Annapolis Boat Show Recap, the Leopard 42, and What a Buyer's Broker Does

Wiley Sharp and Bill Regan break down the Annapolis Sailboat Show, take a close look at the Leopard 42, and answer a question we hear all the time: do brokers only list boats, or do they help you buy one too? In this episode: • Annapolis Boat Show recap: Bill and Wiley share their takeaways from a show that went from late summer to winter in one weekend. They cover why the show matters as a networking event, and the fun of catching up with clients who are now real cruisers heading south. They also cover the Orange Crush Happy Hour and the White Wings open house. • New boats and design trends: They walk through what they saw on board, including the Leopard 43's North American debut, the Aquila 45, the Excess 13, the Vann recycled-aluminum cat, the HH 52, and the new Fountaine Pajot range. They also talk trends: forward cockpits, shrinking trampolines, huge cockpit-to-salon openings, upper-deck lounges, and the slow march toward electric drive. • Model of the Week, the Leopard 42: Bill takes you back to the 2021 launch, covering the upper lounge, the two-tone interior, and the awards. Then they look at how it has fared on the brokerage market now that the Leopard 43 has replaced it. • Buyer FAQ, do you help people buy boats? Yes, and at no cost to the buyer. They explain how buyer representation works, and why a broker is more of a consultant than a salesperson, from survey through closing and after the sale. • Brokerage Picks of the Week: Two very different Leopard 42s. Bill's pick is a never-chartered 2022 four-cabin in Connecticut at $574,000. Wiley's is a three-cabin owner's version in Edgewater, Maryland at $659,000. They compare recent sold prices, including the gap between private and ex-charter boats, and ask whether it's cheaper to buy a loaded boat or upgrade later. Join the conversation: Got a question or a make and model you want us to cover? Send us a DM or leave a comment, and we'll answer it on the show. If you're enjoying the podcast, a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify helps a lot. We're also closing in on 50,000 subscribers on YouTube.