Tariff Delays, Yacht Theft Scandal & Summer Boating Buzz | Yachting Unplugged

Join Kim Sweers, The Boat Boss, and Rick Thomas as they dive into another fast-paced week in the world of boating and yachting.

In this episode of Yachting Unplugged, Kim and Rick break down the delay of DC tariffs until July 9th and the ripple effect that’s having across the industry. They talk about growing optimism in the market, increased dealership activity, and summer boating trends already taking shape.

They also cover the jaw-dropping theft of a multi-million dollar yacht, recent boating accidents in Florida, and new traffic changes at the 17th Street Causeway Bridge in Fort Lauderdale. From there, it’s a look ahead at the IBEX Show in Tampa and a new partnership between Viking Valhalla Yacht Sales and Monterey Boats.

Kim and Rick share their thoughts on Garmin’s continued dominance in marine tech, sustainability efforts from Viking, and even get into some hot-button issues causing waves in the boat sales world. To wrap up, they touch on the Florida Panthers' playoff run and shine a light on Crossing for a Cure, a powerful initiative by Piper’s Angels Foundation.

This week’s headlines shaping the boating and yachting industries:

⚓ Tariff delays and renewed buyer confidence
🚨 Multi-million dollar yacht theft sparks national attention
🚧 Changes to the 17th Street Causeway Bridge in Fort Lauderdale
🛟 Memorial Day boating accidents across Florida
🎟️ IBEX Show preview and what to expect in Tampa
🛥️ Viking Valhalla Yacht Sales teams up with Monterey Boats
♻️ Sustainability moves from Viking Yachts
📉 Controversy surrounding boat sales practices
📡 Garmin’s latest advancements in marine tech
🏒 Florida Panthers push through the Stanley Cup playoffs
🌊 Crossing for a Cure initiative with Piper’s Angels Foundation

📍 Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome to Yachting Unplugged
00:22 Industry Updates and Tariff Delays
01:21 Yacht Theft Drama
02:58 Traffic Changes in Fort Lauderdale
04:27 Memorial Day Boating Incidents
07:38 Upcoming IBEX Show
09:00 People in the News
09:46 Weather Woes and Hurricane Preparedness
11:49 Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs
13:34 Viking Yachts and Monterey Boats Partnership
14:09 Sustainability Moves by Viking Yachts
15:16 Controversy in the Boat Sales Industry
17:13 Garmin's Technological Innovations
19:37 Crossing for a Cure: Piper's Angels Foundation
21:00 Conclusion and Farewell

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📬 Connect with the Hosts:
👉 Kim Sweers "The Boat Boss" & Managing Partner, FB Marine Group: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boatboss/
👉 Rick Thomas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-thomas-51909821/

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