Yea... To me, Trawlerfest seems like a scam. Perhaps a bit of a strong word to use and I apologize for that. It's such a specialized thing, it's like a meeting of Miata owners. The vendor turnout is weak and the attendance doesn't increase very much each year. I see it as just a good excuse for a few boat owners to look at a few boats and agree they like their boat choice. I suppose that MAYBE, just maybe, that is all TF is supposed to be about. I would agree with the above assessment that a big show like Miami FLL or Annapolis will give you all that Trawlerfest can provide, PLUS a whole lot more. TF really needs to look at piggy-backing on one of the bigger shows. Perhaps holding TF in FLL while the Miami show is going on, or in Miami when FLL is going. If I wanted to stand around a few easy-up tents, grab a few pamphlets about the MTOA, gab with a few people about trawlers only, and get a free t-shirt, TF would be the place. I guess I am too pessimistic about it, but if I were shopping for anything boating related, I would hit the major shows.