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New-Gen Radars Hit Their Marks
Raymarine unveiled new radar arrays at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Plus, Garmin launches two solid-state domes.
FLIBS adds official Guy Harvey merchandise
An exclusive Guy Harvey design for FLIBS 2017 will be unveiled before the show.
Organizer plans upgrades to Fort Lauderdale show
Informa Exhibitions, which manages and produces the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, said it is making infrastructure improvements.
MIASF names new officers and board members
The Marine Industries Association of South Florida introduced its new board of directors June 3 at its annual dinner.
Fort Lauderdale show extension paves way for site enhancements
The groups said the lease has two 10-year extension options, allowing for as much as 50 years in place.
Major U.S. boat shows have a new owner
Show Management was purchased by a London-based company with a strategic plan to expand its Global Exhibitions business in the United States.
Ferretti Group will debut 120-footer next summer
The Ferretti Group said its Custom Line 120 will debut next summer.
Marquis Larson Group touts sales strength at FLIBS
The Marquis Larson Group said it had a successful Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
A FLIBS driven by innovation
The big Fort Lauderdale show was busy throughout, as exhibitors rolled out a dazzling array of new products and racked up sales
Fort Lauderdale show exhibitors report strong sales
Attendance at the show, which wrapped up Nov. 7, was up 5 percent from 2015.
Viking Yachts reports strong sales at FLIBS
Viking Yachts president Pat Healey said the builder sold 14 boats during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and the week after it ended.
Fort Lauderdale show reports attendance gain
Show Management CEO Efrem “Skip” Zimbalist III said attendance at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show was up 5 percent.
Ocean Alexander debuts 100-foot yacht at FLIBS
Ocean Alexander said the layout of the OA 100 is traditional but contemporary.
FLIBS 2016: Numarine debuts 60 Fly
Numarine introduced its 60 Fly at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
FLIBS 2016: New Greenline owner reintroduces the brand
FORT LAUDERDALE — Greenline is back.
FLIBS 2016: Builders debut wide range of new boats
FORT LAUDERDALE — The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show opened Thursday with the introduction of dozens of new boats.
FLIBS 2016 VIDEO: NMMA president urges minority outreach
FORT LAUDERDALE — The demographic projections tell the story, NMMA president Thom Dammrich said at a meeting Thursday of the Marine Marketers of America.
FLIBS 2016: MarineMax CEO says to tackle problems directly
FORT LAUDERDALE — A word to the wise: Run at customers’ problems, not away from them, and don’t try to shift blame, said Bill McGill, CEO and president of MarineMax.
FLIBS 2016: Miami show details 2017 transportation plans
FORT LAUDERDALE — The Progressive Miami International Boat Show faced “some challenges” in 2016 at its new venue at the Miami Marine Stadium Park and Basin on Virginia Key.
FLIBS 2016: Sunseeker International reports sales growth
FORT LAUDERDALE — Sunseeker International, the UK’s largest boatbuilder, has turned the corner and is showing a 44 percent increase in orders.
Suzuki Marine debuts new outboards at FLIBS
Suzuki Marine said it is debuting its new DF150AP/175AP outboards at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
FLIBS 2016: Mayor touts industry’s contribution to Fort Lauderdale
FORT LAUDERDALE — An extra-inning Chicago Cubs win in the World Series Wednesday night was followed by the opening of the 57th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show this morning.
FLIBS 2016: Active Interest Media holds editors forum
FORT LAUDERDALE — Active Interest Media’s Marine Group on Wednesday hosted a meet-the-editors day.