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SACS Marine at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2026: American debut for Pirelli 47 Open and Pirelli 35 Center Console

10.25

From 28 October to 1 November, SACS Marine will return to the leading U.S. boat show with four models from the PIRELLI Speedboats and Rebel lines.

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