On Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:41:23 -0400, Gene
wrote:

On Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:51:01 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

http://www.marinebusinessnews.com/US...ws-merge/61329

"The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) will merge its
Marine Aftermarket Accessories Trade Show (MAATS) with the
International Boatbuilder’s Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) in 2010,
creating the recreational boating industry’s single largest trade
event...."

Giant boat shows merge, and it's going to be in Louisville Ky next
year. It's about a three hr. drive from me, but it'll be worth the
trip.

Ouch.... 7.5 hrs for me, but it really seems like a lot more
affordable venue. I didn't see a date set.... too early?

Sounds like it might be a great motorcycle ride from DC.
--

John H

On Sep 17, 5:43*am, JohnH wrote:
On Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:41:23 -0400, Gene



wrote:
On Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:51:01 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

http://www.marinebusinessnews.com/US...ws-merge/61329

"The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) will merge its
Marine Aftermarket Accessories Trade Show (MAATS) with the
International Boatbuilder’s Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) in 2010,
creating the recreational boating industry’s single largest trade
event...."

Giant boat shows merge, and it's going to be in Louisville Ky next
year. *It's about a three hr. drive from me, but it'll be worth the
trip.

Ouch.... 7.5 hrs for me, but it really seems like a lot more
affordable venue. *I didn't see a date set.... too early?

Sounds like it might be a great motorcycle ride from DC.
--

John H

Yes, it does, doesn't it?

On Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:56:16 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

On Sep 17, 5:43*am, JohnH wrote:
On Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:41:23 -0400, Gene



wrote:
On Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:51:01 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

http://www.marinebusinessnews.com/US...ws-merge/61329

"The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) will merge its
Marine Aftermarket Accessories Trade Show (MAATS) with the
International Boatbuilder’s Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) in 2010,
creating the recreational boating industry’s single largest trade
event...."

Giant boat shows merge, and it's going to be in Louisville Ky next
year. *It's about a three hr. drive from me, but it'll be worth the
trip.

Ouch.... 7.5 hrs for me, but it really seems like a lot more
affordable venue. *I didn't see a date set.... too early?

Sounds like it might be a great motorcycle ride from DC.
--

John H

Yes, it does, doesn't it?


--

John H

On Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:56:16 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

On Sep 17, 5:43*am, JohnH wrote:
On Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:41:23 -0400, Gene



wrote:
On Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:51:01 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

http://www.marinebusinessnews.com/US...ws-merge/61329

"The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) will merge its
Marine Aftermarket Accessories Trade Show (MAATS) with the
International Boatbuilder’s Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) in 2010,
creating the recreational boating industry’s single largest trade
event...."

Giant boat shows merge, and it's going to be in Louisville Ky next
year. *It's about a three hr. drive from me, but it'll be worth the
trip.

Ouch.... 7.5 hrs for me, but it really seems like a lot more
affordable venue. *I didn't see a date set.... too early?

Sounds like it might be a great motorcycle ride from DC.
--

John H

Yes, it does, doesn't it?

I don't know. On second thought, 613 miles would be a rough day's
ride. Doable, but not 'easily' doable. Especially just for a boat
show.

Actually, I'm wondering if this is a 'boat show' or a combination
'boat building' and 'aftermarket accessories' show.
--

John H

On Sep 17, 1:21*pm, JohnH wrote:
On Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:56:16 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:





On Sep 17, 5:43*am, JohnH wrote:
On Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:41:23 -0400, Gene

wrote:
On Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:51:01 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

http://www.marinebusinessnews.com/US...ws-merge/61329

"The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) will merge its
Marine Aftermarket Accessories Trade Show (MAATS) with the
International Boatbuilder’s Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) in 2010,
creating the recreational boating industry’s single largest trade
event...."

Giant boat shows merge, and it's going to be in Louisville Ky next
year. *It's about a three hr. drive from me, but it'll be worth the
trip.

Ouch.... 7.5 hrs for me, but it really seems like a lot more
affordable venue. *I didn't see a date set.... too early?

Sounds like it might be a great motorcycle ride from DC.
--

John H

Yes, it does, doesn't it?

I don't know. On second thought, 613 miles would be a rough day's
ride. Doable, but not 'easily' doable. Especially just for a boat
show.


Aw, c'mon guy. where's your "Iron man" spirit?

Actually, I'm wondering if this is a 'boat show' or a combination
'boat building' and 'aftermarket accessories' show.


Not sure, but probably some of both.

On Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:57:58 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

On Sep 17, 1:21*pm, JohnH wrote:
On Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:56:16 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:





On Sep 17, 5:43*am, JohnH wrote:
On Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:41:23 -0400, Gene

wrote:
On Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:51:01 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

http://www.marinebusinessnews.com/US...ws-merge/61329

"The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) will merge its
Marine Aftermarket Accessories Trade Show (MAATS) with the
International Boatbuilder’s Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) in 2010,
creating the recreational boating industry’s single largest trade
event...."

Giant boat shows merge, and it's going to be in Louisville Ky next
year. *It's about a three hr. drive from me, but it'll be worth the
trip.

Ouch.... 7.5 hrs for me, but it really seems like a lot more
affordable venue. *I didn't see a date set.... too early?

Sounds like it might be a great motorcycle ride from DC.
--

John H

Yes, it does, doesn't it?

I don't know. On second thought, 613 miles would be a rough day's
ride. Doable, but not 'easily' doable. Especially just for a boat
show.


Aw, c'mon guy. where's your "Iron man" spirit?

Actually, I'm wondering if this is a 'boat show' or a combination
'boat building' and 'aftermarket accessories' show.


Not sure, but probably some of both.

I couldn't find anything about the boats to be shown, only aftermarket
and boat building stuff.
--

John H

On Sep 17, 3:09*pm, JohnH wrote:
On Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:57:58 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:





On Sep 17, 1:21*pm, JohnH wrote:
On Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:56:16 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

On Sep 17, 5:43*am, JohnH wrote:
On Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:41:23 -0400, Gene

wrote:
On Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:51:01 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

http://www.marinebusinessnews.com/US...ws-merge/61329

"The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) will merge its
Marine Aftermarket Accessories Trade Show (MAATS) with the
International Boatbuilder’s Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) in 2010,
creating the recreational boating industry’s single largest trade
event...."

Giant boat shows merge, and it's going to be in Louisville Ky next
year. *It's about a three hr. drive from me, but it'll be worth the
trip.

Ouch.... 7.5 hrs for me, but it really seems like a lot more
affordable venue. *I didn't see a date set.... too early?

Sounds like it might be a great motorcycle ride from DC.
--

John H

Yes, it does, doesn't it?

I don't know. On second thought, 613 miles would be a rough day's
ride. Doable, but not 'easily' doable. Especially just for a boat
show.

Aw, c'mon guy. where's your "Iron man" spirit?

Actually, I'm wondering if this is a 'boat show' or a combination
'boat building' and 'aftermarket accessories' show.

Not sure, but probably some of both.

I couldn't find anything about the boats to be shown, only aftermarket
and boat building stuff.
--

John H- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

It sounds to me like the worlds largest and temporary Cabella's store,
then.


Maybe more will manifest about the show as time gets closer to the
event?

On Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:13:58 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

On Sep 17, 3:09*pm, JohnH wrote:
On Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:57:58 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:





On Sep 17, 1:21*pm, JohnH wrote:
On Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:56:16 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

On Sep 17, 5:43*am, JohnH wrote:
On Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:41:23 -0400, Gene

wrote:
On Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:51:01 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

http://www.marinebusinessnews.com/US...ws-merge/61329

"The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) will merge its
Marine Aftermarket Accessories Trade Show (MAATS) with the
International Boatbuilder’s Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) in 2010,
creating the recreational boating industry’s single largest trade
event...."

Giant boat shows merge, and it's going to be in Louisville Ky next
year. *It's about a three hr. drive from me, but it'll be worth the
trip.

Ouch.... 7.5 hrs for me, but it really seems like a lot more
affordable venue. *I didn't see a date set.... too early?

Sounds like it might be a great motorcycle ride from DC.
--

John H

Yes, it does, doesn't it?

I don't know. On second thought, 613 miles would be a rough day's
ride. Doable, but not 'easily' doable. Especially just for a boat
show.

Aw, c'mon guy. where's your "Iron man" spirit?

Actually, I'm wondering if this is a 'boat show' or a combination
'boat building' and 'aftermarket accessories' show.

Not sure, but probably some of both.

I couldn't find anything about the boats to be shown, only aftermarket
and boat building stuff.
--

John H- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

It sounds to me like the worlds largest and temporary Cabella's store,
then.


Maybe more will manifest about the show as time gets closer to the
event?

Here's some info about the IBEX Miami Beach show in October.

"General Show Info

Admission Policy

IBEX is a professional-only trade show specifically designed for those
engaged in the marine industry. No one under 18 years of age—including
infants—will be allowed into the seminars and exhibit halls."

Further:

Admission Policy

IBEX is for the TRADE ONLY, and is not open to the general public. You
must be directly involved in the marine industry to attend. A business
card showing your affiliation to the marine industry is required to
register."

From: http://www.ibexshow.com/attendee-registration.php

I changed my mind. I don't want to go. Maybe the Annapolis show would
be a better idea, although some shady characters go there.
--

John H