LOS ANGELES BOAT SHOW 2019!!

[RiverDave]

I am very excited to hit the first boating event of the Season which is the 2019 LOS ANGELES BOAT SHOW!! As I mentioned in another thread I have been in contact with the management of the show and they have given us 20 tickets to give away to Members of RDP. Which we will do all this week and beginning of next week.

So here's what you need to know about the show! This year there are quite a few Performance Boat mfg's attending! Not only are they attending, but several went BIG on floor space and plan on bringing an arsenal for everyone to see!

At the top of the list (in no particular order) is!

Nordic / Hallett
Eliminator
Shockwave
DCB

First up would be last years winners of "Best Booth" (by far) Nordic / Hallett! Not only did they bring the most boats, but they brought a variety from things that are affordable to things that are exotic! It was the biggest performance booth last year and really brought something for everyone. They would've won that title anyways, but it doesn't hurt that Thane and Johnny are smarter than the average bears and never forget the boat show rules with regard to hospitality.

Here's a few things they brought in 2018 that caught my eye. (Should be noted they brought a ton more!)

They brought the big Mamma Jamma! With the Lugo this is a seriously impressive program. I have had the opportunity to go out in this boat a couple of times and it's one of the only big cats I could see myself owning. Tons of room throughout to hang out and have good times.

This 40' Hallett was an inherited build but turned out sweet!

Family Decks (both 26 & 29)

Hallett 290 that was gorgeous inside and out

24 SX in either Outboard / IO / Jet configurations!

This one was an Outboard

And of course they had to bring what is (to my knowledge) the fastest STOCK TWIN 400 HP IN THE WORLD! the 28SS!! Will run mid to upper 120's all day long! If you spend the time on props and setup 130 mph achievable!

Should also be noted this is the fastest single engine Bravo (styled) drive cat in the world as well!

One of the biggest "Hub Hubs" of the industry right now is the new Nordic 35' Long Deck! A West Coast Cast with Ultra wide sponsons (capable of a quad outboard configuration) and a TRUE TUNNEL! The boat will be at the LA Boat Show from what I have heard and I'm hoping to get at least a couple of sneak peek pictures of it before then!

 

[WhatExit?]

I thought I was done drooling over these great pics of incredible boats but you went and got it started all over again

Now to figure out how not to drool in public at the show

 

[RiverDave]

Last year Eliminator brought out a restoration, which was a "Fan Favorite" amongst not only the people on the website but the crowd at the boat show as well! Not only does it show the history of the company, but it shows how easy they can transform your classic into something that will stand head to head with anything being built today!

Most notable for Eliminator is they tend to set "Trends" with their style every year. This particular grey deckboat really stood apart from a lot of the field and brought us back to why a monochromatic gel scheme will always be timeless.

The interior a dove grey instead of traditional white, and the down to the subtle details of the soft glow cupholders. It really does having a graphic artist not only in house, but now in charge of the whole company! It wasn't long after this that they built and delivered the "cement grey" speedster that still has people talking almost a year later. I don't care what you build, if you have an eye for "style" than "cool is cool."

The 27 Speedster is a perfect example of a boat that will out perform the majority of boats in it's class, but is a perfect blend of West Coast Cat and modern styling. The subtle updated touches can be found everywhere you look. At a glance the first thing you will notice is the wrap around windshield.

Upon further inspection you will see styling cues all over the boat from the added lip on the transom and changed transom / vents.

Right up into the trident intake on the deck, the boat looks, feels, and performs the part!

When Eliminator Dropped the speedster line on the market it completely changed the game for the midsize Cat market. To this day I don't think anything can touch them in performance and this size range in an I/O configuration. A "Mild" pair of Merc racing motors in a 28 will get ya 140+ mph. There's several out there with big power that run absolutely ridiculous numbers. We can't write press releases on them, either because of privacy issues, or other concerns (insurance).. but think 180+ (no kidding)

The good news is Eliminator under it's new regime is tooling new models in BOTH DIRECTIONS! They are going smaller and bigger!

While it isn't much this is the first thing you will see about the 25 Speedster! Unfortunately they ran out of time and won't have it finished by the LA Boat show. Rest assured though it's progressing and you will read about it first here!

They are also tooling a Widened 30' Speedster! If it performs I think this boat is going to be an absolute hit on the West Coast! There's a definite trend of people trading in the ultra high performance exotics for something that is a little more manageable, reliable and cost effective to operate!

If you haven't caught the vibe yet "Custom" is back at Eliminator as they are truly building "custom" boats again. They are also building a 36 cut down speedster (light) setup for twin outboards.

I am thrilled that they have "broken the mold" (pun intended) and are now going after new markets with new models. I think they have a great opportunity ahead of them and I see them reaching for it. I look forward to seeing what they bring to the show! More importantly I look forward to seeing what they are bringing in 2019!


RD

 

[RiverDave]

Shockwave is one of the most steady builders on the West Coast and one of my favorites! I love their no nonsense / no politics attitude towards all of it. They build family boats and stick to my very mantra of "If you aren't here to have fun, then why are you here" type attitude. This comes out every time I hang out with the shockwave owners at one of their owner organized regattas!

This year in 2019 Bob has said he will step forward and throw a real mfg regatta. Half of me says "why?" The ones that are happening are just as much fun? We will see what happens with all of that.

That said Shockwave came in huge in 2018! I love it when a mfg brings everything from 200K+ to an entry level and last year Shockwave didn't disappoint!

One boat that caught my attention at the show and I find myself thinking about almost a year later is this 26. This boat was built for "Schultz" whom I believe owns a pretty large power sports dealership in California. It says something when someone like that picks you as their mfg.

This is totally my style with the flat and semi gloss blacks and subtle everywhere.

I hope this 28 is a precursor to what they are bringing to the show this year! This is one of the nicest shockwave's from a presentation standpoint that I have ever seen.

What I loved about their booth (again) is they brought everything from a very very nicely outfitted deck boat to something entry level. A lot of guys are only focussing on "Joe Refi" instead of "Joe 6 pack" (a term long forgotten in this industry.. half the mfg's are gonna have to look it up I bet).

They brought affordable boats that if you had a decent stash of cash in the coffee can you could actually afford. A good example of that was these small decks available in outboard / jet / I/O configurations!

This 21 has seen many names over the years and many different decks by many different manufacturers. It’s a great boat that will provide decade(s) of trouble free fun and have enough room to bring some friends with you on the journey. I hope Shockwave brings another one to the show and I hope they tweak the deck into the future!

 

[RiverDave]

DCB placed second last year in "Best Booth" not because of the quality of equipment they brought. God knows they always bring first rate in every category. Again I just like to see something for everybody.

DCB tends to focus on the upper end builds solely.. They have won best booth many times before though with stage lighting / presentation and most importantly beer. 2018 was all about the boats, although the monitors and seeing them use a lot of rdp video on them was pretty cool.

They brought the Spooled up M44 on a tilt Trailer! I believe this is the first west coast boat to get Merc 1550's! (Don't quote me on that, but I believe it is)

They brought the first Cat with Merc 860's as well! (Featured on RDP when it first came out!)

They brought the all new M28! Which was the first DCB to have a new "Different style" than the original "M" series. These are more fluid that low profile. To me it looks more like an East Coast boat. The new M33 has been out for awhile now, but I expect will make an appearance at the 2019 boat show! This will be the first time it has been at the LA show since it's inception. It also not only follows this but capitalizes on this new cut down style.

Look at the wing on this!

Their interiors at last years boat show are still setting the benchmark as to what is the "Best of Show." DCB has absolutely killed this category every year. It isn't who's the best it's who's the distant second at the show.

Plus I gotta say some of their owners have tastes!

That is the last of our mfg’s that will he bringing a 3000+ sq ft booth to the 2019 Show!

I wrote these summaries of last years coverage to let them know we the consumer base appreciate them coming out to it!

RD

 

[RiverDave]

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[monkeyswrench]

I love seeing the new boats. It shows innovation and the lack of cookie cutter stuff. I am also happy for a selfish reason...trickle down economics! As new and improved baller boats hit the water, some of us can continue stair-stepping Never be jealous of the people getting bigger, better, faster stuff...it helps all the rest of us in the used market.

Holy F'n Hell...180ish in a 28ft hull? Part of me would be scared to death...the other part says hammer down

 

[RiverDave]

I love seeing the new boats. It shows innovation and the lack of cookie cutter stuff. I am also happy for a selfish reason...trickle down economics! As new and improved baller boats hit the water, some of us can continue stair-stepping Never be jealous of the people getting bigger, better, faster stuff...it helps all the rest of us in the used market.

Holy F'n Hell...180ish in a 28ft hull? Part of me would be scared to death...the other part says hammer down

I sent ya a PM.

RD

 

[kevin1988]

I think it was 2008 maybe 2007 was the last awesome LA Boat Show, when the top level was all boats and the bottom level was all accessories. I think the last time I went was 2012 and man it was a disappointment comparably, but then again the times were a wee bit shitty.

You saying this year is gonna be worth the drive and entry fee RiverDave?

 

[Flying_Lavey]

Last year Eliminator brought out a restoration, which was a "Fan Favorite" amongst not only the people on the website but the crowd at the boat show as well! Not only does it show the history of the company, but it shows how easy they can transform your classic into something that will stand head to head with anything being built today!

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Most notable for Eliminator is they tend to set "Trends" with their style every year. This particular grey deckboat really stood apart from a lot of the field and brought us back to why a monochromatic gel scheme will always be timeless.

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The interior a dove grey instead of traditional white, and the down to the subtle details of the soft glow cupholders. It really does having a graphic artist not only in house, but now in charge of the whole company! It wasn't long after this that they built and delivered the "cement grey" speedster that still has people talking almost a year later. I don't care what you build, if you have an eye for "style" than "cool is cool."

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The 27 Speedster is a perfect example of a boat that will out perform the majority of boats in it's class, but is a perfect blend of West Coast Cat and modern styling. The subtle updated touches can be found everywhere you look. At a glance the first thing you will notice is the wrap around windshield.

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Upon further inspection you will see styling cues all over the boat from the added lip on the transom and changed transom / vents.
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Right up into the trident intake on the deck, the boat looks, feels, and performs the part!

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When Eliminator Dropped the speedster line on the market it completely changed the game for the midsize Cat market. To this day I don't think anything can touch them in performance and this size range in an I/O configuration. A "Mild" pair of Merc racing motors in a 28 will get ya 140+ mph. There's several out there with big power that run absolutely ridiculous numbers. We can't write press releases on them, either because of privacy issues, or other concerns (insurance).. but think 180+ (no kidding)

The good news is Eliminator under it's new regime is tooling new models in BOTH DIRECTIONS! They are going smaller and bigger!

While it isn't much this is the first thing you will see about the 25 Speedster! Unfortunately they ran out of time and won't have it finished by the LA Boat show. Rest assured though it's progressing and you will read about it first here!

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They are also tooling a Widened 30' Speedster! If it performs I think this boat is going to be an absolute hit on the West Coast! There's a definite trend of people trading in the ultra high performance exotics for something that is a little more manageable, reliable and cost effective to operate!

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If you haven't caught the vibe yet "Custom" is back at Eliminator as they are truly building "custom" boats again. They are also building a 36 cut down speedster (light) setup for twin outboards.

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I am thrilled that they have "broken the mold" (pun intended) and are now going after new markets with new models. I think they have a great opportunity ahead of them and I see them reaching for it. I look forward to seeing what they bring to the show! More importantly I look forward to seeing what they are bringing in 2019!

For my immediate appetite I'm looking forward to what makes it to the show!

RD

Im stoked about the new 25 Speedster. One with twin 300R's would be the shit! Gelcoater mentioned it has a lot more room on the interior as well which is always my biggest gripe with these newer twin outboard cats.

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[RiverDave]

I think it was 2008 maybe 2007 was the last awesome LA Boat Show, when the top level was all boats and the bottom level was all accessories. I think the last time I went was 2012 and man it was a disappointment comparably, but then again the times were a wee bit shitty.

You saying this year is gonna be worth the drive and entry fee RiverDave?

You are kinda asking the wrong guy.. I love this shit.

If Barron is bringing their new boat(s) that I haven't seen yet. (I'm going)
If Nordic is bringing that crazy bad ass 35 with wide sponsons and a true tunnel. (I'm going)
If Elim brings any of the stuff afore mentioned or better renderings of the 25.. (I'm going)
If Howard brings a 255 with a 520 and is willing to talk performance? (I'm going)
If DCB brings a rendering of their new 42 11'-11 Center Console Then (I'm going)
If Cobra is bringing out any of their new absolutely next level boats for the first time in years? (I'm going)
If LaveyCraft is going to come out of hiding after nearly a decade and show us their latest builds? (Then Yes I'm going)


I love, live and breathe this shit though.. To me if anyone of those things happened I'd roll the 5 hours to the show.

The upside is if ya don't feel it's worth it you can hang out and you are gonna see all the cool shit on here anyways... Because while it's ten hours of driving for anyone of those things.. I'm spending thousands to bring everyone the best coverage of the show that we can. You will have interviews and again the most in depth coverage of the boat show you are going to find anywhere (in print / online / social media etc..) right here on RDP.

And yes we are doing the "Boat Show Report" yet again this year.

RD

 

[bryzmon]

RE: "This 21 has seen many names over the years and many different decks by many different manufacturers. That said take my word for it! You want to talk about a great boat that will provide decade(s) of fun trouble free and have enough room to bring some friends this is it. I hope Shockwave brings another one to the show and I hope they tweak the deck into the future!"

My Shockwave 21 jet will be at the show, check out the interior layout Dave!

 

[Xtrmwakeboarder]

I think it was 2008 maybe 2007 was the last awesome LA Boat Show, when the top level was all boats and the bottom level was all accessories. I think the last time I went was 2012 and man it was a disappointment comparably, but then again the times were a wee bit shitty.

You saying this year is gonna be worth the drive and entry fee RiverDave?

Before 2018 I hadn’t been for a long time because the last show I went to was awful. I want to say 2009ish. The early 2000s were better than last year, but it’s definitely improved. If you like toons and wakeboard boats there will be plenty there. I’m hoping for more performance boats and goodies. As a side note, I like Pomona WAY better as a venue. DT LA SUX.

 

[Motoxxxloak]

Were going too, just can’t decide which day. Will have cash in hand and am wondering if deals are to be made on one day versus another (meaning will they be more willing to make deals on Sunday, the last day)? I have quite a few things on my list.


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[OldSchoolBoats]

Looking forward to it

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[Cole Trickle]

25 speedster is going to be a huge hit with OB power...rendering looks sweet

 

[BLOWN HOWARD]

Can I be put on the list for 2 tickets please and thank you

 

[Rsqfxr]

Advantage Boats posted on IG that they will be in attendance


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[blowncommission]

Gonna be a great show this year, there should be a lot of interest at all of the performance booths as everyone is putting out a great product.

 

[GRADS]

I've done a lot of LSD in my time and that could be it, but am I the only one seeing faces on the seats in this pic?

 

[Q4mtxUS]

Ha...Grads..

Guess I picked the wrong day to quit doing LSD...hahaha

I knew I shoulda come to work sober

 

[DrunkenSailor]

Advantage, Lavey, Barron and Cobra are all going this year. 2018 was the best show in a long time. 2019 looks to be even better. I am genuinely excited for this.

I've done a lot of LSD in my time and that could be it, but am I the only one seeing faces on the seats in this pic?

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LOL Gomer Pyle in a beanie...

 

[RiverDave]

Howard is also attending this years boat show and bringing some serious hardware out to it!
For 2019 they will be bringing a
28' SDS "Open Bow" with a Teague 1050 in it!
255 VTX with a 502 HO
288 with a 565 Merc in it

(These pics from 2018)

Barron Boats will be bringing two of their new 290's!

The first one built (demo boat)

And the latest one that is being built currently! (Blue and White one)

Cobra will be bringing their all new 280 Venom Closed Bow with an 860 and a new 270 Python!

I haven't seen the Venom in person yet, but from the pics I have seen so far it's a contender for sure! (This is the boat that will be at the show)

Advantage is returning to LA after taking a few years off and will be bringing a 29 X Flight!

(This is the boat that will be at the show)

RD

 

[Classic Daycruiser]

You are kinda asking the wrong guy.. I love this shit.

If Barron is bringing their new boat(s) that I haven't seen yet. (I'm going)
If Nordic is bringing that crazy bad ass 35 with wide sponsons and a true tunnel. (I'm going)
If Elim brings any of the stuff afore mentioned or better renderings of the 25.. (I'm going)
If Howard brings a 255 with a 520 and is willing to talk performance? (I'm going)
If DCB brings a rendering of their new 42 11'-11 Center Console Then (I'm going)
If Cobra is bringing out any of their new absolutely next level boats for the first time in years? (I'm going)
If LaveyCraft is going to come out of hiding after nearly a decade and show us their latest builds? (Then Yes I'm going)


I love, live and breathe this shit though.. To me if anyone of those things happened I'd roll the 5 hours to the show.

The upside is if ya don't feel it's worth it you can hang out and you are gonna see all the cool shit on here anyways... Because while it's ten hours of driving for anyone of those things.. I'm spending thousands to bring everyone the best coverage of the show that we can. You will have interviews and again the most in depth coverage of the boat show you are going to find anywhere (in print / online / social media etc..) right here on RDP.

And yes we are doing the "Boat Show Report" yet again this year.

RD

How about Bayliner, Searay, Cobalt, Chriscraft, etc...?
Who is bring the largest boat? I remember going one year, and was impressed at the houseboats and yachts they wheeled into the convention center. It was well worth the entry fee back then.

 

[RiverDave]

After taking almost a decade off of the Los Angeles boat show LaveyCraft is bringing a 290 MCOB with a 600 in it and a 24 Nu Era!

These are the actual boats that will be at the show!

 

[d4l]

This looks amazing. As far as I know there are no boat show here in Europe that shows performance boats in any real scale. Sure you can find one here and there but overall they go for big luxary boats and lean more towards the fancy side of the market so to speak. Here in Sweden we get Flippers and Huskeys...


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[ChasingPaper]

Which days will you be out for the show RD?


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[RiverDave]

How about Bayliner, Searay, Cobalt, Chriscraft, etc...?
Who is bring the largest boat? I remember going one year, and was impressed at the houseboats and yachts they wheeled into the convention center. It was well worth the entry fee back then.

Here is the official exhibitor list of attendees for the 2019 Los Angeles Boat Show Jan 9-13!

Advantage Boats Inc.
Aero & Marine Tax Professionals
Air Boom Inc.
All American Canvas
Anglers Marine
AO Coolers
Aqua Lily Products LLC
Avalon Pontoons
Axis Boats
Bamboo Pillows LLC
Barron Boats
Bath Planet Twins
Bayliner
Bennington Marine
Bentley Pontoon Boats
Berkshire Pontoon Boats
Bert's Mega Mall
Blue Seas Fabrication
Boat U.S.
Boulder Boats
Bryant Boats
Cactus Marine
Cali Marine
California Energy Contractors Inc.
California Skier
California State Parks Division of Boating & Waterways
Centurion Boats
Chaparral Boats
Coach Pontoon Boats
Cobalt Boats
Cobra Performance Boats
CP Performance Inc.
Crest Marine
Crownline Boats
Cruisers Yachts
Cutwater Boats
Danik Hook
DCB Performance Boats
Defiance Boats
Diamond Resorts
DRIVEN Premium Detailing Products
Eco Spas LLC
Eddie Marine
Edgewater Boats
Eliminator Boats
Everglades Boats
Factory Motor Parts
Four Winns Boats
Gator Step So. Cal
Geckobrands
Germaine Marine
Grady White Boats
Great Destinations
GSP LLC
Hallet Boats
Harris Pontoons
Hobie Kayaks
Hobie Stand Up Paddle Boards
House of Pistachios
Howard Custom Boats
HyperRyd Designs
Inflatable Boat Specialists
Inland Boat Center
Johnson Marine
Kynd Eyewear
Lavey Craft Motorsports
LeafFilter
Livorsi Marine Inc./Custom Marine Inc.
London Bridge Resort
Malibu Boats
Manitou Pontoon Boats
Mastercraft Boats
MB Boats
Monterey Boats
Moomba Boats
Moto United/Marine United
Naos Power Boats
NauticStar Boats
Nautique Boats
Nissan
Nordic Boats USA
Parker Boats
Pavati Marine
Polar Kraft Boats
POP Paddleboards
Poseidon Vessel Services
Powerstride Battery Company
PropPro
Pure Watersports
Quality Performance Marine
Qwest Pontoon Boats
Ranger Boats
Renegade Products
Renewal by Anderson
Rinker Boats
Robalo Boats
Rodman Drill
SafeGrom LLC
Sanger Boats
Scarab Boats
Schock Boats
Scout Boats
Sea Doo
Sea Doo
Sea Fox Boats
Sea Magazine/The Log
Sea Ray Boats
Sea Tow
Sea Witch Marine
SeaDek
Shockwave Custom Boats
Silver Seas Yachts
Starcraft Pontoons
Starweld Boats
Sun Country Marine Group
Sweetwater Pontoons
System Pavers
T Mobile
The Jerky Hut
Tiara Yachts
Tide Yacht Sales
Tige Boats
Tilly's Marine
Tracker Boats
Triton Boats
Turf-N America
US Power Squadrons
Veranda Pontoon Boats
Wakesports Unlimited
Welk Resorts
Wellcraft Boats
West Coast Marine
Western America
Why Knot Houseboating LLC
Wozencraft Insurance Agency
Yacht Club SUP
Yamaha Boats
Yamaha Watercraft

 

[RiverDave]

Which days will you be out for the show RD?


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Thursday / Friday and possibly Saturday.

 

[ChasingPaper]

Thursday / Friday and possibly Saturday.

Cool I’ll be there Thursday and have some news for ya! I’ll be out in Havasu the rest of the weekend!


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[JDub24]

Awesome looking boats and good to see some of the O.G. Boat builders coming out with new stuff.

With that said... will someone please put a nicer interior into these 150k+ boats and not the “Tijuana” shit that everyone seems to think is the latest and greatest. I can’t stand huge builder logos and diamond/baseball stitching that sends me into seizures just looking at it. We get it... you built the thing but for God sakes. I can’t believe that the high dollar guys pay money for that shit. Hence why Halletts fetch the money that they do. Classic/timeless intereriors/paint that don’t age the boat from a 1000 yards away. Maybe builders will start painting trible flames on everything again...

 

[MeCasa16]

I can’t wait. I’m flying down from Seattle for the show. Sure beats the show they put on up here..


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[Socalx09]

Depending on how long the Christmas lights take to put away- we are either going Saturday or Sunday. Always a fun time!

 

[LowRiver2]

Convention Center is on our High Visibility Patrol per The Joint Terrorism Task Force.(). Will be walking through the 10th

 

[RivGuy83]

i need to check out the show

 

[RiverDave]

Convention Center is on our High Visibility Patrol per The Joint Terrorism Task Force.(). Will be walking through the 10th

Thanks for that.. lol.

 

[LowRiver2]

Tha is for that.. lol.

The location, regardless of events.

Never know, you Arizonans might try and sneak fireworks in. Oh wait, you can buy them on Figueroa, lol

 

[monkeyswrench]

The location, regardless of events.

Never know, you Arizonans might try and sneak fireworks in. Oh wait, you can buy them on Figueroa, lol

Damn, I just miss the tamales...

 

[WhatExit?]

Damn, I just miss the tamales...

You know there are Mexicans in Arizona that make and sell tamales

 

[monkeyswrench]

You know there are Mexicans in Arizona that make and sell tamales

Yes, but when I worked in the area I'd buy mine from a guy in a Ford Lightning, on Fig. Up here we don't have the same kind of vendors. So far just the one lady...does pre-orders, but a bit skimpy on the meat and heavy on the masa. My ventures don't lead down the hill much, usually only for medical stuff for kids. Phoenix is still a foreign place to me, still learning what is where. For the most part, I try to stay out of big cities. LA kind of jaded me after 35 years.

 

[ONE-A-DAY]

Convention Center is on our High Visibility Patrol per The Joint Terrorism Task Force.(). Will be walking through the 10th

Isn’t the show at the Fairplex?

 

[Hallett285]

RD,

If you have any extra tickets the women and I could use a couple.

Thanks, Steve

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[RaceTec]

I can't wait, hope to see a bunch of you guys there!

 

[Uncle Dave]

Awesome looking boats and good to see some of the O.G. Boat builders coming out with new stuff.

With that said... will someone please put a nicer interior into these 150k+ boats and not the “Tijuana” shit that everyone seems to think is the latest and greatest. I can’t stand huge builder logos and diamond/baseball stitching that sends me into seizures just looking at it. We get it... you built the thing but for God sakes. I can’t believe that the high dollar guys pay money for that shit. Hence why Halletts fetch the money that they do. Classic/timeless intereriors/paint that don’t age the boat from a 1000 yards away. Maybe builders will start painting trible flames on everything again...

I hear you...

Clients get the interior they request and pay for- the diamond/stitching and big logo thing is the current fad.

Like root beer brown, flames, fuscia, disco, and polyester....this too will pass......

UD

 

[throttle]

planning on making an appearance on Friday during the day. sounds like the right direction for a good show.

 

[Groper]

Humm I didn't' see:
Ultra
Interceptor

Listed

Edited: Is anyone camping at the Fairplex KOA ?

 

[d4l]

Thats an incredible assortment of brands. A big show coming up in Düsseldorf in a few weeks, was supposed to go but change of plans sinti speak! Can only afford one trip


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[RiverDave]

Humm I didn't' see:
Ultra
Interceptor

Listed

Edited: Is anyone camping at the Fairplex KOA ?

Notables that are missing this year would be

RPM
Interceptor
Adrenaline (which is a shame I was really looking forward to seeing what they would bring this year)
Ultra doesn't typically do LA (if my memory is right)

RD

 

[RiverDave]

Humm I didn't' see:
Ultra
Interceptor

Listed

Edited: Is anyone camping at the Fairplex KOA ?

I didn't even know there was one? I would've taken my trailer! I'm staying at the Sheraton next door for 200 a night..

RD

 

[RiverDave]

RD,

If you have any extra tickets the women and I could use a couple.

Thanks, Steve

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I'm going to be giving away 10 pairs (20 total) tickets today until monday.. I need to come up with some goofy contests I guess..

I'll start one right now.

RD