The Sun Sentinel spotlights the upcoming Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, emphasizing record attendance, luxury yacht debuts, and major waterfront upgrades at Pier Sixty-Six and Las Olas Marina. While superyachts and wealthy buyers dominate headlines, the article also notes strong interest in smaller boats and highlights financing conditions for everyday buyers. Tropical Financial Credit Union’s Vice President of Lending, Erick Padron, is featured as the consumer-lending voice, explaining that October through April is peak boat-loan season, most TFCU borrowers shop for 32-foot-and-under vessels, and rates vary with down payment and credit strength. Padron says TFCU is waiting for a possible Fed rate cut before launching promotions, encourages buyers to negotiate show incentives, and shares that even he scored a $5,000 discount on a Boston Whaler at a past show.
Article written by David Lyons | South Florida Sun Sentinel
October 22, 2025 at 5:12 PM EDT