on display at the show

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show opens on October 27 and runs through October 31, 2011.The Boat Show exhibits new boats from boat and yacht companies as well as yacht designers and used or brokered yachts.

A variety of boats and ocean vessels will be on display including runabouts, sport fishing boats, high performance racers, medium sized cabin cruisers, skiffs, express cruisers, motor yachts, bow riders, catamarans, trawlers, inflatables, and extraordinary super yachts.

Covering six locations and some 3 million square feet of space, the show has a transportation network of land bus, water craft, and river boats to get around the show.

A great venue for a boat show, Ft. Lauderdale, has the water and land items that make for a great boating experience.

The best day for most is the first day, although one can’t see all of the show in a day. Take even non boaters with you, it’s a terrific venue.

Check off what you want for your stay and to get up-to-that-days choices and then fill the start and end dates for the days and nights you are planning to be in St. Michaels, MD.

This is THE resourse that I find is best for rooms, b&b’s, and vacations rentals for this area. They all call into a central telephone number each day what they still have foryou.

207 N Talbot St, St. Michaels, MD Key Lime Cafe friday night Tapas

Friday night is Tapas night.

Small plates, good food, order a little or order a feast. Your choice.

Say hi to the friendly staff from seabuddy when you stop by. This is a not to be missed downtown St. Michaels, MD experience

Boaters note: the Chesapeake Bay museum slips, Higgins boat yard, and St. Michaels Marina are just a short walk. St. Michaels is a boater’s town.

Special Event: The Antique and Classic Boat Festival with its’ 11 acres of classic boats and Festival events like the Arts on Navy Point imbedded in the boat show; runs just the three days of 18 19 20 of June in 2010.

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Built in Maryland: Chris-Craft, Owens, Cruis-Along, & Whirlwind

 The Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Club is underwriting this presentation by noted boating expert Jeffrey Beard. Mr. Beard’s private collection of boat catalogs, notes, and other memorabilia rivals those of most Museums within the world. His files and records are considered one of the largest, if not the largest such collections of original material in private hands.

The Chesapeake Bay Chapter – ACBS has underwritten the hour long Boating Event Talk by Jeff Beard that will be fully supported with slides, boat catalogs, and other resources from his personal files as one part of their dedication to furthering Boating Education / Knowledge on Boats and their role in the Chesapeake Bay. Mr. Beard has also agreed to extend his formal presentation time with an open question and answer session immediately afterwards, for those with queries about the boat brands of Maryland.  

The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum has made available meeting space in their Steamboat Building on their 18 acre museum grounds and historic buildings.  

CBC-ACBS indicates that this seminar will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, June 19, 2010.

There is no cost to attend this seminar once you are on the museum property. The museum waives any property entrance fee to members of their Museum, but this St. Michaels non-profit organization does collect $13 from non-member adults to support their ongoing efforts. Ask before you pay about Senior, Children, and Military discounts. It’s also a good idea to inquire about Museum membership for you or your family. seabuddy certainly gets more than my donation back in the value after attending an event or two or visiting other Museums as already a member of the CBMM .

for more information: 410-437-8108, ask for Maryann

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1959 Lyman outboard 17'

Offered only for two model years, 1959 and 1960, the 17’ which could take a 75 Hp Evinrude outboard was sandwiched between the 16 1/2’ Lyman model rated for up to a 60 Hp outboard and the Lyman 18’ often powered by twin 35-45 Hp Outboards.

It is a handy boat, lightweight, easy to trailer, and seating five with a large space to walk around in mid-cockpit, between the front and rear seats. A splash well was built-in with this model.

These boats were finished with a special color Lyman exclusive stain and varnished deck, seats, and windshield and a semi-gloss white paint on the lapstrake (clinker-built) hull sides.

Lyman Boats was at its production peak in 1955, with over 5,000 boats produced in sizes from 13’ to 20’ in length. As the founding family died and fiberglass took the lead as the matieral of choice for small boats, Lyman Boats made their last boat in 1973. Bernard Lyman built his first boat in 1873, and by 1875, boat building was his full time way to make a living, according to Tom Koroknay, now known as “Doc Lyman”, the Lyman expert. Note: While Bernard was the founder, his son, Bill, led the company to great heights during his time in mgt.

Spring Boat Show open now

Good in-the-water Boat Show from the top show people out of Annapolis.
seabuddy says , try…

www.usboat.com

for more details.

“Each year, Bay Bridge Boat Show features well over two hundred boats in the water and an equal number of exhibitors displaying their nautical products on land. Attendees can view boats of all sizes; canoes, kayaks, inflatables, trailerable boats, fishing boats, center consoles and yachts. There are also boating accessories, supplies, marine clothing, hot tubs and home improvement products. This is the perfect time to buy as boats are offered at great prices with financing at historically low interest rates. 

Exhibitors include:

• Sunseeker 64
• Viking 67
• Outer Reef 63
• Personal Watercraft and Jet Skis
• The Verizon Mobile Showroom
• Pasco mobile warehouse of electrical boating equipment and parts

Show features include:

• Restored boat display by the Chesapeake Bay Antique and Classic Boat Society
• Racing hydroplanes from the Kent Narrows Racing Association
• Live entertainment at the Bay Bridge Grill
• Hands-on canoe, kayak, and small boat trials at the demo dock
• Take the Wheel interactive workshop and yacht trial
• Free children’s ID cards by New York Life
• Daily seminars co-sponsored by Chesapeake Bay Magazine and Annapolis School of Seamanship

The event is an easy fifteen-minute drive from Annapolis with on-site parking (a $2 donation to the Stevensville High School Athletic Booster Club).  For a complete list of boats, events and activities, visit www.usboat.com.  Every boat listed and more can be seen at the show.

Tickets:

Adult General Admission One-Day Apr. 22 – 25 $12

Children 7-12 General Admission One-Day Apr. 22 – 25 $4

Children 6 & Under Apr. 22 – 25 free

Combo Tickets Two Day Apr. 22 – 25 $19

Bay Bridge Boat Show – This weekend – Over the bridge on KentIslandwww.usboat.com ”