The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, held annually in the fall, is the largest in-water boat show in the world. It covers six locations and more than 3 million square feet of space. The boats and other vessels on display include runabouts, sportfishers, high-performance boats, center consoles, cabin and express cruisers, sailing yachts, motoryachts, catamarans, trawlers and extraordinary superyachts.
Exhibitors report “a sense of urgency” that is atypical of election years with robust sales.
Over 20 new models are premiering at the downsized show; here are some of the standouts under 60 feet.
This year’s FLIBS is truly unlike any other: notably less crowds, but with a healthy dose of serious buyers.
Under a much smaller footprint and comprehensive safety precautions, dealers are predicting a steady flow of serious buyers.
An impressive number of boats will debut at the 5-day event.
Nautical Ventures will market and sell the new lineup of center console sport utility vessels.
More than 20 boats are making world and U.S. debuts at the show.
Show organizers announce stringent health and safety measures ahead of the event.
Show owners and producers release economic impact study results of last year’s show.
The Dubai-based superyacht builder plans a U.S. campaign after winning best of show at FLIBS.
The company displayed a record 23 boats at the show.
Sea Ray sales were up 80 percent over last year, according to the company, while Mercury accounted for more than half of the engines at the in-water portion of the show.
The propulsion and transmission manufacturer will partner with Siren Marine and Yacht Controller.
The show runs Wednesday through Sunday.
The event takes place in West Palm Beach two days before FLIBS opens.
Luxury expert Christopher P. Ramey will tell dealers how to market to rich folks.
Sponsor will receive naming rights in Fort Lauderdale, Miami Yacht Show, and Palm Beach, as well as Suncoast and St. Pete.
The new space offers deeper-water berths and more exhibit space on land than last year’s location.
Events include FLIBS, Miami Yacht Show and Palm Beach International Boat Show.
NBC Sports will air a televised special on the show on December 23.