[btrayfors]

Yeah, the credit crunch has really strapped the new boat business, as has the incredible rise in cost of materials and overall production. Some are having to extend their own credit financing, which further restricts their inventory and results in delays new buyers don't like.

The used boat business is humming, though.

Two days at the show. Overall, I spent $14 for two beers and tips (and some good friends bought me a few more). First time ever I found two free parking places on the street, despite the wonderful weather and huge crowds.

Great to see old friends and colleagues, and to swap a few lies. Closed a couple of little deals, too. All-in-all, not a bad Show :-)

And, as usual, I didn't see a single boat I'd rather have than Born Free, though the Hylas 70 was a beauty, but I'd thoughtfully left my checkbook at home, too :-)

Bill