Miami Boat Show 2015 Preview and Smack Talk!!!

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Press Events
Wednesday, February 11
TIME COMPANY LOCATION ANNOUNCEMENT
10:00a.m.-2:00p.m. Volvo Penta Rusty Pelican, Key Biscayne

(transportation provided)
Demo-and-drive new technology press preview – RSVP to Lindsy Shrewsberry: 757-436-2800, lindsy.shrewsberry@volvo.com

3:00-6:00p.m. GE Capital and National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Rooms A201-202
“Navigate Accelerating Change”- keynote Salim Ismail, Technology Strategist and Executive Director at Singularity University (former ties to Yahoo, Google); plus marine industry update and Q&A featuring Bruce VanWagoner (GE), Scott Barber (GE), Rob Poderefsky (GE), Thom Dammrich (NMMA) and Carl Blackwell (NMMA) – INVITE ONLY

3:30-8:30p.m. National Safe Boating Council (NSBC), sponsored by ACR Electronics Hyatt downtown Miami Dock 400 SE 2nd Avenue
Experience a real life search and rescue and learn what new products are next in maritime safety while enjoying dinner and refreshments aboard the 130’ yacht Caprice. RSVP to Nichole Kalil: nichole.kalil@acrartex.com or 305-458-7736.

5:30-7:00p.m. Mercury Marine Sea Isle Marina

(Marriott Hotel)
Mercury Marie President John Pfeifer and Brunswick Chief Technology Officer David Foulkes will introduce multiple engines to the media, followed by a brief technology discussion and a light dinner. A 7 p.m. bus will transport requesting media to the nearby FLIR 7:30 p.m. cruise. On-water tests by the media can be conducted at the Mercury slips at Sea Isle Marina each morning, Feb. 12-14, before the show opens.

Thursday, February 12
TIME COMPANY LOCATION ANNOUNCEMENT
7:30-9:30a.m. National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Rooms A201-202
Annual Industry Breakfast, sponsored by Dominion Marine Media: Exclusive presentation on state of the recreational boating industry/industry’s most prestigious awards – INVITE ONLY

9:30a.m. Cigarette Racing, Mercedes-AMG Booth B23
Cigarette Racing and Mercedes-AMG join forces for the fifth consecutive year to launch their latest development - the two legendary brands will unite to unveil the Mercedes-AMG GT S and Cigarette Racing 50 Marauder GT S Concept boat.

9:45-10:45a.m. NOAA Fisheries and NMMA A208
NOAA Fisheries Administrator Eileen Sobeck to announce a new national policy to better serve America’s 11 million recreational saltwater anglers and the companies and communities that rely on them

10:00a.m. Volvo Penta Booth M83
Public debut of new products, presentation by Ron Huibers, president, Volvo Penta of the Americas

10:00a.m. Sea Vee Boats Booth T24
Debut of the all new 270Z Hybrid Bay Boat and the 370Z High Performance Center Console

10:30a.m. Scout Boats Booth R60
Debut of new Scout 420 LXF, a model three years in the making, and loaded w/ must-see innovations

10:30a.m. Mercury Marine Booth M96
Mercury Marine President John Pfeifer and Brunswick Chief Technology Officer David Foulkes will introduce multiple engines to the marine industry. On-water demos will be provided at Sea Isle Marina, Feb. 12-16.

11:00a.m. Yamaha Booth D96
Yamaha FSH New Product Reveal

11:00a.m. Monterey Booth B71
See and experience firsthand Monterey Boats new 360 Sport Coupe

11:00a.m. Midnight Express Booth C57
Ulysse Nardin CEO Patrik Hoffmann debuts the first official Midnight Express Ulysse Nardin power boat – a one of a kind 43’ Open powered by 4 Seven Marine 557hp motors

11:30a.m. Boston Whaler Booth M20-21
Unveiling the next generation of the supremely versatile Vantage series, the 320 Vantage; and re-launching the largest and most sophisticated model, the 420 Outrage

11:30a.m. Regulator Booth P80
Regulator Marine new product announcement

Noon HydraSports Custom Booth D48
Unveiling the world’s largest center console… HydraSports Custom 53’ Sueños

12:30p.m. Regal Booth B24
New model debut – 22 FASDECK/new propulsion system

1:00-3:00p.m. Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) Room B 32
Marketing Boating to the Hispanic Audience:

1-1 sessions with Frank Peterson, RBFF President & CEO, on key findings from RBFF’s most recent research regarding Hispanics’ attitude, awareness and behaviors on boating and path to boat ownership. RSVP to: Bruna Carincotte – bcarincotte@rbff.org, 703-519-6917

1:00p.m. Boating Magazine/Chris-Craft Boat of the Year Booth D24
Boating Magazine presents Chris-Craft with the most prestigious award in recreational boating, Boating Magazine's Boat of the Year Award

1:30p.m. Maverick Boat Company Booth E24
Debut of the new Cobia 277 CC and the Pathfinder 2600 TRS

2:00p.m. Nautic Global Group Booth B88
Debut of the new Rinker Sport Boat 170 OB and the Hurricane SunDeck 2486 OB

2:00p.m. Survitec Group Booth G89
Crewsaver introduces its first range of ErgoFit and Crewfit inflatable life vests manufactured for recreational use in the U.S.

4:00p.m. Navionics Room A208
“Want better charts? Go boating!” New product unveiling and existing product updates

4:00p.m. Marine Marketers of America (MMA) Room A101
Panel discussion – Marine Publishing: New Methods to Market Your Message?

4:00-6:00p.m. South African Consulate General & South African Boat Builders Export Council (SABBEX) South Africa Pavilion, Strictly Sail Miami, Pier C
Press briefing and cocktail reception. RSVP to Myrna Peralta: 212-692-2427, peraltam@dirco.gov.za

6:00-7:30p.m. Beneteau Strictly Sail Miami, Dock B
The launch of the American Premiere of Beneteau’s new flagship, the Oceanis 60 – VIP & press cocktail event – RSVP Required: m.oshea@beneteau.com

Friday, February 13
TIME COMPANY LOCATION ANNOUNCEMENT
8:00-10:00a.m. Boating Writers International Rooms A204-205
BWI Annual Meet and Newsmaker Presentation: Boating Media’s Dawn of Drones will include a panel of expert fliers from Miami Aerial Drones to demonstrate the newest drones, lessons learned, and efforts to develop a code of conduct and ethics that drone users are developing in concert with the FAA; plus a presentation on the world of marine electronics from National Marine Electronics Association. Plus, $17,000 will be presented to writers of boating and fishing focused stories, reports, how-tos, travelogues and blogs, judged by their peers as being the best in 2014.

10:00a.m. Lumitec Booth E32
Lumitec introduces EVOLUTION. A vessel crafted to embody the next step in the exciting evolution of our industry – showcasing new concepts, experiments, cutting-edge technologies, and an overall new level of on-board system integration; a collaborative effort between Lumitec, Intrepid, BEP/C-Zone, Yamaha, GOST, Garmin. MasterVolt, and other industry innovators.

10:00a.m.-Noon Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) Room B 32
Marketing Boating to the Hispanic Audience:

1-1 sessions with Frank Peterson, RBFF President & CEO, on key findings from RBFF’s most recent research regarding Hispanics’ attitude, awareness and behaviors on boating and path to boat ownership. RSVP to: Bruna Carincotte –bcarincotte@rbff.org, 703-519-6917

1:30p.m. Volvo Penta Room B114
Discussion about the Volvo Ocean Race and One Design vessel

5:00-8:30p.m. Leopard Catamarans Miamarina at Bayside,

Leopard Booth, L 6 - 8
Launch of the NEW 2015 LEOPARD 40 at Strictly Sail Miami, followed by the annual Leopard Catamarans VIP party. RSVP REQUIRED. Please contact Steve Long at steve.long@tuimarine.com if interested.

Saturday, February 14
TIME COMPANY LOCATION ANNOUNCEMENT
1:00p.m. NMMA and Doug Kelly Rooms B118-119
The Roast of Stu Apte: Styled like the Friars Club and Dean Martin roasts, well-known personalities will hurl playful zingers at legendary IGFA Hall-of-Famer Stu Apte before Apte gets his turn at the mic. Emceed by veteran journalist Doug Kelly, the roasters include: Blair Wiggins, Addictive Fishing TV host; Susan Cocking, Miami Herald Outdoors Writer; Ray Van Horn, Gypsy Angler TV host; Chris Peterson, President of Hell's Bay Boatworks; Capt. Rick Murphy, Sportsman's Adventures TV host; and Pat Ford, renowned marine photographer.

COMPANY LOCATION ANNOUNCEMENT
ACR Electronics Electronics Room, Booth 1615
New product demos being hosted for credentialed media on Thursday and Friday

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[Wrinkleface]

Het Rat punk!! I never said anything about smack talk!!!

[Ratickle]

But you've been trying to do it, just failing miserably!!!!!!

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[Ratickle]

I'm hearing that 43 Schiada is just an incredible boat......

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[Wrinkleface]

Do'n some pack'n!! Got live REO on a dvd justa crank'n!!!

[Wrinkleface]

Do'n some pack'n!! Got live REO on a dvd justa crank'n!!!

Moondance Jam Baby!!!

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[Wrinkleface]

Outer makes pontoons now?????

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Middle of the Night!!

[Ratickle]

That's the new Mystic 44.......

[DPT MOTORSPORTS]

Thanks for sharing the pics

[Wrinkleface]

30K, on my way!!!

[rschap1]

Thanks for sharing the pics

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[Tom A.]

Can't wait to get down there Friday!