miami boat show on the weekend of 2/15

[roadtrip se]

Making arrangements as we speak for the biggest and baddest boat show on earth!

Hotels, flights, and Hurtz cars can be tight so make your reservations early.

Who's coming?

Todd

[BERTRAM BOY]

We'll be there.....
BERTRAM BOY :D :D :D

[Tomahawk]

I am there for sure! Staying at the Roney Palace on Collins Ave. Hotels around the show like double their rates during the show. Holiday Inn on Collins is $209, for example. But, if you are willing to stay 30 minutes away, hotels are usually at their normal, in season, rates.
This show is like a gathering of the who's who in boating and the marine industry and a good time. Get out of the snow and come on down!

[pmreed]

Poodle, since you're the local Miamah guru, what are your suggestions as to when to come, and do we bring boats. My experience with big shows is that you can't see everything worthwhile in the show, much less splash boats and cruise in only a couple of days. Your thoughts?

Phil

[Budmann]

Fishboy and I could be talked into it. I'm about 5 hours away. If we get enough boats together that could be alot of fun. The show is HUGE! I've worked it alot of years and it is definatly a 2 day see all. The crowds are much lighter on the weekdays. First day and last are the least crowded. Don't forget about Joes's Stone Crab. Yumm!

[CrackerJack]

Hmmmm, could it be a Logic?

[HP 600SC]

:rolleyes:

[knee deep]

gimme a hint- Does it start with a D?

[HP 600SC]

Sorry...no hints..... :D
Guess.

[Mark Albers]

HP- $$$ wink

How about a Boston Whaler ??? (he he ha)

Mark 311 :cool:
Sarasota - - - W F O (close to the factory and far from a dream)

[HP 600SC]

Mark, boy ....good guess but ...WRONG!!

[CDMA]

Skater

[HP 600SC]

CDMA and Poodle......incorrect.... frown

[boldts]

Might it be the NEW 24' Aronow by Michael?

[HP 600SC]

Scott, good guess.....but no. frown

[Team Hula Girl]

HP, would it be the new Dragon 39?????????

John

P.S. Thanks for the Tag. It looks good on the Tow vehicle. Now if I can only get a big Donzi sticker or decal to go on the back window!!!!!!

[HP 600SC]

John,
Thank you for the shirt!! Incorrect... frown

[Budmann]

Budmann's 22 2+3????

[Forrest]

Boy, what a puzzler! This is just like, "Can you guess what the title of the CD is that I'm goin' to play next . . ."

Let's see, it's probably something that they built right there where you are employed that will compete with the Donzi ZR in F2.

Am I close?

[HP 600SC]

Forrest, no....not close..but a logical guess. wink

[Sagbay32]

The Citgo Supergard Scarab?

Mike

[Team Hula Girl]

HP, Can you tell us whether it is a new manufacturer or someone who has been around for a while? Can you tell us the length of the vessel??? Can you at least tell us what color the boat is?

John

[ToonaFish]

Nouveau Apache.

Bunches,

Celene 'thinking Illogically'

[Team Hula Girl]

HP, I have figured it out. However, I have already taken my one guess per member. Is there any conselation prizes? Just kidding, can I guess again? I will send you an e-mail with my answer.

John.

[Air 22]

Scott..If I were to haul down??? any place to keep the Donzi on trailer etc...fresh water??
Dwight :D

[Fish boy]

HP,
I figured it out. In fact, I actually grabbed a snap shot when you were not looking. Hope you don't mind that I let the cat out of the bag. Should I bring my lifeline when I get my ride?

Fish

http://www.donzi.net/photos/Tedsboat.JPG

[need for speed]

hey guys i live in naples fl i was thinking on comming over for the show. where is every one meeting and when ? will their be room for boats?
charlie

[Air 22]

Scott...

:p Sounds great...just have to work the logistics w/ the wife. Recommend a place to stay? Close to show and or boat etc?

I'll leave the cold wx here...actually Brad is the one who brought the cold wx to JAX as his battery was bad and I saved him. Well, I owed him b/c he had the jack I needed for my tire changes!!!See ya around the 26-31 DEC in South Beach!!
D :D smileybo

[KMLFAMILY]

Wild guess -NORTECH.

[Air 22]

S..
wink Got the info...thanx. I will keep you informed. Looking forward to Miamuh!!
D :D smileybo

[HP 600SC]

KML.....best guess yet....sooooo close, but frown

[CDMA]

Callahan

[Dalelama]

Scott,

Might I suggest a run up to Mike Gordon's... and do a downtown Miami / Miami Beach run this year? Lots of places to stop, much nicer views that 'Bama Jacks... and I won't have to fly!

At least a cocktail and/or dinner meet one night at Gordon's... just the pix on the wall are worth the trip... let alone the stone crabs... and now featuring a great sushi bar.

[HP 600SC]

CDMA,.........Yea what Poodle!.......I can't comment on that guess since you allready used your one and only guess! :)
Anyone else??? eek!

[CDMA]

Well if no one was going to keep guessing I figured I might as well... :)

Chris

edit this.... smileybo smileybo smileybo

[ToonaFish]

Okay, I give, what or who is a Callahan? Ya gonna make me go over to OSO to find out? :confused:

Bunches,

Celene "I'm an idiot, Chris"

[Team Hula Girl]

Ted, It looks like I am going to be the only one getting a ride on the boat. Maybe you should just go ahead and tell everyone since it looks like most people don't want to guess.

John

[Hardonzi]

SPECTRE,Where do I meet you for the ride? :D

[Hardonzi]

I did not even see your last post till it was to late Ted. I scrolled down when I saw what was going on. I KNEW IT with the boat club and Spectre being the local mfg. I put 2 and 2 together.It`s gonna be awesome!!!Thats the boat I`m buying or should I say the 30 as soon as I sell the 22ZX. Jay really knows his stuff and builds one helluva a boat.I think thats the same boat he ran for Powerboat dwn in Placida for springs 2003 roundup.

[pmreed]

Reservations made, tickets bought, boat gassed, bearing buddys checked :) ...I'm ready

Phil

[Dr. Dan]

:cool: wink Things That make ya go HMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm? wink :p

[Dalelama]

The following boat runs are possible during the SEADOGS / Miami shindig....

MIAMI / BEACH run includes: Downtown Miami, the Port of Miami, Bayside, numerous watering holes, a hi-speed (legal) run down millionaire's row on Miami Beach, and a stop at Mike Gordon's (most Offshore memorbilia ANWHERE, ask Brownie!)

BISCAYNE run includes: Alabama Jacks, Sand's Key sandbar, Angelfish Creek (crystal clear water) Boca Chita lighthouse, and a possible trip thru the Grove (numerous bars) mabey a private airshow WX permitting!

Ya'll get together and decide... arrangements will be made accordingly!

[Dalelama]

Scott,

N Run goes up Fisherman's Channel (no restrictions!)... cross the Cut there at Fisher Island ferry X-ing... drop in at Monty's if possible... then it's Hi-speed (LEGAL!!) all the way up past the monument island, under Venitian Cswy... on up past Mt Sinai Hosp. and along Millionaire's Row.... then head back across at 79st Cswy to Mike Gordons.. then south... stop at the spoil isles, continue back downtown... to Jimbos / Grove / Bayside ect.
More sightseeing...... better if the Bay is rough..
MIKE GORDONS.... isn't anyone interested in this shrine of offshore boating history? Not to mention the stone crabs at 1/2 Joe's prices!

[pmreed]

Scott, I plan on leaving Orlando Friday AM planning on arriving by 1:00 PM. The idea is to drop/store the boat, check in at the motel (Hampton Inn), then go to the show. I'd like to hook up with whoever's made it by then. At the moment, I don't know who'll be in town for the show. Maybe a show of hands would help. I need to know where to drop the boat, so I can head there first.

I see there's talk among you locals as to the best run Sunday; I'm up for whatever you guys decide. Stiltsville might be interesting; haven't seen those places since I was a whippersnapper back in the 50s. I suspect there are a lot fewer of them now. North is fine too, as long as we don't encounter extended no-fly zones.

I'm really looking forward to a great Donzi get-together. I'm glad they decided to hold the boat show for us while we're in town.

Phil

[Air 22]

Phil & Dale...

I'm haul'in from Raleigh on the 13th should be in town 6-7pm. Droping the DONZI @ Poodles and of course sucking a couple of "cold ones" :D We'll be staying at the South Sea's hotel on Collins Ave 2 blocks from the show. Cell is 703-862-1767. Crissy and I would love to get together any time (we have 2 munchkins in tow!) and look forward to a run on Sunday. Give me a call and we'll hook-up!
Dwight
wink

smileybo

[smokediver]

i am going to stop by friday... i think.... i am taking my little one down to Robbies .... She wants to feed the big fishys.... hope to see you guys

[Air 22]

Scott..

Where will you be at the show? :)
D smileybo

[CrackerJack]

No boat Scott, but stiltsville looks real interesting.

[Crazy Horse]

We'll be in South Beach on Feb 17th if anyone is around.

John & (Donzi) Trish

[Tomahawk]

John & Trish - I would normally be there but have to leave from Miami for a quick trip to LA and back on 16th and 17th. Have a good time. Sorry to miss you so close.

[GeneD]

I'll be there on Saturday hanging with the APBA World Champion Zero Cavity racing team. The party Saturday night should be excellent.

[Air 22]

:p John, Trish & Tom...We'll be in South Beach on the 13th 6-7pm South Sea's Hotel. Were haul'in the 22 Classic for run on Sunday w/ Poodle. Cell 703-862-1767... Hope we can all hook-up..

CEE YA Then.... :D

Dwight & Crissy

[CrackerJack]

There will 2 of us for a Sunday cruise maybe 3
if the wife decides to join us.

[ITTLFLI]

I will be working the American Offshore boat in water at the Marriott. Stop by and say hi! The bar should be right across from our spot! :D

[Air 22]

DONZI is ready....so a haul'in I will be..Maimuh or bust. :p

The challenge is....to make a round trip to FL and back w no trailer flats...Have 4 new tires and I'm not following DOC so chances are good :D

1, 2, 3 or more I'll be ready for a few runs this weekend. Dale Evans is also on the list ...good to have another local boy who knows the waters etc... wink
CEE YA all there....

[BUIZILLA]

Air 22:
....to make a round trip to FL and back w no trailer flats...Spare tire? wink

[pmreed]

Scott, I've been planning on bringing my boat down. For a change, I've got my brother as crew, so I don't have to lean on you guys to help with launch and retrieval. Because it's a 22C, there'll be space for three more. But, if it's just you in your fishboat, and me in the 22, I might think twice about it. Ahh, maybe not; the bay is beautiful, the weather should be good, but, since I know the Bay can be treacherous, I was planning on following you guys who have local knowledge. I love your Whitewater, but I'd probably find myself wanting to "stretch my legs" on occasion if I was following. I think a big show of hands here would make this a much easier decision. As in:

How many Donzi-netters are showing up?
Who's bringing / thinking about bringing a boat for a Sunday run?
Who, how many are desiring a Sunday run as opposed to seeing more of the show? Meee!! :D
As much as anything, I'm happy to accept our Host's advice on the matter.
Chime in Scott!

Phil

[BUIZILLA]

Dunno Poodle....I feel embarrassed with the 57 mph F-Winns with u guys, and me not having a C22 yet...hows about I run your fishboat, and you take your 18?? :D :D My brother snagged the Intrepid for next weekend.

Tub's got his boat to 75-77 this weekend, so he'll be around too..

J

Marker 23?? it was there yesterday officer..

[roadtrip se]

Driving in from Naples on Friday morning.
Jill and I are hitting the show Friday and Saturday.

Two thumbs hanging out for the Sunday bay cruise!

Todd

[Air 22]

My 22 Classic has ROOM for 1 or possibly 2 for Sundays run..

Let me know!!!

703-862-1767
Dwight

[Tomahawk]

I'm out for Sunday. Will be working, either the show or in LA. Grizz has been planning on coming down.

[pmreed]

Tom, how did you suddenly become a new person. Tell me how to do it; I may want to become a new person...thinner, younger, better looking etc. :D

Phil

[CrackerJack]

Wouldn't be the Phil we have come to know!!!!

Drill straight, Jack

[BigGrizzly]

I'll be in town Late wensday At the show on Thursday Friday and Saterday. Boat trip is our for me , but could reach destination by Jeep. I already have Alabama Jacks proghramed in my GPS. I'm lanlocked for the time being.

[Forrest]

Even though we'll be leaving Friday, we won't be getting into town until Saturday afternoon after we visit Ginny's pop in Ft. Lauderdale, so for that reason, I don't think that we'll get any time to go to show until Sunday or Monday . . . and definitely Monday if we all end up doing the Alabama Jacks thing or something of the like. We're going to leave the Donzi at home this time and bum rides on Sunday and then head on down to the Lower Matacombe early in the week an stay there until Friday. It's hard to predict how the wind and seas will be on Biscayne Bay this time of year, but I will predict that it will be too rough off of Islamorada for my X-18 at this time of year.

[knee deep]

Made a brief but unsuccessful attempt to get the 18 ready, to no avail, had to prep a clients boat all week.

Alabama Jacks? Sunday, hmm, details??

Thanks

[Tomahawk]

Hey "Afternoon" Reed - I'm not thinner, better looking and definitely not younger. Check with Dork on that. :)
Forrest - going through Islamarada Tuesday with fish boat in tow headed for Key West. Talk to you at the show. Will be at the Marina on Monday under the Honda Marine flags!

[CDMA]

Heading over today after work....see you all over there!

Chris

"Chris: Poodle you get enough bow lift out of a hydro??

Poodle: Yup, sure do

Chris: Funny I don't seem too

Poodle: hmmmmm"

2 days later....

Maybe I am not getting bow lift cause the damn trim pump won't lift the drive at speed....Merc POS

[Forrest]

Execellent, Tom! See you in Islamorada too! My cell phone # is 850-508-0011

[boldts]

So, how about a Miami Boat Show report for us pooooor Northerns stuck in snow drifts! Been awfully quiet for the biggest boat show in USA! Hope everyone is enjoying the show or able to get back home. eek!

If Donzi would like to make their big Donzi Wear debut at AOTH, I'm sure there will be an over-whelming demand! :)

[Air 22]

Poodle...if you had sprinklers...I'd love to see 'em work??? :D So many DONZI's were there you could be Miami's newest DONZI DEALER . As for the tires...we'll I'm happy to say made it to/from MIAMI 1700 round trip miles no flats/changes....new tires helped..but really...it was not following Dr. Dan @ 90 was key :D :

All you Donzi Guys & Gals NEED to make plans next year for this boat show. Two words sum this show up...THE BEST! Anything and everything you can imagine was there. ..not to mention 80 degree's and Pina Colada's. Dr. Dan....how was that SNOW/ICE Storm?? :D

Scott/Heidi, Mike miller, Chris, DALE, Phil, and everyone else there we had a great time. Poodle & Heidi put on one excellent party SAT night...great hosts...but a GREAT FRIENDS most of all. My DONZI girls miss you two already. Heidi.. the coconut palm is already in its new home :p Thanx again...
Sundays run was just beautiful...pic's to come.
Only downer was watching Poodle put oil in his ouboard....good thing he has 2!! should of run the 18 buddy...remember...its faster :D
Key Largo was awsome. Dale thanx for the tour of Million Air's row on Sat and being a truley awsome host/navigator ...my two girls want some more of your sandwiches!! :p

Driving home today watching the temp fall from 83 to 33 sliding the DONZI behind us in the snow... Crissy and I looked at each other and said....why are we going this way? :confused:

A must again for next year! smileybo

[ToonaFish]

Yikes, Poodle, you have nearly as many Donzi's per square foot as Pearson... you know, we could use the DPSF formula instead of the star rating system...


madpoodle:
Appears there will be three boats in F2 this year. O-Town (OK, so I am old, never heard of this band eek! )Uh, O-Town is so, like, yesterday. Feel really old.

Bunches,

Celene 'needs images of warm salt water to clear her sinusususususus'

[goatee]

toonie, your a night owl too i see!!