Fort Lauderdale show releases pavilion rendering

Author:: Trade Only Today Editors
Publish date:: Aug 5, 2011

Organizers of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show released a rendering of the new 16,000-square-foot custom-built, floating air-conditioned barge that will host the Superyacht Builders Association Pavilion during the 52nd annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

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This year’s event runs Oct. 27–31.

“The exciting collaboration between SYBAss and show organizers offers superyacht builders a new platform to display their latest creations and future builds as the show continues on its path of growth and innovation,” organizers Show Management said in a statement.

The SYBAss Pavilion will be on the Intracoastal Waterway at the Bahia Mar Beach Resort & Yachting Center, the show's central location.

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