DOCK SLIP INFORMATION
Welcome to your one stop shop for boat related information at Dealer Week 2023! Here you will find maps, contact information and FAQs to aid in your planning at Dealer Week.
Maps
Boat Ramp Map
Dock Slip Locator
For more information, check out Tampa Convention Center Marina webpage here: tampa.gov/tcc/docks
Dock Slip reservations must be made through the Dealer Week Conference and Expo, for event dates December 4-7, 2023. No sharing of Dock Slip space permitted. Contact Allison Gruhn, allison@mraa.com, 763-333-2419 for availability.
Terms & Conditions
Please be sure to review the MRAA Terms and Conditions for having a dock slip at Dealer Week, this includes information regarding noise orginance, signage, insurances, etc.
Contact Information
Kit Ordering
Renette Shilo and Amber Mazzocchi
Trade Show & Events Specialist, Texas XPO
609-272-1600
orders@TexasXPO.com
Logistics
Sarah Korbel
Events & Operations Manager, MRAA
763-333-2418
sarah@mraa.com
Dockmaster info
7 days a week, 10 a.m. to sunset
(813) 444-7728 TampaCCMarina@gmail.com
Please call as you approach the marina.
Booth and Sponsorship Sales
Allison Gruhn
VP of Business Development, MRAA
cell: 763-458-8036
office: 763-333-2419
allison@mraa.com
Marketing and Booth Selection
Gabrielle Ronnenberg
Sales & Marketing Specialist, MRAA
763-272-4305
gabrielle@mraa.com
Expo Hall Hours
The full Dealer Week 2023 Schedule is now available. Check out the full schedule.
Monday, December 4
Tuesday, December 5
Wednesday, December 6
Thursday, December 7
Move in: 8am - 5pm
Large booths with boats, engines, etc. will receive an assigned targeted move in time.
8am - 4:30pm
8am - 12:30pm, 2pm - 6pm
8am - 11:30am, Move out starts at 12:00pm (NO EARLIER)
FAQs
Are there speed restrictions in the Channel?
Yes. A no-wake speed zone is enforced in the area between the southern tip of Harbour Island and Platt Street bridge.
Tell me about water depth in these channels around the convention center:
The Seddon channel is 12ft. Ybor turning basin is only 7ft deep. Sparkman, Ybor and ship channel is 34ft in depth. Please note only small boats can pass around the North end of Davis Islands. Two fixed bridges connect the N end of the islands with Tampa to the W; minimum clearance is 9 feet
Where can I boat/demo?
You can increase your speeds in the Hillsborough Bay. The entrance and all other navigable waters of Tampa Bay, Hillsborough Bay, Old Tampa Bay, and tributaries herein are within a regulated navigation area.
https://charts.noaa.gov/BookletChart/11416_BookletChart.pdf
Where can I park my trailer(s) overnight?
You can make arrangements for overnight parking with Texas XPO. Please see the exhibitor kit for details.
What is my dock assignment?
Coming soon!
Can there be alcohol on the docks?
Only alcoholic beverages purchased from TCC, The Sail or in Riverwalk logoed cups permitted on Docks.
Can I play music on my boat?
Yes, however we ask you keep your immediate neighbors in mind. Noise generated from engines, generators, radios, TVs, etc must be kept at a minimum according to the Marina policies so not to create a nuisance.
Can I have signs?
Yes, but they MUST be ON your vessel. Signage on the docks themselves is not permitted. For sale signs are not permitted.
Do I need a waiver?
Yes. Please be prepared with a waiver for attendees to sign prior to boarding your boat. Please make sure you have proper insurance coverage as well.