The Newport International Boat Show announced the winners of its Newport For New Products awards. The show ran Sept. 14-17.
In a statement, show officials said the award program was open to domestic and foreign products that were nationally launched after April 1, 2023, and made their debut at the Newport show. A panel of experts selected the category winners, and show attendees selected the People’s Choice Award winner.
The winners of the Newport For New Products awards are:
• Best New Navigation Product: B&G Hercules
• Best New Boating Operation, Maintenance or Safety Product: Ronstan Orbit winch with QuickTrim
• Honorable Mention — Boating Operation, Maintenance or Safety Product: Revolve Technology Emergency VHF Antenna
• Best New Sailboat: YYachts Y70
• Best New Powerboat 30 Feet and Over: Solara S-310 SC
• Best New Powerboat Under 30 Feet: Hyfoil 28, Hyfoil Marine
• Best Overall New Powerboat: Hyfoil 28, Hyfoil Marine
• Honorable Mention — Powerboat: Wolfeboro Boats Classic 15
• Accessible Product Award: Laguna 330, Further Customs
• Green Boat Award: Hyfoil 28, Hyfoil Marine
• People’s Choice Award: Solara S-310 SC
