Five days into the show, and extremely reliable sources from three of
the upper end boat dealers at the indoor show report some encouraging
news.

Recession? Fuggetaboutit, at least in some economic classes.

One Brunswick division representing yachts between the mid 30 foot to
just under 60 foot size range:

"Sales are most definitely up from last year. No question."

Another Brusnwick division representing boats and yachts traditionally
considered very high quality: "Sold" signs on 2/3 of their large
display as of Tuesday PM. I double checked to make sure all were
legitimate, and a reliable source assured me that they were.

One dealer is showing a 55-foot luxury yacht. Two sold, closed, and
already financed. A couple still going through the financing process.
Several "good leads". He's very pleased, to say the least.

If this economic indicator is worth anything, the national news may be
overstating the certainty of a recession, at least in the Pacific
North Wet.

On Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:58:04 -0800 (PST), Chuck Gould
wrote:

If this economic indicator is worth anything, the national news may be
overstating the certainty of a recession, at least in the Pacific
North Wet.

I think the boats you are talking about are out of the range of your
average Joe Six-Pack.

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message ...
On Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:58:04 -0800 (PST), Chuck Gould
wrote:

If this economic indicator is worth anything, the national news may be
overstating the certainty of a recession, at least in the Pacific
North Wet.

I think the boats you are talking about are out of the range of your
average Joe Six-Pack.

True dat but, maybe they won't have to lay off the guy/gal building
the seat cushions in the galley. Maybe he/she can afford to buy
that skiff....... since they won't be out looking for another job.

Das good news indeed.

db

On Jan 30, 9:50*am, "D-unit" cof42_AT_embarqmail.com wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in messagenews:kqm0q3564msbfq657ci5gethlbjnej3gls@4ax .com...

On Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:58:04 -0800 (PST), Chuck Gould
wrote:

If this economic indicator is worth anything, the national news may be
overstating the certainty of a recession, at least in the Pacific
North Wet.

I think the boats you are talking about are out of the range of your
average Joe Six-Pack.

True dat but, maybe they won't have to lay off the guy/gal *building
the seat cushions in the galley. *Maybe he/she can afford to buy
that skiff....... since they won't be out looking for another job.

Das good news indeed.

db

Indeed... And that is exactly the guy I am planning on putting back
on the water, much to the shegrin of Harry and the other rich bottle
boaters.

wrote:
On Jan 30, 9:50 am, "D-unit" cof42_AT_embarqmail.com wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in messagenews:kqm0q3564msbfq657ci5gethlbjnej3gls@4ax .com...

On Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:58:04 -0800 (PST), Chuck Gould
wrote:
If this economic indicator is worth anything, the national news may be
overstating the certainty of a recession, at least in the Pacific
North Wet.
I think the boats you are talking about are out of the range of your
average Joe Six-Pack.
True dat but, maybe they won't have to lay off the guy/gal building
the seat cushions in the galley. Maybe he/she can afford to buy
that skiff....... since they won't be out looking for another job.

Das good news indeed.

db

Indeed... And that is exactly the guy I am planning on putting back
on the water, much to the shegrin of Harry and the other rich bottle
boaters.


See, now there is yet another example of your ignorance. *I* am the one
here who has been railing against the "yachties," their overblown boats,
their wasting of petrol, and the need for huge surtaxes on the amounts
of fuel they burn.

On Jan 30, 10:15*am, HK wrote:
wrote:
On Jan 30, 9:50 am, "D-unit" cof42_AT_embarqmail.com wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in messagenews:kqm0q3564msbfq657ci5gethlbjnej3gls@4ax .com...

On Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:58:04 -0800 (PST), Chuck Gould
wrote:
If this economic indicator is worth anything, the national news may be
overstating the certainty of a recession, at least in the Pacific
North Wet.
I think the boats you are talking about are out of the range of your
average Joe Six-Pack.
True dat but, maybe they won't have to lay off the guy/gal *building
the seat cushions in the galley. *Maybe he/she can afford to buy
that skiff....... since they won't be out looking for another job.

Das good news indeed.

db

Indeed... And that is exactly the guy I am planning on putting back
on the water, much to the shegrin of Harry and the other rich bottle
boaters.

See, now there is yet another example of your ignorance. *I* am the one
here who has been railing against the "yachties," their overblown boats,
their wasting of petrol, and the need for huge surtaxes on the amounts
of fuel they burn.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I know... but it's still fun... ok take your name out of the
paragraph, and read it agian without the dig at you

"HK" wrote in message
...
wrote:
On Jan 30, 9:50 am, "D-unit" cof42_AT_embarqmail.com wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in
messagenews:kqm0q3564msbfq657ci5gethlbjnej3gls@4ax .com...

On Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:58:04 -0800 (PST), Chuck Gould
wrote:
If this economic indicator is worth anything, the national news may be
overstating the certainty of a recession, at least in the Pacific
North Wet.
I think the boats you are talking about are out of the range of your
average Joe Six-Pack.
True dat but, maybe they won't have to lay off the guy/gal building
the seat cushions in the galley. Maybe he/she can afford to buy
that skiff....... since they won't be out looking for another job.

Das good news indeed.

db

Indeed... And that is exactly the guy I am planning on putting back
on the water, much to the shegrin of Harry and the other rich bottle
boaters.


See, now there is yet another example of your ignorance. *I* am the one
here who has been railing against the "yachties," their overblown boats,
their wasting of petrol, and the need for huge surtaxes on the amounts of
fuel they burn.

My yacht burns more or less 8 GPH at reasonable cruise. Any yacht that burns
more than that Should be heavily taxed and fuel rationed. I'm with you
Hairball.

On Wed, 30 Jan 2008 10:15:32 -0500, HK wrote:

wrote:
On Jan 30, 9:50 am, "D-unit" cof42_AT_embarqmail.com wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in messagenews:kqm0q3564msbfq657ci5gethlbjnej3gls@4ax .com...

On Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:58:04 -0800 (PST), Chuck Gould
wrote:
If this economic indicator is worth anything, the national news may be
overstating the certainty of a recession, at least in the Pacific
North Wet.
I think the boats you are talking about are out of the range of your
average Joe Six-Pack.
True dat but, maybe they won't have to lay off the guy/gal building
the seat cushions in the galley. Maybe he/she can afford to buy
that skiff....... since they won't be out looking for another job.

Das good news indeed.

db

Indeed... And that is exactly the guy I am planning on putting back
on the water, much to the shegrin of Harry and the other rich bottle
boaters.


See, now there is yet another example of your ignorance. *I* am the one
here who has been railing against the "yachties," their overblown boats,
their wasting of petrol, and the need for huge surtaxes on the amounts
of fuel they burn.

Harry, there is nothing here you *haven't* railed at. It's what makes you
so loveable...to some.
--
John H

On Jan 30, 3:11�am, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:
On Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:58:04 -0800 (PST), Chuck Gould

wrote:
If this economic indicator is worth anything, the national news may be
overstating the certainty of a recession, at least in the Pacific
North Wet.

I think the boats you are talking about are out of the range of your
average Joe Six-Pack.

Absolutely. I will do a little informal polling among some of my
contacts selling aluminum fihsing boats, etc and see if the market is
as strong in that sector.

On Wed, 30 Jan 2008 08:39:05 -0800 (PST), Chuck Gould
wrote:

On Jan 30, 3:11?am, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:
On Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:58:04 -0800 (PST), Chuck Gould

wrote:
If this economic indicator is worth anything, the national news may be
overstating the certainty of a recession, at least in the Pacific
North Wet.

I think the boats you are talking about are out of the range of your
average Joe Six-Pack.

Absolutely. I will do a little informal polling among some of my
contacts selling aluminum fihsing boats, etc and see if the market is
as strong in that sector.

I'll be interesting comparing the results from Boston and Hartford to
yours.