The 2009 Miami Beach Boat Show

At 10am, opening time of the 2009 Miami Beach Boat Show on Sunday, traffic was already backed up and finding parking was a challenge. Inside the 2009 Miami Beach Boat Show (photos) all major boat manufacturers were in attendance, albeit in slightly smaller stands than last year. The Miami city guide describes the usual show as incredible and popular, but the changes in the show this year were not necessarily for the worst.

Sales people were friendlier and proposed better discounts. Buyers definitely had the upper hand. The smaller boat stands attracted the largest amount of people while the larger boat stands seemed to attract more spectators than actual interested buyers. According to the Miami city guide, people from all over the world wait to make their boat-related purchases during this special weekend. The "Concept" boat manufacturer stand exhibited an impressive 44-foot sports boat.

The service was extra impressive as all the friendly salespeople were more eager and attentive to customers. The outrageous 37-foot Boston Whaler prototype was the most impressive part of the 2009 Miami Beach Boat Show. The legendary Boston Whaler brand truly created a breathtaking vessel. Reserve Miami holiday rentals and Florida holiday rentals today for next year’s Boat Show before things fill up.

Miami Boat Show 2008, Miami events

The Miami Boat Show held from February 14-18, 2008 celebrated its 20th anniversary. This annual Miami event celebrated the love story from Floridians to boats of all shapes, sizes colors and budgets. This Miami event is one of the most popular in Miami attracting local visitors, domestic as well as international visitors. This is the perfect time when visitors abandon their often cold environment and spend a few days in Miami under the sun while either shopping or simply visiting this marvelous Miami Boat Show. The Miami boat show is one of the most popular in the world, all major boat manufacturers attend this Miami event to feature their latest models.

This year was not any different in spite of the grim economic environment. Sales of smaller boats are definitely affected by the combination of the economic crisis and the soaring gasoline prices. It seems that only the super luxury yacht section of the market is still flourishing. The event was split in 3 locations the Miami Beach Convention Center, The Miami Marina at Bayside and the Sea Isle Marine Yachting Center (on Collins and the 40's) The event attracted hordes of boat lovers, potential buyers as well as curious visitors. The Miami Boat Show was according to organizers a great success.

Try the Miami Boat Show next year! If you are planning to come to Miami to attend this event in Miami you must not that Miami hotels and Miami Vacation Rentals get packed really fast during those days, so it is highly recommended to plan in advance and do reservation as soon as possible.