Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show

[Visionary]

So I've been told by most of the cruisers I have met, that the Sailboat Show in Annapolis is something I should attend at least once. I am not looking for the latest and greatest piece of equipment for my boat now but I would be interested if someone was replacing their functional equipment with the latest and greatest and possibly willing to sell theirs at a much reduced price. Is this just a fantasy of mine or is it actually possible? Should I instead of asking random people be more focused on say the technicians that would be installing them and see if they have any for sale? Or should I just keep surfing craigslist, ebay, and our wonderful classified forum for a part that I need.

Top of the list is depth, speed, and wind systems digital over 5-10 years. This is not really an items wanted post but I want to know if it would be possible to find and buy second hand items at the Sailboat Show.

I do also plan on going to get ideas and some more DIY projects.

Any tips are of course greatly appreciated, and if anyone else is going hope to see you there!

[Badsanta]

Post your location and maybe some one can suggest some used boat parts place near you.
I like the boat show to get inspiration and to check out new stuff. I have gotten some great stuff at the SSCA yard sale. Other nautical flea markets are not advertised well and hard to find. I have gotten great stuff on Ebay. Just ask questions and make sure it fits. Good luck and enjoy the hunt.

[CarlF]

I believe the show you've heard about is the Annapolis Sailboat Show in the fall - which is an annual pilgrimage for some. I don't know anyone who's been to the one in the spring (although I assume locals go).

There's not much in the way of used equipment at the fall show. It's primarily new boats and equipment exhibited by the manufacturers.

[dennisjay]

The Spring boat show is much smaller than the one in the fall. It used to be a non-event, but sponsors have been building up in recent years. It don’t believe this year’s has used gear, at least I didn’t see anything about that on their website.

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