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2019 FLIBS discussion

Discussion in 'Boat Shows & Yacht Watching' started by YachtForums, Nov 2, 2019.

  1. YachtForums, Nov 2, 2019
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    Just returning from 4 of the hottest days I've ever experienced at a boat show. Most people were congregating inside or very near the air conditioned tents. Judy was babysitting a Broward north of Las Olas. Not too many folks willing to walk that far in the heat. She sent pics...

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  2. YachtForums, Nov 2, 2019
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    Took a tour of the Bell of the Ball with Mike Joyce. These pics were taken from the bow of Baba's...

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  3. Capt Ralph, Nov 2, 2019
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    Empty docks at FLIBS?
  4. YachtForums, Nov 2, 2019
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    Quiet on opening day. Thur & Fri were busy. Visited with my favorite builders, skipped the rest. Too hot.
  5. olderboater, Nov 2, 2019
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    It's only been in the 80's. I don't get all the whining about heat except by those from Alaska.

    I heard Thursday and Friday from opening until about 3:00 both days were extremely busy. We went by on the water and traffic looked heavy. One thing I heard was that the percentage of visitors who were serious buyers or potential buyers was up.

    Now, the biggest negative undertone to the show was the fear of tariffs by the Chinese builders and their discussions of delivering offshore, commissioning offshore, and flagging offshore to the US.
  6. YachtForums, Nov 2, 2019
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    I'm glad you enjoyed the breeze of cruising by the show, but those of us on the docks didn't enjoy the same.
  7. Norseman, Nov 3, 2019
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    Not online, but the old fashioned way:
    Crowded even 10:30 Friday, but good people watching.

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  8. JWY, Nov 4, 2019
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    As if the first days of the show weren't hot enough, the rain yesterday added humidity and mugginess that was pretty unbearable even for us long-time Floridians. I think this was the lightest traffic I have ever seen at a boat show.