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Offshore racing, waterfront photos, Dante’s poolside and after-dark antics—Worlds week delivers another Only in Key West chapter.
Get into Wednesday’s race-day action: watch the offshore battles, browse waterfront photos, and meet our suggested Next Pro-mo Girl in a three-pose filmstrip.
Before the first green flag: walk the wet pits, get close to the boats and teams, and follow Tuesday’s practice-day atmosphere from the waterfront into Key West after dark.
Photos and videos from the 67th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (#FLIBS, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316), October 28 – November 1, 2026: 100,000+ expected attendees, 1,300+ boats, multi-outboard go-fast boats, Mercury, Yamaha, Suzuki and Honda displays, center consoles, sportfish, catamarans and yachts. Hot and breezy, with late-afternoon thunderstorms around 3 PM.
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) — #FLIBS2026 — runs October 28 – November 1, the biggest of the 2026 Florida boat shows. Boat show hours, the 7 waterfront locations, ticket prices, and 15 after-hours venues by category and vibe — networking spots, loud and clothing-optional, in bed by midnight, and up all night — each with a Google Maps link. Plus show-week seas, King Tide times and the land weather forecast.
A walk through the IBEX 2026 show floor at the Tampa Convention Center: 48 photos, 4 videos (Seakeeper, Zipwake, Atlas Edge jackplate and a quick peek), electric outboards from Ilmor, Remigo and ePropulsion, Patrick concept boats, Rim Drive, WBV seating and a BoatClick spotlight.
IBEX 2026 runs October 6-8 at the Tampa Convention Center, with Pre-Conference Sessions on October 5. The Monday schedule, the interactive floor map, the show video, and a rainy show-week forecast with thunderstorms every day.
Sunday at the 2026 XINSURANCE Clearwater Offshore Nationals: the Race World Offshore results for every class, Raymarine sweeping Super Stock, Monster Energy in Class 1, hot pits, crane action, As The Prop Turns on the beach, six videos and a 24-photo gallery.
Round two from Clearwater Beach. We stopped by the Robert Garcia Jewelry tent for propeller pendants and powerboat charms, then went back to the water for boats under the bridge, crews in the pits, a crane launch and six race videos.
We walked the dry pits at Sand Key Park with a camera. Roughly 90 teams, 14 classes, a 5-mile course off Pier 60 and hulls running 150 mph. Video, 23 race-day photos, and the numbers behind the biggest free-to-watch offshore race in the country.
Ninety race boats, 14 classes and hulls running 150 mph off Clearwater Beach, September 25-27, 2026. The full weekend schedule, free viewing spots from Pier 60 north, the dry pits at Sand Key Park, the sponsor lineup, and how to use the free Racing Network board to line up a ride, crew or hauler.
Press release: the Racing Network on OutboardListings.com isn’t just for offshore teams. Lake boats, inshore racers, drag boats, jet boats, pontoons and more — one board to connect drivers, sponsors, builders, crew & transport across every class of boat racing.
Dog Days Bar & Grill at the 19-mile marker, the H.E.R.O.E.S. Care Support Our Troops Poker Run, Big Thunder Marine, and everything you need to know about boating Lake of the Ozarks.
Your complete guide to boating Lake Powell. Antelope Point Marina, Jádí'Tooh floating restaurant, houseboat rentals, Glen Canyon Dam, and Colorado River outboard runs.
OutboardListings.com launches the marine industry's first buyer "want" board. Post what you're looking for — brand, HP, year range, budget — and let sellers come to you. Think of it like a dating app for outboard motors.
BoatsOnly.com gives dealers a polished digital showroom for full boats. OutboardListings.com and MarineIndustryListings.com serve the entire marine community — private sellers, dealers, parts, engines, combos, and AI tools. Here is how they compare.
OutboardListings.com launches MARINEmic℠, a dedicated podcast platform for marine professionals. Seven show formats, 12 topic categories, Riverside studio-quality recording, and a 50/50 revenue-share model for certified hosts.
Boat Trader added an engine section and launched boato™ image search. OutboardListings.com has had a dedicated AI engine scanner since day one. We break down the 20 feature gaps between a buyer search tool and a seller listing tool.
We are giving marine dealers, brokerages, and service centers their first 100 combo listings on MarineIndustryListings.com completely free. List boats, outboard motors, trailers, stern drives, and full packages — no credit card, no commission, no catch. Use promo code DEALER100 at checkout.
We are giving away the first 100 individual listings on OutboardListings.com for free. No credit card, no catch. Built for repair shops with trade-in motors, dealers with back-rack inventory, hobbyists upgrading, and marine resellers who need a real platform without the fees.
We reviewed every major boat marketplace, classifieds site, and listing platform. Side-by-side comparison of fees, features, AI tools, audience size, and who each platform actually serves.
Round 3 of the IHRA Offshore National Championship roars into Cocoa Beach May 14-17. Eighty boats, thirteen classes, a two-million-dollar purse, and free beachfront viewing. Full schedule, race classes, and everything you need to know.
OutboardListings.com just launched Digital Registration -- an AI-powered card and flyer scanner that reads your business info and fills out registration forms automatically. One photo replaces five clipboards. Here is how it works and where to use it.
We built LinkedIn templates, email scripts, a GMB audit checklist, and a printable sales sheet for dealer reps. But that is just the start. Here are free CRMs, 20 directory sites, partner industries, books that keep commission-only reps alive, and a one-time search punch list that pays dividends for years.
OutboardListings.com is no longer just about outboards. We now list boats, motors, trailers, stern drives, and complete BMT packages — plus a dealer API network with DMS sync, CSV upload, and real-time inventory tools. Here is what changed and why it matters.
Walk-in ERs, pet boarding, waterfront restaurants, trailer repair, roadside assistance, and fuel delivery — we added the services every boater actually needs but no marine directory has ever listed. Here is what changed and why it matters.
Florida has overhauled its anchoring regulations. 30-day overnight limits in big counties, new long-term permits, expanded no-anchor zones around seaports, and tougher derelict vessel rules. Here’s the full breakdown — what changed, who it affects, and what you need to do.
From Haulover Sandbar to Lake Havasu, Party Cove to Torch Lake — the definitive guide to the best boat-up party destinations across the United States, organized by region with GPS coordinates, tips, and what to expect.
The ultimate guide to everything on OutboardListings.com — AI engine scanner, voice-to-listing, outboard & parts marketplace, marine directory, forums, advertising, dealer network, events calendar, and every business tool on the platform.
Jacksonville-based Proxy1Media.com announces the launch of OutboardListings.com — a full-service marine marketplace featuring AI engine identification, a 13,800+ part AI-Scanner ID reference database (not parts for sale), a nationwide marine directory, and a founding dealer program.
Median age 69, 1,600+ registered vessels in Sarasota County, Gulf access from Roberts Bay to the open water — Venice is the boating retirement capital of Southwest Florida. Demographics, dealers, marinas, boat clubs & more.
Marine extended warranty plans have grown up. The best ones now cover the hull, the powertrain, the trailer, the helm electronics, the stereo, even fit-and-finish & upholstery. Here’s a positive look at the top providers in 2026.
The 35th Annual Lake Havasu Boat Show kicks off today with 140+ exhibitors and $50M in watercraft. Next week, Desert Storm brings 200-mph shootout runs, a poker run, and 20,000 fans to McCulloch Blvd.
Southwest Florida’s hottest powerboat club keeps breaking records. FMO’s Spring Fun Run drew 75 boats, a scholarship auction, and Scrapyard Media cameras — and they’re just getting started.
The 6th Annual Monster Energy St. Pete Grand Prix kicks off the IHRA Offshore Series with 50 powerboats, 64 drivers, speeds up to 160 mph, and FREE admission on the downtown St. Pete waterfront.
The International Hot Rod Association acquired Powerboat P1, F1 Powerboat Racing, and aligned with OPA — unifying offshore racing under one banner with a $2M purse and national broadcast coverage.
Mapping the rise of the $1.5B secondary outboard engine market amid booming recreational and commercial boating trends. Key stats: $57.7B annual industry sales, 85M Americans boating, 812K+ jobs.
Driving factors, forces, competition, and market share of the outboard engine’s secondary marketplace vs. new boat sales — a 5-year expectation analysis.
We built an AI-powered engine identification system that can detect the make, model, horsepower, and stroke type of your outboard from a few photos. Here's how the technology works and why it matters for buyers and sellers.
Free classifieds are flooded with spam, expired ads, and bait-and-switch listings. Our paid-only model ensures every seller is serious and every ad is current. Here's the philosophy behind it.
Buying a used outboard? Check these critical items before you hand over your money: compression test results, water pump condition, lower unit oil, hours, and more. A buyer's checklist from 9 years of outboard classifieds.
Good photos sell engines. Bad photos lose buyers before they ever read your description. Here's what to shoot and how to shoot it.
The 2-stroke vs 4-stroke debate rages on. Here's the honest breakdown: weight, fuel efficiency, noise, maintenance costs, and which is right for your boat.
Torqeedo, ePropulsion, Mercury Avator — electric propulsion isn't just trolling motors anymore. Who's making them, what they cost, and where they make sense today.
Skip winterization and you're looking at cracked blocks, corroded internals, and an expensive spring. Follow this 7-step checklist before storage.
A veteran boater's tale of chasing complex problems while ignoring the $8 fuel filter. Check the obvious first. Always.
Brunswick Corporation opens a 22,000 sq ft refurbishment center in Merritt Island, FL, putting every pre-owned boat through a rigorous 100-point inspection before it hits the market. Here's why that matters.
A powerboating fan's take on the John Travolta film about offshore boat-building legend Don Aronow — the Cigarette Boat King of Miami.
SBI's 5-year contract ends, Race World Offshore is pushing to take over Key West — a recap of the crown jewel of offshore powerboat racing.
Over 200 boats turned out for the Florida Powerboat Club's annual Key West Poker Run — a showcase of high-performance center consoles and go-fast boats.
Abu Dhabi 4 leads the 2018 UIM XCAT World Championship. A look at top performers and classic X-Cat racing moments.
Recap of the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League Gator Division on Lake Okeechobee — outboards powering competitive fishing.
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