Catamaran Cove at 2015 FLIBS

The organisers of the 56th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) opening November 5 have announced the addition of Catamaran Cove. Located at the Pier 66 show location, the dedicated catamaran section will feature both power and sail catamarans.

There will be approximately 20 catamarans on display ranging in size from 35 to 95 feet from manufacturers including Gemini, Horizon and Gunboat.

"This segment of the market has very dedicated enthusiasts and this new 'show within a show' will be a fun and convenient place for them to experience a big selection of both new and pre-owned, power and sail cats, all in one place," said Brett Keating, VP of consumer marketing for Show Management, the company that has produced FLIBS since 1976.

"Catamarans are one of the fastest growing segments of the industry, both power and sail," said Staley Weidman, CEO of The Catamaran Company, which will have many boats on display in the new section of the show. "Every major catamaran dealer and brokerage firm has an office in Fort Lauderdale, so of course we would host the largest catamaran show here."

Set to take place in the “Yachting Capital of the World” from November 5 to 9, FLIBS is the world’s largest in-water boat show, covering seven locations with nearly 1500 boats displayed across more than 3 million square feet of exhibit space.

FLIBS draws more than 1,000 exhibitors from more than 30 countries who display an amazing array of boats, marine products and accessories, from astonishing super- yachts, fishing boats, runabouts and boats for every budget, to fishing gear, marine art, jewelry and more, all valued at more than $4 billion.