What have they got to lose? How many folks with "kids" can actually AFFORD what they're selling? Call it "pre-screening the customers" if you like. I was at the Tampa show a few weeks ago and about all they had to sell was go-fast fishing boats and glitzy million-dollar yachts. Very few if any "family" boats. They've decided what market they want and it's NOT folks with small children. The Admiral and I are both boat people but in 3 hours we saw ONE boat worth boarding. We weren't impressed.
Boat show rant...
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Sorry to burst your bubble, but since we do not have children, we are hypersensitive to what other parents say about their own kids. Trust me when I tell you... EVERY PARENT SAYS THAT! I have never, in all the years, met a parent that says their kid is a wild, out of control, nut case that doesn't listen to anything I say and we can't take him anywhere.
Some kids are and some are NOT, but their parents only seem to think they have perfect little angels in public.
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My wife tries to make me take my shoes off when I come into the house. Most of the time I do but not allways! Now on the boat, everyone takes their shoes off including me! Hypocrytical? maybe, but it's all in ones priorities and rules. Either way the rules, whatever they are, should be followed by everyone.
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until you have children of your own you really have no idea how they can be at times.
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I don't bother with shoe removal. I look at it as akin to putting those plastic slip covers on the furniture. I buy my stuff to use it knowing full well I will have to replace one day. I keep it looking good and in good condition but I refuse to inconvenience myself in the interest of enhanced resale value.
Speaking of carpet though, why do boat builders insist on putting white carpet in salons? Tan or even gray maybe. But white? Unless you wash you feet in the cockpit everytime you come in it is going to look dirty in 6 months. I am pulling mine out over winter and putting in a wood floor as I hate carpet in general.
Speaking of carpet though, why do boat builders insist on putting white carpet in salons? Tan or even gray maybe. But white? Unless you wash you feet in the cockpit everytime you come in it is going to look dirty in 6 months. I am pulling mine out over winter and putting in a wood floor as I hate carpet in general.
I know exactly how they can be. Don't imply that because I don't have them, I have to accept the behavior of yours. I also know that parents often seem to put their fingers in their ears and scream "la-la-la-la-la" when they act up and don't give a dang how their kids are disturbing other people around them. I certainly can understand it, but I don't have to like it. If "they get like that" don't take them to places where they can be obnoxious and stressful to others. PRETTY PLEASE?
We're getting off-topic. Sorry.
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Does the fact that you paid for your kid's ticket to a Miley Cirus concert allow you to jump up on stage because you are "paid attendees"? Of course not, you go where the exhibitor tells you that you can go and nowhere else.
Those exhibitors pay a whole lot more than you do to be there,so by the logic most are using here, that would give them more "rights" to set the rules. Also under the same logic, if you aren't happy with the exhibitor's rules, keep your ticket money in your pocket... You aren't paying the exhibitor, you are paying the venue owner for the right to get into the venue and for the right to see whatever sideshows it is that they set up - nothing else. The vendors who pay much more to be there are paying for the space rental which gives them the right to set whatever rules they want.
Those aren't demo models, they are owned by your average everyday dealer and they cost the dealer exactly the same as the one that sits back at the dealership shrink wrapped. Any damage goes to their pocketbook...
Those exhibitors pay a whole lot more than you do to be there,so by the logic most are using here, that would give them more "rights" to set the rules. Also under the same logic, if you aren't happy with the exhibitor's rules, keep your ticket money in your pocket... You aren't paying the exhibitor, you are paying the venue owner for the right to get into the venue and for the right to see whatever sideshows it is that they set up - nothing else. The vendors who pay much more to be there are paying for the space rental which gives them the right to set whatever rules they want.
Those aren't demo models, they are owned by your average everyday dealer and they cost the dealer exactly the same as the one that sits back at the dealership shrink wrapped. Any damage goes to their pocketbook...
When (and it's seldom) I plan on a boat show visit, a call to the dealers I'm interested in usually get me VIP treatment and a view of the vessel without others (and their kids) around. If you're serious about a boat purchase, and not just a tire-kicker, you'll find dealers will make arrangements to keep you happy, with or without kids.
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Stupid analogy. Nobody that pays for a ticket to a Miley Cirus (whoever he/she is) concert gets to go on stage, ergo, all paid attendees are treated equal for the ticket they purchased. It is the same as if everyone paid the same for the concert and then they said, all people under 14 (made up number) must leave for the next 4 songs.
I really dont care what the boat is costing the dealer, if they don't want the risk of damage from a boat show, then don't bring the boat to a show.
Why don't shows just establish a VIP level ticket that costs a decent amount more than the normal one. Then state that the regular ticket does not give you access to brand x, y, and z. Meanwhile the high end brands can comp upgrades to anyone they think is serious, just as dealers today comp tickets to serious buyers. Or they can just assume anyone who can afford their boat wouldn't mind paying more for his ticket.
Meanwhile guys with a bunch of kids are less likely to pay more. And everyone will get what they think they paid for.
Meanwhile guys with a bunch of kids are less likely to pay more. And everyone will get what they think they paid for.
There is a wonderful result of this string.
Seems that all those with "wonderful kids" will not be at any boat shows.
OUTSTANDING!!!!! Cannot think of a better outcome.
Human Beings should get in for $5.00 each. Kids $50.00 each.
The dealers that show the boats will still not get any of the entrance fee.
They pay to put their boats there.
Even deck shoes pick up sand.
Little fingers like to twist and pull things.
Boat show attendance may increase due to this.
Thanks for bringing it up; very positive solution.
Seems that all those with "wonderful kids" will not be at any boat shows.
OUTSTANDING!!!!! Cannot think of a better outcome.
Human Beings should get in for $5.00 each. Kids $50.00 each.
The dealers that show the boats will still not get any of the entrance fee.
They pay to put their boats there.
Even deck shoes pick up sand.
Little fingers like to twist and pull things.
Boat show attendance may increase due to this.
Thanks for bringing it up; very positive solution.