Organizers of the 2010 International Marina & Boatyard Conference say 23 of the event's 120 exhibitors are new to this year's show.
"By attracting this many new and returning companies, IMBC has established itself as the place to meet critical decision makers," said Jim Frye, president and chair of show producer Association of Marina Industries, in a statement.
This year's show runs Jan. 27-29 in Tampa, Fla.
The PassageMaker event in downtown Seattle also includes an in-water boat show.
Two Midwestern shows report 40 percent attendance increases; Boaterz n Bikerz will do a “Dragon’s Roar” through the Great Smoky Mountains.
The popular Below Deck franchise will include a new series focusing on sailing yachts.
The company won the design award in 2015 and 2014 as well.
Exhibitors at the packed Expo say there is no better place to debut bass products.
The founder of the Lowrance electronics brand was known for many industry firsts.
