Dreaming of Sunny Days: The Detroit Boat Show
Story by Brittney Schering
Come on, Barbie, let’s go boating! We’ll dish all the dreamy details on what to anticipate at The Detroit Boat Show taking place this weekend through next, with featured listings and must-see boats to consider for the fast-approaching season now only a few months away.
To everyone who has a life-is-better-on-the-water boating lover in their life, this message is for you: Check on your boat friends! They’re likely in the basement working on a monstrous project to distract from heavy winter blues, or busy in the garage working on something for their boat.
Let them know it’s all fine; now is time to get your tickets to Michigan’s largest show of its kind, The Detroit Boat Show live right on the river at Huntington Place. Come explore Motor City’s finest, full-service, 2.4-million-square-foot convention center with five exhibit halls, 80 meeting rooms, and eight banquet rooms with spectacular river views.
The 66th Annual Detroit Boat Show is happening this weekend and through to next weekend, too, at Huntington Place in Detroit. It's always an absolute hoot for boat lovers who are all busy spending the winter daydreaming about getting back on the water as soon as possible!
Until then, and for now, there’s live sand sculpting to marvel at and a 30-foot rock wall to climb at The Detroit Boat Show.
Dust off your sea legs from January 27 - February 4 at Michigan's largest winter boating rendezvous featuring cruisers, ski boats, pontoons, fishing boats, personal watercraft, plus plenty more in store for the whole family to enjoy.
See you at the tiki bar for live music weekends while the little ones hang out in the kids zone. Show hours on both Saturdays are 11am to 8pm. Sundays and Monday are 11am to 6pm, and Tuesday through Friday, 3 to 9 pm.
Experience The Finest with Formula
Catch the best in boats to come this summer from brands like Crest and Formula. Visit with Lakeside Formula, a local boat dealer located in St. Clair Shores on the Nautical Mile, to see several new Formula boats, including these pristine models on display: 380 SSC w/Twin, 600HP Mercury V-12 Outboards, 350 CBR w/Triple 300HP Verado Outboards, 350 SS, 330 CBR, 310 BR, 290 BR, and 270 BR.
Lots of Yachts with Walstrom Marine
Walstrom Marine will be showcasing the latest Chris-Craft & Pursuit Models, plus NauticStar Boats. From the brand new Pursuit S 288 (2024) to the Chris-Craft 30 Calypso and even the NauticStar 2602 Legacy on site, this is your exclusive opportunity to explore these stunning models. Whether you're a seasoned boater or just getting started, Walstrom has something for everyone.
Show Floor Full of Featured Listings
The fun starts with Devils Lake Water Sports, Inc. and SkipperBud’s supreme ability to deliver the dream every boating season since 1959. Catch Spicer’s Boat City, Krupa’s Boat Mart, and Colony Marine Sales & Service, all ready to share their exceptional knowledge and incredible boats for sale at The Detroit Boat Show.
Meet Superyacht Captain Sandy Yawn
To wrap the show remarkably well, be sure to visit with Captain Sandy Yawn, the renowned superyacht captain with over 30 years of international maritime experience. She has achieved the highest status in an industry where women at the helm are still very rare in 2024. However, Captain Sandy is actively inspiring change in this area.
On February 3 and 4, the star of Bravo's Below Deck Mediterranean will offer up a dose of her incredible story as shared via Forbes. From 35 years sober to overcoming some of life’s most trying challenges, such as bankruptcy, hopelessness, a heart attack, and cancer, Captain Sandy Yawn busts through every ceiling blocking her view of the wide open sky - and she does so with a wholehearted purpose to show kids that yes, they sure can become Captain, too.
Snag Lasting Souvenirs at the “Boatique”
Keep an eye out for Boater City Marketplace, the on-site “boatique” from New Baltimore, MI. Bringing in tow all the nautical apparel & gifts your heart desires, including their own apparel line. Rest assured, the party doesn't stop here - it’s only just beginning!
Bring a piece of The Detroit Boat Show home with you until it’s time to reconvene for The Novi Boat Show, taking place March 14-17 at Suburban Collection Showplace. Still more fun to be had with another, The Metro Boat Show taking place Sept. 12-15 at Lake St. Clair Metropark.
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