Miami Boat Show, 2022 Ratickle Overview

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With 5 Locations, the 2022 Miami International Boat Show Goes Big—and the Crowds Follow

We only went to two of the locations. To me, this was a big downside of the move back to the convention center from the Miami Marine Stadium. People complained about getting to and from the Marine Stadium, it would take an hour or an hour and a half. But, everything was there. At the new Covention Center, it still takes an hour to get to the other venues from the Convention Center, but then it would take an hour to get to the boats in the water also. My opinion, the other venue was a much better show by the last year it was there.

Don't get me wrong, in the beginning the traffic at the Marine Stadium, and the way they handled it, completely sucked!!


First oversight from the press.

Organizers estimate 100,000-plus attendees visited the show during its five-day run. Builders reported strong sales across most categories.

Entire Article; https://robbreport.com/motors/marine/miami-shows-positive-vibe-no-letup-in-boating-1234664523/

 

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SHOW LOCATIONS
Miami Beach Convention Center Powered by West Marine: Find boats up to 49 feet, engine manufacturers, marine accessories, electronics, and retail pavilions.

The Progressive Boat Show Experience at Pride Park: Discover a collection of experiential boating lifestyle activations, entertainment, innovative cuisine, educational seminars, and a marine accessory pavilion.

One Herald Plaza: Explore powerboats, motor yachts 30' to 125', yacht tenders, engines, marine accessories, and retail pavilions.

Sea Isle Marina: Test drive over 150 sea trial vessels, find additional new and brokerage boats and engine manufacturers.

Museum Park Marina: Check out the latest sailboats, catamarans, and sailing accessories.

SuperYacht Miami at IGY Yacht Haven Grande at Island Gardens: Experience an enclave for superyachts and superyacht enthusiasts. This exclusive marina will feature the world's largest and most spectacular yachts. *SuperYacht Miami is only available with the purchase of Windward VIP or SuperYacht Miami tickets.

 

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Almost everything in their video is from the last in the water show at the Marine Stadium

 

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Some of the better Videos

 

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The test rides were really a mess this year. The new location was right in the middle of one of the normal Manatee areas, so they had problems.

They increased the idle length, and if a Manatee was sighted, they completely shut it down. Mercury, who probably does more test rides than anyone, said they had to change their ride schedule to once every two hours. A long idle out, a long idle back. And, every boat had a pink flag on a pole, if you broke the idle rule, the patrol boats came and took it and you were done, no exceptions.

We spoke with Greg and Yvonne about their new DW 37. They were happy because it made for a lot less hours on their new boat than they were expecting.

 

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One of the biggest complaints we heard, cost.

Many builders we usually see there were not there, just like us with Skater and John with Mystic. Plus several others, including a couple of the biggest displayers every year, said they will not be back unless costs are lowered. Not enough return to cover their huge investment this year.

One we chatted with said $130,000 just for the floor space for three boats. Another said over a million for their very large space.

We shall see.

 

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QUOTE"Many builders we usually see there were not there,"QUOTE. do you have a mouse in your pocket, who is this we you speak of???

 

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We = Peter, Tony, and Michael from Skater and others we talked with there who were showing.

 

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Ran into Artie, Annie, and Ace when we first arrived.

 

[Pete B]

We = Peter, Tony, and Michael from Skater and others we talked with there who were showing.

so you speak for them now??

 

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Later Peter and Steve discussing trailer design, boat design, and the 1100 class rules and event schedule.

While Michael and Tony check out the ladies walking by I think.

 

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Steve and Peter having fun. The Class One schedule is on the board behind them.....

 

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Bobcat's best arrest lineup profile!

Damn, that's a big motor!!! Or else Bobcat's getting smaller?

 

[Bobcat]

Dammit, I need longer Legs.

 

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That's what the yellow wristband means. Handicapped.

 

[rschap1]

WOW
That is a huge egg beater

 

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