The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is back for its 66th year.

It's expected to generate nearly $900 million in sales, $1.7 billion in statewide economic impact, and attract more than 100,000 visitors.

"This is my first time, and I've always wanted to go on a yacht; it's on my bucket list," said Lynn from North Carolina.

Global spotlight on U.S. market

Called the largest in-water boat show in the world, it spans seven locations with more than 1,000 vessels.

"Everybody comes from Europe and the European boat shows, and we really get ramped up to see how the U.S. market gets excited and responds to the new season," said AJ Blackmon.

Blackmon is the CEO of Ikonic Yachts, based in Miami Beach. He said tariffs were a concern for the industry earlier this year — 10 percent for Euro

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