Boats of James Bond at the New York Boat Show, Dec 31st to Jan 8th
23-Nov-2005 • Event
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To celebrate the Boats of Bond Exhibit, the NY National Boat Show will host "Bond Day" on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006. Attendees who come in costume as Agent 007, a Bond Girl, a Bond Villain or other principal characters from the five movies with boats represented at the show will receive $2 off admission. Costumed attendees can also enter to win prizes. Judging will take place at 7:00p.m. at the Boats of Bond Exhibit. A special prize will be given to the Bond-alike who best delivers the famous line: "The name is Bondâ¦James Bond."
After the NY National Boat Show, the Boats of Bond Exhibit will be at the Atlanta Boat Show from Jan. 11-15 (AtlantaBoatShow.com), the Baltimore Boat Show from Jan.21-29 (BaltimoreBoatShow.com) and the Atlantic City International Power Boat Show from Feb. 1-5 (acBoatShow.com).
About the Boats of Bond
Thunderball Tow Sled (1965)
The underwater tow sled was used by James Bond and the villain Largo. There were 14 boats originally built for the production company. Today, there are only two known to exist. The original builder, Jordan Klein, owns the other remaining sled.
Diamonds Are Forever Bath-O-Sub (1971)
The underwater bath-o-sub is one of two originally featured in the film and was used by 007âs nemesis, Blofeld, to escape from the oil-drilling platform that doubled as his headquarters. It can be seen as Blofeld climbs inside and is lowered over the side of the oil platform.
Moonraker Glastron Amazon Chase Boat (1979)
This sleek Glastron Amazon chase boat is often compared to the Aston Martin DB5. With its hidden rocket launchers, floating mines and escaping hang-glider, it was as lethal as its earth bound counterpart. All of the gadgetry seen on this boat actually worked.
For Your Eyes Only Neptune Submarine (1981)
This Neptune submarine is one of two originally built by the filmâs production company. This is the actual working wet submersible that was seen throughout most of the film. It had to be operated by stunt men using scuba gear.
The World Is Not Enough "Qâs" Jet Boat (1999)
Major Boothroydâs famous "Q" jet boat. Fifteen "Q" boats were originally built for the production. Today only 8 survive. The Jet Boat that performed the barrel roll stunt seen on the screen will be on display at the NY National Boat Show.
About Bond Memorabilia
Get a close-up view of these amazing, super spy accessories. Those not described as reproductions are actual props used on screen:
· Electrified wristwatch from The World Is Not Enough
· Wrist dart gun from Moonraker (reproduction)
· SPECTRE ring from Thunderball (reproduction)
· Rocket cigarette from You Only Live Twice (reproduction)
· Throwing star from You Only Live Twice
· Dr. No photograph from Dr. No
· James Bond cell phone from Tomorrow Never Dies
· Odd Job death hat from Goldfinger (reproduction)
· Brief case from From Russia With Love (reproduction)
· Zorin check book from A View To A Kill
The Show will be held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Enter from 35th Street & 11th Avenue. From Saturday, Dec. 31 2005, through Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006, hours are as follows: Saturday (Dec. 31) SPECIAL NEW YEARâS EVE DAY HOURS 10 a.m. â 3 p.m.; Saturday (Jan. 7) 10 a.m. â 8 p.m.; Sunday (Jan. 1 & Jan. 8) 11 a.m. â 6 p.m.; Monday â Friday (Jan. 2-6) noon â 8 p.m. Ticket prices are as follows: Adults: $15; NEW -- Children 12 and under FREE (with adult admission); Youth: 13-15 $8 (with adult admission). A special Two-Day Discounted Ticket is $25 and group rates are available (call Wanda at 212.984.7004): $12 each for groups of 10-30; NEW- $10 each for groups over 30. For those who want a more pampered Boat Show experience, try the Elite Fleet Club ticket with special VIP lounge privileges, free drink coupon and hors dâoeuvres: one-day membership $35; two-day membership $60.
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