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Old 12-22-2013 | 02:57 PM
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Thanks, I think I ill stay home...
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Old 12-22-2013 | 03:05 PM
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We're better off renting a building for the weekend and bringing all of our boats and some coolers
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Old 12-22-2013 | 03:05 PM
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+1. And they use the dollars they use to spend on boat shows for poker run appearances. LOTO shootout etc. They get more bang for the buck at those events than boat shows, with the exception of Miami.
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Old 12-22-2013 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by ttuton
I find it strange that 2 of the largest performance boat dealers in the country are in chicago yet there is not a single performance boat at the boat show!
Supposedly Pier 57 will be there this year, according to their 2014 list of events at least.
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Old 12-22-2013 | 05:56 PM
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When I was into fast rides I used to bring them to the World of Wheels, it would be cool if they had something like that for power boats!
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Old 12-22-2013 | 07:12 PM
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By no means was I criticizing the dealers! I am sure there is a good reason they don't show. It is just strange to me that they locate their business in chicago, yet they obviously don't sell enough boats at the show to make it worth going.
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Old 12-22-2013 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Dukedonzi
Is the Chicago boat show worth going to? Do they have any performance boats there? or is all fishing boats and cruisers?
be safe, just remember to carry in obama's old city
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Old 12-22-2013 | 08:50 PM
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I can almost walk to the show, and I still consider it pretty much a waste of time. Although, I do usually go , just to get out of the house and maybe go grab a bite after. I would never drive any distance to go.
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Old 12-22-2013 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by ratman
be safe, just remember to carry in obama's old city

We can`t yet.. its a real liberal utopia
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Old 12-22-2013 | 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by ICDEDPPL
When I was into fast rides I used to bring them to the World of Wheels, it would be cool if they had something like that for power boats!
Would be cool to that mid winter...... Only problem is most guys have there boat in pieces all winter.
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