59th Naples Boat Show Highlights Power Catamaran Demos and Sea Trials

Power catamarans and multipurpose twin-hull daycats dominated the docks and display tents at the 59th Annual Naples Boat Show, where regional dealerships turned Naples into a live demo ground for prospective buyers and owners. The show paired on-land exhibits with active in-water demonstrations, making it straightforward to compare new models, accessories and marine services in the same visit.

The show ran 22–25 January 2026 with land displays at Sugden Regional Park and in-water exhibits at the Naples City Dock. Organizers promoted on-water access and operated free shuttle links between the on-land and in-water sites, improving traffic flow and letting visitors move slip-side to display tent without long waits. That connectivity mattered for people planning sea trials, haul-out inspections or hands-on walkthroughs of configurations and outfitting.

Local and regional dealers used the event to promote scheduled demo opportunities, local sea trials and upcoming demo days. For buyers this meant access to short-form sea trials, walk-throughs of galley and helm layouts, examination of storage and ride feel, and direct conversations with dealers about options and service networks. For current owners, the show provided a chance to compare aftermarket systems, propulsion options and electronics packages in person, and to line up service and parts contacts for seasonal work.

The Naples show also highlighted the practical benefits of seeing power cats operating in local conditions. Slip-side demos and escorted runs from the City Dock let visitors evaluate acceleration, low-speed handling and ride characteristics in the Gulf-side environment. That on-water feedback often proves decisive when choosing between hull shapes, engine packages and factory options, because spec sheets rarely capture how a boat performs under local wind and chop.

Community impact extended beyond sales. The concentration of dealers, riggers and marine-service vendors in one venue concentrated expertise, making it easier to compare warranties, dealer support and shop proximity. The show’s emphasis on demo scheduling and sea trials will likely increase hands-on opportunities in the region through spring demo days and dealer-hosted runs.

If you missed the runs at Sugden Regional Park and Naples City Dock, contact your local dealership to request a sea trial or a spot at the next demo day. Expect dealers to offer more on-water events as they respond to buyer interest sparked at the show, and plan to use shuttle links and slip-side access to maximize time aboard when you attend.