The Newport International Boat Show announced the results of this year’s Newport for New Products Awards. Entries were judged Sept. 11, the show’s opening day, and winners were announced Sept. 12.
“An annual industry highlight, NFNP entries were open to domestic and foreign products that were nationally launched after April 1, 2025, and made their boat show debut at Newport,” a show statement said. “All category winners were selected by a panel of industry experts based on innovation, customer value, safety and aesthetics.”
The winners are:
• Best New Boat Overall: Hinckley Picnic Boat 39
• Best New Sailboat Overall: Lagoon 38
• Best New Powerboat Under 45-feet: Hinckley Picnic Boat 39
• Best New Powerboat Over 45-feet: Krogen 60 Open
• Best Wearable/Safety Gear: — Mustang Survival Elite 190 inflatable PFD
• Best Technology Product: — Rockwolfe DC USB charging hub (Honorable Mention: FT Technologies FT602-D-SM wind sensor)
• Best Operational, Maintenance & Safety Product: TEMO-1000 electric outboard
• Best Green/Innovation Product: — Cay Electronics CayCube silent power source
• Best Product for New Boaters/Accessibility: — Areys Caracal 19