Fort Myers Spring Boat Show

Fort Myers Spring Boat Show March 11 – 14, 2010

JUST THE FAQS

(FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

 WHERE IS THE BOAT SHOW?

The Boat Show is located at the Lee Civic Center.  This is on Old Bayshore Road (SR 76).  Take the North Ft. Myers exit (Exit # 143) off of I-75.

The Civic Center is about 3 miles east of I-75.  The address is 11831 Bayshore Road, Ft. Myers, FL  33917

WHAT ARE THE DATES AND HOURS?

THURSDAY,        MARCH 11TH               10AM – 6PM

FRIDAY,              MARCH 12TH        10AM – 6PM

SATURDAY,        MARCH 13TH        10AM – 6PM

SUNDAY,            MARCH 14TH        10AM – 5PM

WHERE DO I PARK?

There is loads of free parking on site.   

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Admission is $5.00 per person, with children under 12 free.  There are no advanced ticket sales. 

With each admission, show patrons will receive two ÒBoat Show BucksÓ discount coupons. 

This coupon may be redeemed for $5.00 off a purchase of $25.00 or more at any booth displaying Òboat show Bucks  redeemed hereÓ sign. 

Not all exhibiting companies are participating. Only one coupon per person Per booth. Valid only March 11-14, 2010.  This is a Discount coupon, no cash value.

 WHAT KIND OF BOATS WILL I FIND?

You will find a very wide range of makes and models of boats up to about 35Õ.  Fishing boats, flats and bay boats, deck boats, pontoon boats, cruising boats, personal watercraft and more. 

WHAT IF ALREADY OWN A BOAT?

This is far more than just a display of boats.  There are loads of  accessory displays with electronic equipment, motors, fishing equipment, boat lifts, and more. 

Plus you will find a wide variety of service companies, insurance, marine financing and educational information to help you get the most out of your time on the water.  And, lots of nautical clothing and gift items as well.

Fishing seminars, displays by the U.S. Coats Guard Auxiliary, the U.S. Power Squadron and the Southwest Florida Marine Industries Association offer tips on boating safety and

plenty of how-to information about where to go and how to enjoy time on the water.  

DO YOU HAVE FOOD AND DRINKS? 

There is plenty of food and cold drinks inside the Civic Center and outdoors in our food court adjacent to the fishing seminar area.

WHO PUTS ON THIS SHOW?

The Fort Myers Spring Boat Show is owned by the Southwest Florida Marine Industries Association, whose membership includes virtually every boat dealer and marine related company in Southwest Florida.

The association has promoted boating and the marine industry and protected the rights of boaters in Southwest Florida for more than 30 years.

The association also owns the FORT MYERS BOAT SHOW, held in downtown Fort Myers in November and the CHARLOTTE COUNTY BOAT SHOW, held at the Charlotte County Fairgrounds in January.

 For more information visit http://www.fortmyersboatshow.com