How many SFBC guys are going to the Seattle Boat Show?

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seadna

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I'll be there pretty much all day on the first Sat and Sunday. I see the show mentioned by some in other threads and thought maybe someone would want to get together for a beer at or near the show.
 
Great idea Seadna

I'm hoping my schedule aligns and I can run down with Sculpin. I know of a few other members going but I will let them pipe up....
 
JAC said:
I think I will head that way is it better than the Vancouver boat show?
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Yes quite a bit, though the layout of the Vancouver show flows better. Some good deals to be had at each. You really need to know your prices if you are planning to buy anything from Coyote Spoons to a 36' Grady White. LFS Marine of Bellingham had some very cheap clearout deals last year on tackle.
 
Seemed like more 'fishing' boats at the Seattle show, more gear/tackle at the Vancouver show last year.

Boat/engine packages and engines cheaper in Seattle.

Accessories pretty much the same I thought.
 
I'm planning on heading down. Sounds like a great idea seadna. I'll PM you my cell number once I know for sure. It would be great to meet some folks and a beer is always good lol.
 
I'm thinking of buying a autopilot but I'm guessing I can find it cheaper online but I will look around.
 
JAC said:
I'm thinking of buying a autopilot but I'm guessing I can find it cheaper online but I will look around.
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Even if you are buying online it is a good place to talk to real people about the product.
I usualy go down to the show and plan to go to the Puyallup Sportman show at the same time. There dates over lap. More small and outdoor stuff at Puyallup, but both are good shows. And there is always the new Cabela's to stop at along the way.
 
The Seattle show is pretty huge - it has 6-8 times as many exhibitors as the Vancouver show and many, many more of the very large boats. In addition, it has many more fishing boats and ski boats. While most of us aren't interested in 50+ foot 1-5M$ boats or ski boats, I like looking at those and often get a good idea that I can adapt to my fishing boat. There are many vendors of electronics and dozens of seminars on fishing various areas and various species. There are also lots of tackle and marine product vendors with good boat show pricing. In particular, LFS has great deals on tackle at the show - especially on the last day of the show when they dump a lot of stuff at very low prices. In the past, I've picked up 16oz lead jigs at 20 for $40 on the last day of the show. I've also found similar pricing on 11" flashers and some Lurh Jensen salmon spoons. So it's worthwhile to be there on the last day.
 
Will be there on Saturday, Jan 26 too. Meeting some members could be fun.

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I'm most likely heading down for Saturday and Sunday with FB. Sounds like quite a few will be there on the 26th. Name a time and place seadna. Too bad we don't have SFBC shirts or hats to help recognize one another lol.
 
seadna said:
Why don't we get together for lunch on Sat. the 26th? That seems like when the largest bunch will be there. FX McRory's Restaurant is real close and has good food. Alternatively, we could hit a local brewery - Elysian has pretty damn good food and beer and is a short walk from the show - http://www.elysianbrewing.com/elysianfields_lunch.html.
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I'm easy. The closer to the show the better. The brew pub sounds good to me. Anyone else?
 
harper44 said:
What ferry are you guys taking? I was thinking about taking the clipper from Victoria but I can't seem to find a schedule.
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I'll be on the first ferry to Horseshoe Bay, then picking up FB, and heading down through the Sumas crossing. We will be stopping shortly on the way so it would probably be close to lunch time by the time we get there. Might work out good. Quick get together then hit the show hard lol.
 
Bod said:
Even if you are buying online it is a good place to talk to real people about the product.
I usualy go down to the show and plan to go to the Puyallup Sportman show at the same time. There dates over lap. More small and outdoor stuff at Puyallup, but both are good shows. And there is always the new Cabela's to stop at along the way.
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what are the dates of theses shows? :)
 
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