Ludicrous

http://www.miamiboatshow.com/showinfo.aspx

Show Information
Dates & Location
February 12 - 16, 2009

MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami, FL 33139

SEA ISLE MARINA & YACHTING CENTER
1635 N. Bayshore Drive
Miami, FL 33132
NOTE: This location does not require a pass or ticket for entry.

MIAMARINA AT BAYSIDE (Strictly Sail Miami) - visit our Strictly Sail Miami site for complete details at www.strictlysail.com/shows/miami.asp?show=miami.
401 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33132

Show Hours
"Premier Day"
Thursday, February 12, 10:00am-6:00pm
Friday, February 13, 10:00am-8:00pm
Saturday, February 14, 10:00am-8:00pm
Sunday, February 15, 10:00am-8:00pm
Monday, February 16, 10:00am-6:00pm
Marina locations open at 10:00am and close at 6:00pm daily

Admission
"Premier Day" - $30.00
Friday - Monday:
Adults - $16.00
2 Day Pass - $30.00
Youth, age 13–15 years - $6.00
Children, age 12 and younger - FREE

Show Office Phone:
786-276-2700 (active February 6-20, 2009)
Local Florida Office - (954) 441-3220

Wet-n-Wiley

Cool, you goin' ?

rcoleman

Who else would do such a good job with all the pics????

J/K

Reel Naughty

I hope he takes the pics again. It is an awesome amount of work for sure, but the results are amazing. I live up in the cold north and look forward to the pics every year!

JD

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Ludicrous

Yes I am doing the photos again this year. I may only be able to do two days this year though. My guess is I can only squeeze in about 1400 photos in two days.

kingair

We have plans for drinks at some point.

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kmac

Where's a good place to stay for the show. I know everywhere is expensive for those dates but any hotel ideas. Is it best to stay in southbeach near the convention center or farther away where its cheaper and park and ride in?

kingair

I am staying at the doubletree biscayne bay. This hotel backs up to the show that is at the biscayne marina, and there is a free shuttle. They have lowered their rates.

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makosteve66

Maybe this time we will get a chance to meet!

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kingair

That would really be nice

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kmac

What are the best days to go? Are Thursday and Monday less crowded than the weekend or does it really matter?

kingair

The weekends have kids, but I have not seen a difference overall. One year it was colder so that made a difference.

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kmac

Thanks man. One more question, how many days would you suggest going? two days to see everything or what.

kingair

We are going the 13th through the 16th. You can see the whole show in 2 days, but I have to deicate one day to the Coconut Grove Art Show for the Admiral.

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Libra

Kingair - Is the Doubletree right across the street from the Marriott ?

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kingair

Right next door, same side of the street.

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Libra

Thanks... on the waterfront. Probably sold out by now but worth checking. Thanks

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kingair

They both have rooms, although the Doubletree just doubled their prices.

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Libra

Dang. Not good. I got lucky and got a room at the Marriott (last min. kind of thing) a few years ago. With the economy and lack of lots of boats at the show, I'd bet that some of the big boys (Sea Ray, ect.) that always have a big block of rooms reserved will release some soon. Stayed at the Fountain Bleau (sp) a couple years ago. That was great as it was right across the street from the brokerage boats and the show shuttle stopped there.

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2005 McKee 23 TE/FS with 200 Zukes
50 Ton Masters with Towing Endorsement.


http://www.thehulltruth.com/mckee-craft-boats-36/

kingair

I tried to add a night at the Doubletree. They said no problem, your rate will now be 400$ a night instead of the 185.00.

I said no thanks, I will keep my current dates and rate.

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