Ep32 - Annapolis Boat Show 2024 - Vendor Edition
Our first Annapolis Sailboat Show — focused on vendors, gear decisions, and the products shaping Roam’s refit. Plus, the story behind our song “Annapolis in the Fall.”
Crew Update & Episode Overview
Every October, thousands of sailors converge on Annapolis, Maryland for the U.S. Sailboat Show — a harbor packed with masts, dock chatter, and equal parts ambition and curiosity.
We weren’t there to buy a boat.
We already have one — and she’s deep in refit.
We came with a list. Decisions to make. Systems to evaluate. Gear to compare. Instead of just touring brand-new yachts, we spent our time with the people behind the tools, hardware, and ideas that actually make boats safer, simpler, and more capable.
This episode is about the vendors — the conversations, the deep dives, and the products that caught our attention.
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EP32 – Annapolis Sailboat Show 2024 vendor interviews and gear deep dived
What We Focused On at the Show
Talking to the People Behind the Products
Boat shows are easy to experience passively — walk the docks, admire the finishes, collect brochures.
We did the opposite.
We asked technical questions.
We looked at failure points.
We talked installation realities.
We looked for things that would actually improve Roam.
Products & Companies Featured in This Episode
Below are the vendors we highlight and discuss in this episode.
- ClampTite Tools – 316 stainless wire clamp system
👉 https://clamptitetools.com/?sld=sailingroam10
10% discount code: SailingRoam10 - Arntson Marine WindSun Hats
→ https://arntsonmarine.com/ - Schenker Watermakers
→ https://schenkerwatermakers.com/ - Lin & Larry Pardey (Pardeytime)
→ https://pardeytime.blogspot.com
Transparency Note
Some links may be affiliate links. That means if you purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only share products we’ve used, or would consider using aboard Roam.
Why the Vendor Side Matters
A boat show isn’t just about new boats.
It’s about:
- Meeting the engineers who solve real problems
- Seeing systems up close before committing
- Comparing solutions side by side
- Asking the uncomfortable questions
For us, this show was less about dreaming and more about refining — narrowing decisions that will shape Roam for years to come.
Annapolis in the Fall 🎵
We didn’t just walk the docks — we wrote a song about it.
“Annapolis in the Fall” captures the feeling of the show:
It feels like walking the docks surrounded by friends and a head full of possibilities.
Wrap Up & What Comes Next
The Annapolis Sailboat Show gave us clarity — not about buying a new boat, but about building the one we already have.
The next chapters continue the refit journey, as we:
- Engine Rooms Makeover Prep
- Keep shaping Roam for long-term cruising
Because boat shows are inspiring —
but real progress happens back in the yard.
