New Rangers - $7,500 - 8,000 off.

[Texas Transplant]

Went and took a lunchtime stroll through the boat show across the street (it's in the same convention center as last year's Classic show - for those that were here). Only 5 type's of bass boats (Triton's, Rangers, Skeeters, Nitro's and Champion's).



Most interesting were all the new Z Series boats that had show specials/markdowns from $7,500 to $8,000. About $380.00/month for 15 years with 10% down (more or less).



Most interesting boat to see:



That huge black Walleye Pro with a 225 on it from Bass Pro. Ordered it in special for the show. Man, what a boat!



Not much else to say about the show other than, there were NOT too many jet ski's at all. Kinda surprised.



Met Michael (Sales Manager from BPS Charlotte), finally.



Tex

 

[Rick Hale]

Hey Tex -- When you gona order one of those "black boat"..

LOLOL :<)



The dealer here in KC was setting up on with the 250 4stk and the Pro Kicker--and lots of extra electonics--



I wonder if you get more fish from this boat---??



Sure would like to go for a ride in one--



HaleDamage-----------Rick

 

[Texas Transplant]

It was a very nice looking rig. In about 6 months when they haven't sold this one, you could probably get a deal.



Tex

 

[Scott Hammer TOXIC]

Iff'in it's black the Walleye guys will buy it, it looks like a leech.......



TOXIC

 

[Dennis K]

I forgot all about the boat show this weekend. And to think I was right beside it today and didn't even look over there. Oh well, with the wife out of town with the truck and I won't get to go fishing, I guess I will go drool over some new rigs.



backlash

 

[TrepMan]

Thats the ONLY thing I hate about the south (besides the POOR schools ;-) Is that at the boat shows NOT deep V, Walleye or larger Aluminium rigs!! I was hoping at the Tracker display (sorry big Dan!) to see a 18/20/21ft Tundra and I don't think I saw an Avalanche either!!! I do remember 5 years ago when i bought the Tracker (yup, some friendly Tracker/BPS dude got some commission off me) their were Crestiners, Lunds and Starcraft tin boats, didn't notice any this year other then a FEW triton and stratos tin boats.



Come on now Tex, don't you miss the Targa 18??? Go blow the cash and get a Team Tundra 21 with a 250 Verado!!!!

 

[Pat Goff]

The problem with boat shows...space is limited and very expensive. I will only bring to a show what I believe will actually sell.



Around this part of the country that big schooner would rot on the trailer before someone showed an interest in it.

 

[Dan J.]

As always, Goff is right on the mark. It makes no sense to chew up ex$pen$ive display space to show an item that, by demographics, might get a few looks and possibly (read: huge longshot) a sale. The NMMA show is for new product unveiling and new toy gawking, not a retail show. We used our largest display space in Atlanta to date for representing a balanced spectrum of our full line of boating products that appeal to the immediate area/market. With recent record sales I gotta beleive we hit our target. Sorry Trep!



FWIW - I was hoping to see a water skiing squirrel and didn't get to!! LOLOLOLOL!!!!!!

 

[Michael Harcar]

Finally home after what seems like weeks away - Tex it was good to meet you. That "black boat" did get alot of attention, and by having it there was able to sell a new 2003 Tundra 20 that was still at the shop. This show really isn't a fishing show...every year the number of fishing boats gets smaller and smaller. Make sure you swing by the store next month during the Fishing Classic - things will be happening then!

 

[Texas Transplant]

Michael,



Good meeting you also. I'm sure I'll be up for the Classic next month - sometime. I'll be by the store on the first day of the sale, and then probably come up for the big show also.



Tex