MarineMax touts “success in every booth” at FLIBS
First major show without Sea Ray yachts didn’t diminish the company’s bottom line.
2018 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
The sights and sounds of the 2018 Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show.
From the docks, to the tents, to the open water, the Trade Only editors bring you everything you need to know from the Lauderdale show.
2018 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show Content
FLIBS 2018: Activity around European imports remains strong
Italian, Dutch and English builders all reported strong activity last week.
FLIBS 2018: Dubai’s Victory Team displays new performance boat
The VT X 32 Pleasure could be the first performance boat built in Dubai.
FLIBS 2018: Horizon launches ‘try before you buy' program with new power cat
Prospective buyers can charter the PC65 for a week for 1 percent of the boat’s selling price.
FLIBS 2018: VIDEO: Turkish builder Numarine talks with Trade Only Today
Sales and marketing director Orhun Senturk discusses the boating industry in Turkey.
FLIBS 2018: Yanmar introduces new diesel sterndrives
The propulsion setup is offered in three horsepower ratings.
FLIBS 2018: Nor-Tech celebrates its 200th 39-foot center console
The company was one of the first performance-boat builders to enter the center console market.
FLIBS 2018: ‘Customer Experience’ is the buzzword at Marine Marketers’ gathering
More than 100 marketing executives gathered for a panel discussion at the boat show.
If you display boats at the show, you’ll appreciate this innovation
Eric Colby's message aboard a 65' Estrella
FLIBS 2018: 65’ Outboard Powered HCB
Eric Colby interviews Mike from HCB Center Console Yachts
FLIBS 2018: Volvo Penta looks to the future
President and CEO Ron Huibers discussed hybrid propulsion and more during a media presentation.
FLIBS 2018: Pursuit launches S 288 Sport center console
Company president Bruce Thompson also talked about new owner Malibu and expanding facilities in Fort Pierce, Fla.
FLIBS 2018: Hatteras launches new convertible
The North Carolina builder also announced other new models from Cabo and Hatteras.
FLIBS 2018: Cox Powertrain unveils 300-hp diesel outboard
The first engines are expected to arrive in the United States late next summer.
FLIBS 2018: Beneteau to build Antares outboard line in Michigan
The French builder says production will start later this year.
FLIBS 2018: Garmin debuts new products as boat show opens
The electronics manufacturer will show new lines for launch in Q1 2019.