List of confirmed boat maufacturers at the LA Show?

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Originally Posted by Havasuing

Eliminator is very doubtful for L.A. -- most likely not. The other ten listed by GRADS are pretty solid -- just fewer boats and smaller spaces than in the past.

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That's hard to imagine an LA Boat Show without Eliminator showing. I'm sure they have there reasons but it's just sad. Hopefully things will start turning around even stronger for the custom boating industry!

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Originally Posted by Music to my Ears

That's hard to imagine an LA Boat Show without Eliminator showing. I'm sure they have there reasons but it's just sad. Hopefully things will start turning around even stronger for the custom boating industry!

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I know he's very busy I think 5-7 new builds going on!

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Originally Posted by Wendi

I know he's very busy I think 5-7 new builds going on!

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Nothing wrong with that!

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Originally Posted by Music to my Ears

Nothing wrong with that!

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whats up neighbor...lol... days are getting longer..

I remember being told back in 2002-2004 a good sized booth would cost in excess of $50k. What builder has that kinda money to spend these days when in a month you can go the Desert Storm and really show your shit off.
I think the LA Show is more to show you're still in business.


Blown Gas Flats to Rope...
In loving memory of
Chris "Church Mouse" Blevens

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Originally Posted by MrDenton

I remember being told back in 2002-2004 a good sized booth would cost in excess of $50k. What builder has that kinda money to spend these days when in a month you can go the Desert Storm and really show your shit off.
I think the LA Show is more to show you're still in business.


Blown Gas Flats to Rope...
In loving memory of
Chris "Church Mouse" Blevens

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I think the havasu shows are gonna take over..

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Originally Posted by 2FORCEFULL

whats up neighbor...lol... days are getting longer..

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What's up Steve?! I hear you, longer days:thumbup: Sounds like it's about time to get Sue's new boat in the water!

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Originally Posted by MrDenton

I remember being told back in 2002-2004 a good sized booth would cost in excess of $50k. What builder has that kinda money to spend these days.

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Obviously HotBoat does. Booth #305 this year. :hilarious:

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Originally Posted by GRADS

Obviously HotBoat does. Booth #305 this year. :hilarious:

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It was slightly less than $50K :D

Make no mistake, exhibiting at the L.A. Show is an expensive venture considering the present state of the boating industry. Bulk space at L.A is $6 a square foot (if you're an NMMA member which is a minimum of $1,000, if not, the rate goes to $7). A medium sized bulk space for a boat exhibitor is 3,000 to 3,500 square feet or at least $18,000 to $21,000. Compare that to $1,050 for 3,500 square feet at the Havasu show. L.A. Convention Center is also union -- the hourly labor rate standard is $113.00 and $168.00 per hour for overtime. A crane and operator to hang a sign is a minimum of $394.00 plus helpers. A 10' x 10' L.A. booth space is $800, at Havasu a 15' x 15' is $240. It all adds up.