2012 Houston Boat Show - Sneak Peek
 

Sneak Peek at the 2012 Houston Boat Show .... starts Jan 6. Houston Boat Show info: http://houstonboatshows.com/

I helped the Houston Yellowfin dealer (TX Sportfishing) with some early set up and took a few pics.
My 2011 Yellowfin 21 Hybrid / 250 SHO rig will be in the booth and is centered in the pic. Only 7 of the YF21s have been made so far, so stop by and check it out.
I was there on Thursday and there were some very cool rigs getting set up by other dealers, including a Majek 25 Extreme with a T-top, a couple of Dargel HDX 25 Cats and the new Scout 177 Winyah. This was an early move-in and maybe 10% of the rigs were moved in.

More pics on the two 36ft YFs -
Also note the Highway Patrol boat. Before anyone rants about it, I spoke with the crew. They are tasked to run random patrols on Falcon and Amistad and 3 boats will be dedicated to parts of the Rio Grande. They were very low key professionals and said that it was far worse on the border than what is reported in the news and that the Mexican gangs/cartel firepower is substantial. They have been shot at and returned fire south. I was able to board the boat and it is equipped with kevlar plate armour, some of which is removable around the console and gun positions, wireless and wired coms, impressive IR electronics, high G force seating, swing away throttles between the seats and numerous gun racks. While many will argue the wisdom and legitimacy of this effort, I hope our guys stay safe on their missions as the Feds essentially sit on their hands.

Have a safe and Happy New Year!

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The boat show is pretty good, too many RV's.
The fishing show is a lil betta.

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I love the 36' YF, great riding boats and the fit/finish of the cockpits are incredible making it a offshore fishing machine. The step hull technology is crazy!!!!!

Also, the Texas DPS boat looks good, but one thing stands out to me it the tires on the trailer. Anyone else notice the AT triple axle shoes!!!

Why does the Texas Highway Patrol need a boat like that?

BC every good highway patrol unit needs a Yellowfin - duh! :spineyes:

BTW, if any SaltyCajuns are going on Saturday give me a shout.

I believe it is closed on Saturday for the Texans game....

Thanks Casey, scratch that then - Friday it is. It's my last ditch attempt for a Haynie...

I may go with you, let me know if you want to meet up and ride over together.

Ok, let me know. I may head over after work instead of driving home as I will already by downtown. You should just save me the hassle and sell me your boat as it has to be time for you to get a new one;)

With the rising cost of new boats, I may keep this one for a while. Also the cost of duck hunting is killing me.

Easy Answer
 

Mexico

10-4. That is what the crew said.

2ndamendment - Nice handle, btw. No one said this is a perfect answer, and who knows how effective it will be, but the border reservoirs have been impacted by bad actors from Mexico. So we'll see. Maybe re-read my OP summarizing comments from the crew.

Article from last year in case anyone missed it: http://www.examiner.com/headlines-in...co-border-lake

Mainly just chatting up the Boat Show ... and the YFs.