The Newport International Boat Show this morning announced the results of this year’s Newport for New Products awards.
Entries in 10 categories were open to domestic and foreign products that were nationally launched after April 1, 2026, and debuted at the Newport show. Category winners were selected by a panel of judges made up of journalists who are experts in their fields.
The winners are:
- Best New Boat Overall: Hood 42 LM
- Best New Power Boat: Hunt 56
- Best New Sailboat: Dragonfly 36 (honorable mention: X-Yachts XR 41)
- Best New Powerboat Under 35 feet: Highfield ADV9
- Best New Powerboat Over 35 feet: Riviera 55 Belize (honorable mention: Targa 37)
- Best Innovation Boat: Vandal 50
- Best Innovation Product: Facnor TackFurl
- Best Product for New Boaters/Accessibility: TuffTide 13
- Best New Product: SwiftLoc adjustable rod holder
- Best Operational, Maintenance & Safety Product: Propspeed Foulfree Multi-Surface
The STAR Awards recognizing exhibitor excellence across four best-of-show categories, also were handed out:
- Best In-Tent Display: IK Yacht Design
- Best Freestanding Display: Artisan Boatworks
- Best In-Water Powerboat Display: Hinkley Yachts
- Best In-Water Sailboat Display: Signature Catamarans
Click here for the complete list of winners and judges’ commentary.
