jserb
Chief Petty Officer
- Joined
- Nov 29, 2005
- Messages
- 406
Hey all! Heading down to Miami for the boat show this year. I have been several years and thought this year I would turn to all of you to see if anyone has a tip to the biggest challenge the 99% face at the show: "how can I get a ride on one of these boats/yachts?" Now, coming from a well up educated upbringing I truly understand the implications of my "simple" request. (too often i think some people feel its simple to get aboard a yacht). From the liability, to security, to the cost of fuel, all of these are reasons someone would not want me on their boat. With all this said im looking to speak to someone in a position to make these kinds of decisions.
I will be down there Friday- Monday, the thought is Monday the boats will be moving due to the end of the show(most yachts north i would assume) to Ft Lauderdale. My goal is to try and get a ride on a pershing, azimut, sunseeker, or viking. Asking to see if anyone has any ideas; tips, tricks on hitching a ride on one. Do I even have a shot? I'll go where the boat is going, even willing to pay or "tip" $500.00 for my "trip", just the experience of cursing up the south of Miami on one of these million dollar vessels would be worth the cost. - what do you say all you captains is it worth a shot or offensive?
The hope is to one day purchase one of these brands, however a sea trail on an Azimut would really help my decision making. (all kidding aside)
Sea Trial: do they do sea trails on the Miami show? if so, how do you get on the list (yes please reserve your smart comments of "plopping down a 1,000,000.00", - thats the obvious statement. im wondering if i can show that i am a serious buyer, but not for another 10 yrs, do i have a shot at a sea trial?
If your going to be down there- PM me i'd love to see another iboater!!!
I will be down there Friday- Monday, the thought is Monday the boats will be moving due to the end of the show(most yachts north i would assume) to Ft Lauderdale. My goal is to try and get a ride on a pershing, azimut, sunseeker, or viking. Asking to see if anyone has any ideas; tips, tricks on hitching a ride on one. Do I even have a shot? I'll go where the boat is going, even willing to pay or "tip" $500.00 for my "trip", just the experience of cursing up the south of Miami on one of these million dollar vessels would be worth the cost. - what do you say all you captains is it worth a shot or offensive?
The hope is to one day purchase one of these brands, however a sea trail on an Azimut would really help my decision making. (all kidding aside)
Sea Trial: do they do sea trails on the Miami show? if so, how do you get on the list (yes please reserve your smart comments of "plopping down a 1,000,000.00", - thats the obvious statement. im wondering if i can show that i am a serious buyer, but not for another 10 yrs, do i have a shot at a sea trial?
If your going to be down there- PM me i'd love to see another iboater!!!