Reading Trade Shows Report

The following report is a collection of observations and findings from attending trade shows. The events discussed include:

• Paris Cat Show in France - 

• Cincinnati Pet Expo in Ohio - 

• South Florida Boat Show in Florida - 

• Middle Tennessee Home Improvement Show in TN - 

• Dallas-Ft. Worth Home Improvement Show in TX.

Trade Shows Report: Acoustic Panels for Sound Control on Vessels (7/18/2016) Summary by Ed Hardenburg

This article includes practical solutions to low-frequency sound control on vessels, from different perspectives and levels of expertise, including "acoustic panels.”

Acoustic Panels for Sound Control on Vessels (7/18/2016) Summary by Ed Hardenburg

Acoustic panels for sound control on vessels have been in use for many years, but not by the average boat owner. Acoustic panels are often used on mega-yachts and other large vessels, as well as production boats and luxury cruisers in the 50' to 70' range. The reason is simple: they are an effective way to reduce noise, vibration, and other undesirable effects of low-frequency sound waves.

September 2015: Wilson Audio Product Review

In this article, Ed writes about the Wilson Audio WA5 speakers.

Ed Hardenburg - The Early Years: 

Ed Hardenburg was born in 1972. His parents owned a small business that moved every few years, so it was his lot in life to spend much of his childhood moving wherever he was needed next. This personalized early start on life gave him a renewed appreciation for those things that were constant and solid.

Ed Hardenburg - Current Works:

Ed's current works include: 

Dubious Definitions (11/6/2012) - Category: Professional Services Ed Hardenburg, Significantly_Dupe 

This category is for unscrupulous individuals and companies who use a deceptive means of selling professional services without the financial ability to back their claims. This is a news and outrage category. Any company using this method will be removed from Forum. Please feel free to add your stories on the way companies that use this deceptive practice are treated by other professionals in the industry. In the discussion area, add your name and a comment regarding your story.

September 22, 2015: 'Luxury' Interior Design I See in America - A Review

Ed's take on the interior design of America's luxury boats.

Ed Hardenburg: 

October 1, 2015: 'Luxury' Interior Design I See in America - A Review

From Ed Hardenburg...I went to Las Vegas last week and saw the boats that are being offered at the International Boat Show there. Here is my assessment, which you might see as an insult of sorts. These are luxury craft built for rich people who want to show off their wealth. I have no quarrel with this. The only way to have a boat that looks "luxurious" is to build it that way. I've seen far too many yards built as if they were utilitarian, built as if they had to perform their functions while also looking good. And I've seen examples of boats that look like the yacht was designed by boatyard architects, but do not really work well and are often uncomfortable for those who spend a lot of time on the boat. So you can have it both ways.

April 2, 2013: I hate people who lie to the public (11/28/2013-05/13/2016)

Ed has been writing about the problems and poor opinions of those in the power industry, including electric companies. Electricity is a major cost in boat ownership, and a one-sided view of electricity is being touted as "green energy" by some. Ed's opinions on this subject are not welcomed by many organizations and people in the power industry who attempt to discredit him with false or misleading facts. Ed Hardenburg 

August 8, 2011: Legends of Summer - A Review

From Ed Hardenburg...I'm a boat person. I love boats. I am most comfortable on a boat (or the water itself). But, I grew up in south Florida and have always been an outdoorsy guy. The first time I heard of Jimmy Buffet's song Legends of Summer, it brought to mind many summer memories that were vivid even after many years...you know the song:

You can take me out to the ball game

Take me out for pizza…

Take me out for drinks...(repeat)

I especially loved going out on boats when I was a kid, mainly because it was an escape from reality…we all thought we owned the ocean as we drove around in our own little world. We also thought we owned the airplane as we flew around in it, too, and when I was a young boy it was impossible to say anything about pollution or noise pollution because our boatowners had no idea what a motorboat motor sounded like.

October 4, 2011: Book Review - "How Does A Boat Smell?" 

Title: How Does A Boat Smell? By Ed Hardenburg 

Ed Hardenburg is respected as one of America’s top experts on boat smell. He knows everything there is to know about boats and their smell.