The National Marine Manufacturers Association and Boating Writers International just announced the ten winners of their annual innovation awards at the start of the Miami show. The awards are designed to recognize manufacturers and suppliers who bring new and innovative products to the recreational marine marketplace. The winners (and three honorable mentions) are:
Center Console/Walkaround Fishing Boats:
Viking Yachts, Valhalla Boatworks, V-55 Center Console (pictured)
Honorable Mention: Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless
Consumer Electronics, Mobile Applications and Software:
Navico Group, Lowrance HDS PRO with Active Imaging HD and Active Target 2
Honorable Mention: Maretron WSO200 Wind and Weather Station
Consumer Safety Equipment:
ACR Electronics, Inc., ResQLink AIS Personal Locator Beacon
Honorable Mention: Navico Group, B&G Zeus S
Cuddy Cabin, Bowrider, Deck Boats:
Sea Ray SLX 260 Outboard
Deck Equipment:
Deckpad
Electric Motor/Battery Powered Propulsion/Hybrids:
Mercury Marine Avator 7.5e Electric Outboard Motor
Mechanical & Electrical Systems:
Navico Group, Fathom e-Power System
Outboard Engines:
BRP, Rotax S
Personal Watercraft:
BRP, Sea-Doo Explorer Pro 170
Propulsion Equipment & Parts:
Volvo Penta, Joystick System for Single Diesel Aquamatic Sterndrives.
The judging committee consisted of eight members of BWI: Ben Stein, Zuzana Prochazka, Alfred Boer, Jennifer Brett, Kate Bush, Glenn Hayes, Tim Murphy, and Gary Reich. Read more: https://www.nmma.org/press/article/24248
