Top 10 Boat Show Tips From Someone Who’s Worked Shows for Over a Decade

Planning to attend a boat show like Miami, Annapolis, Cannes, or any major yacht event? Boat shows are exciting, but they can also be overwhelming and expensive if you’re not prepared. After working yacht shows for over a decade, I’ve helped hundreds of buyers navigate the process, avoid common mistakes, and make better long-term ownership decisions. In this video, I share my Top 10 Boat Show Tips to help you get the most value from your visit. These tips will help you: ✔ Prepare properly before attending ✔ Ask smarter questions when touring boats ✔ Compare models more effectively ✔ Avoid emotional buying decisions ✔ Understand the ownership journey more clearly If you're planning to attend an upcoming boat show and want help building a game plan, I’m always happy to help guide buyers through the process. 📩 Contact: James Tiernan Atlantic Cruising Yachts Email: JT@Jtiernan.com Phone / WhatsApp: +1 (832) 849-7322 2026 Boat Shows Calendar boot Düsseldorf January 17–25, 2026 https://www.boot.com Miami International Boat Show February 11–15, 2026 https://www.miamiboatshow.com/en/home.html Palm Beach International Boat Show March 25–29, 2026 https://www.pbboatshow.com/en/home.html International Multihull Show April 22–26, 2026 https://www.multicoque-online.com/en/ Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show April 24–26, 2026 https://www.annapolisboatshows.com/spring-sailboat-show/ Fountaine Pajot Open Days July 2–4, 2026 https://www.catamarans-fountaine-pajot.com/en/open-days-la-rochelle-france-2026-fountaine-pajot-en/ Cannes Yachting Festival September 8–13, 2026 https://www.cannesyachtingfestival.com/en-gb.html Monaco Yacht Show September 23–26, 2026 https://www.monacoyachtshow.com Annapolis Sailboat Show October 15–18, 2026 https://www.annapolisboatshows.com/sailboat-show/ Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show October 28 – November 1, 2026 https://www.flibs.com/en/home.html Paris Nautic Show November 25–29, 2026 https://www.parisnauticshow.com/en/ Timestamps Introduction: 0:27 Tip #1: 1:03 Tip #2: 1:48 Tip #3: 2:23 Tip #4: 2:55 Tip #5: 3:22 Tip #6: 3:59 Tip #7: 4:30 Tip #8: 5:02 Tip #9: 5:45 Tip #10: 7:16 Conclusion: 8:18 ⚠️ Quick heads up: Camera focus had a mind of its own on this one 😅 Thanks for sticking with me and hope you enjoy! About This Channel I create videos to help buyers understand yacht ownership, compare catamaran models, and navigate the purchasing process with confidence. If you're researching sailing catamarans, power catamarans, or long-term cruising ownership strategies, consider subscribing for more educational content. Boat Show & Yacht Buying Topics Covered Boat show tips How to prepare for a boat show Yacht buying advice Catamaran ownership planning Boat show mistakes to avoid How to compare boats at a boat show #BoatShowTips #MiamiBoatShow #YachtBuying #CatamaranLife #YachtOwnership #catamaran #fountainepajot #dufour