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💥 Major breaking news for the marine world! Canada’s 2025 Federal Budget officially removes the luxury tax on private boats and aircraft over $250,000 — a massive win for shipyards, brokers, and service providers.



Join Kim Sweers, The Boat Boss, as she breaks down how this game-changing policy will fuel a Canadian market rebound — from registrations and refits to brokerage sales.



🌎 Plus, we’re diving into the global rise of electric boating:

- $7.7B market today projected to hit $21B by 2035

- New tech, faster charging, and greener propulsion systems

- Exclusive insight from Vision Marine Technologies + Navier Boats

- Live test ride of Navier’s Hydrofoil boat — 75 nautical miles of pure, silent lift



⚓ Also in this episode:

- FLIBS 2025 post-show highlights: 100,000+ attendees, $2B in superyachts

- Upcoming shows: METSTRADE, Superyacht Forum, Antigua Charter Yacht Show, and more

- People news: Former Captain Paul Clark trial update



📍 Filmed in Fort Lauderdale | November 2025

🎙️ Host: Kim Sweers “The Boat Boss” | Managing Partner/Licensed Luxury Yacht Broker FB Marine Group



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