The organizer lists the St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show for January 14–17, 2027. This is a planning guide, not a confirmed ABG-model boat list. Axopar appears in a firsthand report from the 2025 edition; no 2027 model commitment is inferred from that history. Source: St. Petersburg show organizer: 2027 overview and hoursSource: Boating Journey: firsthand 2025 show report mentioning Axopar
ABG brands: what is actually confirmed
The following is historical context, not the 2027 boat list. No brand or model from the earlier edition is promised for this one.
| Brand / models | Display evidence | Location / next check |
|---|---|---|
| Axopar Exact models not confirmed | Historical: firsthand 2025 visitor report; 2027 attendance unconfirmed Source: Boating Journey: firsthand 2025 show report mentioning Axopar | Past show coverage only; no 2027 location confirmed |
No attendance is assumed for Nord Star, Quarken, XO or any other ABG brand that is not explicitly confirmed above.
2027 dates, hours and waterfront location
| Day | Public hours |
|---|---|
| Thursday–Saturday, January 14–16 | 10 a.m.–6 p.m. |
| Sunday, January 17 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. |
The annual waterfront setting includes the Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin and Albert Whitted Park. Confirm the current entrances and parking directions through the organizer when planning your visit. Source: St. Petersburg show organizer: 2027 overview and hours
Why the show remains on ABG’s watch list
A previous visitor report describes Axopar among boats displayed ashore in 2025. That makes the show worth watching for ABG readers, but it would be misleading to carry the old lineup forward as a current commitment. The attendance table deliberately records the source year. Source: Boating Journey: firsthand 2025 show report mentioning Axopar
Before booking travel for one boat, obtain the model, engine package, dealer and display location in writing. Do not confuse a dealer’s year-round local stock with an announcement that the boat will physically be at the event.
Use the visit to compare boat types, not only brands
Start by deciding whether your main compromise is protected cruising, open-deck entertaining, overnight accommodation or fishing access. At a mixed power-and-sail event, a preselected powerboat route avoids spending most of the day on boats that cannot meet your mission.
Compare at least one enclosed-helm layout with one more open arrangement. Ask everyone who will regularly use the boat to try the steps, seating, head and boarding position. A good show visit should produce a list of practical differences rather than a collection of favourite exterior photographs.
Use the pilothouse guide and pilothouse versus center console before the event to decide which questions actually matter to you.
What to check when the 2027 directory is complete
Look for the exact ABG brand and then the displayed model, not simply a dealer logo. Confirm whether the exhibit is on land or in the water, whether boarding is by appointment, and whether a sea trial is offered separately. Gate admission and permission to operate a boat are different arrangements.
Use the final directory to schedule a manageable set of visits, with time after each to record your observations. Keep one comparison sheet with cabin access, helm visibility, usable deck space, installed equipment and the local service contact.
Compare the regional alternatives
For confirmed near-term Axopar participation, the Fort Myers 2026 guide is currently more specific. For a broader set of announced ABG models, FLIBS 2026 provides the strongest published lineup in this calendar.
St. Petersburg may become the right follow-up when your preferred Gulf Coast dealer publishes its plans. Until then, keep your brand wishlist separate from the verified attendance list.
Questions buyers are asking
When is the 2027 St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show?
The organizer lists January 14–17, 2027, at the Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin and Albert Whitted Park.
Are Axopar or other ABG boats confirmed for 2027?
Not in the sources reviewed for this guide. A firsthand report documents Axopar at the 2025 show, but that is historical context—not a 2027 exhibitor announcement.
Sources and verification
Checked October 13, 2026. Organizer information governs dates and gate access; manufacturer or dealer announcements support model listings. Announced boats can change before the event. ABG is an independent buyer guide, not the show organizer.