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How was the 2025 Ft Lauderdale Boat Show?

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by Adopo, Nov 6, 2025 at 1:59 PM.

  1. Adopo, Nov 6, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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    So how was it? Prices still coming down, back to normal? We did Newport, RI and Annapolis, traffic looked good on the docks but these are small docks and small shows comparatively speaking...
  2. MBY, Nov 6, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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    It was the best Fort Lauderdale show my company has ever had. Aside from the weather on Wednesday it was very busy in our display with great clients coming through. The discussions amongst the boat builders we are friendly with was all generally positive with sales happening all around.
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  3. YachtForums, Nov 6, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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    Wednesday was a wash out so I spent the day at the Convention Center. Thursday and Friday were like old times at Bahia Mar; busy on the docks, lines to see boats and the food court was packed. Chamber of Commerce weather contributed to the best FLIBS I've seen in a few years. In contrast, several of the big names in superyachts were MIA or had limited visibility. It appears they are focusing their marketing efforts on the Palm Beach Show now.

    Glad you had a good show Barrett!
  4. Capt Ralph, Nov 6, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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