frangar Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, Idle Days said: The last show we went to was at Braunston a while back, but we are at Crick now so will have a wander around this morning. Let us know what you think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idle Days Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 It's looking quite lively. Plenty of last minute activity from exhibitors and my wife has her credit card at the ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 I didn't know it was on this year. We've been four or five times. The last time, probably three years ago, I found that the new boats lined up on display were all depressingly similar (it's odd that few, if any, contributors to this topic have mentioned BOATS as one of the show's attractions). N.B. Alnwitk of this parish often goes up there, but last weekend she was still on her mooring across from ours, so it looks as if Graham and Jane are giving it a miss this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frangar Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 28 minutes ago, Idle Days said: It's looking quite lively. Plenty of last minute activity from exhibitors and my wife has her credit card at the ready. You should be able to afford a cup of tea then…. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feeby100 Posted August 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 Well weather lovely hope for a good day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob-M Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 27 minutes ago, Athy said: I didn't know it was on this year. We've been four or five times. The last time, probably three years ago, I found that the new boats lined up on display were all depressingly similar (it's odd that few, if any, contributors to this topic have mentioned BOATS as one of the show's attractions). N.B. Alnwitk of this parish often goes up there, but last weekend she was still on her mooring across from ours, so it looks as if Graham and Jane are giving it a miss this year. Given that one of the narrowboats on display apparently cost over £300K I'm not sure your average man on the street will be rushing to order one. I'll have some interest on the historics that will be there but not much interest in the new builds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Nicholas Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 For me, it's now a caravan show, albeit floating ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 27 minutes ago, Martin Nicholas said: For me, it's now a caravan show, albeit floating ones. Last time I went I found depressingly few stands had much or anything to do with boats and boating, most could have been at any good county show. The proliferation of general craft, clothes, food etc stands rather than boaty stuff made me feel a bit cheated. A good day out but I'd say fewer than 50% of stands were boat-related. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robtheplod Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 I'm going tomorrow... first time since owning a boat so will be viewing differently. Brolly weather i think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idle Days Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 40 minutes ago, MtB said: Last time I went I found depressingly few stands had much or anything to do with boats and boating, most could have been at any good county show. The proliferation of general craft, clothes, food etc stands rather than boaty stuff made me feel a bit cheated. A good day out but I'd say fewer than 50% of stands were boat-related. Sadly also correct for this show. Boat related stands are dominated by (a) engines and (b) marinas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Dog Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 18 minutes ago, robtheplod said: Brolly weather i think! That's a given in my Crick Show experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idle Days Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 16 minutes ago, Sea Dog said: That's a given in my Crick Show experience! It's nice so far, dry breezy and not too hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Idle Days said: Sadly also correct for this show. Boat related stands are dominated by (a) engines and (b) marinas. ...and even a) aren't as interesting as they used to be! No more RNs or Beta Tugs on display. Edited August 20, 2021 by Athy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudds Lad Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 I knew i should have made some downloadable “YouTuber Bingo” cards for those that are attending Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 It's going to be fun tommorow.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john6767 Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 1 hour ago, matty40s said: It's going to be fun tommorow.... Will see how it looks in the morning, but I think we may give it a miss. It’s an expensive way of getting wet, and my good waterproof is on the boat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feeby100 Posted August 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 Well today was good had a good walk around there was mainly dealers of engines and a like some rope suppliers tiller stall lots of no boat stuff was nice to see the old boats on display and weather was spot on going back tomorrow 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy D'arth Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 Do they actually sell boats there? If you turn up with a gold credit card could you take one home? I remember yacht shows where on the last day they tried to sell the displays off for cash, that made it interesting if you were in the market for one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 9 minutes ago, Tracy D'arth said: Do they actually sell boats there? I think so, yes - though in some cases the builders' display boats are ones which have already been sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 13 minutes ago, Tracy D'arth said: Do they actually sell boats there? If you turn up with a gold credit card could you take one home? I remember yacht shows where on the last day they tried to sell the displays off for cash, that made it interesting if you were in the market for one. When we used to go you could certainly place an order with the builders but the finished boats are usually 'borrowed' from customers who they have already completed boats for. Sometimes the owners were accompanying their boats. Our boat was Bath Narrowboats' Crick exhibit boat, built for the previous to us owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idle Days Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 23 minutes ago, Tracy D'arth said: Do they actually sell boats there? If you turn up with a gold credit card could you take one home? I remember yacht shows where on the last day they tried to sell the displays off for cash, that made it interesting if you were in the market for one. Most are a bit lumpy to carry home but there are certainly plenty of second-hand boats for sale, and a lot of prospective owners viewing them. I think all the new ones are sold but I haven't enquired so could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 8 hours ago, Athy said: I didn't know it was on this year. We've been four or five times. The last time, probably three years ago, I found that the new boats lined up on display were all depressingly similar (it's odd that few, if any, contributors to this topic have mentioned BOATS as one of the show's attractions). N.B. Alnwitk of this parish often goes up there, but last weekend she was still on her mooring across from ours, so it looks as if Graham and Jane are giving it a miss this year. Still there yesterday, Clattercote Wharf looks very empty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bod Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 2 hours ago, Idle Days said: Most are a bit lumpy to carry home but there are certainly plenty of second-hand boats for sale, and a lot of prospective owners viewing them. I think all the new ones are sold but I haven't enquired so could be wrong. Yup, went one year, came away with the buying process started! But we were in the market so's to speak. The big advantage was, we were able to speak directly to the selling owner, and able to "road test". Which I do not recommend, with the show crowd watching... 10 years on we are still very happy with the boat. Bod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1uk Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 (edited) On 19/08/2021 at 21:19, jonathanA said: Midland swindlers have a big marquee and one of the smaller chandler's have a tent near the boats usually. Craftmaster paints have a full range for sale and leesan usually have some stuff. There's usually a few of the restoration societies the bloke who makes stainless steel chimneys, Aten lighting. Various engine marinsers, battery/boat electrical suppliers , rope suppliers ( I usually renew our mooring lines ) ... So it really is a struggle to find much boat related..... Then there are loads of snake oil peddlers who are always worth watching just for theirs sales pitch and patter This year, the Midland Chandler’s marquee is about a quarter of the usual size, and has other stands (including Craftmaster) inside it. The other chandlery tend down by the marina is not there, mostly because it was from Braunston Bottom Lock, which is no longer trading. The boating marquee is also smaller than usual and with fewer exhibitors. All in all, quite hard this year to find much to spend money on. On 19/08/2021 at 21:19, jonathanA said: On 19/08/2021 at 21:19, jonathanA said: Edited August 20, 2021 by adam1uk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 Last time we went, four ish years ago, the evening entertainment was the highlight. Great bands/groups and a very good bar. The show itself was disappointing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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