The 52nd annual Fort Myers Boat Show has kicked off in downtown, and with more than 400 vessels on display its the largest boat show in Southwest Florida.
Watch Fox 4’s Alex Orenczuk report from the 52nd Fort Myers Boat Show:
Hundreds of boats are on display for the 52nd Fort Myers Boat Show in downtown
“There are 400-500 boats on display, I think there are over 100 boat manufacturers represented at the show,” said John Good, the event manager. “There are every kind of boat that you can imagine.”
Good told Fox 4 that despite the downtown’s Caloosahatchee coastline being covered with boats, there is more to the event than just the vessels.
“The Caloosa Sound Convention center is full of all kinds of accessory products from engines to boat lifts to electronics and all the other stuff people love,” said Good. “I always say it’s a great place to do a little pre-Christmas shopping.”
Boat dealers like Kyle Petrick with Bay Marine of Southwest Florida , said the boat show allows potential customers to get hands on with a boat they are interested in.