The Yachting World’s Capital, Fort Lauderdale in Florida, will be hosting the annual Fort Lauderdale Boat Show this year from 28^th October to 1^st November 2020.

To give you some history: this show is popular for displaying a wide variety of the latest yachts and boats of all different sizes. It also exhibits several marine accessories and products to boost the naval lifestyle. Attending the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show will be worth your time if you like fancy and exotic boats and yachts.

In this show, that takes place every year, various kinds of sea vessels and boats will proudly be on display. These include (but are not limited to):

- Runabouts
- High performance boats
- Sportfishers
- Center consoles
- Flats boats
- Cabin cruisers
- Express cruisers
- Skiffs
- Jet boats
- Ski boats
- Motor yachts
- Sailing yachts
- Canoes

The following are the best and most appealing boats that you just have to check out at the 2020 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show to make your trip worth your time.

1.     Robalo R246 Cayman

R246 Cayman is definitely a boat that would catch your attention in the Robalo exhibit at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show if you fancy bay boats. This boat provides comfy sun lounges with backrests and cushions (stow-able). Apart from its several fishing amenities, you will also see numerous other features like the dual leaning post, forward console seats and a double jump seat as well.

2.     Solace 41

Solace 41, the worthy follow-up model to the Solace 345, will be proudly debuting at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. As per Solace, this grand center-console boat employs an innovative twin step hull, which is very striking to look at. Be sure to swing by the Solace exhibit to check out the Solace 41.

3.     Caymas 341 CC

Caymas 341 CC is the biggest, latest, and most striking production of the Caymas boat company. It is sure to amaze anyone at the Caymas’ exhibit at the boat show. One of the standout features of this boat is that it generates a top speed of more than 60 miles per hour (although you will not be able to see this at display!). The boat also has bow loungers that are synonymous with high comfort.

4.     Jeanneau Leader 12.5

Jeanneau Leader 12.5 is a staggering 40-footer boat that brings together a family-centric layout and an efficient hull. The boat can easily hit 50 miles per hour courtesy to its 300 horsepower Yamaha outboards. It also boasts a main cockpit as well as an airy bow cockpit that has wraparound seating. Do not forget to give this impressive boat a look-see at the show and prepare yourself to be taken aback completely!

5.     250 Suncoast

For its modest size, The 250 Suncoast has ample seating room available both in the bow and in main cockpits. You will realize this at once if you get a chance to examine the boat at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. The boat also features an impressive walkthrough windshield to safeguard the crew and the captain. The perfect family boat, the 250 Suncoast, is a must-see!

6.     Tiara Sport 43 LE

This boat is an incredibly lavish and aesthetically appealing sports boat that is sure to astound you when you look at it. Tiara Sport 43 LE has a fantastic cockpit design and decks below the cabin, ideal for socializing. The boat is sure to surpass any expectations and will most likely be one of the more attention-grabbing vehicles at the much-awaited Fort Lauderdale Boat Show.

7.     Everglades 340 DC

If you are into large dual console boats, you would not want to miss the Everglades 340 DC at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. When you hop board it, you will see that it has a very spacious cabin, transom seats (fold out) and twin bow loungers. If you are someone who finds boat fishing amenities interesting, the 71-gallon large fish box and the 24-gallon livewell will undoubtedly amaze you!

8.     280 Vantage

Your visit to the 2020 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show would be incomplete without climbing aboard the truly sensational Boston Whaler’s 280 Vantage. The stunning 280 Vantage provides a summer galley, boarding door (port side), transom livewell, beau-coup seating and a head compartment. You can also check out the boat’s signature legendary hull that is touted as “unsinkable.”

9.     Chris-Craft Calypso 35

The new Calypso 35 by Chris Craft is another remarkable boat vessel that is worth checking out at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show this year. This boat will be making its grand debut at the show (and what better international platform to do so!). The most striking things about this boat are the outboards situated on the transom and the completely enclosed windshield at the vessel’s helm.

10.    Fountain 47 Lightning

If classic fast boats are your poison, then the Fountain 47 lighting is sure to dazzle you at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. It boasts a twin stepped hull, which is coupled with twin 1550 or 1350 horsepower mercury racing engines. With the help of these powerful engines, Fountain 47 Lighting can reach unprecedented speeds that come close to 125 miles per hour! Now, would you not want to check out such a boat?

Wrapping it Up

The boats mentioned above are just some of the many grand and spectacular vessels that will be on display at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show this year. So, if you are a fan of the marine lifestyle, attending this show should definitely be on your to-do list.

Just be sure to mark the dates on your calendar!

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Sources

• https://www.boatshowmarketplace.com/exhibitordirectory/flibs?product_categories=31321
• https://www.marlinmag.com/new-boats-for-2020/