Takeaways from Newport Boat Show

May 10, 2008
392
Catalina 355 Boston
Went to the show yesterday and the two most interesting take always for me were that Tartan introduced their first Power Boat, a 32 with two larger models that will be in Miami, and New England's largest Catalina dealer is out of the new boat business.

Also had a great chat with Bruce Schwab regarding the Firefly batteries regarding availability. Apparently they are working on a deal to be able to fill the demand, but not before next year. I'm sure Maine Sail has more on this, but he gave me a great understanding of the business side of this.
 
Feb 6, 1998
11,759
Canadian Sailcraft 36T Casco Bay, ME
Went to the show yesterday and the two most interesting take always for me were that Tartan introduced their first Power Boat, a 32 with two larger models that will be in Miami, and New England's largest Catalina dealer is out of the new boat business.

Also had a great chat with Bruce Schwab regarding the Firefly batteries regarding availability. Apparently they are working on a deal to be able to fill the demand, but not before next year. I'm sure Maine Sail has more on this, but he gave me a great understanding of the business side of this.
If it was last year you would have seen me in Bruce's booth.. Too busy this year. I am hopeful Firefly can get caught up. Not a day seems to go by where I don't have an inquiry about the Firefly AGM's...
 
May 10, 2008
392
Catalina 355 Boston
If it was last year you would have seen me in Bruce's booth.. Too busy this year. I am hopeful Firefly can get caught up. Not a day seems to go by where I don't have an inquiry about the Firefly AGM's...
He said to say 'Hi' as I told him where I had so much info on the batteries ;)