Favorite Boat at the show.

[HighRoller]

You get one pick and one pick ONLY! Those who violate the rule will be forced to sleep next to RD in the Scooby Doo bed naked. I didn't go to the show so I'm just curious.

[roln 20s]

Howard 25 Bullet!

[MRS FLYIN VEE]

DCB 29' :D :D and we will sleep next to RD in our scooby doo bed. cause I like all the DCB's and there were alot of other nice boats too. (just partial.) :D

[eliminatedsprinter]

My 10 year old son's overwhelming pick was the Eliminator 30 ft daytona he actually stared at it for over 25 min and it's all he talked about afterwords.
As for me, there wasn't one clear winner. The boat that caught my eye at the show for my more modest tastes was the Eliminator 230 eagle. The one they had at the show looked great, but I would want it in a closed bow and replace the green with candy apple red in it's gel coat etc and have the seats in a soft purple base color instead of the white..:cool: :D P.S. the boat was in a loud yellow, purple, and green gelcoat.:cool:

[AleAlchemist]

:cool: The Genesis 300 Was Nice. We're gonna need a bigger bed, cause their Custom V-Drive also was Hot!!!!!

[hboldno7]

DCB F-34 without a Doubt

[jackpunx]

Oh man!!! you cant make me pick just one.. For me it was a toss up between two.. So .. since there is a rule for only one.. I cant answer:rolleyes:

[OutCole'd]

For my own little biased opinion, it would have to be the
Magic 28' Deck Boat.

[rivercrazy]

That is a really tough question. I have to take a real hard look based on a full show tour to answer that one

[Havaparty]

Best boat in the show had to be the Magic 34 Cat

[UnionJack]

It's not fare... but I guess I will pick the DCB F-26.... In a couple years I will choose something different

[spectras only]

Originally posted by AleAlchemist [/i]
[B]:cool: The Genesis 300 Was Nice. We're gonna need a bigger bed, cause their Custom V-Drive also was Hot!!!!! Does anyone have a picture of the 300 ?

[mbrown2]

I am DCB Bias, so I will pick something else...
Burgandy & White, Schiada 21 River Cruiser V-Drive......that will be my retirement boat that sits in a slip at Parker....it's Gel Coat will also still be style 20+ years from now:D

[BOBALOO]

There were boats at the boat show? We kinda missed that with meeting everyone. I did see a guy wearing a shirt that said Zodiac boats suck. I think he had issues.

[OutCole'd]

Originally posted by Havaparty
Best boat in the show had to be the Magic 34 Cat
I do not think you know what you are talking about, The Deck boat blew the 34' away.:D

[Oceanside]

DCB 29

[cola]

The DCB's F-29 for Havasu & Formula 40'er for Newport.
Did you say only one. Sorry
Late, Mike

[Oceanside]

Although the Schiada 21 was outstanding

[AleAlchemist]

I have some at home Ill have to post them tomorrow. Sorry!

[jbtrailerjim]

Originally posted by UnionJack
It's not fare... but I guess I will pick the DCB F-26.... In a couple years I will choose something different
Wow, I would have never guessed the DCB F-26 would have been your favorite.:D :rolleyes: :D

[Kilrtoy]

What I can afford
Shockwave cat
What I want
DCB F34

[SoCalOffshore]

Many awesome boats. Obviously, I liked the Schiada's. Magic deck boat was nice, Howards looked great and DCB and eliminator as well. Actually, I really liked the houseboat with the spa on the roof. :D

[Havasu_Dreamin]

The Shiada's were by far the BEST looking river boats IMHO. The engine compartments on those things are just immaculate, unlike the Commander cat that was on the cover of Hot Boat. The engine compartment was loaded with dirt, grime, and oil! What a eff'n joke to bring a boat looking like that to a show! That's a testament to their mindset.
I really liked the DCB 28 Extreme! Just too damn expensive for me! The DCB with the ghost flames in the gray, WOW! The detail on that part of the boat was just amazing to me!
Checked out Todd's Nordic 35, very nice as well!
I'm partial to Essex but there were a lot of really nice boats there!

[CEO]

DCB bias, so I like the shockwave cat. The lines on that thing were bitchen. But the ghost flames in grey on the F-26.........

[bigq]

Howard 25 (So Smooth)
Ultra 24 Stealth (great interior
Schiada 24 ( Outstanding)
Cobra 26 (Nice Lines< not to big and not to small)
For the Cats:
Shockwave has my vote, looks very comfortable and smooth, laidback almost.
DCB 26 without the canopy, havn't rubbed off on me yet.

[Havasu Hangin']

39' MTI w/Phaff EFI Quad Rotor 1,000's (Fred Inman's new boat)

[NastyOne]

No Pics:confused: ............. loosers!

[spectra75]

I have to say that the Schiadas looked great, especially that 21 River Cruiser. Ultra and DCB, fantastic as usual. HOWARD was, by far, the best. One thing that pissed me off was the amount of kids playing in the boats like they were a jungle gym at the park.
WTF!!!

[LASERRAY]

Schiada 21' River Crusier. What a sweet work of art that was!:cool:

[Havasu Cig]

Originally posted by Havasu Hangin'
39' MTI w/Phaff EFI Quad Rotor 1,000's (Fred Inman's new boat)
I decided to skip the show, but a friend that went on Saturday said he thought the MTI was the best boat at the show. Anybody have any pics???

[HBjet]

This was the best "boat" at the show...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/20bs005.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/20bs004.jpg
As for the "Best of Show" that would have to go to Charley for making the sickest booth there!
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/20bs006.jpg
I have a larger copy of this for you Charley, and I plan on going back this week, so I will take more before I email ya!
Best Gelcoat was this Lavey. Not as wild as others, but just beautiful in person.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/20bs008.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/20bs009.jpg
Most Impressed was the new Cat from Shockwave
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/20bs007.jpg
Favorite Deep V goes to Fountain. I have always liked there 35'
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/20bs010.jpg
HBjet

[phebus]

Originally posted by CEO
DCB bias, so I like the shockwave cat. The lines on that thing were bitchen. But the ghost flames in grey on the F-26.........
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/1753LA_boat_show_002-med.jpg http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/1753LA_boat_show_003-med.jpg http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/1753LA_boat_show_004-med.jpg

[***boatfuture]

Hmmmmm..just one pick...Im gonna go with the HTM SL-306, I dunno why but I just cant stop think ing about how huge that thing looked there...

[mbrown2]

I liked the MTI, but I thought that it was a little shortchanged with Bravo Extreme's on the back and Quadwhipples and all that power in the hatches....not the kind of boat that I would be cutting corners with...:confused:

[mbrown2]

I was thinking Nortec should have finished Bling Bling's boat and had it on display....probably would have gotten some west coast interest there with a 36 Nortec on display..

[DogHouse]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/20bs005.jpg
Other than the fact that this boat is not sitting in my garage, something about this pic just ain't right...
:D

[cheezpanel]

Originally posted by mbrown2
I am DCB Bias, so I will pick something else...
Burgandy & White, Schiada 21 River Cruiser V-Drive......that will be my retirement boat that sits in a slip at Parker....it's Gel Coat will also still be style 20+ years from now:D
I agree...awesome boat.

[Tom Slick]

Although the boats that have been mentioned are all nice, I would have to say that the "Liquid Metal" 36' Skater, the 39' MTI and DCB's F34 were the highlights of the show.
Oh yeah, Charlie's DCB booth was off the hook as well.

[BoatFloating]

Originally posted by DogHouse
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/20bs005.jpg
Other than the fact that this boat is not sitting in my garage, something about this pic just ain't right...
:D
I would think it's hard for the owner of IMCO to put #6's on his boat, but then again swallow your pride and go bullet proff.....

[redneckgirl]

For V's I am partial to the 21' Shcockwave Step Skier, as we just got ours a couple of weeks ago!!!:D :D
As for Cat's the 26' Shockwave is my choice.:p :p
As for our son, Cat's he likes the Shockwave Cat, as for V's it would be the Laveycraft F1-11. Kevin Cooper was awesome with letting our kids get in the boat and spending time with us!! He didn't have to give us the time of day, but spent about 20 minutes talking to us. Thanks Kevin.
RNG

[Havasu Hangin']

Originally posted by BoatFloating
I would think it's hard for the owner of IMCO to put #6's on his boat, but then again swallow your pride and go bullet proff.....
Look how high the propshafts are.
BTW...goatblowing...did Carlos buy you a drink?

[MagicMtnDan]

Vee for the lake:
* Howard 28 or 25
Cats:
* Shockwave 26 Cat
* DCB & Eliminator cats - I don't have a "cat eye for a straight guy" so I'll leave the discussion about which cat is better to others
Offshore:
* Schiada 32 offshore
* Sunsation V with twins
Deckboats:
* Magic & Conquest (new deckboat)
Saw this awesome gelcoat at Lavey Craft and figured (a) it'll be very hot on this beautiful dark color and (b) the amazing rounded contour would be good for an accidental dip as you slide off it (keeping it wet so you can crawl across it):
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/20bs008.jpg
How'd you get this picture/view?
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/20bs004.jpg
The boys at Shockwave did their homework on this one!
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/20bs007.jpg

[Boozer]

I had 2 favorite boats at the show although all in all I was not really impressed with the show. I had a lot higher expectations of it.
Favorite boat there was the E-Ticket. The deck boat blows away anything else any other deck boat has to offer right now. They even go as far as geling the inside of the engine compartment.
2nd favorite is the Ultra 247. I liked it so much I think I am going to buy one. 53k w/ a 496 you just cant go wrong.

[SDLifesaver]

I thought the show was great. I was most impressed by the 25 Bullet, the 28 Magic, the 34 Magic was insane, and the MTI was probably the best big cat. We are so confussed on what to buy now. DCB had by far the best booth, Eclispe was by far the worst boat, and I kinda liked the American Offshore deck boat. Design only, the paint on the gel has to go. my .02

[BoatFloating]

Originally posted by Havasu Hangin'
Look how high the propshafts are.
BTW...goatblowing...did Carlos buy you a drink?
He said he was waiting for you with the check book, goodluck! Plus the bar didn't take 3 party out of state stolen checks.

[Troubles No More]

Howard 25 Bullet for Skiing, Speed Runs and Floating on the river..

[Havasu Hangin']

Originally posted by BoatFloating
He said he was waiting for you with the check book...
Last night we ended up in at a bar in LA. I couldn't figure out why all the girls kept coming up and talking to me...
...then I realized we were in the Spearmint Rhino.

[BoatFloating]

Originally posted by Havasu Hangin'
Last night we ended up in at a bar in LA. I couldn't figure out why all the girls kept coming up and talking to me...
...then I realized we were in the Spearmint Rhino.
And I thought it was you knew a DCB owner, go figure!

[Havasu Hangin']

Originally posted by BoatFloating
And I thought it was you knew a DCB owner, go figure!
Man...they are a friendly bunch in there. http://www.planetsmilies.com/smilies/happy/1/happy34.gif
They even show you where the ATM is.
However, that "no alcohol" crap has got to go. We kept making trips out to the truck for refreshments...I felt like I was elementary...errrr...high school again.
My wingman went down for the count early...I was flying blind.

[BoatFloating]

I would of been there had you just said hey. But that's what you get Iceman....;)

[BADAXE]

Originally posted by mbrown2
I am DCB Bias, so I will pick something else...
Burgandy & White, Schiada 21 River Cruiser V-Drive......that will be my retirement boat that sits in a slip at Parker....it's Gel Coat will also still be style 20+ years from now:D
Ding, Ding, Ding.....we have a winner!
That boat showed why 20 year old Schiadas are selling now for more than when they were new. It really was a work of art. IMHO it was by far the most impressive "non race boat" at the show.

[Haullen270]

Terrible's Hallett 360.

[Kilrtoy]

My wingman went down for the count early...I was flying blind.
What no radar detector, your getting soft in your old age, or is it that you are slowing down.....

[HBjet]

Originally posted by Kilrtoy
My wingman went down for the count early...I was flying blind.
What no radar detector, your getting soft in your old age, or is it that you are slowing down.....
Yeah, what the hell happen to you guys?
HBjet

[Kilrtoy]

Really bad planning on our part, Wish we could have hung, would have liked to chat with yall more and hang for awhile, since we havent seen you too since June......
We will be there Saturday and spend more time. Are you two going again

[Havasu Hangin']

Originally posted by Kilrtoy
What no radar detector, your getting soft in your old age, or is it that you are slowing down.....
I think I am getting old (of course, it didn't help having the 20 year-old hotties around, either).
Home at midnight...up at 4AM with alcohol still on my breath...I hope it was worth it (they told me I had fun).

[HighRoller]

See what happens? You ask for ONE choice apiece and by the end of the thread it would have been easier for them to list the one they didn't like in between stories about Bambi's G-string getting caught on their mustache. TELL ME MORE!
P.S. Sounds like RD better scoot over. The Scooby Doo bed is filling up!

[burtandnancy]

There are a lot of really nice boats, lots and lots of color, but the best has to be the Terrible Herbst 360. Its the junior of the unbelievable 540 from two years ago, right down to the SS arch. I'm glad to see the side door is catching on, Nancy says she'll never have another boat without it...