The annual Innovation Awards are meant to recognize the best new products introduced at the Miami International Boat Show each year. The awards are a joint effort of the National Marine Manufacturers Association, which produces the show, and Boating Writers International. This year the BWI judges looked at 63 new products, selecting 19 winners and two honorable mentions in 16 categories.
The winners:
Boat Care and Maintenance: Snap Tool Multi-Key from Davis Instruments.
Center Console/Walkaround Fishing Boats: 230 Outrage from Boston Whaler.
Consumer Safety Equipment: Two winners. 100 N. Junior Harness Lifejacket, from Spinlock USA, and SeaAngel SA15 ASI Flare SART/MOB, from FT Tec USA.
Cuddy Cabin and Bowrider Boats: SLX 400 from Sea Ray, pictured above.
Deck Equipment and Hardware: Scout Articulating Rocket Launcher, from Scout Boats. Honorable Mention: CLite2 LED Searchlight with FLIR Camera, from IMTRA Corp.
Docking and Fendering Equipment: EZ Kayak Launch, from EZ Dock.
Electric Motor/Battery Powered Propulsion: Cruise Fixed Pod System, from Torqueedo.
Fishing Equipment, Gear & Tackle: Sea Lime Fishing Lures, from Sea Lime.
Furnishings & Interior Parts: Anti-Spill Wine Glasses, from Royal Stabilis.
Inboard Engines: GDI Engine Series, from Ilmor Marine.
Personal Gear, Soft Goods: Deck-Boss Boot, from Grundens, USA.
Personal Watercraft: Sea-Doo SPARK TRIXX, from BRP U.S.
Propulsion Equipment & Parts: Volvo Penta Inboard Joystick, from Volvo Penta.
Tow Boats: Dock Star, from MasterCraft Boat Company. Honorable Mention: Super Air Nautique GS-Series from Nautique Boat Company.
Watersport Equipment: Two winners. StereoActive, from Fusion Electronics, and Mirage Eclipse, from Hobie Cat Company.
Consumer Electronics, Mobile Applications and Software: Two winners: GX6500 Fixed Mount VHF from Standard Horizon, and Axiom MFDs from Raymarine.
