A boat show is a public exhibition or trade fair of current boat models, debuts, concept vessels , or out-of-production classics. Due to the nature of the industry building around yachting and nautical tourism , a boat show may be a social event . Marine manufacturers, ship and boat builders , and yachters commonly attend.
2-806: The Miami International Boat Show is an annual event in February, produced by the National Marine Manufacturers Association in Miami , Florida , United States . It had previously been held in three separate venues; two in Downtown Miami , and the other in Miami Beach . In 2016 through 2021 it was held at Miami Marine Stadium Park and Basin on Virginia Key , while Strictly Sail remained at Miamarina at Bayside Marketplace Marina. Over 1,700 companies that are NMMA members, produce more than 80% of
4-494: The marine products used by recreational boaters and anglers in the United States. The North American pleasure boat market represents fully half of the global demand for these products and services, roughly $ 39.5 billion annually in just the United States alone. 25°47′27″N 80°11′05″W / 25.790882°N 80.184779°W / 25.790882; -80.184779 Boat Show Most boat shows occur once
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