Great Northeast Boat Show Mar 24-26 ?

bigdog · 03-12-2017, 07:11 PM

Have any Forum members been to the Great Northeast Boat Show in the past ?

Being held this year Mar 24-26 in Milford NH.

Comments appreciated !

pjard · 03-12-2017, 08:00 PM

If you like boating it's worth it but you'll be through the whole show floor in 45 minutes.

upthesaukee · 03-13-2017, 09:44 AM

We enjoy going. Small, several NH marinas represented. In the past, lots of pontoons and wake board boats. Some other types. Anytime I can be around boats with snow still on the ground is all good.

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kawishiwi · 03-13-2017, 06:03 PM

Boat show space is literally a 100 turf football field under an inflatable field. Never have much, or anything in top end fishing boats which is my interest. I am a member of the Health Club that owns the dome, I got a discount to see the show and still didnt think it was worth it. But...you really can walk the boats easier than the boston show and see boats from local shops/lakes region marinas. If you drive any distance you might consider a second local destination to make a fuller day of it.

upthesaukee · 03-13-2017, 10:32 PM

Good places to eat in the general area. Go to the show, take your time walking around, sit on a few boats (nice to do with 2ft of snow on the ground), thank your local marina for being there, then go out to eat. Not a bad day.

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noreast · 03-14-2017, 02:20 PM

Yeah, It's hard to kill more than an hour there unless you talk to everyone. I always go anyway.

thinkxingu · 03-14-2017, 02:23 PM

I like the laid-back feel of NH, as well as the local dealer presence. Don't really care to see dealers from Connecticut. One thing I hope to see, however, is more to buy on the spot--fender holders, tubes, and other accessories would be great to see.

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ishoot308 · 03-14-2017, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

I like the laid-back feel of NH, as well as the local dealer presence. Don't really care to see dealers from Connecticut. One thing I hope to see, however, is more to buy on the spot--fender holders, tubes, and other accessories would be great to see.

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It's a great show for accessories. As far as boats go, there are a few with Winnisqiam Marine having the most and best display By far.

It's worth going to especially if you combine it with a trip to the Mile A Way restaurant for dinner! Great food!

Dan

Woodsy · 03-15-2017, 01:09 PM

The NH Dome in Milford collapsed this morning.... I doubt there will be a boat show this year.

http://www.wmur.com/article/no-one-h...e-dome/9135792

Woodsy

SIKSUKR · 03-15-2017, 02:49 PM

"All operations at Hampshire Hills will continue as usual and some of the activities which utilized the Hampshire Dome may continue," dome officials said.

Not sure how they make this statement with the whole roof collapsed. The boat show was for next week. That has to be cancelled. This just happened at noon so I'm sure we are very short on info right now.

gillygirl · 03-15-2017, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

"All operations at Hampshire Hills will continue as usual and some of the activities which utilized the Hampshire Dome may continue," dome officials said.

Not sure how they make this statement with the whole roof collapsed. The boat show was for next week. That has to be cancelled. This just happened at noon so I'm sure we are very short on info right now.

The Hampshire Dome is part of Hampshire Hills, so operations in other facilities will continue per usual, and perhaps they will be moving activities that usually occur in the Hampshire Dome will be moved to other the facilities. They made no comment about events scheduled to be held at the dome.

kawishiwi · 03-15-2017, 04:51 PM

It is an inflatable dome. Clear off the snow, patch any rips, and pump that thing back up.
Though it may take longer than needed for the boat show to be able to set up.

Rich · 03-16-2017, 07:47 AM

Yes, a few iron on patches, and a few sewing machines then they are good to go!

kawishiwi · 03-16-2017, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich

Yes, a few iron on patches, and a few sewing machines then they are good to go!

I think a few cases of Quick Seal otta do it...

03-12-2017, 07:11 PM	#1
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,459 Thanks: 357 Thanked 126 Times in 100 Posts	Great Northeast Boat Show Mar 24-26 ? Have any Forum members been to the Great Northeast Boat Show in the past ? Being held this year Mar 24-26 in Milford NH. Comments appreciated !

03-13-2017, 09:44 AM	#3
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,616 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,483 Thanked 1,988 Times in 1,088 Posts	We enjoy going. Small, several NH marinas represented. In the past, lots of pontoons and wake board boats. Some other types. Anytime I can be around boats with snow still on the ground is all good. Sent from my GT-P5210 using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

03-13-2017, 06:03 PM	#4
kawishiwi Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 518 Thanks: 225 Thanked 167 Times in 108 Posts	1 football field of boats Boat show space is literally a 100 turf football field under an inflatable field. Never have much, or anything in top end fishing boats which is my interest. I am a member of the Health Club that owns the dome, I got a discount to see the show and still didnt think it was worth it. But...you really can walk the boats easier than the boston show and see boats from local shops/lakes region marinas. If you drive any distance you might consider a second local destination to make a fuller day of it. __________________ "I don't take responsibility at all."

03-13-2017, 10:32 PM	#5
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,616 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,483 Thanked 1,988 Times in 1,088 Posts	Good places to eat in the general area. Go to the show, take your time walking around, sit on a few boats (nice to do with 2ft of snow on the ground), thank your local marina for being there, then go out to eat. Not a bad day. Sent from my GT-P5210 using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

03-15-2017, 01:09 PM	#9
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,974 Thanks: 80 Thanked 984 Times in 443 Posts	The NH Dome in Milford collapsed this morning.... I doubt there will be a boat show this year. http://www.wmur.com/article/no-one-h...e-dome/9135792 Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.

03-12-2017, 08:00 PM	#2
pjard Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 649 Thanks: 528 Thanked 196 Times in 103 Posts	If you like boating it's worth it but you'll be through the whole show floor in 45 minutes.

03-14-2017, 02:20 PM	#6
noreast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 648 Thanks: 316 Thanked 120 Times in 93 Posts	Yeah, It's hard to kill more than an hour there unless you talk to everyone. I always go anyway.

03-14-2017, 02:23 PM	#7
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,545 Thanks: 1,184 Thanked 2,180 Times in 1,355 Posts	I like the laid-back feel of NH, as well as the local dealer presence. Don't really care to see dealers from Connecticut. One thing I hope to see, however, is more to buy on the spot--fender holders, tubes, and other accessories would be great to see. Sent from my XT1528 using Tapatalk

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03-15-2017, 02:49 PM	#10
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	"All operations at Hampshire Hills will continue as usual and some of the activities which utilized the Hampshire Dome may continue," dome officials said. Not sure how they make this statement with the whole roof collapsed. The boat show was for next week. That has to be cancelled. This just happened at noon so I'm sure we are very short on info right now. __________________ SIKSUKR

03-15-2017, 04:51 PM	#12
kawishiwi Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 518 Thanks: 225 Thanked 167 Times in 108 Posts	Inflatable... It is an inflatable dome. Clear off the snow, patch any rips, and pump that thing back up. Though it may take longer than needed for the boat show to be able to set up.

03-16-2017, 07:47 AM	#13
Rich Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Derry / Gilford Posts: 1,256 Thanks: 74 Thanked 348 Times in 237 Posts	Yes, a few iron on patches, and a few sewing machines then they are good to go! __________________ Don't listen to me, obviously I don't understand what I'm talking about! Let's help each other save time and money: WinniGas.com Get a backup/duplicate RF DESS Key for your SeaDoo, CanAm or SkiDoo RideKey.app