01/29 - 01/31 - Seattle Boat Show 2016

johnf · Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2016 7:10 pm Post subject:

Thanks Susan, Tom and everyone....Amy and I had a great time seeing old friends and meeting new ones!!!!

All the best,

Crazy John Frazey

Aurelia · Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2016 7:33 pm Post subject:

We had a great time so thank you for putting it on and already looking forward to 2017!

Still dreaming about that Sargo 31,

Greg and Cindie

hardee · Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2016 11:31 pm Post subject:

Great fun. On the ferry homeward bound. Tired feet.

Harvey
SleepyC

South of Heaven · Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2016 11:39 pm Post subject:

hardee · Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2016 2:55 am Post subject:

ddenver · Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2016 9:22 am Post subject:

Had a great time seeing every one.

Thanks Susan and Tom for coordinating everything... it all worked out great.

Take care,
Dan & Tanya

SEA3PO · Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2016 12:39 pm Post subject:

I had a GREAT time.... Roger (C-halk) and I flew up, we both enjoyed seeing everyone and the dinner was just super.... I ate a ton of shrimp...could not understand why no one was eating them....later I thought...dah ! all you folks fish for shrimp so it is not such a neat thing to you'all.... I loved it..

I did not buy much at the show...a book was about all...did get to see some of that teak deck material that looks so nice... and one of the best things about the event was the hotel...I loved the shuttle and the service was super...

Susan you really did a neat job..well done.. sure had a great time and it was well worth coming all that way....

Joel
SEA3PO

Jazzmanic · Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2016 12:51 pm Post subject:

Wonderful job of organizing this event Susan. The venue was perfect. And of course, it was great seeing old friends and meeting new ones as well. Thank you so much for all your efforts.

Peter & Caryn
C-Dancer

SEA3PO · Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2016 5:09 pm Post subject:

I think I looked at everything...even the boats in the water display...and for what I want...I still think the C-dory is the best boat...not so thrilled with the Yamaha motors though...might have done that different...

Something about all the maintenance and fuel costs...not to mention the original outlay and insurance kinda cured me of the new boat desire...

Old boat...fine wine (or any wine)... good company .....priceless

Joel

ssobol · Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2016 5:11 pm Post subject:

Can anybody post pictures of the new '22 on display at the SBS for those of us who can't get there?

Thanks.

SEA3PO · Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2016 5:24 pm Post subject:

I think C-Dory kinda pooped out with their display... the boat was not as detailed as ones I have seen in the past...it was in a horrible spot, kinda overshowded by larger boats...and tucked into a tiny spot..

The cabin was not decorated as it should have been ... no literature ...and a girl showing the boat that had no idea of what it was... it was a nice boat...a blue high top...no stove... had gauges for a twin but only had a single Honda on it... I noticed that they had put one battery in each lazzeret .... kinda killed lots of space....the Barber seat was loose and flopped around...leatherette interior... kinda gave the boat a plain jane look...too bare..

Like the company man said...they now have 6 lines of boats and have to look hard at the profit margins... not to thrilled to hear that.. I do think the boat was fine, but just not presented as we would have like to see it featured...

I would like to see them install the batteries (sealed batteries) at the bulkhead under the sleeping platforms and have a access cover over them...sure would help with the rear weight and the balance..plus give more storage room in the back...

Joel
SEA3PO

hardee · Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2016 6:32 pm Post subject:

I'm betting that everyone else who stayed there will be getting a survey from Silver Cloud. If we want to go back next year, and a good deal we need to let them know we would consider it with a good offer. That might make Susan's job easier and add a bit of clout when it comes time to set it up for next year.

Seemed like a good location, and super shuttle service to me. Some confusion as to where the CPRATS were supposed t be, but nothing insurmountable.

See you all nest year.

Susan, Thanks again, you did great.

Harvey
SleepyC Moon

chromer · Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2016 9:44 pm Post subject:

starcrafttom · Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2016 11:02 pm Post subject:

Hi, I want to thank Susan for her work on this thru out the year. She was really stressed if it would all work out. Glad we had a great turn out. Had we left this up to me we would have all been sleeping under the over pass with the rest of the Mayors friends. Really it was all Susans hard work and she deserves all the praise.

I did want to point out for the future a few things that made this location work and those that did not come did not see.

1) The rooms are great and well priced for seattle. No really they are not high for this city.

2)The hotel serves breakfast every morning. Really, breakfast ,not that fruit and muffin b.s. you see at a lot of places. You can have fruit and muffins but also
potatoes, eggs and sausage. Oh and fresh waffles to.

3) The hotel is with in walking distance of the boats afloat show and several restaurants.

4) The hotel provides a free shuttle that will pick you up at the train station, boat show or just about anywhere in Seattle. regular stops at the space needle, pikes place, and other land mark's. We stayed at the boat show Monday until 7pm and they came and got us at no charge.

5) FREE PARKING. Most hotel in Seattle charge for parking. 10 to 20 a day for guess. Here its FREE. So free parking and a free ride to the show.

6) The pot luck area- Its in the same space as the breakfast area ( see the pic in the album) . Lots of counter space for the dishes. Plugs for keeping hot dishes hot and two sinks for washing up. Hell I cooked the meat balls right there in the pot luck area with no problems. So no matter what you bring we will have room and power to keep it hot. The room also has a great view of the lake and the city.

Could not have found us a better place to hold this event and we all owe it to susan because I did noting but cook and stand where I was told to when I was told to. Wink

hardee · Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2016 1:28 am Post subject:

Susan

Thanks for finding a great place and for getting it done. I wonder if we can make a pre reservation for next year yet. Pretty sure, the more rooms we book, the better price we can get. Maybe not so much difference on the room rate but on the meeting room, which was really great.

Harvey
SleepyC Moon