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MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - The more than 1.2 million square feet of on-water exhibit space that will make up the 2006 Yacht & Brokerage Show is sold out, according to a press release from show organizers Wednesday.
The 18th annual international show takes place Feb. 16 - 20 along the Indian Creek Waterway and Collins Avenue in Miami Beach and will have more than three-quarters of a billion dollars worth of yachts, ranging in size from 30 feet up to 160 feet, along with displays featuring builders, equipment, accessories and services for the yachting industry.
“The market for luxury yachts continues be very strong,” said Andrew Doole, vice president of Yachting Promotions, Inc., producers of the Yacht & Brokerage Show. “Recent data compiled by leading industry publications indicates that there are currently more yachts over 80 feet under construction worldwide than ever before. With that in mind, along with discussions with show exhibitors, we're expecting sales activities during the show to be brisk.”
The waterway will showcase over 550 new and pre-owned luxury yachts including superyachts (80 feet and over), express cruisers, sportfishing boats, family cruisers and ocean-going trawlers ranging in price from $250,000 to over $20 million.
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