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Amid wars overseas, inflation and lofty energy prices, the land of bountiful marine industry opportunity is in America, and at this moment in late October, the focal point is the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. For the 65th year, the world’s largest annual in-water boat show kicks off at noon Wednesday with another strong roster of vessels of all sizes for the rich and not-so rich: An estimated 100,000-plus visitors are expected to traverse seven venues at the show to view more than 1,300 vessels and maybe talk some business with more than 1,000 exhibitors. One top international yachting executive said he has moved his family from Europe to Key Biscayne off Miami so he and his firm can gain better access to the U.S.