2024 Milwaukee Boat Show

[WiskyDan]

Since my 2023 Milwaukee boat show thread got a massive amount of feedback (NOT!!) I figured I would ask again this year.

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Show Dates & Hours Friday, January 17, 2025 12:00 pm -8:00 pm Saturday, January 18, 2025 10:00 am -8:00 pm Sunday, January 19, 2025 10:00 am -5:00 pm Wednesday, January 22, 2025 1:00 pm -8:00 pm Thursday, January 23, 2025 1:00 pm -8:00 pm Friday, January 24, 2025 12:00 pm -8:00 pm Saturday...

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So, is anyone going this weekend or the following weekend? My plan was to meet up with @drewkaree on Friday but it looks like he‘s doing grown up things again so it looks like me and the admiral will be flying solo.

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

Since my 2023 Milwaukee boat show thread got a massive amount of feedback (NOT!!) I figured I would ask again this year.

Home - Milwaukee Boat Show

Show Dates & Hours Friday, January 17, 2025 12:00 pm -8:00 pm Saturday, January 18, 2025 10:00 am -8:00 pm Sunday, January 19, 2025 10:00 am -5:00 pm Wednesday, January 22, 2025 1:00 pm -8:00 pm Thursday, January 23, 2025 1:00 pm -8:00 pm Friday, January 24, 2025 12:00 pm -8:00 pm Saturday...

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So, is anyone going this weekend or the following weekend? My plan was to meet up with @drewkaree on Friday but it looks like he doing grown up things again so it looks like me and the admiral will be flying solo.

If I lived closer I’d be there.. sorry bru.

 

[drewkaree]

Since my 2023 Milwaukee boat show thread got a massive amount of feedback (NOT!!) I figured I would ask again this year.

Home - Milwaukee Boat Show

Show Dates & Hours Friday, January 17, 2025 12:00 pm -8:00 pm Saturday, January 18, 2025 10:00 am -8:00 pm Sunday, January 19, 2025 10:00 am -5:00 pm Wednesday, January 22, 2025 1:00 pm -8:00 pm Thursday, January 23, 2025 1:00 pm -8:00 pm Friday, January 24, 2025 12:00 pm -8:00 pm Saturday...

showspan.com

So, is anyone going this weekend or the following weekend? My plan was to meet up with @drewkaree on Friday but it looks like he doing grown up things again so it looks like me and the admiral will be flying solo.

If this cold weather doesn't break better, I may be putting off the adult stuff to see what's going on at the playground

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

If this cold weather doesn't break better, I may be putting off the adult stuff to see what's going on at the playground

I think you should put off adulting.. the boat show only comes once a year, adulting is available all year long..

 

[WiskyDan]

If this cold weather doesn't break better, I may be putting off the adult stuff to see what's going on at the playground

So you’re saying there’s a chance……….

 

[WiskyDan]

I think you should put off adulting.. the boat show only comes once a year, adulting is available all year long..

Great advice!!

 

[drewkaree]

I think you should put off adulting.. the boat show only comes once a year, adulting is available all year long..

Well, I'd normally agree with you, but this relates to the brakes on the wife's car. This weather was a kick in the teeth, and we already had to take it in to have the snow tires that I installed, for balancing and warranty purposes.

Now if I can increase her insurance policy... ??

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

Looks like the only break in the snow is over the weekend….

 

[WiskyDan]

Didn't make it to the boat show Friday night. I had a flight home from Philly that got canceled and then the fun began - rerouted through Charlotte back to Milwaukee, then decided to fly from Philly to Chicago instead and take the shuttle to Milwaukee. Should have been home at about 11:00am - didn't get there until 6:30pm.

We plan on going this Saturday morning for a couple hours.

 

[SCP1]

Didn't make it to the boat show Friday night. I had a flight home from Philly that got canceled and then the fun began - rerouted through Charlotte back to Milwaukee, then decided to fly from Philly to Chicago instead and take the shuttle to Milwaukee. Should have been home at about 11:00am - didn't get there until 6:30pm.

We plan on going this Saturday morning for a couple hours.

We will be there around 10 as well, I think @OB WI is coming as well.

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

Lots of pictures please!

 

[WiskyDan]

We will be there around 10 as well, I think @OB WI is coming as well.

I'll post Friday night once we firm up our plans.

 

[WiskyDan]

We should arrive at the boat show Saturday morning around 9:30am'ish. Trying to get @drewkaree to join us but the crowds that gather when he makes an appearance may require extra security.......kinda like the jetboat version of Taylor Swift.......

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

We should arrive at the boat show Saturday morning around 9:30am'ish. Trying to get @drewkaree to join us but the crowds that gather when he makes an appearance may require extra security.......kinda like the jetboat version of Taylor Swift.......

Such is the life of a super star….

 

[WiskyDan]

Correction, looks like the show doesn’t open until 10:00am so we should be there right after the doors open.

 

[SCP1]

 

[WiskyDan]

@SCP1 and @OB WI - It was great meeting you guys (and your crews) today and hope to be able to meet up in the summer on Lake Wisconsin or the Winnebago chain - maybe both.

I thought the “Show Special” on this 2024 AR220 was amusing……



Nice looking boat, though…….

 

[GTBRMC]

I went last year, so unlikely to go this year. Try to go every three or so years. Still a nice regional show. More looking (dream phase, really) for a pocket cruiser than a jet boat these days. But I do still enjoy seeing the fresh Yamaha offerings when I go.

Also, should you be from Waukesha County “lake country” and/or looking for a ‘toon or other non-yacht, non-jetboat for inland lakes - shoutout to Tinus Marine in Oconomowoc.

Due to the massive cost of moving their boats, etc. to the MKE boat show, they decided to hold their own boat show at their location each year. Very good product line, solid deals and support throughout the life of the product. And great people (one of the grandchildren was an engineering intern at my business several years ago, one of the primary family members was co-worker and remains a good friend of my wife - both excellent people in every way) also!