Miami Boat Show Of Force
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Miami Boat Show Of Force
For several high-performance powerboat builders, the 2020 Miami International Boat Show was the best it’s been since the event changed locations five years ago, https://www.offshoreonly.com/article...-show-of-force.
From the OSO home page.
From the OSO home page.
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When were twin-engine offshore boats ever alive for "the average working stiff?" Leading up to the recession of 2008, we saw a lot average working stiffs using home equity lines to finance $200,000 to $400,000 offshore boats. That didn't end up too well.
For the record, I can't afford one, either. But I don't resent those who can or those who build them.
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I think it’s funny that we choose to only discuss center consoles from former sport boat manufacturers. If we’re gonna have CCsonly then I don’t see why we shouldn’t also discuss hydrasports, SeaVees and Yellowfins.
Now that fountain and Cig CCs are just as fat and wide as the rest, I don’t see a distinction anymore.
Now that fountain and Cig CCs are just as fat and wide as the rest, I don’t see a distinction anymore.
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I think it’s funny that we choose to only discuss center consoles from former sport boat manufacturers. If we’re gonna have CCsonly then I don’t see why we shouldn’t also discuss hydrasports, SeaVees and Yellowfins.
Now that fountain and Cig CCs are just as fat and wide as the rest, I don’t see a distinction anymore.
Now that fountain and Cig CCs are just as fat and wide as the rest, I don’t see a distinction anymore.
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Precisely. Between 2008 and 2020, how many production-built (because custom go-fast V-bottoms and cats always have been and always will be out of reach for anyone who isn't well beyond the average Joe) V-bottom sportboats were actually built? Every dealer I know is on the prowl for such boats. The inventory simply doesn't exist.
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I am going to politely disagree with your premise.
When were twin-engine offshore boats ever alive for "the average working stiff?" Leading up to the recession of 2008, we saw a lot average working stiffs using home equity lines to finance $200,000 to $400,000 offshore boats. That didn't end up too well.
When were twin-engine offshore boats ever alive for "the average working stiff?" Leading up to the recession of 2008, we saw a lot average working stiffs using home equity lines to finance $200,000 to $400,000 offshore boats. That didn't end up too well.
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I am going to politely disagree with your premise.
When were twin-engine offshore boats ever alive for "the average working stiff?" Leading up to the recession of 2008, we saw a lot average working stiffs using home equity lines to finance $200,000 to $400,000 offshore boats. That didn't end up too well.
For the record, I can't afford one, either. But I don't resent those who can or those who build them.
When were twin-engine offshore boats ever alive for "the average working stiff?" Leading up to the recession of 2008, we saw a lot average working stiffs using home equity lines to finance $200,000 to $400,000 offshore boats. That didn't end up too well.
For the record, I can't afford one, either. But I don't resent those who can or those who build them.