Recreational boating's premier event, the Miami International Boat Show will run February 16-20. The event is produced annually by the National Marine Manufacturers Association, which is the principal trade association of the recreational marine industry with approximately 1,500 companies that produce approximately 80 percent of the marine products used by recreational boaters and anglers in the United States.

More than 2,300 of the world's leading manufacturers will display the new-for-2006 powerboats, engines and accessories during the four-day event. The exhibit will cover more than 2.5 million square feet. Visitors the show will find the latest sailboats and sailing accessories at the Strictly-Sail Miami, which is the sail-only portion of the Miami International Boat Show, located at Miamarine at Bayside.

The show will be held in the three primary locations:

Miami Beach Convention Center

Wall-to-wall boats and accessories pack more than a million square feet a the Miami Beach Convention Center. Runabouts, sportboats, fishing boats, cruisers, personal watercraft, jet boats, inflatables, luxury yachts and high-performance boats-everything from 15 to 75 feet is ready to board and buy! Engines, electronics and all types of marine accessories are also on display. Shop and browse the widest variety of gear and accessories! The excitement continues in the Outdoor exhibit area. Stroll among more beautiful boats and new accessories. Sample exotic foods and sip tropical drinks while you relax under Miami's sunny skies!

Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Sea Isle Marina & Yachting Center

At Sea Isle Marina & Yachting Center visitors can check out the world's most impressive fleet of powerboats-in the water! Browse the docks. Board sportfishing boats, cruisers, high-performance boats and yachts. Some are available for demo runs!

Sea Isle Marina & Yachting Center, 1635 N. Bayshore Drive
Miami, FL 33132. (Note: This location does not require a pass or ticket for entry.)

Miamarina at Bayside

The Miamarina at Bayside venue is more festive than ever! Shops, restaurants, caf?s. Celebrities and seminars. Hundreds of cruisers, daysailers and multihulls in-water. All the services, accessories, charters and sailing gear you can imagine. The country's premier all-sail show offers fun and great deals for every sailor!

Miamarina at Bayside, 401 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132