MIAMI — The Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show announced today an increase of 50 percent in boats 50 feet and over as the show’s new location at Miami Marine Stadium Park and Basin and luxury offerings position it as an ideal sales venue for yacht exhibitors. Held Feb. 11-15, the Miami Boat Show welcomed more than 2,000 exhibitors, many ...
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SureShade debuts first OEM installs of RTX and M3 shades in Miami
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – SureShade announced the world premiere of two SureShade products as factory installations at the 2016 Miami International Boat Show and Yachts Miami Beach events with the debut of the SureShade RTX Pull-out Shade on the Scout 275 Dorado and the SureShade M3 Shade for megayachts on the Sabre 66 Dirigio. Scout Boats is the first OEM to ...
Read More »Yamaha voices support for new Miami show location
Yamaha Marine Group president Ben Speciale praised the NMMA and the new location for this year’s Miami International Boat Show Thursday “The new Miami International Boat Show venue on Virginia Key proved successful and offered many advantages to the boating consumer,” Speciale said in a statement. “I worked the entire event to hear from our consumers, dealers and boat builders. ...
Read More »Miami show attendance up 4 percent over 2015
The first Miami International Boat Show at the Miami Marine Stadium Park and Basin drew 100,279 attendees, up by 4 percent over the 2015 show, the National Marine Manufacturers Association reported Thursday. Exhibitors reported strong sales, with many reporting increases from 20 to 400 percent, NMMA said. “The Miami International Boat Show was a resounding success for exhibitors, attendees, and ...
Read More »New products, location highlight 2016 Miami show
There was plenty of news, new products and a new location at this year’s Miami International Boat Show. Some long lines aside, the 2016 show seems to have had a successful move to its new location at Miami Marine Stadium Park & Basin, with more than 100,000 people attending, according to estimates from show organizers. “Whether it was the gorgeous ...
Read More »MIBS 2016: Groupe Beneteau lays out future for RBH Brands
The former Rec Boat Holding brands — Four Winns, Glastron, Scarab and Wellcraft — will now be brought under the Beneteau and Jeanneau umbrellas under a plan laid out by Groupe Beneteau at the Miami International Boat Show Thursday. “This will offer a new robust organization for sales and marketing, manufacturing and product development,” said CEO Herve Gastinel. “By combining ...
Read More »Marine Marketers of America announces 2015 Neptune Award Winners
MIAMI – Marine Marketers of America (MMA) today announced the winners of its eighth annual 2015 Neptune Awards for Marketing Excellence during the Miami International Boat Show Industry Breakfast. “There were 97 entries in 13 categories, with a record-breaking total of 47 companies and advertising agencies participating,” said Wanda Kenton Smith, president of MMA. “There was great diversity in terms ...
Read More »Century Boats unveils 24 Resorter
ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. – Century Boats announced that it will unveil the Century 24 Resorter during the 2016 Miami International Boat Show on Feb. 11-15 at booth C-216 in tent C. “Century Boats was founded in 1926, and as we honor our company heritage we’re excited to introduce the new 24 Resorter,” said Bryan Lucius, president of Century Boats. “Throughout the ...
Read More »Glasstream Powerboats launches 2016 360 Pro-XS
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. – Glasstream Powerboats will introduce the Glasstream 360 Pro-XS at the 2016 Miami International Boat Show. The 360 Pro-XS is built with a dual inverted stepped hull, which aims to reduce drag, increase fuel efficiency and provide a balanced ride under all conditions. “The 360 Pro-XS is a performance based fishing boat of the first caliber, with ...
Read More »Boston Whaler’s 250 Outrage premieres in Miami
EDGEWATER, Fla. – The Boston Whaler introduced the 250 Outrage at the Miami International Boat Show, alongside recent additions including the new 330 Outrage and 280 Outrage, both appearing in Miami for the first time. “Each year, the Miami Boat Show draws passionate boaters from around the world. There’s no better venue in which to show off our newest Outrage, ...
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