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.

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, 5:41*am, 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?
--

Forté Agent 5.00 Build 1171

"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by
the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do.
So, throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor.
Catch the trade winds in your sails.
Explore. Dream. Discover." * - Unknown

Grady-White Gulfstream, out of Oak Island, NC.

Homepagehttp://pamandgene.tranquilrefuge.net/boating/the_boat/my_boat.htm

Evident;y so, but I
d think they'd already have it planned out with an exact date.

But !

"The 2009 IBEX show, October 12-14, the last one to be held at Miami
Beach,"

I'd love to hit it, but that's too far for me...

Tim wrote:
On Sep 17, 5:41 am, 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?
--

Forté Agent 5.00 Build 1171

"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by
the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do.
So, throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor.
Catch the trade winds in your sails.
Explore. Dream. Discover." - Unknown

Grady-White Gulfstream, out of Oak Island, NC.

Homepagehttp://pamandgene.tranquilrefuge.net/boating/the_boat/my_boat.htm

Evident;y so, but I
d think they'd already have it planned out with an exact date.

But !

"The 2009 IBEX show, October 12-14, the last one to be held at Miami
Beach,"

I'd love to hit it, but that's too far for me...


You hop on a plane, you're there in a couple of hours. It's Miami Beach,
a terrific place to visit, especially in October.



--
Birther-Deather-Tenther-Teabagger:
Idiots All

On Sep 17, 6:59*am, H the K wrote:
Tim wrote:
On Sep 17, 5:41 am, 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?
--

Forté Agent 5.00 Build 1171

"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by
the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do.
So, throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor.
Catch the trade winds in your sails.
Explore. Dream. Discover." * - Unknown

Grady-White Gulfstream, out of Oak Island, NC.

Homepagehttp://pamandgene.tranquilrefuge.net/boating/the_boat/my_boat.htm

Evident;y so, but *I
d think they'd already have it planned out with an exact date.

But !

"The 2009 IBEX show, October 12-14, the last one to be held at Miami
Beach,"

I'd love to hit it, but that's too far for me...

You hop on a plane, you're there in a couple of hours. It's Miami Beach,
a terrific place to visit, especially in October.

--
Birther-Deather-Tenther-Teabagger:
Idiots All

Oh yes, I have friends there (Ft. Sauderdale. Homestead) , but it's
bad timing for me, Harry. October will be the start of harvest season
in the Midwest, and I'm going to be the proverbial "swamped" all the
way until December.

I wish they'd have it in February when work slacks off a bit. And it's
cold up here. I'd be glad to go!