Which boat show for catamarans?

[drguymon]

I am wanting to compare catamarans and wondering which US boat show is the best option for having the most catamarans?

[Steve_C]

Annapolis in October, by far!

[FLLCatsailor]

Annapolis is the best!

[Steve_C]

Originally Posted by FLLCatsailor

Annapolis is the best!

Great minds think alike! and ours too!!!

[Sand crab]

Originally Posted by drguymon

I am wanting to compare catamarans and wondering which US boat show is the best option for having the most catamarans?

Where are you?

[mdamours]

Annapolis and Miami without a doubt. If you are ready to consider outside of the US, La Grande Motte in France is the absolute best catamaran show with not only more catamarans, but especially more access for extensive visits and more people from the shipyards to answer your precise questions (as opposed to just the brokers), in my mind the reference for serious buyers.

[barnakiel]

Miami one in the US and Cannes in France. My friend sells most his cats (he runs a boatyard) there.


Cheers,
b.

[gulfcoastsailor]

Take your wife ( coz if you’re looking at cats I know there’s a wife) toThe Annapolis Sail boat show in October.

[drguymon]

Thanks for the replies. Annapolis it is. Im pacific northwest US.

[TrentM]

Lots of boats in Annapolis...

https://www.annapolisboatshows.com/u...hibiting/#boat

Miami doesn't have the information as readily available but if you know what you're looking for you can check here.

Boat Finder

[Sand crab]

Seattle has a decent show. Last year there were 3 new cats and an older Seawind 1160. A local broker was pitching for show visitors to see his Catana 472, Atlantic 48 and an Atlantic 47 Mastfoil so I went there too.
It ain't Annapolis but it is convenient.

[sailjumanji]

Annapolis then Miami - if you are looking in US. We attended both in 2018. Ordered our Seawind 1160 Lite at the Miami show in Feb, after test sail. In October, was at Annapolis looking at electronics and dinghys. Annapolis had more cats. Miami seemed to have more equipment booths and knowledgable people staffing them, IMO. Also, visit the Naval Academy while at Annapolis show. We had the VIP passes for both shows, but those days seemed to be just as crowded as the others.

[scarlet]

Annapolis!! not only is it a great show.. it's a GORGEOUS location. Make a mini-vacation out of it.. enjoy the boat show.. explore the area... you will have a great time!

Oh yeah... and come in early so that you can go to Thursday's VIP day. It's only a few dollars more expensive than the regular days.. but the crowds are about 1/3 of the main days. So, no waiting lines, etc. You actually get a chance to talk to the brokers... worth the extra price. Plus they sell 2 day tickets so you can go to VIP day and one other day for a discount...