2007 Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS)

YachtForums · 10-01-2007, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by GrahamF

Just one question for Carl. Do you have any Polo shirts that we can buy with YachtForums embroidered on it.

Sorry Graham, not at present, but it's something I need to look into.

brandonw · 10-02-2007, 04:19 PM

Here we go again. Here is a list of the big ones that will be at the show. I should have pictures posted within the first day of the show.

223' Lurssen Kismet
200' Feadship Secret
188' Abeking & Masmussen Lady Sheridan
180' Trinity (Mia Elise?)
164' Westport
163' Andale
162' Feadship Pegasus
162' Swedeship Braveheart
161' Trinity Janie
160' MITseaAH
159' Kanaloa
157' Christensen Marathon
157' Trinity Lady Linda
157' Trinity Imagine
155' Christensen One More Toy
154' Perini Navi Andromeda La Dea
151' Northern Marine
150' Trinity Magic
147' Intermarine Aquasition
145' Benetti
145' NQEA (Curt-C???)
144' Christensen
142' Richmond Status Quo
142' Trinity Chevy Toy
142' Palmer Johnson Azure Leisure
140' Westship Martha Ann
139' Oceanco Blacksheep
138' CMN Paramour
137' Newcastle True North
124' Hakvoort Perle Bleue
121' Sunseeker (M4?)

Ken Bracewell · 10-02-2007, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by brandonw

145' NQEA (Curt-C???)

Yes- That's us. We'll be at the Bartram & Brakenhoff display at the Las Olas Docks. Once again, any and all YF members are welcome to come around for a tour.

brandonw · 10-03-2007, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by brandonw

180' Trinity (Mia Elise?)[/b]

Looks like the new name is Mustique

airship · 10-03-2007, 02:18 PM

brandonw, you neglected to include in your list the Marco Polo which left the south of France last Friday 27th September, fully intent on keeping her date at FLIBS.

The day before departure, there appeared to be at least 3 Atlantic weather systems in various degrees of development (inc. Tropical Storm Karen) all of which appear to have fizzled out at this time. So the plan was to take a much more northerly latitude for the crossing.

Whatever, if you don't see her at the show, please notify the Coast Guard. At her economical 10.5-11 knots, a lot could still happen this early before the official end of the hurricane season. Not forgetting dem rogue waves...

Jorge Lang · 10-03-2007, 04:45 PM

Carl,

I know you stopped by our booth last year to say hello when I was out and about. I like the idea of meeting at a specific time at one of the floating barges. Let's make an informal YF get together where we can place names to the signitures out here. You pick the barge, date and time.
By the way, all are welcome to stop by and say hello at our booth. We'll be in the engine tent next to CAT.

Roger Herd · 10-03-2007, 08:13 PM

If you are coming from out of town and cannot find a reasonable hotel room, try www.homaway.com. I found a condo on the beach in Oakland park for $800 a week and a short cab ride to the Bahia Mar

brandonw · 10-03-2007, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by airship

brandonw, you neglected to include in your list the Marco Polo which left the south of France last Friday 27th September, fully intent on keeping her date at FLIBS.

I don't see it on the Show Management list so they must of been added after the list was completed. Should be a nice addition to the show.

CaptTom · 10-04-2007, 11:06 PM

Did an aerial photo shoot today and flew down the ICW by the show. The temp docks are arriving daily, even the barge loaded with guirders that all get driven into the bottom to keep all in place. Not too many boats have left the marinas (that's the way it looks down here during the summer), but they will soon. Most yards have yachts in getting ready for show. And new inventory is coming into FL daily, some dealers don't have any more room to hold it all.
See you at FLIBS!

TK-F430 · 10-05-2007, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptTom

Did an aerial photo shoot today and flew down the ICW by the show. The temp docks are arriving daily, even the barge loaded with guirders that all get driven into the bottom to keep all in place. Not too many boats have left the marinas (that's the way it looks down here during the summer), but they will soon. Most yards have yachts in getting ready for show. And new inventory is coming into FL daily, some dealers don't have any more room to hold it all.
See you at FLIBS!

Nice aerial pictures.

YachtNews · 10-05-2007, 12:27 PM

Is that Galaxy or Altitude in your last pic?..It's a benetti 'for sure...

YachtForums · 10-05-2007, 12:33 PM

Excellent pics Tom! BTW... on my "creative parking plan", an old friend has a condo across from the show entrance, as seen in pic #2, upper right hand corner. He uses it as an office now, but at one time this was his bachelor pad. Now that he's married, he gives me his parking space each year. In return, I keep my mouth shut when his wife inquires about our skirt chasing days.

CaptTom · 10-06-2007, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by YachtLuver

Is that Galaxy or Altitude in your last pic?..It's a benetti 'for sure...

YL, that's Allegro on the outside dock. This is one of those yachts that has a very private owner, and the crew is the same way. I have several photos, but will only post these two, out of respect for the captain whom I've met before.

CaptTom · 10-06-2007, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by YachtForums

Excellent pics Tom! BTW... on my "creative parking plan", an old friend has a condo across from the show entrance, as seen in pic #2, upper right hand corner. He uses it as an office now, but at one time this was his bachelor pad. Now that he's married, he gives me his parking space each year. In return, I keep my mouth shut when his wife inquires about our skirt chasing days.

Thanks Carl.
Not a bad trade off for keeping shut, as those parking spots are like gold during the busy season. I'll stick with the convention center.
Here's another shot, of the Swimming Hall of Fame. For those not familiar, this "pool" (actually three different pools) is where many national and international swimming meets are held. There are grandstands on either side.
But as you see, not a lot of real estate between the ICW and Atlantic Ocean.

(all photos property of tomseriophotography) Hate to put that in, but have found my photos being used in other company's ads.

sailandfish · 10-10-2007, 10:11 PM

Yes- That's us. We'll be at the Bartram & Brakenhoff display at the Las Olas Docks. Once again, any and all YF members are welcome to come around for a tour.
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Id love a tour, as a naval architecture student and apprentice marine surveyor I love any and all boat tours, will be at the show saterday.