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I am pleased to report that Day 1 of the MIBS Brokerage Show was a real 'Chamber of Commerce' day weatherwise. Sunny, blue skies, mid-70F temps, light breeze....aahhhhh.....beats the office for sure. From my vantage point on the mezzanine deck of a 65 Viking SF, and overlooking some of the real players in the business whom I know well, I can report that the Yacht Business--as of, oh, the last couple of weeks--has seen a reversal of fortunes: yachtsmen will not be denied their addictions.
The Europeans (esp. the Brits), Central Americans, South Americans, and--OMG--American Americans (Puerto Rico included--these guys love their SF boats) were out on the docks in force and are/have been opening their wallets... I think we may be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, and it ain't no train.
We are witnessing actual closings of boat deals, not the usual B.S. of "I got a contract".
SeaEric stopped by today to say 'Hi', which was nice. I have no idea how he knew who I was. Somebody tipped him off that I am a tad burly?
The remainder of youse guys are welcome to inspect "RACM"--or just press the flesh-- out on slip #520, Ramp # 14, across from the Green Diamond on Collins.
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