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Azimut presents four US premieres at FLIBS 2023

Azimut is exhibiting 15 yachts, including four American premieres, at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, which takes place 25-29 October 2023. The Italian shipyard showcases the new Verve 48 outboard, alongside the Magellano 60 crossover and Grande 36M superyacht and the sporty new S7. Verve 48 Verve 48 (pictured above) is the new sport-weekender […]

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Leisure Marine Video

Video: Fire on board 27m Princess yacht in Fort Lauderdale

A fire has broken out on a luxury yacht moored in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in the United States. Fire crews were reportedly called to the scene near Las Olas Boulevard on Wednesday morning (8 March 2023). After arriving, they were faced with heavy smoke and flames coming from the top deck of the 27-metre Princess […]

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Brunswick reports record sales at FLIBS 2022

Brunswick Corporation has confirmed a record year for sales and share gains at the 2022 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) across its brands. “Fort Lauderdale is the unofficial kick-off to the US fall boat show calendar and serves as a barometer for our brands to gauge dealer sentiment, consumer interest and product trends,” says […]

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Leisure Marine

63rd Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show opens

The marine world is gathering in Florida, as the 63rd edition of the world’s largest in-water boat show opens its doors at midday today. The five-day Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), which runs from 26-30 October 2022, features more world and US debuts than any other boat show in the United States. This year, […]

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Leisure Marine

HP Watermakers opens flagship warehouse in US

HP Watermakers is opening a new ‘flagship’ warehouse in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Milan-based watermaker manufacturer, which produces fully automatic watermakers for yachting and luxury resorts, says the new warehouse will serve as a base for the US, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. The news comes a few months after the firm, which is said […]

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Leisure Marine

Sunseeker reveals lineup for Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2022

Sunseeker has unveiled its full line-up of luxury motor yachts on display at the upcoming Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, due to take place from 26-30 October 2022. Represented by its US distributor, OneWater Yacht Group, Sunseeker’s 88 Yacht and 90 Ocean will have their US debuts. Alongside these launches, Sunseeker will also showcase the Predator […]

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Leisure Marine

Suntex takes over Ft Lauderdale’s Las Olas Marina

Suntex Marina Investors, owner and operator of marina properties, has officially taken occupancy of the Las Olas Marina in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The site is going to be redeveloped “into a world-class marine facility” with work commencing in 2022. According to Suntex, Las Olas Marina is a centerpiece of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, […]

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Superyacht

Bermuda joins with Fort Lauderdale to attract superyachts

The Bermuda Tourism Authority and Visit Lauderdale have announced they are pairing their nautical strengths in a new partnership designed to elevate both destinations’ desirable yachting lifestyle. The two authorities will collaborate on marketing, public relations and events, to highlight themselves as harbours for sun-seeking visitors, with a keen eye in those ‘permanently part of […]