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The Amazing Miami Boat Show 2023

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate
Miami International Boat Show 2023 @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat
Miami Boat Show 2023

Miami Boat Show Dates

The Miami Boat Show is open from February 15 till 19 in 2023, is truly a huge event showing the best boats around. The organizers call it “The Ultimate Boater’s Destination”. That’s quite a statement.

The owner is the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). Their members manufacture an estimated 80% of marine products used in North America.

I wonder if – and how many – Rigid Inflatable Boat brands are on display. Let me know!

I”ve collected some RIB videos in Miami here. Quite some very well-known brands.

Opening hours

  • Wednesday (2/15): 10 am – 6 pm
  • Thursday (2/16): 10 am – 6 pm
  • Friday (2/17): 10 am – 7 pm
  • Saturday (2/18): 10 am – 7 pm
  • Sunday (2/19): 10 am – 5 pm

A drone view of the 2022 Boat Show.

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Overview of 2022

Exciting Boatlife Boatshow 2023

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate
SBS BoatLife Boatshow 2023 @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat
Boatlife Boatshow 2023

The Boatlife Boatshow 2023 is just around the corner. Four days of quality time in three halls.

“Arguably the biggest part of the show, expect to see over 100 powerboat and RIBs at the show, the majority in the sub 40 ft market and many, many trailerable boats.”

If you’re looking for a RIB I have an article for you that tells you in 10 thoughts what to consider. And find out here if a Rigid Inflatable Boat is really safe.

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The Popular Irish Skipper Expo is Back Again

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

Info Irish Skipper Expo

The Irish Skipper Expo is back on 24th and 25th February 2023 at the Ul sport arena in Limerick, Ireland.

Skipper is the leading monthly journal of the Irish and UK fishing industries sinds 1964 and is part of the Donegal based media company Mara Media.

All feedback related to the 2022 event was taken into account, with influences like tides, favorable weather and the pandemic being very prominent.

The tides on the mentioned dates will be perfect for people to attend the event.

There will be the COX Powertrain and Neander diesel outboard engines to talk about.

In the vicinity of UL Sport arena, there are a variety of different hotels including the Castletroy.

Prepare your visit by means of this floor plan.

Opening dates and hours

24 and 25 February 2023
Friday 10am – 6pm
Saturday 10am – 4pm

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Impressive METSTRADE 2022 Meet Highfield

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate
2022 Highfield at the Metstrade @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat

The Anual Amsterdam METSTRADE

Highfield Boats invites you on stand 02.139 at METSTRADE next week, 15-16-17 November 2022 located in Amsterdam.

This show stands as the globe’s largest trade expo for marine equipment, materials, and systems.

As the sole truly international B2B exhibition for the marine leisure industry, they have been a hub for innovation, market progress, and networking since our establishment in 1988.

In addition to the broader leisure marine sector, they also address three specialised segments: Superyachts, Marinas and Yards, and Construction materials.

You’ll meet Steve Harrison (European Brand Manager), Stefanie Sun (Sales Manager), Mathilde Delfour (Managing Director Europe) and Julien Carussi (CEO).

If you’re not familiar with the brand, check out these videos.

Proud to share that Highfield is a good Friend of RIBs ONLY.

Orca Retail Proudly Works with European Partner Repairers

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

Orca Retail Partners

Orca® Retail has more than 100 partners all over Europe and the UK.

The company is a leading provider of RIB tube material for the RIB boating industry, with an extensive and diverse range of products to repair, replace, maintain or customize your precious RIB.

CSM neoprene fabrics, glue and hardener, maintenance products and flexible tanks (clean water, grey water, fuel) are some of their available products.

Each of the six tube fabrics has its specific use as you can read when clicking on “Fabrics” on their top menu. Even if you’re not a repairer, it broadens your perspective on tube material.

Meet the team

Take a peek on their website and/or meet them during the Metstrade in Amsterdam from 15 to 17 november 2022 (Hall 1, booth n°850).

Proud to share that ORCA Retail and ORCA Pennel & Flipo are good Friends of RIBs ONLY.

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Orca® Retail Partner Repairers
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