California Boat Show 2026: Rover Skiffs, POP Docks, and a Massive Sweepstakes
Santa Ana, United States – March 30, 2026 / Rover Marine /
For Southern California boaters, the Pacific Ocean offers endless adventure, from cruising Newport Harbor to making the crossing to Catalina Island. However, accessing the water comes with a massive hurdle: the sheer cost of boat ownership in Los Angeles and Orange County. Marina slips have years-long waitlists, dry storage is exorbitant, and navigating the freeways with a boat trailer is a logistical nightmare. Rover Marine will arrive at the Anaheim Convention Center for the California International Boat Show to present the ultimate solution. Showcasing its tactical lineup of drop-stitch inflatable skiffs alongside partner POP Board Co., Rover Marine is proving that West Coast boaters no longer have to compromise between rigid-hull performance and roll-up portability.
Rover Marine will display its two flagship vessels, each engineered to solve specific challenges for West Coast boaters and yacht owners. The Battle Boat serves as the ultimate Pacific chop killer. Designed with a deep V-hull, it is built to slice through the heavy afternoon chop rather than pounding over it. For yacht owners, it serves as the perfect high-performance tender. Its heavy-duty PVC construction acts as a natural fender, protecting the mothership during tie-ups at Emerald Bay. When the trip is over, it deflates and stows easily in a lazarette or SUV trunk, eliminating the need for a trailer or expensive davit system. Conversely, for anglers fishing the local kelp beds or families anchoring in Mission Bay, the Battle Cat is the ultimate casting platform. The Battle Cat features a twin-hull catamaran design that locks onto the water, preventing side-to-side roll. With a draft of only a few inches, it can easily launch right off the beach or navigate shallow coastal estuaries where fiberglass hulls cannot go.
As the inflatable market becomes flooded with cheap, online-only “ghost brands,” Rover Marine is using the Anaheim show to educate consumers on true marine-grade construction. Rover vessels are not pool toys. They feature military-grade drop-stitch floors, transoms extensively tested for high-torque stress, and UV-resistant materials designed to survive the intense California sun. Rover Marine provides real warranties and dedicated support from a team of real boaters, ensuring serious captains get the uncompromising reliability they pay for.
To demonstrate the ultimate “on-water” lifestyle, Rover Marine is partnering with POP Board Co. at the show. While the Rover skiffs provide the transportation, POP Board Co. provides the destination. The shared display will feature a premium line of ultra-rigid inflatable docks, water chairs, and paddleboards. By pairing a Rover Battle Boat with an eight-inch-thick POP Dock, boaters can instantly add massive square footage of usable “floating patio” space to their primary vessel, which is perfect for lounging or staging dive gear.
In celebration of this premier West Coast event, the California International Boat Show is currently hosting a massive online sweepstakes for attendees and fans. To support the local boating community and the show’s promotional efforts, POP Board Co. has proudly donated a premium inflatable paddleboard to the official prize package. One lucky winner of the show’s online giveaway will score the POP paddleboard, an E-Ride Pro Mini electric bike, and a 4-pack of tickets to the event.
Rover Marine invites industry professionals, yacht captains, and coastal explorers to experience the rigidity and tactical design of the Battle series in person. The booth will be located at the Anaheim Convention Center. To explore the fleet or learn more about the engineering behind the boats before the show, visit www.rovermarine.com.
Contact Information:
Rover Marine
301 W Dyer Road
Santa Ana, CA 92707
United States
McKenna Lanfranco
(844) 207-6837
https://rovermarine.com
