Anacortes Boat Show and TrawlerFest 2026 – Kickoff to Puget Sound Summer Boating

Anacortes Boat & TrawlerFest 2026

 The 2026 Anacortes Boat Show and TrawlerFest starts the season where boaters get serious about their next move—whether that’s buying, selling, or just starting to think about what’s next. 

At WS Yacht Brokers, we approach shows like this a little differently. 

• Not just to sell our current listings.
• We’re there to connect our buyers with sellers. 

Boats Sell on Readiness and Details – Not Just Exposure

One of the biggest advantages we offer boat owners is our deep relationships with the local marine trades – the people who will be working on your boat.  We also have access to short-term moorage in high-traffic areas.

Those connections matter more than most people realize.

Boats sell when:

• They’re located near active shoppers, brokers, and competing listings
• Buyers feel optimistic about the survey results prior to offer
• They’re a short drive to comparable vessels

Not when they’re posted on Yachtworld, waiting for clicks.

The Boat We’re Showing | 2017 Jeanneau Leader 46 

Dana Motlik’s 2017 Jeanneau Leader 46 listing is a strong example of where the market is right now for express cruisers in the Northwest: Efficient and family friendly.  

But more importantly— 

If this isn’t your exact fit, we’ll help you identify: 

• Smaller options like the Jeanneau NC 1095  

• Larger step-up platforms, with or without pod drives  

• Off-market opportunities that never get advertised  

Our job is to find your next boat’s seller. Not to simply search MLS for you. 

Thinking About a Trade or Step-Up? 

TrawlerFest is also the right time to start planning—even if you’re not ready to move today. 

A lot of owners are looking at: 

• Trading up by 4th of July or SeaFair.
• Buying more substantial boats to outfit for fall cruising
• Prepping their current boat to pass survey  

That includes: 

• Helping sell or trade your current boat  

• Proving to buyers that your boat is turnkey and well maintained.

• Identifying the right replacement as you’re selling your current boat.  

Done correctly, this helps avoid some uncomfortable situations: 

Selling first… and then having nothing for the season so you rush a decision.

Or worse, being a two-boat owner.

Let’s Make a Plan (And Have a Nice Visit) 

Reach out however you want:

→ Meet us at TrawlerFest
Get access and we’ll coordinate where to meet and what to look at.

When:  May 14 – May 16 2026

Hours: 10am – 6pm

Where:  Cap Sante Marina, Anacortes, WA

→ You’re Invited! Gig Harbor Festival (Blessing of the Fleet)
First weekend in June—more relaxed, better conversations, and a great place to start planning.  It’s worth staying for Sunday’s main event. We’ announce a Saturday evening get-together location based on the size of our group (RSVP here).

→ “My Next Yacht” Inquiry
Tell us what you’re thinking—even if it’s a year out—and we’ll build some options.

Relationships Matter 

Lots of shoppers walk the docks at TrawlerFest looking for someone to sell them a boat. 

But the real advantage comes from who you’re connected to before and after the show. 

That’s where you’ll appreciate the WS Yacht Brokers Puget Sound team of Yacht Sales Professionals.