Get Ready for the Charlotte County Boat Show!

The Charlotte County Boat Show is just a week away! From fishing boats, deck boats, and pontoon boats to boating accessories, fishing tackle, and repair services, you can enjoy it all at this outstanding boating sales event in Charlotte County. Barnacle Billy's Additive is thrilled to have our product available and ready for you to use on any new boat you might purchase at the show. Buy the best anti-fouling product today and read on for more tips and information on the Charlotte County Boat Show!

Event Information

We are thrilled that it is once again time for the Charlotte County Boat Show. The 2020 Boat Show will be the 19th annual show for the area, and it is going to be a great one! The event will last for four days and be held at the Charlotte County Fairgrounds. See below for more details.

Charlotte County Fairgrounds
2333 El Jobean Road (Route 776)
Port Charlotte, FL 33948

Phone: 239-656-7083

Thursday, January 9, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Friday, January 10, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday, January 11, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday, January 12, 10:00am - 5:00pm

FAQs

Who is the Show Hosted By? 

The Southwest Florida Marine Industries Association owns the Charlotte County Boat Show. Nearly every boat dealer and marine company in the southwest region of Florida is a member of the association. The purpose of the association is to help protect the rights of boaters and promoting the marine industry in Southwest Florida. They have been successfully executing this mission for over 40 years.

Can I Bring My Dog? 

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed due to insurance reasons.

Will Refreshments Be Available? 

Yes! There will be both food and drinks available for purchase throughout the event.

Is the Show Just for Boats? 

No, there will be so much more to see including lifts, marine supplies, SWAG items, fishing tackle, repair services, and even financing! There will also be several booths and displays from Marinas, Boatyards, the Coast Guard Auxiliary and the U.S. Power Squadron. There will also be seminars about local fishing where you can ask any questions you have about the area's fishing opportunities.

What Kind of Boats Will Be There? 

Hundreds! According to SWFMIA, there will be center console fishing boats, flatboats, skiffs, deck boats, pontoon boats, family cruising boats, catamarans, and more (https://swfmia.com/charlotte-county-boat-show/).

What is the Cost? 

FREE! There is just a $5 parking fee.

Boat Lines on Display by Dealer

Abels Marine

• Tahoe Pontoons by 

Beavertail Skiffs

• Beavertail Skiffs 

Big Toy Storage & Sales

• BeachCat 
• NauticStar  

The Boat Place

• Avenger Bay Boats 
• Blue Wave Boats 
• Bulls Bay Boats 
• Cape Horn Boats 
• Pioneer Bay Boats 
• Starcraft Boats 

The Boat House

• Carolina Skiff 
• Cobalt 
• Crownline 
• Edgewater 
• Everglades 
• Hurricane 
• Sea Chaser 
• Sportsman 
• Sweetwater 
• Twin Vee 

Bob and Annies Boatyard

• Veranda Pontoons  

Eagle View Boats

• Griff Craft Boats 
• Stott Craft Boats 

Fish Tale Boats

• Chaparral 
• Robalo 

Gulf Coast Marine Center

• Key West Boats  

Ingman Marine

• Bennington 
• Cobia 
• Grady White 
• Pathfinder 
• Sea Hunt 
• Skeeter 
• Sting Ray  
• Sun Dance Skiffs 

Marinemax Venice FL

• Boston Whaler 
• Harris Pontoons 
• Sea Ray 

McCall Marine Sales

• Alumacraft 
• Key Largo 
• Sea Born 
• Stumpnocker Boats 
• Sun Chaser 

Panga Boats USA.com

• Panga Boats USA.com  

Quality Boats

• Crevalle 
• Sea Pro 

Viage Group

• Benteau Power Boats 
• Scout  

Walker Marine Group

• Chris Craft 
• Jupiter 
• Pursuit 
• Regal 

York Road Marine

• Bayliner 
• East Cape  

Exhibitors & Locations

1 SOURCE PUBLICATIONS, INC.    B/33 
ABELS MARINE    L/402 
AQUAMARINA PALM HARBOUR    B/48 
BATH FITTER    B/38 
BEAVERTAIL SKIFFS    L/400 
BIG TOY STORAGE & SALES    L/106 
BOAT HOUSE, THE    L/101–105; B/55 
BOAT PLACE, THE    L/201,202 
BOB AND ANNIES BOATYARD    L/203; B/52,53
CALUSA CERTIFIED MARINE LLC    B/08,09
CAREFREE BOAT CLUB – ENGLEWOOD    B/07
CHARLOTTE COUNTY SEAWALLS    B/43,44
CHARLOTTE UPHOLSTERY & CANVAS SERVICE    B/10
COAST GUARD AUX. 92    B/13
COAST GUARD AUX. 98    B/14
COAST GUARD AUX. 99    L/100
COASTAL ANGLER MAGAZINE    B/36
COASTLINE BOAT LIFT COVERS    B/62
DECO POWER LIFT INC.    B/02
DISCOVER VACATIONS    B/29
DOLPHIN BOAT LIFTS    B/21,22
EAGLE VIEW BOATS    L/204
ECO-MARINE SOLUTIONS    B/04
FELIX MARINE    B/54
FISH TALE BOATS    L/208
FISHIN’ FRANKS    L/209–211
FIX MARINE SUPPLY    B/27,28
FLITZ INTERNATIONAL, LTD    B/47
FLORIDA MARINE WORKS    B/63
FLORIDA MARINER, THE    B/31
FREEDOM BOAT CLUB    B/01
GASPARILLA MARINA    B/23
GATORSKYNS PILING ARMOR    B/26
GOLDEN BOAT LIFTS    B/45,46
GULF COAST CASTAWAY CUSTOMS    B/19,20; 39,40
GULF COAST MARINE CENTER    L/108–110
GULFSIDE MARINE SERVICES    B/17,18
INGMAN MARINE    L/301,302,304,305
MARINE TRADING POST    B/41
MARINEMAX VENICE    L/307
MARKER 5 FINANCIAL SERVICES    B/56
MCCALL MARINE SALES    L/309
NEPTUNE BOAT LFITS    B/05,06
PANGA BOATS USA.COM    L/200
PEACE RIVER SAIL & POWER SQUADRON    B/37
PIER ONE YACHT SALES    B/57
PUNTA GORDA YACHT BROKERS    B/11
QUALITY BOATS OF CHARLOTTE HARBOR    L/306
RHINELAND CUTLERY    B/42
SEA SCHOOL    B/30
SEA TOW CHARLOTTE HARBOR    B/32
SOFTUB, INC.    B/34,35
SUN STOPPERS OF PUT-IN-BAY    B/12
SWFL INSURANCE AGENCY    B/49
SYNERGY BOATLIFTS    B/50,51
TDI MARINE    L/401
TOW BOAT US CHARLOTTE HARBOR    B/03
VIAGE GROUP    L/303
WALKER MARINE GROUP    L/107
WATERWAY BOAT LIFT COVERS    B/58,59
YORK ROAD MARINE    L/205,206 

Seminars

The seminars for 2020 have not yet been announced, but they are sure to impress! For an idea of what to expect, here are some of the topics covered in 2019: Fishing the flats, reef fishing, Snook and Red Fish, Trout and Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel and Pompano, and more.

Check back at SWFMIA and Go Boating Florida for seminar updates as the event gets closer.

Prepare for Your New Boat!

While you may be going "just to look", we all know that if the perfect boat presented itself at the right price, you couldn't pass it up! To help prepare for that possibility, there are a few things you'll want to do.

Getting approved for financing ahead of time could give you an edge over someone else if you are both going for the same deal. If you're not sure where to go for financing, there will be a booth at the event to help!

Keep your new boat in excellent condition with Barnacle Billy's Additive. This product is the best anti-fouling product on the market. It is 100% biodegradable and helps prevent the attachment and growth of barnacles on your boat bottom. This helps protect your boat, keep it more efficient, and allows for less haul-outs year after year. Buy yours today and be ready for your new boat from the Charlotte County Boat Show!

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