2015 Los Angeles Boat Show, Feb 19-22, 2015

[HB Vic]

Its time to start thinking about this again.

Last years show was definitely larger than years past. I haven't decided if we will have a presence again next year, but I'm considering it.

My only issue with last year was the overwhelming presence of pontoon boats. Not that I'm not a fan, would just prefer to see more performance boats. So we shall see.

More show info here:

http://www.losangelesboatshow.com/attendees/default.aspx

[ChumpChange]

Poontoons are just the "in thing" right now. Will still go to show though.

[MrDenton]

I must've been asleep at the helm. Did I just read that pontoons are the in thing? Those are words I'd never imagine would occupy the same sentence. Not a hater, in our family we have a 24' J/C pontoon, 2 Honda PWC's, 24' Lavey Craft, 21' Hallett Vector and an 89' Bezer.


Oath Keeper

[ChumpChange]

I must've been asleep at the helm. Did I just read that pontoons are the in thing? Those are words I'd never imagine would occupy the same sentence. Not a hater, in our family we have a 24' J/C pontoon, 2 Honda PWC's, 24' Lavey Craft, 21' Hallett Vector and an 89' Bezer.

Oath Keeper

Pontoons seem to be the things selling which would make them the "in" thing to manufacturers. Tons of them at last years show and throughout the year.

[Brian]

I have not been since 2007, I think that was the last year it was on 2 levels. I'm seriously thinking about going again this year. It would nice to see an exhibitor list though. Dead link on their site.

[HB Vic]

I have not been since 2007, I think that was the last year it was on 2 levels. I'm seriously thinking about going again this year. It would nice to see an exhibitor list though. Dead link on their site.

I'll see if I can get through to the progressive people.

[HB Vic]

Feast your eyes on this :bowdown:

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[Slacker]

Feast your eyes on this :bowdown:

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Love It!!

[Slacker]

Pontoons seem to be the things selling which would make them the "in" thing to manufacturers. Tons of them at last years show and throughout the year.

From what I understand Toons are the number #1 selling boat on the market as of last year

[ChumpChange]

Feast your eyes on this :bowdown:

That thing is a behemoth to stand on.

[MrDenton]

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Oath Keeper

[shueman]

From what I understand Toons are the number #1 selling boat on the market as of last year

Last THREE years from the numbers I've seen...
Eliminator will be there...hopefully...time's gettin' short...!!!

[2manymustangs]

Last THREE years from the numbers I've seen...
Eliminator will be there...hopefully...time's gettin' short...!!!

Which one are you bringing Shueman?

[HB Vic]

Couple pics from the last show. Hoping to do something similar next year.

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[314joey]

When are you going to bring all the hotboat stuff to LOTO for the Shootout.

There's a new main sponsor this year, it may be in a new location, closer back where it all started back 25+ years ago.

[shueman]

Which one are you bringing Shueman?
28 Fundeck, 27 or 28 Speedster and the sv29...talked w/Dave today about the whole dealio...

[HB Vic]

When are you going to bring all the hotboat stuff to LOTO for the Shootout.

There's a new main sponsor this year, it may be in a new location, closer back where it all started back 25+ years ago.

Really?? Not at Captain Rons??

[314joey]

Really?? Not at Captain Rons??


Performance Boat Center is the main sponsor now, they have a place at the 21MM, C-Ron's is at the 35MM, I've been having a hard time finding out if they're going to leave it at the 35MM, I'll keep you posted.

[2manymustangs]

Couple pics from the last show. Hoping to do something similar next year.
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Ole Ray, right click, save as... :action-smiley-035:


Performance Boat Center is the main sponsor now, they have a place at the 21MM, C-Ron's is at the 35MM, I've been having a hard time finding out if they're going to leave it at the 35MM, I'll keep you posted.

Time to book a few KING GRAND SUITEs with "Nichole K." @ Camden.... :thumbsUp:

[riverrunner1984]

I missed last years show. Need to try and make this show.....

[shueman]

Just heard there's a new "wrinkle" this year...IN THE WATER display @Marina Del Rey w/free shuttle back & forth...

February 19-22, 2015

Locations

Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 S. Figueroa Street, Downtown LA

In-water at Marina del Rey, Pier 44
4637 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292

Show Hours

Convention Center:
Thursday, February 19, Noon–9pm
Friday, February 20, Noon–9pm
Saturday, February 21, 10am–9pm
Sunday, February 22, 10am–6pm

Marina del Rey:
February 19-20, Noon–5pm
February 21-22, 10am–5pm

Complimentary round trip shuttle transportation will be available to and from the LA Convention Center and Marina del Rey.
Public parking available in both locations.

[HB Vic]

Pretty sure they did that last year?

[Havasuing]

The L.A. Show did have an "in-water" component last year at MDR. This coming year, however, it is focusing on sailboats ("SailFest" I believe they are calling it -- probably because they canceled the long-running Long Beach Boat Show last October which was largely sail oriented -- sad to see a show like that disappear after nearly 50 years). It will be interesting to see what the Fred Hall Show looks like in early March at the Long Beach Convention Center -- the ASA (American Sportfishing Association) recently sold their interest in the show back to Bart Hall along with new partner Duncan McIntosh of Sea Magazine and The Log fame -- also the producer of the Newport In-Water Show in April and the Lido Boat Show in the fall). You've got to expect the Hall and McIntosh tandem will significantly ramp-up the boat count at the traditional fishing show in March possibly making the L.A. Convention Center Show look really small -- but who knows?

[ONE-A-DAY]

I go every year, why I don't know. It's more of a ritual then anything else for me.

[riverrunner1984]

The L.A. Show did have an "in-water" component last year at MDR. This coming year, however, it is focusing on sailboats ("SailFest" I believe they are calling it -- probably because they canceled the long-running Long Beach Boat Show last October which was largely sail oriented -- sad to see a show like that disappear after nearly 50 years). It will be interesting to see what the Fred Hall Show looks like in early March at the Long Beach Convention Center -- the ASA (American Sportfishing Association) recently sold their interest in the show back to Bart Hall along with new partner Duncan McIntosh of Sea Magazine and The Log fame -- also the producer of the Newport In-Water Show in April and the Lido Boat Show in the fall). You've got to expect the Hall and McIntosh tandem will significantly ramp-up the boat count at the traditional fishing show in March possibly making the L.A. Convention Center Show look really small -- but who knows?

Always loved the Fred Hall show. Timing is always good to book a trip for mid to late summer during that show.

[ChumpChange]

Pretty sure they did that last year?

Yes they did.


I go every year, why I don't know. It's more of a ritual then anything else for me.

Same here. Just seem to go every year. It's a business expense for me as well. :D

[Brian]

I see Hotboat on the exhibitor list for the show....

[sangermike]

The only things I miss about southern ca is the L.A boat show, deep sea fishing and dodger dogs. I'll be staying in havasu

[YoPengo]

I haven't gone in years. May head down and check it out.

[Brian]

The only things I miss about southern ca is the L.A boat show, deep sea fishing and dodger dogs. I'll be staying in havasu


The LA show hasn't been what it used to be in 10 years or so. Not worth the trip from Havi to come check it out. I haven't been to the Havasu show, but from what I hear its just as good as that LA show is now, if not better.

[riverrunner1984]

So who is heading out to the boat show this weekend?

[HB Vic]

I'll be there but not sure when yet. No display for HB this year, not in the cards unfortunately.

[ChumpChange]

I'll be there on Thursday visiting with clients. Most likely later in the day as I have a suite for the Clippers v Spurs game that evening just around the corner.

[riverrunner1984]

I wanted to make it this year but I just got called to work in Playa Vista Wed-Sat....Needless to say, doesnt look like I will end up going.
Its not the same but I plan on going to the Fred Hall show.

[HB Vic]

One would think with the bazillion dollars per month I make I should be able to afford to do a booth LOL. Hell, I should be able to afford to buy the place hahaha. Sorry inside joke.

I'm either gonna go Friday for the day, or Saturday and spend the night. Maybe hit a couple local establishments :D

[Rock_Bottom]

I'll be going Saturday. Some where around noon.


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[HB Vic]

I'll have a few of these with me this weekend. Hit me up

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[Havasuing]

Bring plenty of cash -- Convention Center parking is $15.00!

[HB Vic]

Well just walked the show in about an hour. I'm trying to remember which manufacturers were here last year. Sure seemed like fewer performance boats. More decks and toons and ski boats and less jet skis. Pics in a couple hours

[HB Vic]

iPhone pics
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[HB Vic]

Okay here are the pics. I really wasn't there long. Honestly not many power boats. Very glad to see the guys who were there, but in all honesty the show needs more performance boats and less pontoon's and ski boats. imo of course.

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[HB Vic]

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[HB Vic]

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[314joey]

That little Nordic cat is a nice looking little boat...........thanks for the pics Vic.

[HB Vic]

That little Nordic cat is a nice looking little boat...........thanks for the pics Vic.

One of the nicest here. Just wish there were more.

[2manymustangs]

:thumb: Nice stuff Vic, ty for the killer pics...

[CampbellCarl]

Pffftttt.....

[shueman]

Well done HotBoat...!!

[HB Vic]

Pffftttt.....

Good seeing you Carl. See you next weekend [emoji106]

[HB Vic]

Thanks guys. I'm a photo whore [emoji16]

[CampbellCarl]

Good seeing you Carl. See you next weekend [emoji106]


Pix of a hunderd boats and a photo op of me passed up for what? Yeah, see you next weekend...more photo op material....:D

[HB Vic]

Pix of a hunderd boats and a photo op of me passed up for what? Yeah, see you next weekend...more photo op material....:D

Haha I always assume people don't want their pic taken unless they ask :D

I'm no paparazzi lol

[ChumpChange]

Ended up not making it before the game on Thursday so thanks for the pics.

[Mrs.K034]

Great photos, as always!!


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[HB Vic]

Great photos, as always!!


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Thank you Candace [emoji4]

[BarryMac]

Cool pics Vic. The lnterceptor and Nordic boats look great. I'm really liking the Nordic 24, great boat for my neck of the woods...

[HB Vic]

Cool pics Vic. The lnterceptor and Nordic boats look great. I'm really liking the Nordic 24, great boat for my neck of the woods...

I'm actually not thrilled with them. I remember having the same issue last year due to the lighting and probably not setting up my flash right. So I'm doing a remedial lighting class now LOL. Memory is the second thing to go :D