. Given local pricing for the
boats, not likely. Paying $60K CAD for a $25K USD boat is stupid.