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Many popular brands have already committed to exhibiting at the show, with over 100 boats from the likes of Brig, Zodiac, Fairline, Grand RIBs, Parker Boats, Sea-Doo, Bayliner, Aquaspirit Ribs, Four Winns, Supra Boats and Excel Ribs set to be on display.
With a replica traditional riverside pub and Mediterranean bar, there will be plenty of places to meet old friends and make new ones while listening to live music and enjoying the atmosphere.
As well as the boats, visitors will also find Suzuki, Barrus and SBS Trailers on the show floor. Talks by well-known boating faces will be given from the Live Stage, and the Inland Zone and Virtual Reality will provide further thrills. The show has been curated to give the whole family a day out and celebrate the boating lifestyle.
The NEC is an ideal venue with its good transport links and thousands of parking spaces, and visitors will be spoilt for choice for hotels and restaurants in the adjoining Resorts World.
Full details can be found at www.boatlifeevents.com.




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