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OFFICIAL PROGRAM

2018

HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT, SPORT & TRAVEL SHOW

January 5 5—14, 14, 2018 We’d like to thank our show sponsors:

Download the Boat Show Program MOBILE EDITION • Interactive Tools • Videos • Links to Exhibitor websites & More

Program Published by

Visit www.FishGame.com Texas Fish & Game Magazine 247 Airtex Dr. • Houston, TX 77090 (713) 227-3001 • (800) 750-4670 STAFF: Ardia Neves VP Sales Dustin Warncke, Sales Representative Debra Copeland, Sales Representative Larry Dalton, Advertising Coordinator Melinda Buss, Graphic Designer Roy Neves Publisher CONTRIBUTORS: Chester Moore, Lenny Rudow, Dustin Wharncke, Linda Water Nelson PHOTOGRAPHY: Houston Boat Shows, Chester Moore, Lenny Rudow, Dustin Warncke, Ranger, Yamaha, Canstock

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2018 HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT, SPORT & TRAVEL SHOW TABLE OF

Contents FEATURE ARTICLES

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Good-Bye 2017, Hello New Boats

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Fishing Focus: Rocket Launchers

Event Schedule

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Trailer Road Trip Tips

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Fishing Focus: Punch Hay for Lunkers

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Exhibitor Directory

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Personal Watercraft

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Fishing Focus: Guide-Hiring Guidelines

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Buyer’s Guide

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Travel Trailer & RV Buying Tips

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Fishing Focus: Can Fish Hear Your Outboard?

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Booth Finder Fold Out Section

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ATVs: Buy Smart, Ride Smart

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Weather Watch: Play it Safe

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Resources for Boaters

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Introduction

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HE HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL Boat, Sport & Travel Show has been a family tradition since 1956. It gives families a day together, exploring outdoor activities that will enhance everyone’s lifestyle and bring the whole family closer. After 63 years, the annual Houston International Boat, Sport & Travel Show is still the largest 6 |

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Indoor Show on the Gulf Coast with a little something for every member of the family.

Experience the Joy of Boating If you’re new to boating or even thinking about it, then the Houston Boat Show is the perfect place to learn more. Learn about how exploring the open water helps reduce stress from fast-paced everyday life and brings families together while they create lifetime memories.

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BASS TUB DEMO SCHEDULE FRIDAY, JANUARY 5TH 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 7:00 pm SATURDAY, JANUARY 6TH 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 7:00 pm SUNDAY, JANUARY 7TH 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 7:00 pm MONDAY, JANUARY 8TH Noon, 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 7:00 pm TUESDAY, JANUARY 9TH Noon, 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 7:00 pm

The 2018 Houston Boat Show will feature more than 1,000 powerboats, luxury cruisers, fishing boats and personal watercraft. So whether your passion includes fighting for the big catch out in the Gulf, jumping the waves on your PWC, cruising around the lake at a serene pace or paddling yourself to wherever you want to go, you can find it all here.

Remember, many manufacturers and Boat Dealers are offering special PreSeason Savings and Boat Show Specials in a rare indoor environment where you can see, touch and compare before you buy.

Joy Ride in an RV

This 10-day show features a great selection of campers, travel trailers and accessories for a perfect family getaway.

Owning a camper gives you the freedom to travel and explore any time of the year.

Who wants to stay in a strange hotel when you can travel in the comfort of your own space and at your own pace?

Sleep in—There’s no check out time!

More than a Boat Show

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10TH 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 7:00 pm

Already own a boat or RV? The 2018 Houston International Boat, Sport & Travel Show is the perfect place to outfit your ride with a new sound system, GPS system, fishing or wakeboard tower. Or you can gear up with hottest new wakeboards, tubes and towing equipment. Whatever outdoor adventure you seek, we have the gear to get you there. Not only does Houston’s

Biggest Boat, Sport & Travel Show have more than 16 acres of boats and campers, there are hundreds of exciting pursuits for the whole family. Maybe a hot tub or sauna is what you prefer?

Or maybe a golf cart or ATV for some off-road fun? Maybe a new mattress or recliner to rest up after these fun excursions? There’s something here for the whole family from jewelry to fashion, paintings to cookware, toys and more.

Let Us Be Your Guide

Head over to our Gear, Guides & Tackle Territory where you can book a hunting/fishing adventure at one of the many lodges and excursions from Texas to Alaska, schedule a day with a local fishing or hunting guide, stock up on the latest fishing gear, fish finders, powers poles and more.

Bass Tub

Get up-close views of a big bass striking a lure, as professional angler Chuck Devereaux demonstrates a variety of techniques for casting and retrieval.

Visitors to this year’s show will marvel at the giant 5,000-gallon Bass Tub aquarium, which offers views from both sides and stands nine feet tall. A Bass Tub is a unique aquarium, over 40 feet long, which rolls down the highway as a gooseneck trailer and is transformed into a natural habitat for thirty to forty fish of various species. To simulate the conditions normally found in nature, the tank comes fully stocked with rocks, stumps and dozens of live fish. Using live fish during our demonstrations

THURSDAY, JANUARY 11TH 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 7:00 pm FRIDAY, JANUARY 12TH 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 7:30 pm SATURDAY, JANUARY 13TH 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 7:30 pm SUNDAY, JANUARY 14TH 1:00 pm. 3:00 pm

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Professional angler Chuck Devereaux will conduct fishing demonstrations in the 5,000-gallon Bass Tub.

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offers you the chance to see the fish and lure presentation in action. This is a great educational experience for the newbie and the veteran.

Throughout the ten days of the show, fishing fanatics will find Devereaux perched on top of the massive tank as he demonstrates the proper use of fishing lures and offers other helpful suggestions. Stop by and see how your favorite fish reacts to Devereaux’s techniques and get a firsthand look at how lures operate in the water.

The goal of the BASS TUB is to entertain by demonstrating fishing techniques. We want spectators to get excited about fishing! We share fishing information from a seasoned professional for individuals who are experienced anglers as well those amateurs who want to learn. This information teaches you the basics and professional tricks of the trade for effective fishing!

Chuck also likes to hang around and answer questions.

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Ultimate Shoot-Out Archery

Ultimate Shoot-Out Archery Experience The Ultimate Shootout Archery Trailer is an interactive experience inside a 40-foot hunting trailer. One side folds up revealing a natural hunting scene. After some pointers from our onsite pro, each show goer will have the opportunity to shoot a compound bow at several three-dimensional targets.

The side of the trailer is clear Plexiglas

for easy viewing so friends and family can see the shooter in action and get lots of photos.

Rowing Display

Buffalo Bayou Rowing Center is the 501(c)(3) non-profit bringing Olympicstyle rowing to middle and high school youth of inner-city Houston. They are committed to the development of Continued on Pg. 26 u

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ExhibitorDirectory A

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Action Boat Center

Capt. Kirk’s Marine

Booth # 232, 233

Grid: K6

Alaska’s Bearclaw Lodge

Open Area # 10500

E4Bikes Grid: P3-R4

Captain Roy’s Captain School

Booth # 870

Grid: I3

Alaskan Wilderness Outfitting Co. Booth # 624

Booth # 561

America Outdoor Furniture Booth # 733, 752

Grid: L4

Grid: I6

Booth # 727

Grid: K4

Chandeleur Charters, LLC

Booth # 734

Grid: L4

AMI Insurance Agency Grid: L4

Anchor Marine Insurance

Booth # 769

Grid: I4

Booth # 738

Grid: L4

Chevy – SHOW SPONSOR

Booth # 556, 557

Grid: K5

Angling Adventures

Open Area # 9005

Grid: K3

Antique & Classic Boat Society Lobby Hall D

Aqua Lube of Kentucky Art by Knighten

Grid: J3

Booth # 312

Art by L. Mower

Booth # 614

Grid: I4

Booth # 315

Grid: I6

Coast Guard Auxiliary Grid: K4

August Lakes – A Watersports Community Booth # 938

Booth # 230, 231

Grid: K6

Coastline Custom Aluminum Booth # 730, 731, 754, 755 Grid: L3

Austin Canoe & Kayak Open Area # 7000

Grid: K6-L7

Grid: K4

Coastline Marine Open Area # 12500

Grid: T3-T4

Cobra Tec Knives Booth # 623

Grid: J4

Costa del Mar Sunglasses Booth # 921

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Baad Marine Supply

Booth # 272 Grid: K3

Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boating Center

Booth # 681

Baumann Propellers Grid: K3

Bethy Creek Resort, LLC Grid: H3

Blake Wilcox Properties

Grid: L3

Booth # 522

Booth # 415

Grid: I5

Booth # 319

Grid: J6

DMJ Charters

Booth # 570

Grid: I5

Boat Dock Grips Booth # 704, 781

Grid: H4 Grid: R1-S3

Bowden Marine Sales & Service Open Area # 8000

Grid: L6-M7

Breakwater Marine Electronics Booth # 626, 627, 658, 659

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Booth # 226, 227, 258, 259

Grid: K4

Grid: H6-I7

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Open Area # 4500, 4700 Booth # 804, 805

Open Area # 4900, 4905

Grid: K6 Grid: F3-G3 Grid: H3

Fatima’s Design

Grid: I3

Booth # 663

Grid: J4

Fishing Tackle Unlimited – SHOW SPONSOR Grid: J3-J4

Fishing Tom Guide Service Booth # 831

Grid: K3

FishStix Booth # 854, 855

Grid: K3

Five Star Scooters

IcyBreeze & GoBoat Booth # 836, 837

Grid: I5

Booth # 219

Grid: J6

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Booth # 833, 834, 835, 850, 851, 852 Grid: K3

Invigorating Salt Therapy Booth # 519

Grid: J5

Island Point Lodge – Petersburg, Alaska

JH Custom Performance Rods Booth # 714, 715

Grid: I4

Johnston & Mayer Oasis Yachts Booth # 567, 568 Booth # 335

Grid: K4 Grid: J6

Booth # 569

Grid: I5

GEICO – SHOW SPONSOR Grid: K1-L3 Grid: R6-S7

Booth # 419

Grid: J5

Booth # 207, 208, 277, 278, 279 Grid: H6 Booth # 631 Booth # 630

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Grid: I4

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Grid: J5

Jordan’s Outdoor Fun

Booth # 322, 363

Booth # 212, 213

Grid: L3

Ideal Outdoor Living

Grid: J6

Booth # 513

Grid: I3

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Booth # 712

Booth # 263

Open Area # 11000

Grid: I3

Booth # 872, 873, 874

Fishing Boat Club

Open Area # 7905

Grid: I3

Hook Spit Performance Rods

Grid: G6

Grid: K4 Grid: K4

Gulf Coast Boating Center Inc. Grid: L4

Booth # 869

Hook South

HPD – Lake Patrol Unit

Booth # 202, 203, 204

Open Area # 718

Grid: H4

Hill Norvell Alaskan Fishing

Booth # 910, 911, 974, 975

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Groves Guide Service Grid: K3

Dyson Prestige Industries Booth # 737, 748, 749

Grid: I5

Grind Terminal Tackle Grid: K5

Grid: J4

Booth # 972, 973

Booth # 366, 367, 368, 369

Golf Cars of Houston

Down South Lures Booth # 859

Grid: F1-G3

Genesis II Art & Photography

Dottie’s Booth # 528, 529

BRP - Sea-Doo Watercraft & Evinrude Outboard Engines

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Grid: K4

Dockside Marine

Open Area # 11900

Grid: K5-K6

Gene’s Powersports Country

Dockside Boat Lifts

Boats Etc. Inc.

Open Area # 5000

Booth # 758

Heat and Run

Galveston Yacht Basin Grid: J5

Grid: I4

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Grid: I5

Galati Yacht Sales

Discount Hitch & Truck Accessories

Boat Brim

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Booth # 948

Booth # 771

Booth # 777

Booth # 332

Booth # 628

DirecTV

Gypsy Guide Service

H & H Fishing Rods

G & S Trolling Motors, Inc.

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Open Area # 1000, 1005, 2000, 2005, 3001 Grid: A6-A7

Grid: J5

Excell Boat Lifts

Fujimi Luxury Massage Chairs

Grid: H4

Grid: T6-T7

Gulf Coast Marine

Booth # 661, 662

Booth # 572

Grid: I6

DeMontrond RV Body Shop

Booth # 904

Booth # 563, 566

Freedom Boat Club

Cutco Cutlery

Open Area # 9905, 10900; Grid: 01-Q2 Booth # 514, 515, 516, 517, 518 Grid: I5 Booth # 827

Elton Porter Marine Insurance

Grid: J3

Cruise Planners

Booth # 856, 857

Grid: I4

Grid: I5-I6

Click Heat Grid: J3

Booth # 728, 729

Booth # 613

Extreme Water Sports

Booth # 967

Clearwater Adventures Grid: L6

Booth # 961

Grid: K5-K6

Choates Boats

Grid: G8-H9

Booth # 249, 250

Booth # 329

ExploreUSA RV Supercenter Alvin, TX Grid: O6-P7

ChickenBoy Lures

Booth # 826

Grid: H6

Endeavour Marina

Charter Lakes Marine Insurance

Booth # 747

Open Area # 12000

Booth # 281

Eagle Point Fishing Camp

Booth # 273

Catch A Trophy Fishing Guide Service

America Powder Coating

Gulf Coast Complete Marine Service

E-Z Boat Storage & Valet Launch Grid: J5

Carefree Boat Club

Grid: J4

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Grid: I6

Grid: L5-L6

JZ Custom Rails Booth # 647, 648

K and J Marine

Grid: L4

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Open Area # 12005

Grid: T6-U7

K6 Island Sports Booth # 652

Grid: K4

Kemah Boardwalk Marina Booth # 468

Grid: I5-J5

Ken’s Beef Jerky Booth # 950, 952

Grid: L3

Kevin E. Severance Insurance Booth # 200

Grid: G6

Kevin’s Boat & Motor Repair LLC Open Area # 12505; Booth # 633, 634, 635

Grid: U4 Grid: K4

Kids Build-A-Boat Project Booth # 811, 812, 813

Grid: I3

Kroll’s Marine Open Area # 8005

Grid: M6-N7

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MarineMax Grid: I6

Laguna Custom Rods Booth # 926, 959

Grid: K3

Lakeshore Sports Open Area # 4100

Grid: F5-G6

LaRue’s Guide Service Booth # 664

Grid: J4

Laser Marine Services, Inc. Open Area # 12100

Grid: T5-T6

LeafFilter Gutter Protection Booth # 318 Booth # 424

Grid: H4

LMC Marine Center

McClain Trailers Open Area # 8300 Booth # 622

Grid: J4

Mercury Marine Open Area # 10000 Booth # 637, 638 Booth # 618, 619, 666, 667

Grid: P6-Q7

Grid: J4

Booth # 977, 978

Grid: H3

Mobile Graphics Booth # 636

Grid: L4

Mt. Houston Marine, Inc.

Grid: H1-I3

Booth # 282, 283, 284

Open Area # 9500, 9505

Grid: N3-O4

Myfloatingbar Grid: H6

Grid: J6

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Grid: D1-F3

Northshore Marine Supply, Inc. Open Area # 12507

Marcaccio’s Fishin’ Guide Service Booth # 716

Open Area # 3900

Grid: I4

Grid: U4

Npursuit Guide Service Booth # 816

Olympic Pools

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Grid: H4

Booth # 654, 655

Booth # 266, 267, 268, 269, 270 Grid: J6

Outdoor Republic Grid: J6

Outdoor Wonders

Grid: I3

Open Area # 9100, 9105

Grid: H5-H6

Overkill Guide Service

Grid: L6

Redtail Republic

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Booth # 217, 218 Booth # 427, 428

Grid: I6-J6 Grid: K5 Grid: I5

Premier Boat Dock & Patio Booth # 416, 469, 470

Booth # 922

Premium Custom Covers

Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500 Grid: A3

Russelure Booth # 924

Safe Floor, LLC.

Grid: J3

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Booth # 770 Grid: K6

Pride Fishing Rods

Grid: I4

Saltwater Soul Booth # 756, 757

Booth # 301, 302, 303, 304, 381, 382, 383, 384 Grid: G6 Booth # 814, 815

Grid: J3

Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Grid: I5 Grid: T1-U3

Grid: R3 Grid: I6

RJ Hunting & Fishing Service

Premier Yamaha Boating Center Open Area # 12900

Grid: L4-N4

Rinker’s Boat World Open Area # 11500 Open Area # 6005

Porta-Bote International Booth # 370

Grid: I3

Reynolds Marine, Inc. Open Area # 8500

Grid: I3

Pet Tags Plus

Grid: K4

Sarge Customs Booth # 810, 875

Grid: I3

School of Seamanship Grid: I3

Purlifeus Booth # 229

Grid: N5-O6

Redfish Retreat Booth # 914

Booth # 306

Palmer Power

Grid: K4

Booth # 251

Booth # 222

Booth # 971

Randy McGovern Fish Art Red Wing Boat Co. Inc.

Premium Sales Network

Nautic Marine & RV

Booth # 224

Booth # 677

Booth # 254, 255

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Grid: I4

LUXE

Grid: L4

Miracle Grill Mat/Western Prints

Lowrance - Navico Booth # 610, 611

Grid: M5-N5

Meador’s Guide Service

Grid: A5-C6 Grid: N1

Lone Star RV Open Area # 5900, 5905

Grid: N6-O7

Grid: J5

Grid: J3

Open Area # 1100, 2100 Open Area # 9900

Open Area # 9000

Millennium Marine

Line Cutterz (As Seen On Shark Tank) Booth # 919

Mattress Firm – SHOW SPONSOR

Mike Hood’s Marine Propeller Service

LiftMasters Gulf Coast Booth # 604, 605

Grid: D5 Grid: K5 Grid: G6

Grid: J6

LED Light Bar Texas

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Nutty Buddies Too

Open Area # 3100 Open Area #6327 Booth # 300, 385

Booth # 606

Grid: H4

Sea Tow Galveston Bay Grid: K6

Booth # 751

Grid: L4

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HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL 2018 BOAT, SPORT & TRAVEL SHOW Simple Natural Design Handcrafted Jewelry Booth # 908

Grid: H3

SlipSki Boating Solutions

Booth # 935

Booth # 209, 210, 275, 276

Grid: H6 Grid: A1-D3

Snapper Slapper Lures Booth # 629

Grid: K4

Softub

Grid: H6-I7

Grid: I5-J5

Sport Marine

Grid: L1-M3

Texas Bluewater Mafia

Open Area # 8100

Grid: M5-N6

Sportsman Sharpening System Easy For Life Booth # 252

Grid: K6

Star Glow Products International Booth # 216, Booth # 933 Booth # 981

State Farm - Buddy Driskill Agency Grid: J6-K6

Stow-A-Way Marina & RV Park Booth # 675

Grid: I4

Open Area # 11005

Texas Law Shield Booth # 918

Grid: J3

Texas Outdoors Journal

Grid: S6-S7

Surfside Marina

Grid: J4

Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Grid: I6

Texas Sportfishing Yacht Sales Grid: G5 Grid: H4

Texas Tigé Marine

Booth # 471, 472

Grid: I5

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Booth # 671, 672, 673

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Open Area # 8700; Booth # 838, 847 Grid: L3

Texas Yamaha Motorsports

Tackle Supply House

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Grid: I4

Grid: K5-K6

Booth # 559

Grid: K5 Grid: L5-M6 Grid: L6

TKO Lures Grid: K4

Top-Flight Hunting Preserve Booth # 871

Grid: I3

Toppers Camping Center

Booth # 621

Open Area # 4313 Booth # 607, 608

Grid: I4

Booth # 726, 759

Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105 Grid: P5-U6

Booth # 211

Sun Coast Marine Works, LLC

Vrienden Umbrellas

Booth # 674

Open Area # 8002 Booth # 235, 236

Open Area # 3005 Grid: E6 Booths # 457, 458, 459, 460, 461 Grid: K5

Open Area # 7900

Grid: K1-K3

Traeger Pellet Grills Booth # 466, 467

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Booth # 927, 928, 929, 930, 931, 954, 955, 956, 957, 958 Grid: K3

Underwater Green Fishing Lights

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Grid: H3 Grid: L3

Booth # 808, 877

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Grid: H3

Walden Marina – Einsteins Ship Store Booth # 413, 414

Grid: I5

Waterloo Rod Company USA Booth # 915, 916, 969

Grid: I3

Waterman’s Harbor Booth # 612

Grid: I4

Wave Armor of Texas Booth # 324, 325, 326, 327, 358, 359, 360, 361 Grid: J6

West Yacht Sales Booth # 422, 463

Grid: J5

Wyld Gear Booth # 708

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Grid: H4

Xact Customs Gulf Coast Grid: H5-I6

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Booth # 710, 711, 775

Booth # 947

Grid: J5

Tuff Spas of Texas Booth # 309

Booth # 880, 881

Grid: J5-K5

The Yacht Sales Company Grid: T3-U4

Texas Marine

Grid: I6 Grid: K3 Grid: H3

Booth # 260

Grid: K5-K6

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Venice on the Lake RV Resort

Booth # 560

Booth # 329

VBX Wellness

Grid: T5-U6

The Rust Game Place & Meat Market

Texas Boat Sales Open Area # 12501

Open Area # 12101

The Palms Marina Grid: I4

Texas Boat Brokers Booth # 329

Grid: K5

The Fish Dude’s Guide Service

Booth # 713

Booth # 417, 418

Booth # 429, 456

The Boater’s Directory Grid: K5

Terry Vaughn RVs Open Area # 8900, 8905

The Boat Lift Company The Boat Yard

Telltales Magazine Booth # 558

Open Area # 1900, 2900

Grid: L3

Team Mancuso Powersports Open Area # 5000

SMG Boats

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Team Essential Life, Young Living

Grid: I4

Booth # 285

Grid: G6

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You Name It! Personalized Keepsakes Booth # 571

Grid: I5

Yummie Nuts Booth # 256

Grid: K6

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Buyer’sGuide ATVS & MOTORCYCLES

FEEL FREE KAYAKS Austin Canoe & Kayak

CAN-AM

Open Area # 7000 ......................................Grid: K6-L7

Team Mancuso Power Sports Open Area # 5000 ...................................... Grid: H6-I7

CITYCOCO ELECTRIC SCOOTERS

HOBIE KAYAKS

Austin Canoe & Kayak Open Area # 7000 ......................................Grid: K6-L7

Sun Coast Marine Works, LLC

Open Area # 11005 ................................... Grid: S6-S7

ODES

Fishing Tackle Unlimited – SHOW SPONSOR Open Area # 718 ........................................ Grid: J4-J5

JACKSON KAYAKS

Boats Etc. Inc. Open Area # 11900 ................................... Grid: R1-S3

POLARIS

Coastline Marine Open Area # 12500 ....................................Grid: T3-T4

YAMAHA

Fishing Tackle Unlimited – SHOW SPONSOR Open Area # 718 ........................................ Grid: J4-J5

LIVE WATERSPORTS STAND UP PADDLEBOARDS

Fishing Tackle Unlimited – SHOW SPONSOR Open Area # 718 ........................................ Grid: J4-J5

Texas Yamaha Motorsports Open Area # 3005; Booth # 457, 458, 459, 460, 461 ...............................................................Grid: K5, J5

MERCURY INFLATABLES Mercury Marine

Open Area # 10000 ...................................Grid: P6-Q7

BOAT LIFTS, SLINGS & DOCKS

NATIVE WATERCRAFT

Dockside Boat Lifts

Fishing Tackle Unlimited – SHOW SPONSOR

Austin Canoe & Kayak

Open Area # 7000 ......................................Grid: K6-L7

Booth # 226, 227, 258, 259 .............................Grid: K6

Excell Boat Lifts Booth # 332 ............................................... Grid: K5-K6

LiftMasters Gulf Coast

Open Area # 718 ........................................ Grid: J4-J5

OCEAN KAYAK

Austin Canoe & Kayak Open Area # 7000 ......................................Grid: K6-L7

Booth # 604, 605 .............................................Grid: H4

OLD TOWN KAYAKS Austin Canoe & Kayak

Wave Armor of Texas Booth # 324, 325, 326, 327, 358, 359, 360, 361 ............................................................... Grid: J6, J5

Open Area # 7000 ......................................Grid: K6-L7

PERCEPTION KAYAKS Austin Canoe & Kayak

Premier Boat Dock & Patio Booth # 416, 469, 470 ...................................... Grid: I5

Open Area # 7000 ......................................Grid: K6-L7

Fishing Tackle Unlimited – SHOW SPONSOR

The Boat Lift Company Booth # 429, 456 .............................................Grid: K5

Open Area # 718 ........................................ Grid: J4-J5

PORTA-BOTE FOLDING BOAT

BOAT RENTALS

Porta-Bote International

Bethy Creek Resort, LLC

WILDERNESS SYSTEMS

Booth # 370 ...................................................... Grid: I5

Booth # 904 .....................................................Grid: H3

Carefree Boat Club

Austin Canoe & Kayak

Open Area # 7000 ......................................Grid: K6-L7

Booth # 273 ...................................................... Grid: I6

Extreme Water Sports

Fishing Tackle Unlimited – SHOW SPONSOR Open Area # 718 ........................................ Grid: J4-J5

Booth # 366, 367, 368, 369 .............................. Grid: I5

ZAR INFLATABLES

The Yacht Sales Company

Fishing Boat Club Booth # 663 ..................................................... Grid: J4

Open Area # 8002 .....................................Grid: L6-M7

K6 Island Sports Booth # 413, 414 .............................................. Grid: I5

BOATS - POWER ALBEMARLE YACHTS

BOATS – OTHER

Texas Sportfishing Yacht Sales

DIABLO PADDLESPORTS

ALUMACRAFT

Open Area # 4313 ...................................... Grid: G5-I5

Boats Etc. Inc.

Austin Canoe & Kayak

Open Area # 7000 ......................................Grid: K6-L7 Open Area # 718 ........................................ Grid: J4-J5

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Open Area # 8005 .................................... Grid: M6-N7

AQUILA POWER CATS MarineMax

Open Area # 3100, 6327 ...............Grid: D5-F6, K5-M5

AVALON PONTOONS Texas Marine

Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105 ................................................... Grid: P5-R6, T5-U5

AXIS

SMG Boats Open Area # 1900, 2900 ...............Grid: A1-B3, B1-D3

AZIMUT

MarineMax Open Area # 3100, 6327 ...............Grid: D5-F6, K5-M5

BASS CAT

Bowden Marine Sales & Service Open Area # 8000 .....................................Grid: L6-M7

BAYLINER

LMC Marine Center Open Area # 1100, 2100, 9900 .....Grid: A5-B6, N1-O3

BENNINGTON PONTOONS SMG Boats

Open Area # 1900, 2900 ...............Grid: A1-B3, B1-D3

BLACKJACK

Red Wing Boat Co. Inc. Open Area # 9100, 9105 .............. Grid: N5-O6, O5-P6

BLUEWAVE

Mt. Houston Marine Open Area # 9500, 9505 .............. Grid: N3-O4, O3-P4

Ron Hoover RV & Marine Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500 ...........Grid: A3, D3-F4

BOSTON WHALER MarineMax

Open Area # 3100, 6327 ...............Grid: D5-F6, K5-M5

BRYANT

Dockside Marine Open Area # 4500, 4700 ............... Grid: F4-G4, F3-G3

BUDDY DAVIS YACHTS

Texas Sportfishing Yacht Sales Open Area # 4313 ...................................... Grid: G5-I5

BULLS BAY

Boats Etc. Inc. Open Area # 11900 ................................... Grid: R1-S3

CAPE HORN

Open Area # 11900 ................................... Grid: R1-S3

Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500 ...........Grid: A3, D3-F4

CHAPARRAL Texas Marine

Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105 ................................................... Grid: P5-R6, T5-U5

COACH PONTOONS Texas Tigé Marine

Open Area # 8700 ..................................... Grid: L3-N3

Kroll’s Marine

Fishing Tackle Unlimited – SHOW SPONSOR

JAN

Kroll’s Marine

Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Booth # 652 .....................................................Grid: K4

Walden Marina – Einsteins Ship Store

ALWELD

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Open Area # 8005 .................................... Grid: M6-N7

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GRADY-WHITE

Lakeshore Sports

MarineMax

Open Area # 4100 ..................................... Grid: F5-G6

Rinker’s Boat World Open Area # 11500, 6005 .............. Grid: R3-S4, I6-K7

COBIA

Gulf Coast Complete Marine Service Open Area # 12000 ....................................Grid: T6-T7

CONTENDER

Open Area # 3100, 6327 ...............Grid: D5-F6, K5-M5

GULF COAST

Gulf Coast Marine Open Area # 1000, 1005, 2000, 2005, 3001 ............................................................... Grid: A6-E7

Red Wing Boat Co. Inc. Open Area # 9100, 9105 .............. Grid: N5-O6, O5-P6

HARRIS PONTOONS

Gulf Coast Marine Open Area # 1000, 1005, 2000, 2005, 3001 ............................................................... Grid: A6-E7

CREST PONTOONS Texas Boat Sales

MarineMax

Open Area # 3100, 6327 ...............Grid: D5-F6, K5-M5

HAYNIE

K and J Marine

Open Area # 12501 ................................... Grid: T3-U4

CRESTLINER

LMC Marine Center

Open Area # 12005 ................................... Grid: T6-U7

HURRICANE

Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Open Area # 1100, 2100, 9900 .....Grid: A5-B6, N1-O3

CREVALLE

Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500 ...........Grid: A3, D3-F4

JH PERFORMANCE Sport Marine

Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500 ...........Grid: A3, D3-F4

CROWNLINE

Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Open Area # 8100 .................................... Grid: M5-N6

KEY WEST SMG Boats

Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500 ...........Grid: A3, D3-F4

CYPRESS CAY PONTOONS LMC Marine Center

Open Area # 1900, 2900 ...............Grid: A1-B3, B1-D3

LOWE

Capt. Kirk’s Marine

Open Area # 1100, 2100, 9900 .....Grid: A5-B6, N1-O3

DARGEL

Mt. Houston Marine

Open Area # 10500 ................................... Grid: P3-R4

MAJEK

Premier Yamaha Boating Center

Open Area # 9500, 9505 .............. Grid: N3-O4, O3-P4

EL PESCADOR

LMC Marine Center

Open Area # 12900 ................................... Grid: T1-U3

MAKO

Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boating Center

Open Area # 1100, 2100, 9900 .....Grid: A5-B6, N1-O3

EPIC

Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Open Area # 9905, 10900 .............Grid: O1-P3, P1-R3

MALIBU

SMG Boats

Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500 ...........Grid: A3, D3-F4

EVERGLADES

Gulf Coast Marine

Open Area # 1900, 2900 ...............Grid: A1-B3, B1-D3

MASTERCRAFT Dockside Marine

Open Area # 1000, 1005, 2000, 2005, 3001 ............................................................... Grid: A6-E7

EXCEL

Open Area # 4500, 4700 ............... Grid: F4-G4, F3-G3

MAVERICK

Gulf Coast Complete Marine Service

Gene’s Powersports Country

Open Area # 12000 ....................................Grid: T6-T7

Open Area # 11000 ................................... Grid: R6-S7

FALCON BASS

MB SPORTS Texas Marine

K and J Marine

Open Area # 12005 ................................... Grid: T6-U7

FLATS CAT

Kroll’s Marine

Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105 ................................................... Grid: P5-R6, T5-U5

MISTY HARBOR PONTOONS Dockside Marine

Open Area # 8005 .................................... Grid: M6-N7

FORMULA

Nautic Marine & RV

Open Area # 4500, 4700 ............... Grid: F4-G4, F3-G3

MITZI SKIFF

Gulf Coast Marine

Open Area # 3900 ..................................... Grid: D1-F3

FOUNTAIN

Open Area # 1000, 1005, 2000, 2005, 3001 ............................................................... Grid: A6-E7

MONTEREY

Ron Hoover RV & Marine Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500 ...........Grid: A3, D3-F4

FOUR WINNS

The Yacht Sales Company Open Area # 8002 .....................................Grid: L6-M7

MOOMBA

Nautic Marine & RV Open Area # 3900 ..................................... Grid: D1-F3

FREEDOM BOATS USA

Rinker’s Boat World Open Area # 11500, 6005 .............. Grid: R3-S4, I6-K7

MOWDY

The Boat Yard

Open Area # 12101 ................................... Grid: T5-U6

FRONTIER

Sun Coast Marine Works, LLC Open Area # 11005 ................................... Grid: S6-S7

NAUTICSTAR

Red Wing Boat Co. Inc. Open Area # 9100, 9105 .............. Grid: N5-O6, O5-P6

G3

Reynolds Marine, Inc. Open Area # 8500 ..................................... Grid: L4-N4

Boats Etc. Inc.

Texas Marine

Open Area # 11900 ................................... Grid: R1-S3

GALEON YACHTS

Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105 ................................................... Grid: P5-R6, T5-U5

NAUTIQUE

MarineMax

Open Area # 3100, 6327 ...............Grid: D5-F6, K5-M5

GO-DEVIL

Dockside Marine Open Area # 4500, 4700 ............... Grid: F4-G4, F3-G3

Northshore Marine Supply, Inc.

NITRO PERFORMANCE

Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boating Center Open Area # 9905, 10900 .............Grid: O1-P3, P1-R3

OCEAN ALEXANDER MarineMax

Open Area # 3100, 6327 ...............Grid: D5-F6, K5-M5

PARKER

Red Wing Boat Co. Inc. Open Area # 9100, 9105 .............. Grid: N5-O6, O5-P6

PATHFINDER

Gulf Coast Complete Marine Service Open Area # 12000 ....................................Grid: T6-T7

Mt. Houston Marine Open Area # 9500, 9505 .............. Grid: N3-O4, O3-P4

PIRANHA

The Boat Yard Open Area # 12101 ................................... Grid: T5-U6

RANGER

Premier Yamaha Boating Center Open Area # 12900 ................................... Grid: T1-U3

RANGER SALTWATER SERIES Red Wing Boat Co. Inc.

Open Area # 9100, 9105 .............. Grid: N5-O6, O5-P6

REGAL

SMG Boats Open Area # 1900, 2900 ...............Grid: A1-B3, B1-D3

REGENCY PONTOONS

Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boating Center Open Area # 9905, 10900 .............Grid: O1-P3, P1-R3

ROBALO

Nautic Marine & RV Open Area # 3900 ..................................... Grid: D1-F3

SCARAB JET MarineMax

Open Area # 3100, 6327 ...............Grid: D5-F6, K5-M5

SCB

Coastline Marine Open Area # 12500 ....................................Grid: T3-T4

SCOUT

MarineMax Open Area # 3100, 6327 ...............Grid: D5-F6, K5-M5

SEAARK

Capt. Kirk’s Marine Open Area # 10500 ................................... Grid: P3-R4

Northshore Marine Supply, Inc. Open Area # 12507 .........................................Grid: U4

SEA BORN

LMC Marine Center Open Area # 1100, 2100, 9900 .....Grid: A5-B6, N1-O3

SEA FOX

Premier Yamaha Boating Center Open Area # 12900 ................................... Grid: T1-U3

SEA HUNT

Gulf Coast Marine Open Area # 1000, 1005, 2000, 2005, 3001 ............................................................... Grid: A6-E7

Rinker’s Boat World Open Area # 11500, 6005 .............. Grid: R3-S4, I6-K7

SEA RAY

MarineMax Open Area # 3100, 6327 ...............Grid: D5-F6, K5-M5

SHALLOW SPORT Coastline Marine

Open Area # 12500 ....................................Grid: T3-T4

SHALLOW STALKER Gulf Coast Marine

Open Area # 1000, 1005, 2000, 2005, 3001 ............................................................... Grid: A6-E7

SHOALWATER Texas Marine

Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105 ................................................... Grid: P5-R6, T5-U5

Open Area # 12507 .........................................Grid: U4

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HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT, SPORT & TRAVEL SHOW SILVERWAVE

Ron Hoover RV & Marine Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500............Grid: A3, D3-F4

SKEETER

LMC Marine Center Open Area # 1100, 2100, 9900......Grid: A5-B6, N1-O3

SOUTH BAY PONTOONS Lakeshore Sports

Open Area # 4100...................................... Grid: F5-G6

Rinker’s Boat World Open Area # 11500, 6005............... Grid: R3-S4, I6-K7

SPORTSMAN Boats Etc. Inc.

Open Area # 11900.................................... Grid: R1-S3

Premier Yamaha Boating Center Open Area # 12900.................................... Grid: T1-U3

STINGRAY

The Boat Yard Open Area # 12101.................................... Grid: T5-U6

STUMPNOCKER The Boat Yard

Open Area # 12101.................................... Grid: T5-U6

SUNCATCHER Boats Etc. Inc.

Open Area # 11900.................................... Grid: R1-S3

SUNTRACKER PONTOONS

Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boating Center Open Area # 9905, 10900..............Grid: O1-P3, P1-R3

SUPRA

Rinker’s Boat World Open Area # 11500, 6005............... Grid: R3-S4, I6-K7

SUPREME TOW MarineMax

Open Area # 3100, 6327................Grid: D5-F6, K5-M5

SWEETWATER PONTOONS Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500............Grid: A3, D3-F4

SYLVAN PONTOONS Capt. Kirk’s Marine

Open Area # 10500.................................... Grid: P3-R4

TAHOE

Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boating Center Open Area # 9905, 10900..............Grid: O1-P3, P1-R3

TIBURON

Gulf Coast Marine Open Area # 1000, 1005, 2000, 2005, 3001 ................................................................ Grid: A6-E7

TIDEWATER

Texas Sportfishing Yacht Sales Open Area # 4313....................................... Grid: G5-I5

TIGÉ

Texas Tigé Marine Open Area # 8700...................................... Grid: L3-N3

TRACKER

Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boating Center Open Area # 9905, 10900..............Grid: O1-P3, P1-R3

TRAN SPORT

Laser Marine Services

2018

TRITON

Capt. Kirk’s Marine Open Area # 10500.................................... Grid: P3-R4

TURNER BOATWORKS K and J Marine

Open Area # 12005.................................... Grid: T6-U7

VENTURE

Texas Sportfishing Yacht Sales Open Area # 4313....................................... Grid: G5-I5

VERANDA PONTOONS Nautic Marine & RV

Open Area # 3900...................................... Grid: D1-F3

Premier Yamaha Boating Center Open Area # 12900.................................... Grid: T1-U3

WELLCRAFT

Nautic Marine & RV Open Area # 3900...................................... Grid: D1-F3

WORLD CAT

Gulf Coast Marine Open Area # 1000, 1005, 2000, 2005, 3001 ................................................................ Grid: A6-E7

YAMAHA JET Texas Marine

Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105 .................................................... Grid: P5-R6, T5-U5

YELLOWFIN YACHTS

Texas Sportfishing Yacht Sales Open Area # 4313....................................... Grid: G5-I5

Open Area # 12100.......................................... Grid: T5

Lakeshore Sports Open Area # 4100...................................... Grid: F5-G6

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Pet Tags Plus

CORSAIR

Redtail Republic

Booth # 427, 428 .............................................Grid: K5

The Yacht Sales Company Open Area # 8002 .....................................Grid: L6-M7

BROKERAGE BOATS Action Boat Center Booth # 232, 233 .............................................Grid: K6

Galati Yacht Sales Booth # 322, 363 ....................................... Grid: J6, J5

Gulf Coast Boating Center Inc. Booth # 212, 213 .............................................. Grid: I6

Johnston & Mayer Oasis Yachts Booth # 567, 568 ................................... Grid: J5, I5-J5

MarineMax Booth # 300, 385 ......................................Grid: G6, G5

Texas Boat Brokers Booth # 329 ............................................... Grid: K5-K6

Texas Sportfishing Yacht Sales Booth # 607, 608 .............................................Grid: H4

The Yacht Sales Company Booth # 235, 236 ............................................. Grid: L6

West Yacht Sales Booth # 422, 463 ............................................. Grid: J5

BULKHEADS, PIERS & BOAT HOUSES

Booth # 914 ...................................................... Grid: I3

Saltwater Soul Booth # 756, 757 .............................................Grid: K4

Wyld Gear Booth # 708 .....................................................Grid: H4

CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS Carefree Boat Club Booth # 273 ...................................................... Grid: I6

Fishing Boat Club Booth # 663 ..................................................... Grid: J4

Freedom Boat Club Booth # 513 ...................................................... Grid: I5

Galveston Yacht Basin Booth # 569 ...................................................... Grid: I5

ELECTRONICS - MARINE Breakwater Marine Electronics Booth # 626, 627, 658, 659 .............................Grid: K4

Dyson Prestige Industries Booth # 737, 748, 749 ..................................... Grid: L4

Lowrance-Navico Booth # 610, 611 .............................................. Grid: I4

MarineMax

Premier Boat Dock & Patio Booth # 416, 469, 470 ...................................... Grid: I5

Millennium Marine Booth # 618, 619, 666, 667 ............................. Grid: J4

ENGINE PARTS, ACCESSORIES & REPAIRS

CLOTHING

Kevin’s Boat & Motor Repair LLC

Boat Brim

MarineMax

Booth # 633, 634, 635 ...............................Grid: K4, L4

Booth # 570 ...................................................... Grid: I5

Dottie’s Booth # 528, 529 .............................................Grid: K5

Fatima’s Design Booth # 202, 203, 204 ..............................Grid: G6, H6

CRUSADER

Palmer Power Booth # 217, 218 ......................................... Grid: I6-J6

INDMAR

Palmer Power Booth # 217, 218 ......................................... Grid: I6-J6

MERCRUISER

Capt. Kirk’s Marine Open Area # 10500 ................................... Grid: P3-R4

Gulf Coast Complete Marine Service Open Area # 12000 ....................................Grid: T6-T7

Mercury Marine Open Area # 10000 ...................................Grid: P6-Q7

Palmer Power Booth # 217, 218 ......................................... Grid: I6-J6

The Boat Yard Open Area # 12101 ................................... Grid: T5-U6

VOLVO PENTA

Gulf Coast Complete Marine Service Open Area # 12000 ....................................Grid: T6-T7

Palmer Power Booth # 217, 218 ......................................... Grid: I6-J6

YANMAR

Palmer Power Booth # 217, 218 ......................................... Grid: I6-J6

Booth # 300, 385 ......................................Grid: G6, G5

Dockside Boat Lifts Booth # 226, 227, 258, 259 .............................Grid: K6

ENGINES – INBOARD & I/O

Booth # 300, 385 ......................................Grid: G6, G5

Palmer Power Booth # 217, 218 ......................................... Grid: I6-J6

Surfside Marina Booth # 471, 472 .............................................. Grid: I5

ENGINES - OUTBOARD EVINRUDE

BRP – Evinrude Outboard Engines Open Area # 5000 ...................................... Grid: H6-I7

Coastline Marine Open Area # 12500 ....................................Grid: T3-T4

Gene’s Powersports Country Open Area # 11000 ................................... Grid: R6-S7

Kroll’s Marine Open Area # 8005 .................................... Grid: M6-N7

Northshore Marine Supply, Inc. Open Area # 12507 .........................................Grid: U4

Red Wing Boat Co. Inc. Open Area # 9100, 9105 .............. Grid: N5-O6, O5-P6

Reynolds Marine, Inc. Open Area # 8500 ..................................... Grid: L4-N4

Ron Hoover RV & Marine Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500 ...........Grid: A3, D3-F4

Sport Marine Open Area # 8100 .................................... Grid: M5-N6

Texas Boat Sales Open Area # 12501 ................................... Grid: T3-U4

The Boat Yard Open Area # 12101 ................................... Grid: T5-U6

GO-DEVIL

Northshore Marine Supply, Inc. Open Area # 12507 .........................................Grid: U4

HONDA

Texas Tigé Marine Open Area # 8700 ..................................... Grid: L3-N3

MERCURY

Bowden Marine Sales & Service Open Area # 8000 .....................................Grid: L6-M7

Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boating Center Open Area # 9905, 10900 .............Grid: O1-P3, P1-R3

Capt. Kirk’s Marine Open Area # 10500 ................................... Grid: P3-R4

Gulf Coast Complete Marine Service Open Area # 12000 ....................................Grid: T6-T7

K and J Marine Open Area # 12005 ................................... Grid: T6-U7

LMC Marine Center Open Area # 1100, 2100, 9900 .....Grid: A5-B6, N1-O3

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HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT, SPORT & TRAVEL SHOW Mercury Marine Open Area # 10000....................................Grid: P6-Q7

Ron Hoover RV & Marine Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500............Grid: A3, D3-F4

Texas Sportfishing Yacht Sales Open Area # 4313....................................... Grid: G5-I5

The Boat Yard Open Area # 12101.................................... Grid: T5-U6

MUD BUDDY

Gene’s Powersports Country Open Area # 11000.................................... Grid: R6-S7

RAY ELECTRIC

Capt. Kirk’s Marine Open Area # 10500.................................... Grid: P3-R4

SUZUKI

Ron Hoover RV & Marine Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500............Grid: A3, D3-F4

Sun Coast Marine Works, LLC Open Area # 11005.................................... Grid: S6-S7

Texas Boat Sales Open Area # 12501.................................... Grid: T3-U4

The Boat Yard Open Area # 12101.................................... Grid: T5-U6

TOHATSU

Kevin’s Boat & Motor Repair LLC Open Area # 12505..........................................Grid: U4

The Boat Yard Open Area # 12101.................................... Grid: T5-U6

TORQEEDO ELECTRIC Capt. Kirk’s Marine

Open Area # 10500.................................... Grid: P3-R4

YAMAHA

Boats Etc. Inc.

2018

FISHING & HUNTING GUIDES & CHARTERS

Marcaccio’s Fishin’ Guide Service

Alaskan Wilderness Outfitting Co.

Meador’s Guide Service

Booth # 624...................................................... Grid: J4

Alaska’s Bearclaw Lodge Booth # 870....................................................... Grid: I3

Angling Adventures Booth # 826......................................................Grid: K3

Catch A Trophy Fishing Guide Service Booth # 727......................................................Grid: K4

Chandeleur Charters, LLC Booth # 769....................................................... Grid: I4

Clearwater Adventures Booth # 614....................................................... Grid: I4

DMJ Charters Booth # 758......................................................Grid: K4

Booth # 664...................................................... Grid: J4 Booth # 716....................................................... Grid: I4 Booth # 622...................................................... Grid: J4

Npursuit Guide Service Booth # 816....................................................... Grid: I3

Overkill Guide Service Booth # 971....................................................... Grid: I3

RJ Hunting & Fishing Service Booth # 922...................................................... Grid: J3

Texas Bluewater Mafia Booth # 713....................................................... Grid: I4

The Fish Dude’s Guide Service Booth # 674....................................................... Grid: I4

Top-Flight Hunting Preserve Booth # 871....................................................... Grid: I3

Fishing Tom Guide Service Booth # 831......................................................Grid: K3

Groves Guide Service Booth # 630......................................................Grid: K4

Gulf Coast Charter Adventures Booth # 726, 759..............................................Grid: K4

Gypsy Guide Service Booth # 771....................................................... Grid: I4

Hill Norvell Alaskan Fishing Booth # 869....................................................... Grid: I3

Hook South Booth # 972, 973............................................... Grid: I3

Island Point Lodge - Petersburg Alaska Booth # 712....................................................... Grid: I4

LaRue’s Guide Service

GENERATORS KOHLER

Palmer Power Booth # 217, 218.......................................... Grid: I6-J6

WESTERBEKE Palmer Power

Booth # 217, 218.......................................... Grid: I6-J6

GIFTS, JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES Costa del Mar Sunglasses Booth # 921...................................................... Grid: J3

Open Area # 11900.................................... Grid: R1-S3

Bowden Marine Sales & Service Open Area # 8000......................................Grid: L6-M7

Coastline Marine Open Area # 12500.....................................Grid: T3-T4

Gene’s Powersports Country Open Area # 11000.................................... Grid: R6-S7

Gulf Coast Complete Marine Service Open Area # 12000.....................................Grid: T6-T7

Kevin’s Boat & Motor Repair LLC Booth # 633, 634, 635................................Grid: K4, L4

Laser Marine Services Open Area # 12100.......................................... Grid: T5

LMC Marine Center Open Area # 1100, 2100, 9900......Grid: A5-B6, N1-O3

Mt. Houston Marine Open Area # 9500, 9505............... Grid: N3-O4, O3-P4

Premier Yamaha Boating Center Open Area # 12900.................................... Grid: T1-U3

Red Wing Boat Co. Inc. Open Area # 9100, 9105............... Grid: N5-O6, O5-P6

Reynolds Marine, Inc. Open Area # 8500...................................... Grid: L4-N4

Ron Hoover RV & Marine Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500............Grid: A3, D3-F4

Sport Marine Open Area # 8100..................................... Grid: M5-N6

Texas Boat Sales Open Area # 12501.................................... Grid: T3-U4

Texas Marine Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105 .................................................... Grid: P5-R6, T5-U5

Texas Sportfishing Yacht Sales Open Area # 4313....................................... Grid: G5-I5

The Boat Yard Open Area # 12101.................................... Grid: T5-U6

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Miracle Grill Mat/Western Prints

Booth # 528, 529 .............................................Grid: K5

E4Bikes

Booth # 977, 978 .............................................Grid: H3

Olympic Pools

Booth # 281 .....................................................Grid: H6

Extreme Water Sports

Booth # 266, 267, 268, 269, 270 ................ Grid: J6, I6

Outdoor Republic

Booth # 366, 367, 368, 369 ........................ Grid: J5, I5

Fatima’s Design

Booth # 222 ..................................................... Grid: J6

Outdoor Wonders

Booth # 202, 203, 204 ..............................Grid: G6, H6

Invigorating Salt Therapy

Booth # 306 ...............................................Grid: H5-H6

Traeger Pellet Grills

Booth # 519 ..................................................... Grid: J5

LUXE

Booth # 466, 467 ............................................. Grid: J5

Vrienden Umbrellas

Booth # 224 ..................................................... Grid: J6

Pet Tags Plus Booth # 427, 428 .............................................Grid: K5

Purlifeus Booth # 229 .....................................................Grid: K6

Redtail Republic

Booth # 808, 877 .............................................Grid: H3

Booth # 914 ...................................................... Grid: I3 Booth # 908 .....................................................Grid: H3

Star Glow Products Booth # 216, 933, 981 ............................... Grid: I6, H3 Booth # 935 ..................................................... Grid: L3 Booth # 571 ...................................................... Grid: I5

ARTIC CAT

Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boating Center Booth # 514, 515, 516, 517, 518 ................ Grid: I5, J5

BAD BOY BUGGIE

Booth # 747 ..................................................... Grid: L4 Booth # 556, 557 .............................................Grid: K5

Charter Lakes Marine Insurance Booth # 738 ..................................................... Grid: L4 Booth # 563, 566 ............................................. Grid: J5 Open Area # 7905 ......................................Grid: K1-L3

Kevin E. Severance Insurance Booth # 200 .................................................... Grid: G6 Booth # 751 ..................................................... Grid: L4

State Farm - Buddy Driskill Agency Booth # 260 ................................................Grid: J6-K6

LODGES & RESORTS Alaskan Wilderness Outfitting Co. Booth # 624 ..................................................... Grid: J4

Alaska’s Bearclaw Lodge

Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boating Center Booth # 514, 515, 516, 517, 518 ................ Grid: I5, J5

E-Z-GO

Booth # 870 ...................................................... Grid: I3

Bethy Creek Resort, LLC Booth # 904 .....................................................Grid: H3

Golf Cars of Houston

Hill Norvell Alaskan Fishing

Booth # 207, 208, 277, 278, 279 .....................Grid: H6

Texas Yamaha Motorsports

Booth # 869 ...................................................... Grid: I3

Island Point Lodge - Petersburg Alaska

Open Area # 3005; Booth # 457, 458, 459, 460, 461 ...............................................................Grid: K5, J5

YAMAHA

Booth # 712 ...................................................... Grid: I4

Stow-A-Way Marina & RV Park Booth # 675 ...................................................... Grid: I4

Texas Yamaha Motorsports Open Area # 3005; Booth # 457, 458, 459, 460, 461 ...............................................................Grid: K5, J5

MARINAS E-Z Boat Storage & Valet Launch Booth # 329 ............................................... Grid: K5-K6

Eagle Point Fishing Camp

HOME FIXTURES & SERVICES America Outdoor Furniture Booth # 733, 752 .......................................Grid: L4, K4

Endeavour Marina Galveston Yacht Basin Booth # 569 ...................................................... Grid: I5

Booth # 734 ..................................................... Grid: L4

Chevy – SHOW SPONSOR

Kemah Boardwalk Marina Booth # 468 ................................................. Grid: I5-J5

Open Area # 9005 .....................................Grid: O6-P7

Cutco Cutlery

Stow-A-Way Marina & RV Park Booth # 675 ...................................................... Grid: I4

Booth # 681 .....................................................Grid: H4

DirecTV

Surfside Marina Booth # 471, 472 .............................................. Grid: I5

Booth # 522 ..................................................... Grid: J5

Fujimi Luxury Massage Chairs Booth # 219 ..................................................... Grid: J6 Booth # 833, 834, 835, 850, 851, 852 .......Grid: K3, L3 Booth # 519 ..................................................... Grid: J5 Booth # 335 ................................................ Grid: L5-L6

LeafFilter Gutter Protection Booth # 318 ..................................................... Grid: J6

Mattress Firm – SHOW SPONSOR Open Area # 9000 .....................................Grid: N6-O7 5 -1 4

Waterman’s Harbor Booth # 612 ...................................................... Grid: I4

Jordan’s Outdoor Fun

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Walden Marina – Einsteins Ship Store Booth # 413, 414 .............................................. Grid: I5

Invigorating Salt Therapy

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The Palms Marina Booth # 329 ............................................... Grid: K5-K6

Ideal Outdoor Living

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Booth # 613 ...................................................... Grid: I4 Booth # 572 ...................................................... Grid: I5

America Powder Coating

Booth # 319 ..................................................... Grid: J6

Dockside Boat Lifts Booth # 226, 227, 258, 259 .............................Grid: K6

Dockside Marine Booth # 804, 805 .............................................Grid: H3

MarineMax

Sea Tow Galveston Bay

GOLF CARTS & UTILITY VEHICLES

Booth # 730, 731, 754, 755 .............................Grid: K4

Discount Hitch & Truck Accessories

AMI Insurance Agency

GEICO – SHOW SPONSOR

You Name It! Personalized Keepsakes

Booth # 626, 627, 658, 659 .............................Grid: K4

Coastline Custom Aluminum

INSURANCE

Elton Porter Marine Insurance

Team Essential Life, Young Living

Booth # 704, 781 .............................................Grid: H4

Breakwater Marine Electronics

JZ Custom Rails

Anchor Marine Insurance

Simple Natural Design Handcrafted Jewelry

Boat Dock Grips

Booth # 647, 648 ............................................. Grid: L4 Booth # 300, 385 ......................................Grid: G6, G5

Millennium Marine Booth # 618, 619, 666, 667 ............................. Grid: J4

Premier Boat Dock & Patio Booth # 416, 469, 470 ...................................... Grid: I5

Premium Custom Covers Booth # 254, 255 .............................................Grid: K6

Safe Floor, LLC. Booth # 770 ...................................................... Grid: I4

SlipSki Boat Garage Booth # 209, 210, 275, 276 .............................Grid: H6

Wyld Gear Booth # 708 .....................................................Grid: H4

Xact Customs Gulf Coast Booth # 285 .................................................... Grid: G6

MARINE SERVICES Choates Boats Booth # 312 ..................................................Grid: I5-I6

Endeavour Marina Booth # 572 ...................................................... Grid: I5

Kevin’s Boat & Motor Repair LLC Booth # 633, 634, 635 ...............................Grid: K4, L4

Millennium Marine Booth # 618, 619, 666, 667 ............................. Grid: J4

Mobile Graphics Booth # 636 ..................................................... Grid: L4

Palmer Power Booth # 217, 218 ......................................... Grid: I6-J6

Sea Tow Galveston Bay Booth # 751 ..................................................... Grid: L4

Surfside Marina Booth # 471, 472 .............................................. Grid: I5

The Yacht Sales Company Booth # 235, 236 ............................................. Grid: L6

MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS & SERVICES America Powder Coating Booth # 734 ..................................................... Grid: L4

Click Heat Booth # 315 ...................................................... Grid: I6

E4Bikes Booth # 281 .....................................................Grid: H6

Five Star Scooters Booth # 263 ..................................................... Grid: J6

Heat & Run Booth # 777 .....................................................Grid: H4

IcyBreeze Booth # 836, 837 ............................................. Grid: L3

MARINE PARTS & ACCESSORIES (Other Than Engine)

LED Light Bar Texas

Aqua Lube of Kentucky

Pet Tags Plus

Booth # 249, 250 ............................................. Grid: L6

HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT, SPORT & TRAVEL SHOW

Booth # 424 ..................................................... Grid: J5

Myfloatingbar Booth # 282, 283, 284 ..............................Grid: H6, G6 Booth # 427, 428 .............................................Grid: K5 2 0 1 8

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FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD

Star Glow Products Booth # 216, 933, 981................................ Grid: I6, H3

Team Essential Life, Young Living Essential Oils Booth # 935...................................................... Grid: L3

VBX Wellness Booth # 880, 881..............................................Grid: H3

PERSONAL WATERCRAFT GOBOAT GoBoat

Booth # 836, 837.............................................. Grid: L3

SEA-DOO

BRP – Sea-Doo Watercraft Open Area # 5000....................................... Grid: H6-I7

Gene’s Powersports Country Open Area # 11000.................................... Grid: R6-S7

Team Mancuso Power Sports Open Area # 5000....................................... Grid: H6-I7

YAMAHA

Gene’s Powersports Country Open Area # 11000.................................... Grid: R6-S7

Texas Yamaha Motorsports Open Area # 3005.......................................Grid: E6-F7

PROPELLERS/PROPELLER SERVICE Baumann Propeller Booth # 827......................................................Grid: K3

Mike Hood’s Marine Propeller Service Booth # 637, 638.............................................. Grid: L4

Palmer Power

2018

RVS - FIFTH WHEELS

Toppers Camping Center

COACHMEN CHAPARRAL

HEARTLAND BIG COUNTRY

Lone Star RV

Open Area # 5900, 5905....................Grid: H1-I3, I1-I3

CROSSROADS CAMEO

ExploreUSA RV Supercenter Open Area # 4900- 4905............................ Grid: F1-H3

CROSSROADS CRUISER ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

Open Area # 4900- 4905............................ Grid: F1-H3

Toppers Camping Center

Open Area # 7900...................................... Grid: K1-K3

ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

Open Area # 4900- 4905............................ Grid: F1-H3

HEARTLAND BIG HORN Lone Star RV

Open Area # 5900, 5905....................Grid: H1-I3, I1-I3

HEARTLAND CYCLONE Lone Star RV

Open Area # 5900, 5905....................Grid: H1-I3, I1-I3

Open Area # 7900...................................... Grid: K1-K3

CROSSROADS REDWOOD ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

Open Area # 4900- 4905............................ Grid: F1-H3

CROSSROADS VOLANTE ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

Open Area # 4900- 4905............................ Grid: F1-H3

DUTCHMEN VOLTAGE Lone Star RV

Open Area # 5900, 5905....................Grid: H1-I3, I1-I3

DVR MOBILE SUITES

ExploreUSA RV Supercenter Open Area # 4900- 4905............................ Grid: F1-H3

FOREST RIVER IMPRESSION ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

Open Area # 4900- 4905............................ Grid: F1-H3

FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER Toppers Camping Center

Open Area # 7900...................................... Grid: K1-K3

HEARTLAND ROAD WARRIOR ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

Open Area # 4900- 4905............................ Grid: F1-H3

HIGHLAND RIDGE OPEN RANGE Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area # 8900, 8905............... Grid: L1-M3, M1-N3

JAYCO NORTH POINT Lone Star RV

Open Area # 5900, 5905....................Grid: H1-I3, I1-I3

JAYCO PINNACLE Lone Star RV

Open Area # 5900, 5905....................Grid: H1-I3, I1-I3

JAYCO SEISMIC Lone Star RV

Open Area # 5900, 5905....................Grid: H1-I3, I1-I3

JAYCO TALON Lone Star RV

Open Area # 5900, 5905....................Grid: H1-I3, I1-I3

Booth # 217, 218.......................................... Grid: I6-J6

PUBLICATIONS Telltales Magazine Booth # 558......................................................Grid: K5

Texas Law Shield Booth # 918...................................................... Grid: J3

Texas Outdoors Journal Booth # 621...................................................... Grid: J4

The Boater’s Directory Booth # 560.................................................Grid: J5-K5

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES August Lakes - A Watersports Community Booth # 938...................................................... Grid: L3

Blake Wilcox Properties Booth # 415....................................................... Grid: I5

Redfish Retreat Booth # 251...................................................... Grid: L6

RV ACCESSORIES & SERVICES Bethy Creek Resort, LLC Booth # 904......................................................Grid: H3

Chevy – SHOW SPONSOR Open Area # 9005......................................Grid: O6-P7

DeMontrond RV Body Shop Booth # 948...................................................... Grid: L3

Discount Hitch & Truck Accessories Booth # 319...................................................... Grid: J6

Dyson Prestige Industries Booth # 737, 748, 749...................................... Grid: L4

Eagle Point Fishing Camp Booth # 613....................................................... Grid: I4

Galveston Yacht Basin Booth # 569....................................................... Grid: I5

Stow-A-Way Marina & RV Park Booth # 675....................................................... Grid: I4

Venice on the Lake RV Resort Booth # 947...................................................... Grid: L3

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HIGHLAND RIDGE HIGHLANDER

Terry Vaughn RVs

Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area # 8900, 8905 .............. Grid: L1-M3, M1-N3

K-Z SPORTSMEN Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area # 8900, 8905 .............. Grid: L1-M3, M1-N3

JAYCO TALON Lone Star RV

Open Area # 8900, 8905 .............. Grid: L1-M3, M1-N3

PRIME TIME CRUSADER Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ...................Grid: H1-I3, I1-I3

K-Z INFERNO

Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area # 8900, 8905 .............. Grid: L1-M3, M1-N3

PRIME TIME SANIBEL Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area # 8900, 8905 .............. Grid: L1-M3, M1-N3

K-Z MXT

Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area # 8900, 8905 .............. Grid: L1-M3, M1-N3

SEA HAWK CANYON TRAIL

Open Area # 8900, 8905 .............. Grid: L1-M3, M1-N3

K-Z STONERIDGE Terry Vaughn RVs

Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area # 8900, 8905 .............. Grid: L1-M3, M1-N3

Open Area # 8900, 8905 .............. Grid: L1-M3, M1-N3

VANLEIGH VILANO

K-Z VENOM

Terry Vaughn RVs

ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

Open Area # 8900, 8905 .............. Grid: L1-M3, M1-N3

Open Area # 4900- 4905 ........................... Grid: F1-H3

SUNSET PARK RUSH Lone Star RV

RVS - POP UPS

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ...................Grid: H1-I3, I1-I3

FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD Toppers Camping Center

Open Area # 7900 ..................................... Grid: K1-K3

RVS - TRAVEL TRAILERS ALINER ASCAPES

RVS - TOY HAULERS

Nautic Marine & RV

CRUISER STRYKER

COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS

Open Area # 3900 ..................................... Grid: D1-F3

Lone Star RV

Toppers Camping Center Open Area # 7900 ..................................... Grid: K1-K3

DUTCHMEN VOLTAGE

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ...................Grid: H1-I3, I1-I3

CROSSROADS LONGHORN ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

Lone Star RV

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ...................Grid: H1-I3, I1-I3

Open Area # 4900- 4905 ........................... Grid: F1-H3

Toppers Camping Center Open Area # 7900 ..................................... Grid: K1-K3

CRUISER SHADOW CRUISER ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

Open Area # 4900- 4905 ........................... Grid: F1-H3

DUTCHMEN ASPEN TRAIL Nautic Marine & RV

Open Area # 3900 ..................................... Grid: D1-F3

DUTCHMEN KODIAK Nautic Marine & RV

Open Area # 3900 ..................................... Grid: D1-F3

Toppers Camping Center Open Area # 7900 ..................................... Grid: K1-K3

FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF Lone Star RV

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ...................Grid: H1-I3, I1-I3

FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD Toppers Camping Center

Open Area # 7900 ..................................... Grid: K1-K3

FOREST RIVER SOLAIRE ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

Open Area # 4900- 4905 ........................... Grid: F1-H3

FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD Toppers Camping Center

Open Area # 7900 ..................................... Grid: K1-K3

HEARTLAND NORTH TRAIL Lone Star RV

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ...................Grid: H1-I3, I1-I3

HEARTLAND PROWLER LYNX ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

Open Area # 4900- 4905 ........................... Grid: F1-H3

HEARTLAND TERRY CLASSIC ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

Open Area # 4900- 4905 ........................... Grid: F1-H3

Toppers Camping Center Open Area # 7900 ..................................... Grid: K1-K3

HEARTLAND TORQUE Lone Star RV

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ...................Grid: H1-I3, I1-I3

HEARTLAND TRAIL RUNNER Lone Star RV

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ...................Grid: H1-I3, I1-I3

HEARTLAND WILDERNESS ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

Open Area # 4900- 4905 ........................... Grid: F1-H3

HIGHLAND RIDGE HIGHLANDER Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area # 8900, 8905 .............. Grid: L1-M3, M1-N3

JAYCO EAGLE Lone Star RV

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ...................Grid: H1-I3, I1-I3

JAYCO HUMMINGBIRD Lone Star RV

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ...................Grid: H1-I3, I1-I3

JAYCO JAY FEATHER Lone Star RV

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ...................Grid: H1-I3, I1-I3

JAYCO JAY FLIGHT Plenty of fifth wheel and travel trailers to explore.

CROSSROADS VOLANTE

FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE

ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

Toppers Camping Center

Open Area # 7900 ..................................... Grid: K1-K3

FOREST RIVER WORK & PLAY Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area # 8900, 8905 .............. Grid: L1-M3, M1-N3

HEARTLAND ROAD WARRIOR ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

Open Area # 4900- 4905 ........................... Grid: F1-H3

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Open Area # 4900- 4905 ........................... Grid: F1-H3

Lone Star RV

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ...................Grid: H1-I3, I1-I3

JAYCO OCTANE Lone Star RV

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ...................Grid: H1-I3, I1-I3

JAYCO WHITE HAWK Lone Star RV

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ...................Grid: H1-I3, I1-I3

CROSSROADS ZINGER

ExploreUSA RV Supercenter Open Area # 4900- 4905 ........................... Grid: F1-H3

CRUISER RADIANCE

ExploreUSA RV Supercenter Open Area # 4900- 4905 ........................... Grid: F1-H3

HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT, SPORT & TRAVEL SHOW

KEYSTONE LAREDO Lone Star RV

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ...................Grid: H1-I3, I1-I3

K-Z COYOTE

Terry Vaughn RVs Open Area # 8900, 8905 .............. Grid: L1-M3, M1-N3 2 0 1 8

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HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT, SPORT & TRAVEL SHOW K-Z SPORTSMEN

The Rust Game Place & Meat Market

Terry Vaughn RVs

Booth # 559......................................................Grid: K5

Open Area # 8900, 8905............... Grid: L1-M3, M1-N3

K-Z SPREE

Yummie Nuts Booth # 256......................................................Grid: K6

Terry Vaughn RVs Open Area # 8900, 8905............... Grid: L1-M3, M1-N3

K-Z VISION

Terry Vaughn RVs

PRIME TIME AVENGER

Open Area # 8900, 8905............... Grid: L1-M3, M1-N3

Terry Vaughn RVs

Fishing Tackle Unlimited – SHOW SPONSOR

Art by L. Mower Booth # 419...................................................... Grid: J5

Randy McGovern Fish Art Booth # 654, 655..............................................Grid: K4

Open Area # 8900, 8905............... Grid: L1-M3, M1-N3

TRAVEL LITE FALCON Toppers Camping Center

Open Area # 7900...................................... Grid: K1-K3

VENTURE SONIC

STORAGE FACILITIES E-Z Boat Storage & Valet Launch Booth # 329................................................ Grid: K5-K6

Endeavour Marina

Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area # 8900, 8905............... Grid: L1-M3, M1-N3

VENTURE SPORT TREK

Booth # 572....................................................... Grid: I5

Galveston Yacht Basin Booth # 569....................................................... Grid: I5

Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area # 8900, 8905............... Grid: L1-M3, M1-N3

Stow-A-Way Marina & RV Park Booth # 675....................................................... Grid: I4

Surfside Marina Booth # 471, 472............................................... Grid: I5

SAFETY EDUCATION

Walden Marina – Einsteins Ship Store

Coast Guard Auxillary Booth # 230, 231..............................................Grid: K6

HPD – Lake Patrol Unit Booth # 872, 873, 874....................................... Grid: I3

Texas Law Shield Booth # 918...................................................... Grid: J3

Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Booth # 211....................................................... Grid: I6

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Booth # 927, 928, 929, 930, 931, 954, 955, 956, 957, 958 ......................................................................Grid: K3

SCHOOLS & INSTRUCTION

Booth # 858, 859..............................................Grid: K3

Art by Knighten Booth # 728, 729..............................................Grid: K4

PRIME TIME TRACER

Booth # 681......................................................Grid: H4

Down South Lures

SPORTING ART

Genesis II Art & Photography

Terry Vaughn RVs

Cutco Cutlery

Dyson Prestige Industries

Booth # 961...................................................... Grid: J3

Open Area # 8900, 8905............... Grid: L1-M3, M1-N3

2018

Booth # 413, 414............................................... Grid: I5

Waterman’s Harbor Booth # 612....................................................... Grid: I4

TACKLE, FISHING & HUNTING ACCESSORIES Baad Marine Supply Booth # 856, 857..............................................Grid: K3

ChickenBoy Lures Booth # 967...................................................... Grid: J3

CobraTec Knives

Booth # 737, 748, 749...................................... Grid: L4 Open Area # 718......................................... Grid: J4-J5

FishStix Booth # 854, 855..............................................Grid: K3

Grind Terminal Tackle Booth # 631......................................................Grid: K4

Hook Spit Performance Rods Booth # 910, 911, 974, 975............................... Grid: I3

JH Custom Performance Rods Booth # 714, 715............................................... Grid: I4

JZ Custom Rails Booth # 647, 648.............................................. Grid: L4

K6 Island Sports Booth # 652......................................................Grid: K4

Laguna Custom Rods Booth # 926, 959..............................................Grid: K3

Line Cutterz (As Seen On Shark Tank) Booth # 919...................................................... Grid: J3

Pride Fishing Rods Booth # 814, 815............................................... Grid: I3

Russelure Booth # 924...................................................... Grid: J3

Sarge Customs Booth # 810, 875............................................... Grid: I3

Snapper Slapper Lures Booth # 629......................................................Grid: K4

Sportsman Sharpening System Easy For Life Booth # 252......................................................Grid: K6

Tackle Supply House Booth # 671, 672, 673....................................... Grid: I4

TKO Lures Booth # 726, 759..............................................Grid: K4

Under Water Green Fishing Lights Booth # 710, 711, 775....................................... Grid: I4

Booth # 623...................................................... Grid: J4

Captain Roy’s Captain School Booth # 561...................................................... Grid: J5

Extreme Water Sports Booth # 366, 367, 368, 369......................... Grid: J5, I5

School of Seamanship Booth # 606......................................................Grid: H4

SKI, SURF & WAKE Dockside Marine Booth # 804, 805..............................................Grid: H3

Extreme Water Sports Booth # 366, 367, 368, 369......................... Grid: J5, I5

Kymera Body Board Booth # 316....................................................... Grid: I6

SPAS & POOLS Olympic Pools Booth # 266, 267, 268, 269, 270................. Grid: J6, I6

Premium Sales Network Booth # 301, 302, 303, 304, 381, 382, 383, 384 ...............................................................Grid: G6, G5

Softub Booth # 417, 418.......................................... Grid: I5-J5

Tuff Spas of Texas Booth # 309................................................. Grid: H5-I6

SPECIALTY FOODS Ken’s Beef Jerky Booth # 950, 952........................................Grid: L3, K3

Nutty Buddies Too Booth # 677......................................................Grid: H4 JAN

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Buyer’sGuide Waterloo Rod Co. USA

SMG Boats

Booth # 915, 916, 969 ...................................... Grid: I3

Largest indoor sports show in America.

Open Area # 1900, 2900 ...............Grid: A1-B3, B1-D3

Texas Marine

TOURISM

Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105 ................................................... Grid: P5-R6, T5-U5

Bethy Creek Resort, LLC Booth # 904 .....................................................Grid: H3

Cruise Planners Booth # 272 ...................................................... Grid: I6

K6 Island Sports Booth # 652 .....................................................Grid: K4

Texas Tigé Marine Open Area # 8700 ..................................... Grid: L3-N3

HAUL RITE

Capt. Kirk’s Marine Open Area # 10500 ................................... Grid: P3-R4

KARAVAN

TRAILERS

Capt. Kirk’s Marine

AMERITRAIL

LARK CARGO

Open Area # 10500 ................................... Grid: P3-R4

Texas Sportfishing Yacht Sales

McClain Trailers

Open Area # 4313 ...................................... Grid: G5-I5

BASS CAT

Bowden Marine Sales & Service

Open Area # 8300 .................................... Grid: M5-N5

MAGIC TILT

Boats Etc. Inc.

Open Area # 8000 .....................................Grid: L6-M7

BEAR

Open Area # 11900 ................................... Grid: R1-S3

The Boat Yard

Boats Etc. Inc.

Open Area # 12101 ................................... Grid: T5-U6

Open Area # 11900 ................................... Grid: R1-S3

BOATMATE

The Yacht Sales Company Open Area # 8002 .....................................Grid: L6-M7

MARINE MASTER

Dockside Marine Open Area # 4500, 4700 ............... Grid: F4-G4, F3-G3

Texas Marine

Capt. Kirk’s Marine

Open Area # 10500 ................................... Grid: P3-R4

Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105 ................................................... Grid: P5-R6, T5-U5

Texas Tigé Marine Open Area # 8700 ..................................... Grid: L3-N3

COASTLINE

Northshore Marine Supply, Inc. Open Area # 12507 .........................................Grid: U4

McCLAIN

Coastline Marine Open Area # 12500 ....................................Grid: T3-T4

Sun Coast Marine Works, LLC

K and J Marine

Open Area # 11005 ................................... Grid: S6-S7

The Boat Yard

Open Area # 12005 ................................... Grid: T6-U7

McClain Trailers

Open Area # 12101 ................................... Grid: T5-U6

CONTINENTAL

Open Area # 8300 .................................... Grid: M5-N5

Mt. Houston Marine

The Boat Yard

Open Area # 9500, 9505 .............. Grid: N3-O4, O3-P4

Open Area # 12101 ................................... Grid: T5-U6

COYOTE

Northshore Marine Supply, Inc. Open Area # 12507 .........................................Grid: U4

Texas Marine

Red Wing Boat Co. Inc.

Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105 ................................................... Grid: P5-R6, T5-U5

DIAMOND CITY

Open Area # 9100, 9105 .............. Grid: N5-O6, O5-P6

Reynolds Marine, Inc. Open Area # 8500 ........................................... Grid: L4

Boats Etc. Inc.

SMG Boats

Open Area # 11900 ................................... Grid: R1-S3

Gene’s Powersports Country

Open Area # 1900, 2900 ...............Grid: A1-B3, B1-D3

Texas Marine

Open Area # 11000 ................................... Grid: R6-S7

EZ LOADER

Capt. Kirk’s Marine

Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105 ................................................... Grid: P5-R6, T5-U5

Texas Sportfishing Yacht Sales

Open Area # 10500 ................................... Grid: P3-R4

Dockside Marine

Open Area # 4313 ...................................... Grid: G5-I5

The Yacht Sales Company

Open Area # 4500, 4700 ............... Grid: F4-G4, F3-G3

Open Area # 8002 .....................................Grid: L6-M7

RANGER

Red Wing Boat Co. Inc. Open Area # 9100, 9105 .............. Grid: N5-O6, O5-P6

ROAD KING

Capt. Kirk’s Marine Open Area # 10500 ................................... Grid: P3-R4

SHORELAND’R

Capt. Kirk’s Marine Open Area # 10500 ................................... Grid: P3-R4

Texas Marine Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105 ................................................... Grid: P5-R6, T5-U5

TEXAS BRAGG UTILITY McClain Trailers

Open Area # 8300 .................................... Grid: M5-N5

TRAILMASTER

Capt. Kirk’s Marine Open Area # 10500 ................................... Grid: P3-R4

TRITON

Capt. Kirk’s Marine Open Area # 10500 ................................... Grid: P3-R4

Texas Yamaha Motorsports Open Area # 3005 ......................................Grid: E6-F7

TROLLING MOTORS MINN KOTA

Bowden Marine Sales & Service Open Area # 8000 .....................................Grid: L6-M7

Capt. Kirk’s Marine Open Area # 10500 ................................... Grid: P3-R4

G & S Trolling Motors, Inc. Booth # 628 .....................................................Grid: K4

Gulf Coast Complete Marine Service Open Area # 12000 ....................................Grid: T6-T7

Millennium Marine Booth # 618, 619, 666, 667 ............................. Grid: J4

MOTORGUIDE

Bowden Marine Sales & Service Open Area # 8000 .....................................Grid: L6-M7

Capt. Kirk’s Marine Open Area # 10500 ................................... Grid: P3-R4

G & S Trolling Motors, Inc. Booth # 628 .....................................................Grid: K4

Millennium Marine Booth # 618, 619, 666, 667 ............................. Grid: J4

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To find a smaller BOOTH Exhibitor, check the Booth Listings on the REVERSE FLAP PANEL (A3) covering the right side of the FLOOR PLAN MAP (next 3 pages) and look for the Booth Number and Grid Location on the Main Floor Plan or on the BOOTH DETAIL Plan (A6).

You can also look up Exhibitors in the EXHIBITOR LISTING (pages 10-14) and in the BUYER’S GUIDE (pages 18-24).

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SMG Boats

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Buffalo Bayou Rowing Club Ultimate Shootout

3900 t AISLE 3000 u

2900 t AISLE 2000 u

t AISLE 1000 u

1900

SMG Boats

2500

4900

Nautic Marine & RV

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ExploreUSA RV

ExploreUSA RV

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Dockside Marine Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Ron Hoover RV & Marine 4500

Dockside Marine

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LMC Marine Center

3100

LMC Marine Center

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MarineMax

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Texas Spo Yacht

Lakeshore Sports

300 384 383 382 385 301-384 385 301 302 303

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2000

2005

Gulf Coast Marine

3001

Gulf Coast Marine

3005

Texas Yamaha

3000

Concession Seating

t AISLE 4000 u

1005

t AISLE 3000 u

1000

t AISLE 2000 u

t AISLE 1000 u

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Discover Boating

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SMG Boats

Fishing Tackle Unlimited

Texas Sportfishing Yacht Sales

Buffalo Bayou Rowing Club

Ultimate Shootout Archery Experience

GEICO

Topper’s Camping Center

Space # 1900-2900.......................... Grid: A1-D3

Space # 1501 ................................... Grid: A3-A4

Space # 1500 ................................... Grid: A3-A4

Gulf Coast Marine

LMC Marine Center

Space # 1100-2100, 9900 (Hall B) ...................................Grid: A5-B6, N1-O2

Space # 4100 ................................... Grid: F5-G6

Discover Boating

Marine Max

Bowden Marine

Dockside Marine

Space # 4500-4700.......................... Grid: F3-G4

Nautic Marine & RV Superstore

Explore USA RV

Space # 3900 .......................................... Grid: I4

Space # 4900-4905.......................... Grid: F1-H3

Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Space # 1505-3500...........................Grid: A3-F4

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Rinker’s Boat World

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HALL B Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Marine

Space # 5900-5905........................... Grid: H1-I3

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Space # 7900 ................................... Grid: K1-K3

Lone Star RV

Space # 4000 ................................... Grid: F6-G7

Space # 3100, 6327 (Hall C) .................................. Grid: D5-F6, K5-M5

Space # 7905 ....................................Grid: K1-L3

TAP BOOTH TO VISIT EXHIBIOR’S WEBSITE

Space # 4313 .................................... Grid: G5-I5

Austin Canoe & Kayak

Space # 7000 ....................................Grid: K6-L7

Marine Max

Space # 718 ...................................... Grid: J3-J4

Lakeshore Sports

HALLS D & C

Space # 1000-3001.......................... Grid: A6-D7

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200 201 202 202-204 203

Antique & Class Boat Society

Space # 9905, 10900 (Hall A) .......... Grid: O1-R3 Space # 8000 ...................................Grid: L6-M7

Houston Area Chevy Dealers

Space # 9005 ................................... Grid: O6-P7

Space # 6005, 11500 (Hall A) ................................................Grid: I6-K7, R3-S4

Sea-Doo and Evinrude

Kroll’s Marine

Space # 8005 .................................. Grid: M6-N7

Space # 5000 .................................... Grid: H6-I7

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Lone Star Lone Star RV RV

981 980 979 978 977 904 905 906 907 908

975 974 973 972 971 970 915, 969 910975 910 911 912 913 914 915 916, 916 969

7900

6900

Topper’s Camping Center

Food & Bar

000 966 967 000 000 964 963 000 962 961 000 918 919 000 921 000 922 000 923 924 000

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8900

GEICO

000 958 959 000 000 957 956 000 955 000 954 000 927-958 926 000 928 000 929 000 930 000 931 000

881 880-881 880 879 878 877 804 805 806 807 808

810 874 875 872-874 873 872 871 870 869 810 814-815 815 816 875 811 812 813 814

704 780 779 778 777 781 704 781 705 706 707 708

710, 774 711, 773 772 771 770 769 775

681 680 679 678 677

675 674 673 672 671 670 669

604 605 606 607 608

610 611 612 613 614 615 616

775

710 711 712 713 714 714-715 715 716

718

9900

Terry Vaughn RVs

952 951 000 950 000 949 000 948 000 947 000

8700

9905

Bass Shop Track Mari

LMC Marine Center

9500

9505

000 934 933 000 935 000 000 936 937 000 938 000

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5905

t AISLE 8000 u

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t AISLE 5000 u

5900

Texas Tigé Marine

000 859 857-858 000 857 000 856-857 756 855 000 854

Fishing Tackle Unlimited

826 827 000 828 000 000 829 830 000 831 000

000 833852 000 850 851 000 000 849 848 000 847 000 852 835 833 834 000 000 000 836 836-837 837 838 000

726 000 759 000 758 757 000 756 000 000 755 000 754 730755 726 000 000 728-729 000 730 729 731 000 759 727

733 737, 748 748, 747 000 000 752 751 750 000 000 749 000 000 749 733 734 000 000 735 736 000 737 000 000 738 752

667 000 000 000 666 664 663 000 662 661-662 000 661 618667 618 000 621 619 000 000 622 623 000 000 624

659 000 000 000 658 657 656 000 655 654 000 626659 626 000 628 627 000 000 629 630 000 000 631

000 651 650 652 000 649 000 648 647-648 000 647

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Mt Hous Mari

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633-635 000 635 634 000 636 000 637 637-638 000 638

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Texas Sportfishing Yacht Sales

572 571 570 569 568 567-568 567 566

563 561 560 559 558 556-557

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515 514-518 516 517 518 519

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8300

MarineMax 460 457-461 459 458 457 463 422463 424 425 426 427 422 428 427-428

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413-414 414 415 416 417 417-418 418 419

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McClain Trailers

429 456 456

Red Wing Boat Co.

8100

279 278 277 276 275 274 273 272 207209279 276 207 208 209 210 211 212-213 213

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202 202-204 203 204

363 361 360 359 358 322324-361 363 324 325 322 326 327

315 316 317 318 319

5000

270 269266-270 268 267 266

Sea-Doo and Evinrude

263 261 260 259 258 226259 222 224 226 227

216 217 218 219

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Rinker’s Boat World

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8002

335

231 232 229 230 230-231 232-233 233

Red W Boat

Sport Marine

The Yacht Sales Co.

256 255 254-255 254 253 252 251 250 249-250 249 235-236 236

7000

Austin Canoe & Kayak

8000

Bowden Marine

8005

Kroll’s Marine

9000

9005

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Mattress Firm

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t AISLE 9000 u

370 369 368 366-369 367 366

312

t AISLE 6000 u

282-284 283 282 281

309

t AISLE 8000 u

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Bass Pro Shops/ Tracker Marine

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11900 t AISLE 11000 u

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Premier Yamaha Boating Center

12500

12501

Capt. Kirk’s Marine

Rinker’s Boat World

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Bass Tub

Coastline Texas Marine Boat Sales

12505

12507

Kevin’s NorthBoats shore Marine

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9105

10100

11100

Texas Marine

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12105

Texas Marine Red Wing Boat Co.

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12101

Laser Marine

The Boat Yard

t AISLE 10000 u

9005

Chevy

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Mercury Marine

10005

Concession Seating

11000

Gene’s Powersports Country

11005

Suncoast Marine Works

t AISLE 12000 u

6 t AISLE 11000 u

6

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12005

Gulf Coast Complete Marine

K and J Marine 7

BoothFinder Symbols Concessions

Emergency Medical Center

Public Restrooms

Show Ticket Office

Sport Marine

Capt. Kirk’s Marine

Mercury Marine

Terry Vaughn RVs

Coastline Marine

Northshore Marine Supply

Mattress Firm

Texas Tigé Marine

Gene’s Powersports Country

Premier Yamaha Boating Center

McClain Trailers

The Yacht Sales Co.

Gulf Coast Complete Marine

Rinker’s Boat World

Mt. Houston Marine

HALL A

Red Wing Boat Co.

Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Marine

Kevin’s Boats & Motor Repair

Reynolds Marine

Boats Etc.

Laser Marine

Space # 8100 .................................. Grid: M5-N6

LMC Marine Center

Space # 9900, 1100-2100 (Hall E) ...............................................Grid: N1-O3,A5-D6

Space # 8900-8905.......................... Grid: L1-N3 Space # 8700 ....................................Grid: L3-n3

Space # 9000 ...................................Grid: N6-O7

Space # 8002 ...................................Grid: L5-M6

Space # 8300 .................................. Grid: M5-N5 Space # 9500-9505.......................... Grid: N3-P4

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Space # 11000 ................................. Grid: R6-S7 Space # 12000 ..................................Grid: T6-T7 Space # 12005 ................................. Grid: T6-U7

Space # 11900 ................................. Grid: R1-S3

Space # 8500 ................................... Grid: L4-N4

Space # 12500 ................................. Grid: T3-U4

K and J Marine

Space # 10900, 9905 (Hall B) .......... Grid: O1-R3

Space # 9100-9105..........................Grid: N5-O6

Space # 10500 ................................. Grid: P3-R4

Space # 12505 .......................................Grid: U4 Space # 12100 ..................................Grid: T5-T6

Space # 10000 ................................. Grid: P6-Q7

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Space # 12507 .......................................Grid: U4 Space # 12900 ................................. Grid: T1-U3 Space # 11500, 6005 (Hall C) ................................................Grid: R3-S4, I6-K7

Texas Boat Sales

Space # 12501 ................................. Grid: T3-U4

Texas Marine

Space # 10100-11100, 12105 ...............................................Grid: P5-S6, T5-U5

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Space # 12101 ................................. Grid: T5-U6

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Action Boat Center

DirecTV

Alaska’s Bearclaw Lodge

Discount Hitch & Truck Accessories

Booth # 232, 233.........................Grid: K6 Booth # 870...................................Grid: I3

Alaskan Wilderness Outfitting Co. Booth # 624.................................. Grid: J4 Booth # 733, 752.........................Grid: L4

DMJ Charters

Booth # 734..................................Grid: L4

Booth # 833, 834, 835, 850, 851, 852..... ......................................................Grid: K3

Invigorating Salt Therapy

Booth # 519.................................. Grid: J5

Island Point Lodge – Petersburg, Alaska Booth # 712...................................Grid: I4

Dockside Boat Lifts

Booth # 747..................................Grid: L4

Down South Lures

Booth # 859..................................Grid: K3

Anchor Marine Insurance

Booth # 556, 557.........................Grid: K5

Dyson Prestige Industries

Booth # 737, 748, 749.................Grid: L4

Angling Adventures

Booth # 826..................................Grid: K3

E-Z Boat Storage & Valet Launch Booth # 329............................ Grid: K5-K6

Aqua Lube of Kentucky

Booth # 249, 250.........................Grid: L6

J|K|L

Booth # 961.................................. Grid: J3

E4Bikes

Eagle Point Fishing Camp

Booth # 728, 729.........................Grid: K4

Elton Porter Marine Insurance

Booth # 563, 566......................... Grid: J5

Endeavour Marina

Baad Marine Supply

Excell Boat Lifts

Bass Pro Shops

Extreme Water Sports

Booth # 856, 857.........................Grid: K3 Booth # 514, 515, 516, 517, 518 ......................................................Grid: K3

Baumann Propellers

Bethy Creek Resort, LLC

Booth # 332............................ Grid: K5-K6 Booth # 366, 367, 368, 369......... Grid: J5

Blake Wilcox Properties Boat Brim

Fishing Tom Guide Service

Boat Dock Grips

FishStix

Breakwater Marine Electronics

Five Star Scooters

Captain Roy’s Captain School

Fujimi Luxury Massage Chairs

Booth # 219.................................. Grid: J6

Booth # 561.................................. Grid: J5

Carefree Boat Club

Booth # 273...................................Grid: I6

Catch A Trophy Fishing Guide Service

G|H|I Booth # 628..................................Grid: K4

Chandeleur Charters, LLC

Galati Yacht Sales

Charter Lakes Marine Insurance

Galveston Yacht Basin

Booth # 769...................................Grid: I4 Booth # 738..................................Grid: L4

Booth # 569...................................Grid: I5

Genesis II Art & Photography

Choates Boats

Golf Cars of Houston

Clearwater Adventures

Grind Terminal Tackle

Click Heat

Groves Guide Service

Coast Guard Auxiliary

Gulf Coast Boating Center Inc.

Coastline Custom Aluminum

Gypsy Guide Service

Cobra Tec Knives

H & H Fishing Rods

Costa del Mar Sunglasses

Heat and Run

Cruise Planners

Hill Norvell Alaskan Fishing

Cutco Cutlery

Hook South

Booth # 312...............................Grid: I5-I6 Booth # 614...................................Grid: I4 Booth # 315...................................Grid: I6 Booth # 230, 231.........................Grid: K6 Booth # 730, 731, 754, 755.........Grid: K4 Booth # 623.................................. Grid: J4 Booth # 921.................................. Grid: J3 Booth # 272...................................Grid: I6 Booth # 681................................. Grid: H4

Booth # 419.................................. Grid: J5 Booth # 207, 208, 277, 278, 279.Grid: H6 Booth # 631..................................Grid: K4 Booth # 630..................................Grid: K4 Booth # 212, 213..........................Grid: I6 Booth # 771...................................Grid: I4

Booth # 869...................................Grid: I3

JAN

Booth # 200................................. Grid: G6

Kevin’s Boat & Motor Repair Kids Build-A-Boat Project Kymera Body Board

Booth # 316...................................Grid: I6

Laguna Custom Rods

LaRue’s Guide Service

LeafFilter Gutter Protection LED Light Bar Texas

Booth # 424.................................. Grid: J5

LiftMasters Gulf Coast

Line Cutterz (As Seen On Shark Tank)

Booth # 919.................................. Grid: J3

Lowrance - Navico

Booth # 610, 611..........................Grid: I4

Hook Spit Performance Rods

IcyBreeze & GoBoat

M|N|O LUXE

Booth # 224.................................. Grid: J6

Marcaccio’s Fishin’ Guide Service

Booth # 716...................................Grid: I4

Meador’s Guide Service

Booth # 622.................................. Grid: J4

Mike Hood’s Marine Propeller Service

Booth # 637, 638.........................Grid: L4

Millennium Marine

Booth # 618, 619, 666, 667......... Grid: J4

Miracle Grill Mat/Western Prints

Booth # 971...................................Grid: I3

Palmer Power

Booth # 217, 218.....................Grid: I6-J6

Pet Tags Plus

Booth # 427, 428.........................Grid: K5 Booth # 370...................................Grid: I5

Premier Boat Dock & Patio

Booth # 416, 469, 470..................Grid: I5

Premium Custom Covers

Booth # 254, 255.........................Grid: K6

Premium Sales Network

Booth # 301, 302, 303, 304, 381, 382, 383, 384....................................... Grid: G6

Pride Fishing Rods

Booth # 814, 815..........................Grid: I3

Purlifeus

Booth # 677................................. Grid: H4

Olympic Pools

Booth # 266, 267, 268, 269, 270.Grid: J6

Outdoor Republic

Booth # 607, 608........................ Grid: H4

Texas Tigé Marine

Booth # 838, 847....................Grid: J5-K5

Texas Yamaha Motorsports

Booth # 457, 458, 459, 460, 461 .................................................Grid: J5-K5

The Boater’s Directory

Booth # 560.............................Grid: J5-K5

The Fish Dude’s Guide Service

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Booth # 674...................................Grid: I4

The Palms Marina

Redfish Retreat

TKO Lures

Redtail Republic

Top-Flight Hunting Preserve

RJ Hunting & Fishing Service

Traeger Pellet Grills

Russelure

Tuff Spas of Texas

Safe Floor, LLC.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Booth # 654, 655.........................Grid: K4 Booth # 251..................................Grid: L6 Booth # 914...................................Grid: I3 Booth # 922.................................. Grid: J3 Booth # 924.................................. Grid: J3 Booth # 770...................................Grid: I4

Saltwater Soul

Booth # 756, 757.........................Grid: K4

Sarge Customs

Booth # 810, 875..........................Grid: I3

School of Seamanship

Booth # 606................................. Grid: H4

Sea Tow Galveston Bay

Booth # 751..................................Grid: L4

Simple Natural Design Handcrafted Jewelry

Booth # 559..................................Grid: K5 Booth # 726, 759.........................Grid: K4 Booth # 871...................................Grid: I3 Booth # 466, 467......................... Grid: J5 Booth # 309.............................Grid: H5-I6

Booth # 927, 928, 929, 930, 931, 954, 955, 956, 957, 958........................Grid: K3

SlipSki Boating Solutions

Booth # 209, 210, 275, 276........ Grid: H6

Snapper Slapper Lures

Booth # 629..................................Grid: K4

Softub

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Underwater Green Fishing Lights Booth # 710, 711, 775..................Grid: I4

VBX Wellness

Booth # 880, 881........................ Grid: H3

Venice on the Lake RV Resort

Booth # 947..................................Grid: L3

Vrienden Umbrellas

Booth # 808, 877........................ Grid: H3

Booth # 908................................. Grid: H3

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W|X|Y Walden Marina – Einsteins Ship Store

Booth # 413, 414..........................Grid: I5

Sportsman Sharpening System Easy For Life

Booth # 252..................................Grid: K6

Star Glow Products International Booth # 216, 933, 981..................Grid: I6

Waterloo Rod Company USA

Booth # 915, 916, 969..................Grid: I3

Waterman’s Harbor

Booth # 612...................................Grid: I4

Wave Armor of Texas

Booth # 324, 325, 326, 327, 358, 359, 360, 361........................................ Grid: J6

State Farm - Buddy Driskill Agency

West Yacht Sales

Stow-A-Way Marina & RV Park

Wyld Gear

Booth # 260.............................Grid: J6-K6 Booth # 675...................................Grid: I4

Surfside Marina

T|U|V Booth # 471, 472..........................Grid: I5

Team Essential Life, Young Living

Nutty Buddies Too

Booth # 429, 456.........................Grid: K5

Texas Sportfishing Yacht Sales

The Rust Game Place & Meat Market

Booth # 229..................................Grid: K6

Myfloatingbar

Booth # 282, 283, 284................ Grid: H6

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Booth # 211...................................Grid: I6

The Boat Lift Company

Randy McGovern Fish Art

Tackle Supply House

Npursuit Guide Service

Booth # 621.................................. Grid: J4

Booth # 329............................ Grid: K5-K6

Mobile Graphics

Booth # 222.................................. Grid: J6

Booth # 836, 837.........................Grid: L3

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Booth # 306............................Grid: H5-H6

Booth # 417, 418.....................Grid: I5-J5

Booth # 816...................................Grid: I3

Booth # 972, 973..........................Grid: I3

Booth # 872, 873, 874..................Grid: I3

Booth # 948..................................Grid: L3

Kevin E. Severance Insurance

Booth # 636..................................Grid: L4

Booth # 777................................. Grid: H4

HPD – Lake Patrol Unit

DeMontrond RV Body Shop

Texas Outdoors Journal

Overkill Guide Service

Booth # 977, 978........................ Grid: H3

Booth # 661, 662......................... Grid: J4

Booth # 910, 911, 974, 975..........Grid: I3

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Ken’s Beef Jerky

Booth # 322, 363......................... Grid: J6

ChickenBoy Lures

Booth # 967.................................. Grid: J3

Kemah Boardwalk Marina

Booth # 604, 605........................ Grid: H4

G & S Trolling Motors, Inc.

Booth # 727..................................Grid: K4

Booth # 652..................................Grid: K4

Booth # 318.................................. Grid: J6

Freedom Boat Club

Booth # 513...................................Grid: I5

Booth # 626, 627, 658, 659.........Grid: K4

K6 Island Sports

Booth # 664.................................. Grid: J4

Booth # 263.................................. Grid: J6

Booth # 704, 781........................ Grid: H4

Booth # 647, 648.........................Grid: L4

Booth # 926, 959.........................Grid: K3

Booth # 854, 855.........................Grid: K3

Booth # 570...................................Grid: I5

JZ Custom Rails

Booth # 811, 812, 813..................Grid: I3

Fishing Boat Club

Booth # 831..................................Grid: K3

Booth # 415...................................Grid: I5

Jordan’s Outdoor Fun

Booth # 633, 634, 635........... Grid: K3-L3

Fatima’s Design

Booth # 663.................................. Grid: J4

Booth # 904................................. Grid: H3

Booth # 567, 568......................... Grid: J5

Booth # 950, 952.........................Grid: L3

Booth # 202, 203, 204................ Grid: G6

Booth # 827..................................Grid: K3

Johnston & Mayer Oasis Yachts

Booth # 468..............................Grid: I5-J5

Booth # 572...................................Grid: I5

Outdoor Wonders

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Booth # 938..................................Grid: L3

Booth # 714, 715..........................Grid: I4

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Booth # 613...................................Grid: I4

Art by L. Mower

JH Custom Performance Rods

Booth # 335.............................Grid: L5-L6

Booth # 281................................. Grid: H6

Art by Knighten

P|R|S

Porta-Bote International

Dottie’s

Booth # 528, 529.........................Grid: K5

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Booth # 226, 227, 258, 259.........Grid: K6

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America Outdoor Furniture

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Booth # 522.................................. Grid: J5

G | H | I (cont.)

Booth # 422, 463......................... Grid: J5

Xact Customs Gulf Coast

Booth # 285................................. Grid: G6

You Name It! Personalized Keepsakes

Booth # 571...................................Grid: I5

Yummie Nuts

Booth # 256..................................Grid: K6

Booth # 671, 672, 673..................Grid: I4

Booth # 935..................................Grid: L3

Telltales Magazine

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tomorrow’s leaders through Olympicstyle rowing with future plans of a community boathouse with training, event and meeting space.

For more information or to help, visit www.BuffaloBayouRC.org or at www.facebook.com/BuffaloBayouRC.

Activities for Kids

Fish-O-Rama: Whether you are young or just young at heart, you won’t want to miss the chance to experience a Boat Show tradition at Fish-O-Rama.

Our rainbow trout (native to the rivers and lakes of North America) tank is fully stocked with this hard-fighting

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Personnel are on hand to help with your catch. Anglers can keep or release their fish, and staff will even bag it for you to take home. Plan on hanging around the show a little longer? No problem; they can even keep your catch on ice until you are ready to reel it in for the day. Don’t miss your chance

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and tasty fish. Fish-O-Rama is a great opportunity to introduce kids to the challenge of fishing and once you catch the “big one” anglers can decide to take their catch home with them or just take home the story of the one that got away at the Houston Boat Show.

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Bungie Trampoline: Jump to new heights as you bounce on a trampoline pod and sore high into the air with the help of massive bungee ropes!

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sure to thrill. Fun for all ages, the 4-pod bungee trampoline use a continuous air flow system to inflate pods that function as mini moonwalks which in-turn allows the jumpers to reach heights over 25 feet.

Inflatable Slide and Bounce House: Get ready to rocket down a massive 24-foot inflatable slide.

The fun never ends as kids race down the 2 lane inflatable slide.

Designed with safety in mind, the 24-foot giant slide has a no-jump top, to force riders to slide down properly, keeping them secure. For the kid who loves thrill rides, double the lanes means double the fun on this super fun and fast slide.

Hands-On Fun: The Boat Show offers hands on activities for kids!

Children of all ages are invited on Saturdays and Sundays to help build an 8-foot wooden dinghy-style boat, help rebuild a 1955 Evinrude 5½ hp classic outboard motor and/or paint in color on our white enamel 8’ pram. The Southwest Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society will conduct supervised boat-building sessions on both Saturdays, Jan. 6th and Jan. 13th and both Sundays, Jan. 7th and Jan. 14th.

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the wood pieces will have already been cut. Assembly is by clamps, glue and screws driven by battery-powered drills.

During the show each participating child will be issued a ticket to hold and we will conduct a drawing at the end of the last session to select the winner who gets to keep the finished boat! Children can also help rebuild a 1955 Evinrude 5½ hp classic outboard motor! This will be a real nuts and bolts, hands-on experience on how all the individual parts fit together to make up a real operating engine.

The Golden Age of Boating

Visit the Antique & Classic Boat display in the lobby of the Houston Boat Show and relive the golden age of boating! Whether you are interested in the heritage of boating, historic preservation or just the romance of an era gone by, you won’t want to miss the lovingly restored vintage boats at this year’s show. Sleek styling, varnished mahogany wood exteriors, leather interiors, and

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polished chrome hardware – all serve to distinguish these beautiful boats.

The display is sponsored by the Southwest Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society. Serving Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas, the group is dedicated to bringing people together with a common interest in

preserving and enjoying antique and classic boats. They strive to protect the heritage of boating by promoting, first the preservation and, secondly, the restoration of historic antique and classic boats.

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OAT SHOW SEASON GIVES YOU your best opportunity of the year to check out a slew of new boats all at once—and make a screaming deal on a hot new ride.

Goodbye 2017, and hello new boats. Every year manufacturers roll out a new set of models for you and I to check out, sea trial, and maybe even take home.

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Naturally, that means we’ll be spending some time at the boat shows.

Boat shows not only present you with the ability to inspect a huge variety of boats from numerous manufacturers in the same place at the same time, they also put you in front of dealers who are aching to sell their stock.

That gives you bargaining power, and makes boat shows a great place to sign on the dotted line.

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The outboard market never sits still, and for 2018 there are a number of changes and new options to consider.

Wait a sec—before you make any decisions, you want to be a well-educated buyer, right? You want to know about the latest trends, the hottest gear, and the newest powerplants. That’s why we’ve been attending industry press events throughout the year, and why

we put together this boat show guide before the serious shopping begins.

Latest and Greatest

For the past few years we’ve seen developments in the small boat market trending towards simpler, more afford-

able boats, and while there are still plenty of these on the market, this year we’re seeing an explosion of tech being integrated into small boats. This change relates to two factors: the ability of newer, less expensive multifunction displays to act as an information hub, and

Fiberglass construction technology continues to bring more efficiency to the boat-building process, resulting in stronger, lighter hulls.

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the advancements of digital switching.

Don’t let this scare you off; as is generally the case with consumer electronics, immediately after the introduction of new gadgetry its prices quickly fall. And while we’re certainly not going to call the boats rigged with this stuff “cheap,” they’re a lot less expensive than one might imagine.

Consider, as an example, a bass boat that comes standard with an MFD chartplotter/fishfinder that retails for around $1,000. Most of these electronics are perfectly capable of NMEA 2000 integration. Meanwhile, more and more builders are adding digital switching to their boats. Put these two abilities together and you can control everything from Power Poles to trolling motors to livewell pumps, all from the screen right on the helm. And while we saw a lot of progress in this regard in larger, more expensive boats last year, for 2018 the tech has worked its way into bass, bay, and flats boats as small as 17 feet.

Fiberglass construction techniques also continue their march forward, with resin infusion and vacuum-assisted fiberglass construction becoming more and more common. That means a boat’s pieces-parts have the ideal resinto-glass ratio, reducing weight yet not sacrificing one iota of strength. As an added bonus, most vacuum-molding techniques create a fiberglass part that’s finished on both sides. When you flip up a hatch, the underside won’t be rough or ragged but is instead smooth and easy to clean.

But fiberglass doesn’t have a lock on improving construction. Aluminum boats are constantly progressing as well.

One of the more interesting tweaks seen lately is the addition of more complex running surfaces. Aluminum bass boats, bay boats, and skiffs used to have fairly straightforward, simple hull bottoms but recently we’ve seen several variable-degree deadrise boats introduced. That means the shape of the V tapers from steep to mild going from the bow to the transom, enhancing wave-splitting abilities without sacrificing stability.

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Electronics with multi-function displays are becoming more common, thankfully at an affordable price.

are reaping the rewards of enhanced design. While not new to the market, more and more models are incorporating welded-on strakes and chines, center “half-logs” which enhance performance while minimizing cost, and under-deck skins that improve hydrodynamics.

Even personal watercraft are getting into the act. And by that we don’t mean jet skis. Mini fishing boats that

are part kayak, part SUP and part center console are coming on strong.

In fact, there are even one-man microskiffs that can run at speeds in the upper teens with a six-horsepower outboard. Again, advancing construction technology helps make a creation like this possible—even though it’s 14’ long ad 3’4” wide, the Bote Rover weighs a mere 105 pounds Another segment of the boat market

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that seems to be exploding is that of the jet-powered center console fishing boat.

A few years ago Yamaha raised some eyebrows with the 190 FSH, which was essentially a center console deck sitting atop a 19” Yamaha jet boat hull and power system. Scarab followed suit (as we mentioned in last year’s boat show primer), with their 195 Open. And now Yamaha has introduced a 21-foot version of a jet powered center console fishing boat, and expanded their line to include six center console models.

While jet boats may usually be the domain of watersports lovers, this year despite having jets usurped by anglers, wake-boarders and wake-surfers have an entirely different thing to crow about: dual propellers in a straight-shaft powertrain. Boaters have long known the advantages provided by dual propeller outdrives (like the DuoProp by VolvoPenta and the Bravo III by Mercury), which include improved handling, acceleration, and reverse performance.

But they’ve never been available in an inboard arrangement. And most serious wakeboard, water ski, and wake surf enthusiasts prefer straight inboards.

For 2018, the first-ever contra-rotating dual propeller inboard shaft drive was introduced by ZF, with their Project Disruption drive, which incorporates a strut-housed underwater gearbox.

Powerful Change The outboard market never sits still for long, and this year, there are a number of new options hitting the water.

Are you ready for some powerful changes? Check out what all these outboard manufacturers have in store.

BRP – If you like the idea of joystick piloting on an outboard boat, you’ll want to learn about Evinrude’s new iDock system. This is the first joystick system to incorporate an aircraft gyro sensor, which allows it to fight the effects of wind and current without any added input from the user—you just twist or push the joystick, and iDock does the work. Added bonus: this is the least expensive joystick system around, with an MSRP of just $5,999. Thanks to the fact that Evinrude’s G2 engines already have a helix steering system and digital controls, many of the pieces and parts that normally have to be added in to get joystick control are already present. That allows Evinrude to keep the cost down, and this price point is actually less than half of some competitor’s joystick systems.

HONDA – Honda is joining the jetset, with three new jet-drive outboard models. By mounting a jet drive on their BF60 powerhead they’ve created

a 40-hp jet, the BF90 platform is used to make the 65-hp jet, and the BF150 results in a 105-hp jet. (Remember that with any jet drive outboard, there’s a horsepower loss when converting from a propeller-driven model). All of these models have the usual Honda perks: multiport EFI, overhead camshafts, and lean-burn features to maximize fuel economy.

MERCURY – Outboard-wise Mercury is sitting pretty for the moment, and doesn’t have any big news to communicate. They have, however, announced the development of a new multifunction display, the VesselView 903. This has all the features of the VesselView 703 but a larger, 16 x 9 aspect ratio high-def touch-screen. It can display up to 30 different data points, and can be used to manage engine applications clear up to quadruple engines.

SUZUKI – With the introduction of the DF350A, Suzuki is making some serious waves this year. Not only is this a completely new powerhead—the largest-ever displacement four-stroke designed specifically for outboard applications, at 4.4 liters—it also boasts contra-rotating dual propellers. That means it has enhanced slow speed and reverse handling. And it also means an increase in blade area of 80-percent, giving the engine an unusual ability to handle extremely heavy loads and power large boats up onto plane quickly.

TOHATSU – Tohatsu has worked battery-less EFI into their small, portable motors, with the new MFS20E, MSF15E, and MAF9.9E. That means no choke starting, no carb-clogging ethanol issues, and enhanced efficiency.

Tohatsu moved the crank and drive shafts forward in these new models, which reduces tilting weight by 26-percent.

Tohatsu has also decided to tap into LPG, with their LPG 5HP. This engine runs on a bottle of propane instead of a tank of gas, and is available in short and long shafts, has a 60-watt five-amp charging system, and is available with a

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high-thrust prop.

YAMAHA – Yamaha has a number of new powerplants you need to know about, starting with the F90. Despite the popularity of the old F90 Yamaha saw fit to create a new platform in this range (which also includes a 75-hp model) and the new 90 is physically smaller, 13 pounds lighter, yet has a 13-percent increase in displacement; the old model was a 1.6 liter powerhead and the new one is 1.8 liters.

Also new is the Yamahas F25. In this case Yamaha shaved a whopping 25-percent of the engine’s weight off, making it the lightest 25-horse outboard available today, at 126 pounds. Maybe even more important is the incorporation of battery-less EFI. Not only does this boost efficiency and make for one-pull starts, it also means that since the fuel system is pressurized and contained, the usual problems with ethanol fuel gunking up a carb are history.

Finally, Yamaha also introduced a new F2.5 mini-outboard this year. At a weight of 37 pounds, it’s ideal for use on very small boats and canoes that can take an outboard. It features forward and neutral gears (you spin it around 180-degrees to get reverse thrust) and an integrated 0.9 liter fuel tank. It also has Yamaha’s leak-prevention system, so you can lay it down in the back of an SUV or a pick-up without having to worry about fuel or oil leaking out.

may be willing to eat the cost on an accessory or two to get the price down and make a deal happen, so there’s nothing wrong with asking. Others won’t want to go there, but another option you can explore is extended warranties. If they can’t remove the cost of the carpet and stereo, for example, maybe they can offer an extended warranty on the boat to sweeten the deal.

2. IF YOU OPT for ordering a boat that’s outfitted exactly as you like instead of purchasing the one they have in the show, ask the dealer if he can pass on a discount. Some manufacturers – though not all – will offer a slight discount to dealers when they order and pay up front, instead of ordering a boat on a “floor plan” (credit). This isn’t a huge amount, usually around three to five percent of the boat’s cost, but if the dealer is going to save some cash on the deal you should, too.

3. WHEN LOOKING at the bottom line, don’t feel like you need to haggle for every penny. Most boats are marked up in the general vicinity of 30-percent, but a dealer’s overhead usually runs over 20-percent. So they actually don’t have a huge margin to work within.

And there’s an advantage to making sure the dealer is just as happy as you are, because they’ll be more likely to give you better service on maintenance and repairs if they want you to come back when it’s time to upgrade.

4. IF YOU’RE TRADING a boat in, negotiate a final price on the new boat before you even discuss the value of your old one. Mixing the two transactions causes confusion. If you keep the deals separate, you may find you’re better off selling your old boat yourself.

Or, maybe not. But if you allow the two deals to become one, you’ll never really know.

5. PLAN TO VISIT the boat show twice: on the first day and on the last day. Don’t buy anything on day one and when you show up on the last day of the show, the dealer will know you’re serious. He’ll also want to close out the show with last-minute sales, so this is a great time to get down to brass tacks.

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If you plan to purchase a new boat at the shows, naturally, you want to get the best deal possible. And remember, the dealers are there for one reason and one reason only: to sell boats. Use these tips, to make sure you end up getting the most bang for your buck.

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UR CARAVAN assembled in an Academy parking lot at 7:00 pm, for a final huddle before departing on the 10-hour run. Our goal: to get all four trailerboats to the inlet—in functional condition—by daybreak the next morning. Our plan: to slay numerous grouper, kingfish, snapper, and whatever the heck else we can sink a hook into, during the next three days. It will be sunup to sunset fishing, with no breaks and no excuses. On the fourth morning, we’ll load up and make the long haul home.

Fortunately, even for an ambitious road trip like this we’re prepared because we know these road trip rules: THIS IS A TEAM EFFORT Make runs like this as a group. Stay together, and use FRS radios to stay in touch. Don’t depend solely on cell phones, because someone’s is sure to run out of battery power or enter a dead zone at some point or another.

Every vehicle should carry at least two drivers, so you can take shifts. Driving to the point of exhaustion is a major reason accidents occur, and accidents shut down fishing trips just as effectively as a 50-knot wind.

REPAIR KIT Prior to a major haul you need to make up a repair kit, which includes spare bearings (don’t forget the extra spindle nut, washer, and cotter pin), a spare wheel hub, spare lightbulbs, a spare tail light assembly, spare lug nuts, a spare sidelight assembly, spare wire plugs (male and female) and spare wire.

CHILL OUT When you arrive at your destina-

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tion you’ll be chomping at the bit to dunk the boat, and start fishing. But take your time when you pull up to the ramp. You want at least 10 or 15 minutes to pass before you launch, to allow your bearings and hubs to cool off. Back down into cool saltwater while they’re still hot from the road trip, and the metal might crack.

BREAK TIME Take frequent breaks. Yes, this will delay your arrival and you’ll need to plan in additional travel time to make up for them. But there are several mechanical reasons to stop every three hours or so. First off, you’ll want to feel the hubs of each trailer wheel as soon as you pull over. If the bearings are sufficiently greased and in good shape, the hubs will be slightly warm to the touch. If not, they’ll feel hot. If a hub is hot enough to make you jerk back your hand in pain, you’re danger-close to a bearing failure. Secondly, the breaks

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give you an opportunity to check your lights and make sure they’re all working properly. As we all know, faulty lights can lead to flashing lights in the rearview, which can lead to a significant delay-of-fishing penalty.

RUNNING ON EMPTY Generally speaking, you’ll want to keep your load as light as possible to stress your trailer and tow vehicle as little as possible. One way to eliminate a huge amount of weight from the haul is to run your boat until it’s nearly out of fuel, before loading up for the big road trip. Gasoline weighs about 6.2 pounds per gallon. If you’re pulling a boat that carries 100 gallons of fuel, that’s another 620 pounds of weight—a significant amount for any rig on the road. Also empty freshwater tanks and put weighty gear in your truck, not the boat.

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F YOUR TASTE, BUDGET AND personal style don’t necessarily allow for a boat, a personal watercraft may be just the ticket to get you out on the water.

Whether it is your first purchase or part of a floating fleet, there are as many considerations when you are scoping out the marketplace – as well as maintenance and safety concerns that should be part of your decision.

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No matter how good the product or its condition, that personal watercraft will need to be serviced to assure its best performance and give you as few headaches as possible. Unless you are lucky enough to live very close to the water, there will also be a trailer for trans-

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portation, and it will require regular maintenance, as well. Plan on buying a cover, too. It will keep your new toy looking good longer.

Most dealers carry an assortment of both new and used watercraft so, as you begin your shopping experience, plan to spend some time with a couple of dealers in your area. Get comfortable with the person at the dealership who will be your primary contact and check out the service and maintenance area. It will tell you a lot about how the dealership functions – and remember that once 2 0 1 8

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you have made your purchase it will be the service department that you will be working with on a regular basis. At least until you are ready to trade in and trade up.

If you are purchasing a personal watercraft from a private party, be sure to have it thoroughly checked out by the dealer that you plan to have service it in the future. It is also recommended that you ask that seller who has serviced and maintained the vehicle in the past.

There may be a record of problems that will make your decision easier.

It also helps if you have narrowed down your preferences so that you are not overwhelmed by options.

Remember how much research you did when you bought a car or truck? It is the same principle. Make choices about the styling, number of seats (1 to 3), ergonomics and seating comfort, versatility, and – if you are buying new – innovations like braking options, off-throttle steering, speed limiting and reverse controls, and more. Whether a new or used watercraft is in your future, you should insist on one with an autokill switch that is easily accessible.

As with any vehicle, the engine (usually two stroke or four stroke in a personal watercraft) is the heart of the machine. Check out the specs and understand that performance under specific conditions like towing will be affected if you don’t allow for enough power and capability.

Once you have chosen and purchased that wonderful new toy there is a lot to learn before you venture out.

Get the dealer to walk you through all of the features, safety considerations and limitations. Nothing is without limitations, and that includes personal watercraft.

Recognize that standard floatation devices are not adequate for personal watercraft. When you are zipping along the surface of the water and either fall or are thrown from one of these at 30 to 40 mph, you need the stability of full floation vests. Plan it into your budget.

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Personal watercraft are great for family fun, but safety first should always be primary.

as to expiration dates. Other things to take along, according to those in the know, are heavy-duty sunscreen, drinking water, flares (in case you have a failure when you are out on the water and need help), and a waterproof floating storage container for your cell phone.

Other things to know and practice: • Always let at least one person who is not accompanying you know where you are planning to go and when you expect to return. Call them when you get back.

• Learn when licenses and permits are required for your personal watercraft, trailer and individuals who will be onboard. Laws vary dramatically from place to place and there are local, state and (sometimes) federal regulations what are in force.

• Never use alcohol or drugs when you are using a personal watercraft and be extremely aware of your surroundings.

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Travel Trailer & RV Buying Tips

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HOOSING THE TYPE and size of RV that is right for you is very personal. The first step is to ask yourself how you will be using the RV. Will you be taking long trips or short ones? Will you be staying in one place or stopping at multiple camping areas on the same trip? How many people will be accommodated on a regular basis? Will they be adults or children?

Do you plan to travel with pets? (more than 50% of RVers do).

Do you already own a tow vehicle or planning to purchase one? Do you want a self-contained RV with its own gas or diesel engine? How much money do you have to spend? Are you plan-

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BY LINDA WATER NELSON ning to get a loan to cover the cost of purchase? Will you be buying new or used?

Each of these is a consideration that will affect your choice. Making a list of your needs and answering these questions will help an RV dealer make the right recommendations; after all, you probably wouldn’t opt for a pop-up camper if you planned long trips with lengthy stays.

One trend that might affect your RV choice is toward destination camping. The RV is literally delivered by the dealer to a camping location for an

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extended stay. The RVers drive their car to and from, but don’t actually trailer the RV.

Do your research

The more effort you invest at the front end of choosing an RV, the more satisfied that you will probably be with your decision. As with buying a car or truck today, the Internet, including user forums, is a great ally when researching the type of RV that might be right for you.

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about what is right for you.

If you will be towing with a vehicle that you already own or one that you plan to purchase, thoroughly check the manufacturers’ website for towing capabilities and load bearing specifics.

Remember that fuel economy will be radically affected by the load that you are towing. About 90% of RV buyers already own their tow vehicle so actual specs are an important factor.

Don’t rely on an old belief as to the limitations on what you can pull. RV manufacturers are committed to taking the weight out of trailers and your vehicle may be able to pull a larger unit than you thought.

Size, type, fuel, and price range

Some other considerations include where you plan to stay. Some larger RV units are not allowed in older RV parks, as well as state and national parks; if you are staying in hotter climates, you could need 50 amps and two air conditioners in your RV; in colder climates you might opt for more insulation. Will you be boondocking and need larger water and holding tanks – and, remember, a smaller RV is easier to maneuver off road or on back roads.

After making a real world assessment of how and how often you will actually use your RV and researching the types of RVS, their pros and cons and your budget, contact your insurance agent to check out the price of insuring your trailer or motor home. Ask about rates and safety records for the type of RV you have selected. Higher rates may mean a history of more accidents.

Again, the Internet and user forums will give you a picture beyond the brochures and manufacturers’ websites.

yourself. If you are financing, check to see if the RV that interests you can be financed as a second home which is often the case. If so, the interest on the loan is tax deductible.

You can generally expect that your credit score will be a major factor in what can be financed, the same as it would be with a house or automobile.

Check your credit scores in advance and correct any mistakes that you find.

The down payment for an RV is usually about 10%, according to the RVIA spokesperson, but will be dependent upon your creditworthy status.

Find the right dealer and ask the right questions

Your RV buying experience will only be as good as the dealer you do business with. Talk to several before making a purchase. Evaluate them at the show and at their dealerships. Check with the Better Business Bureau and other rating services to find out what other customers report and whether or not complaints have been filed and how they were handled.

You will probably be using the dealer that you buy from for service on your

RV, too. Ask for a tour of their service facilities and find out what repairs they do onsite and which they send to other places.

Check out gorving.com for a storehouse of useful information about RV dealers in your area.

About 10 – 12% of people interested in making an RV purchase rent one before they buy. When doing this, it is best – for the obvious reason -- to experience it with the same mix of people that you will be traveling with after you buy. The Yellow Pages or an Internet search in your area should identify the places that rent the type of RV that interests you. If you are uncertain, take a few weekend trips in different RVs to solidify your decision.

Remember that dealers will be offering special show prices at the show, so that is a good place to deal after you have made your decision. If you go to the show as a way of making that decision, ask if you can lock in show pricing for a week or a month. Dealers will often oblige.

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ATVs: Buy Smart, Ride Smart

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LL IT TAKES FOR most people to decide that they need to buy an ATV is a ride on one. The exhilaration and feeling of unbridled adventure cannot be matched by any other land vehicle today. However, the emotional kick needs to be matched by both a sense of responsibility and knowledge about which ATV is right for you.

There are two basic types of ATVs. Utility ATVs are generally used for hunting and camping as well as for chores like earth or snow moving, while Sport ATVs, which have no front and rear racks, are more appropriate for speed, jumping and looking very cool. As they have gained a following, there has been enormous effort toward crossing over between the two, and there is even one that combines a boat and ATV for amphibian action.

There are two engine types and each has benefits. The four-stroke engine has moving parts that are oiled on a

continuous basis by an oil sump. These are either air or liquid cooled, with air being most common. They are the quietest and more fuel efficient in terms of mpg – a benefit for

more fuel.

Other factors will include automatic clutch or automatic transmission, size (usually a factor of budget) and two or four wheel drive, and drive shaft, chain drive or belt drive.

All current ATVs

driving long trails.

Lubrication on two-stroke (or twocycle) engines is achieved by actually burning fuel. A combination of gas and oil is mixed either by oil reservoir or by combining a measured amount of oil in the fuel tank. Two cycle engines are generally noisier with a smokier exhaust. They also burn

have four wheels. The manufacturers decided some time ago that the incidence of accidents and liability suits just weren’t worth it.

Think long and hard before buying one on the secondary market.

Do your research

Use the Internet, user forums and other research tools once you have settled on a few models. While every driver is different, other people’s experience can be an omen of what you might expect. Also, when selecting a dealer, check the Better Business Bureau and other consumer rating services to see if there have been complaints and how they have been handled.

ATV safety

The All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute offers some critical final words about safety and respect for the outdoors.

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• Always wear a DOT-compliant helmet, goggles, long sleeves, long pants, over-the-ankle boots and gloves.

• Never ride on paved roads except to cross when done safely and permitted by law. ATVs are intended to be off-road vehicles.

• Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.

• Never carry a passenger on a single-rider ATV, and no more than one other passenger on a two-passenger ATV. • Ride an ATV that’s appropriate for your age and supervise riders under 16. ATVs are not toys.

• Ride only on designated trails and at a safe speed.

• Take a hands-on course at ATV RiderCourse and the free online online course at ATVsafety.org.

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FISHING FOCUS

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Rocket Launchers

OCKET LAUNCHERS may all look the same at first glance, but anyone who’s owned a boat with imperfect rocket launchers lining the T-top or arch knows that several small details can make some great, and some others terrible. This is one of those little boat-building details that many manufacturers – especially those run by people who don’t actually fish – fail to recognize. And in the long run, just how good those rocket launchers are will have a significant impact on how much you enjoy a day of fishing.

CAPACITY: A set of four is barely minimal. The picture here shows a hard top with eight, yet you still see some rod tips sticking up (from the leaning post rodholders) because a day of mixed inshore/offshore angling requires a large selection of different sized rods and reels.

SPACING: While more rocket launchers are better than fewer, if too many are crammed into too small an area the reels will bang into each other as you cruise.

There needs to be enough space between each holder that the rods and reels don’t touch.

HEIGHT: This is a toughie, and is where many builders fall down. They need to be low enough that an averagesized angler has no trouble reaching them, but MUST be high enough that people don’t bang their heads on them.

This can be a serious hazard, and has led to many a bloodied forehead. If it comes down to holders being too low or too high they should be too high, and some part of the leaning post, an aft cooler, or a flip-out step can be used to step up and grab the rods.

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These rocket launchers, seen lining the hard top on a Southport center console, are a great example of rodholders done right.

GIMBALS: Rod holder gimbals are important, even if you use inshore gear that doesn’t “lock in” on a gimbal butt. The reason is, again, so your gear doesn’t get banged up. If the holders don’t have gimbals all the weight of the rig will be resting on the foot of the reel, connecting the reel itself with the reel seat. And with each and every wave, it’ll bang against the cold hard metal of the rodholder. Eventually, this will do some damage.

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INSERTS: Once more, this is a matter of protecting your gear. Thick rubber inserts are a must-have, and its important that they fit tightly or sometimes they’ll come out with the rod.

So, what do you do when you find the ideal boat and it has sub-par rocket launchers? It’s worth taking the boat to a welder, and having new rocket launchers installed. This may cost a bit of extra cash but as we said before, it will have a serious impact on how much you enjoy a day of fishing – and that’s what we want our boats for, in the first place.

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Punch Hay for Lunkers

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T IS ALL ABOUT AVAILABLE cover.

Large Texas reservoirs have many coves, fingers and shorelines and in any given area the best cover will be the area that draws in the bass, particular during the late summer and early fall period according to Texas bass pro Russell Cecil.

Besides being a touring FLW pro, Cecil and his partner Todd Castledine are the current Anglers of the Year in the Texas Team Trail and Bass-N-Bucks Anglers of the Year for both the Toledo Bend and Sam Rayburn Summer Series events. In other words, Cecil knows a thing or two about Texas bass fishing.

“I love punching the ‘hay’ or the thick grass that will grow up in mats sometimes in the middle of the lake on little islands or humps and on shorelines,” Cecil said.

“When that kind of cover is prevalent in an area you can bet there will be bass there. One of the keys is to have a good pair of polarized shades with superior lenses like the new Sunrise from Costa to look down in the pockets for fish and movement.”

Then it’s time to “punch”.

That means rigging up a soft plastic, usually some sort of creature bait, on a heavy weight.

Cecil’s favorite rig utilizes a snell knot with an Owner Jungle Flipping Hook rigged on 80-pound Ande braid.

This rig is flipped into pockets in the grass or any area that is penetrable.

Most bites are a few seconds after the rig has hit the bottom showing the fish are hearing or feeling the lure and then responding.

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grass, in the hydrilla or even in buckbrush.

If your favorite lake is full of grass and you want big bass between now and early fall, consider punching the “hay”.

Russell Cecil holds a nice bass he caught by “punching the hay.”

age bass. These fish are typically not as targeted as those on the edge of the

Big bass are there for the taking.

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Guide Hiring Guidelines

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HAVE WRITTEN, FILMED AND podcasted extensively about fishing guides from all over the great state of Texas and beyond.

I have fished and hunted with numerous guides in my outdoor career. Since I don’t own a boat at the present time, I find guides to be an affordable way to enjoy the great outdoors and the best it has to offer. While there are horror stories out there of guides being subpar in performance and overall success, those guides usually don’t last for very long in the outdoor industry and guiding world. As the old saying goes, “the cream always rises to the top,” and this is very true in the guiding business. As with most things in this industry, word and reputation travels fast and, typically, only the best survive in the long run.

This summer, I went on a few guided fishing adventures. All but one of the guides I fished with had no idea I had authored a book on Amazon Kindle about the hunting and fishing guide service businesses and I kept it that way until the end of these trips. All of the guides I fished with did an incredible job. There are a few common denominators here which I want to briefly touch on in this blog.

Royce Simmons with Gone Fishin’ Guide Service out of Richland Chambers Lake took my son, his grandpa (my father-in-law) and I fishing this past June, right after school went on summer break. What set Royce apart from the pack was his attention to detail in helping my now 8 year old son, Jackson, be successful on the white bass and hybrid fishing action. The bite was on big time on this trip and we were catching them on top water lures, slabs and jigs, and sometimes even two at a time! My son won’t soon forget that trip as we limited out with 75 fish by 9:30am making that about a 2 ½

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hour fishing trip full of angling action.

My arm was tired from all the catching!

Last August I ventured to Buras, Louisiana for the Buras Marsh Media Bash event for writers and other media folks. This was hosted at Cajun Fishing Adventures which is one of the nicest larger capacity fishing and hunting

Jackson Warncke with RichlandChambers guide Royce Simmons.

lodges I have had the pleasure of staying at when out of town. We had a different guide every day of this event and each of them demonstrated proper guide protocol. They were finding fish when the bite was slow and doing everything they could to make their clients successful when the fishing was hot.

On this trip the fishing was smoking hot at times. Add to that fishing fun the quality of 13 Fishing rods and reels, the toughness of Z-Man swimbaits and

other soft plastics and the incredibly realistic lures from LIVETARGET and we had a phenomenal fishing adventure.

Catching a 40-inch redfish is a fish of a lifetime to me. To catch 7 bull reds in that same category of overall size and weight in one day was a memory I will carry with me for a long time. That is the result of a great guide that knows what he or she is doing. You can’t expect every trip to be that wonderful but all three guides equally worked hard to put us on fish each day.

My point is that a great guide takes care of his clients like they are family.

He or she should do everything they can in the trip to grind out a good box of fish for the fillet table, if that is the goal, and, most importantly, ensure each angler has a solid amount of fun trying to catch fish or be successful in whatever pursuit they are on that day.

How do you ensure you get the best guided experience possible? In short, ask good questions and do your research before you trip. Check out the article I wrote here and the podcast I recorded here for the top 10 things to look for in your next guide or outfitter. It’s a long article and podcast but I assure you it is worth the read and listen. We have some fantastic guides in the hotspots section of Texas Fish & Game Magazine every month which is a good place to start your search.

Many of these guides have been around for 20-30 years or longer. While many outdoor pursuits can get expensive in a hurry, my point in hiring a guide is that you don’t have to have your own boat to have fun at the lake or have a seasonal or year-long lease for hunting. Go at it hardcore and have fun out there on the water.

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Can Fish Hear Your Outboard? Does It Matter?

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HE SIMPLE ANSWER to both of these questions is yes. But, there’s so much more to this story…

The other day I got into a somewhat heated argument with an angler who swore an idling four-stroke outboard would scare away fish if the boat drifted over them. IMHO he was dead wrong, and here’s why I say that: I’ve dropped a hydrophone beneath the

done this at varying depths (just a foot under the surface, 15 inches deep, and 30 inches deep) and I measured the strength of each of these noises with a dB-A meter. And truth be told an idling four-stroke is just as quiet beneath the surface as it is above it. A two-stroke is a different story, and the sputtering they make is quite audible beneath the water. But once you shift these motors into gear, their underwater sound levels are essentially equal. Now, ready for a surprise? The sound level of an electric

the whine of prop noise.

But let’s not forget that there are a number of ways boats spook fish (we talk about some in Why We’re Spooking Fish With Our Boats). And the fact of the matter is that closing a hatch or even a person speaking in a raised voice are often quite a bit louder underwater than anything the engine might be doing.

Could a boat drifting over a fish spook it with its shadow? It wouldn’t surprise me. Could someone on that

Look closely, and you can see water coming from the tell-tale of this outboard. Could the fact that it’s idling be scaring near-by fish?

water’s surface and recorded the sounds of a number of potential fish-spooking noises. Four-stroke outboards, twostroke outboards, slamming hatches, dropped pliers, people talking, electric trolling motors, coolers dragged across the deck, and even push-poles used on mud, sand, and shell bottom. I’ve JAN

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trolling motor is right on par, because once the propeller is turning, the loudest sound any of these motors make is

boat yelling, stamping, or dropping something to the deck be responsible for scaring off the fish? Absolutely. But an idling four-stroke outboard? Nah.

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Safety First

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IND AND rain are the bane of boaters, trapping us on shore when we’d much rather be out there

on the water.

When it comes to weather, of course, discretion is the better part of valor— decide to go out when there are 30 knot gusts and lightning strikes, and you will not be a happy camper. That said, if you cancel your day of fishing every time your friendly local schizophrenic weatherman claims there’s a risk, you may well never leave the dock.

Fortunately, you have gobs of options when it comes to making an educated decision about the weather. In fact, in the past couple of years those options have rapidly multiplied, thanks to the

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Weather Web

Getting on the web is a whole new experience these days, weather-wise.

Sure, you still have those old stand-bys, like weatherchannel.com, weatherunderground.com, and your local news.

But some newer sites that focus purely on marine forecasting have taken it a step farther.

Buoyweather.com, for instance, includes not just forecasts but also realtime weather buoy data, wave charts, sea temperature and chlorophyll charts, and tide data. And since the forecasting

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is based around a chart (choose Texas from the Gulf States list, put the cursor over your specific area, and click), it’s incredibly easy to use. Another good one is Fishweather.com. In fact, I’ve become so accustomed to using this site that I almost never leave the dock without checking it first. Fishweather overlays wind forecasts over a detailed NOAA chart, allowing you to choose the exact location and see all the wind, wave, and sea condition data. What’s even better is the ability to break down the forecasts into three hour increments. For those of us who are sick and tired of NOAA’s overly-broad and unspecific marine forecasts, Fishweather is a hands-down winner.

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no-go decisions.

Some apps also include wind speed data, either in an updated or forecasted form. Generally speaking, forecasts don’t do you much good unless you’re on the water for an extended period of time. But real-time wind updates are The Fishweather.com website. great for helping you you alerts, in case of deteriorating identify trends, the approach of fronts, weather. Which leads us to... or changes in the current conditions.

APPlied Science

Since that smart phone is in your pocket, why not take full advantage of it? You can choose from countless weather apps these days, although you should recognize that some are a lot better than others. A handful of the most popular include Weatherbug, Weather Underground, The Weather Channel, Bluefin, and Lightning Finder. All have their own strengths and weaknesses.

Here are some key things to look for when you choose which weather app is best for you. Obviously, you’ll want to make sure it covers the areas where you regularly go fishing and boating.

Remember, some apps only cover specific regions for free, and you’ll have to pay extra to get complete coverage.

Another important item is the availability of current Doppler radar images.

Many apps (or free versions of apps which can be upgraded for a fee) only provide text forecasts. These are usually based on those same NOAA predictions (sometimes they appear verbatim), which really doesn’t help much. On the other hand, real-time animated Doppler lets you see storms to track their direction and speed of travel. This is a great help in deciding when you need to head back to the dock.

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Now, let’s say you don’t get reliable— or any—cell service in some of the areas you go boating.

There are still some weather tools you can utilize. The first and best is satellite weather, such as Sirius/XM satellite. In most cases it can interface with your chartplotter/GPS, and put those weather maps and forecasts right up on the helm. This is a more expensive option than most others. A receiver costs between $100 and $500 depending on brand, and you’ll also have to pay a monthly access fee which ranges from about $10 to $50/month (depending on what level of service you choose).

But that expense gets you everything those apps and web sites offer, and then

some.

Finally, for the lightning-averse among us, you can also get a dedicated lightning detector. These don’t cost much ($50 to $100) and are simple to use. Just turn them on, and a series of blinking lights and/or tones will alert you to lightning strikes within range (which varies from unit to unit but covers at least 50 miles) as they take place.

It also shows how far away they are.

Aside from all of these goodies and gadgets (technology be damned) you still have those old weather rules that mariners have lived by for centuries. So, no matter what gear and goodies you may or may not have on board, always remember: —Red sky at night, sailor’s delight.

—Red sky in morning, sailors take warning.

—When grass is dry at morning light, look for rain before the night.

—Sound traveling far and wide, a stormy day it does betide.

—When wind blows from west, fish bite the best; when it blows from east, fish bite the least.

—When clouds look like rocks and towers, you should expect frequent showers.

—Seagulls, seagulls, sitting on sand, it’s never good weather when you’re on land.

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Resources for Boaters

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OATING IS AN ACTIVity that requires a certain amount of know-how, which most of us pick up through experience. But, how’s someone who’s new to boating supposed to learn their port from their starboard? A good starting point is the boating safety class all new boaters are required to take. Anyone born after 1993 must take this course before they operate a powerboat in the state of Texas, and anyone who’s not already very experienced on the water, regardless of their age, will be well-served by taking it. (Just go to www. boat-ed.com).

Of course, there’s plenty to learn beyond taking the minimum required safety course. Fortunately, in this day and age there are also plenty of organizations and publications out there which are ready and willing to lend a hand.

One of the most helpful you’ll find is Discover Boating, a public awareness campaign managed by the NMMA (National Marine Manufacturer’s Association). Go to www.discoverboat-

ing.org, and you can get a free starter CD with gobs of information on boats and boating. You can also read up on different types of boats, what you need to know about owning and operating them, and financing and insuring boats—there’s even an online “spousal conversion kit” that might come in handy if your better half is still on the fence. You prefer reading things the old-fashioned way, on paper? Not a problem; visit the web site and you can sign up to get the Discover Boating 48 |

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Beginner’s Guide to boating, which is an excellent resource, through the mail.

The Take Me Fishing campaign, supported by the RBFF (Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation) is another resource you’ll find on the web which is chock-full of good info. And after you peruse the web site for advice, download the RBFF’s free Boat Ramps app onto your Apple or Android smartphone. It gives you the locations of and directions to over 35,000 boat ramps nationwide. You can search by zip code,

city, or current location.

When researching specific boats, you can read boating magazine and web reviews, like those found on Fishgame. com. You can also watch video boat reviews, on sites like Boats.com. And there are many owner’s groups which have formed around specific manufacturers.

These often have web sites with message boards; many are full of good info about specific makes and models, but they should also be taken with a grain of salt, since anyone can comment on them and inaccurate information regularly surfaces on “open” message boards.

The ABA (American Boating Association, www.americanboating. org) is another web site with info that should be of interest to new boaters, especially in its Safety section.

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The same is true of many state agencies including TPWD (Texas Parks and Wildlife, at http://www.tpwd.state. tx.us/). BoatUS (www.boatUS.com) has another web site that’s rich with information, although boaters should also be aware of the many other services this organization has to offer, including a printed magazine, special-interest divisions and publications like BoatUS Trailering and BoatUS Fishing, as well as many club membership benefits. Most folks, however, will look to BoatUS for their insurance and on-the-water towing needs.

If reading hard-copy is more your speed, grab a few copies of magazines like Texas Fish & Game, which have regular boating how-to columns and feature articles.

And of course, you can always go to the ultimate authority on the water – the United States Coast Guard – for more information. Their web site has more than mere advice, too, with downloadable PDF float plans you can use, a video library, and boater’s handbook. However you choose to do your research and learn more about boating, the important thing is simply that you know enough to stay safe on the water.

And with all of the resources freely available to you today, that should present no problem at all.

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