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To navigate the Annapolis Boat Show efficiently, purchase tickets online in advance to avoid gate lines and save the PDF to your phone’s camera roll.0:52 Attend on Friday to avoid weekend crowds and ensure vendors are fully stocked.1:57 For free parking, arrive in the Eastport neighborhood 30 minutes before the 10 a.m. opening and walk across the bridge.2:30 Prioritize your top five boats by checking the official boat list and map beforehand, visiting the largest vessels immediately at opening to beat the queues.3:24 Eat lunch before noon to avoid peak wait times at Pusser’s or nearby restaurants.4:21 Spend afternoons visiting vendor tents to discuss electrical systems with representatives from companies like Victron and Battle Born, or to test chart plotter processing speeds.5:22 Finally, use the local water taxis to tour the harbor anchorage, where many cruising boats wait out the hurricane season before heading to the Caribbean.7:00

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