See Fish Tale Boats at the 2026 Marco Boat Show, October 16–18
Mark the weekend. Fish Tale Boats will be in the water at the Marco Boat Show, Friday through Sunday, October 16–18, at the Marco Island Yacht Club. It's the largest in-water recreational show in the Naples–Marco Island area, and it's the best chance this fall to step aboard Robalo, Chaparral, and Premier Pontoons side by side — floating, rigged, and ready to walk.
Show details
Where: Marco Island Yacht Club, North Collier Blvd, just off the Jolley Bridge
When: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Admission: $15 in advance at MarcoBoatShow.com, $20 at the gate. Kids 12 and under are free with a paying adult.
Parking: Hassle-free parking at Rose Marina with a complimentary continuous shuttle to the show gates.
Organizer: Marine Industries Association of Collier County — more at MIACC.org
Why an in-water show is different
Most shows put boats on trailers or a convention floor. You climb a ladder, look down into a cockpit, and guess. At Marco, the boats float at the dock. You step aboard at dock level and feel what you'd actually feel on the water: how the hull sits, how high the freeboard really is, how the layout works when you move around it. Gelcoat and hardware in real sunlight, not showroom lighting. If you're comparing two center consoles or deciding between a pontoon and a deck boat, there's no substitute.
What we're bringing
Robalo — Center consoles, dual consoles, and bay boats built for Southwest Florida's mix of backwater, pass, and Gulf. If you fish the Ten Thousand Islands or run out past Caxambas, this is the lineup to see.
Premier Pontoons — The saltwater pontoon. Premier's construction holds up in our water in a way most pontoons don't, and it's what we recommend for Marco and Naples owners who want the pontoon lifestyle without the corrosion headaches.
Chaparral — Family-first bowriders and deck boats. Comfortable, well-finished, and a great fit for lake and freshwater owners or anyone who prioritizes cruising and watersports.
Our sales team from Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, and Naples will be on the docks all three days.
Bring your trade-in details
If you have a boat now, bring the basics: make, model, year, engine hours, and a few photos if you have them. Our team can start a market appraisal on the spot and get you a number quickly. In Florida, your trade-in value is applied against the purchase price before sales tax is calculated, so a strong trade can mean a meaningful difference in what you actually pay.
Tips for the weekend
Saturday is the busiest day. For unhurried time with a salesperson and shorter waits to board popular models, come Friday morning or Sunday morning.
Wear the right shoes. Non-marking, closed-toe. Floating docks and gelcoat both appreciate it.
Do a little homework. Look at the models you want to see before you arrive so you can spend dock time on the two or three that matter.
Buy tickets ahead. Saves $5 a person and skips the gate line.
See you on the docks
We'll be there all three days. Stop by, step aboard, and ask us anything — from rigging and electronics to financing and delivery timelines. If you'd like to schedule a time to walk a specific boat with one of our team, reach out before the show and we'll set it up.
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