It's again time for Boat Show Blunders, our ongoing documentation of the marine industry's failure to present its boats in tip-top condition at major boat shows. This report was born about a year ago at the New York National Boat Show. Unfortunately, we saw little improvement on our visit to the show this year.

As in the past, we’ve divided our comments into two types. Items labeled “Boat Show Blunders” describe slip-ups in boat preparation, construction and fit and finish. …