SOLD! at Fall 2009 Strictly Jersey, Day 2
Saturday, May 02 2009 @ 08:00 PM MST
| On the morning of Day #2, the "Sold at Strictly Jersey” signs started popping up around South Jersey Marina. This is a sure indication that the fundamental goal of the Strictly Jersey boat show has been realized, boats are being sold! |
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| A robust flow of potential buyers flooded the marina from the gate opening until well past closing. According to Show Manager, Mark Allen, “The overcast skies, occasional showers and cool temperatures helped us out. Nobody was on the beach, mowing grass, gardening, or cleaning their boats. They were at Strictly Jersey.” | |||||||||||
| The major challenge for the Show Team was trying to keep up with the hungry exhibitors and attendees. Strictly Jersey featured a complimentary continental breakfast and lunch, with coffee all day. “I personally brewed eight, one-hundred cup urns of coffee,” laughs Allen, “And I don’t know how many Sharon made!” Across-the-street neighbor, The Copper Fish provided an added treat with samples of tortellini and scallops in a cheese sauce. Lucky Bones owner, David Craig, visited the event and reported that the after show traffic at his place had been tremendous. | |||||||||||
| Saturday’s attendees overwhelmingly expressed their approval of the show layout, vessel selection and hospitality displayed by the entire “Landing.” | |||||||||||
| “I’ve never been to a boat show where I was given free entry, a gift bag and lunch,” commented one Captain. “Better than the larger shows I usually attend,” was another comment, and “I don’t miss all the tire-kickers. Everybody here is a boater, it’s like we’re one big family,” was a commonly shared sentiment during Day 2. | |||||||||||
| Late in the day, one exhibitor made this comment, “I like it. It’s small, intimate, well managed and draws the right crowd….it’s like a ‘boutique’ boat show.” | |||||||||||
| Has Strictly Jersey has set the standard for the future? | |||||||||||