The NMMA and Boating Writers International (BWI) honored winners of the 2018 Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show Innovation Awards, recognizing exceptionally ground-breaking new consumer marine products. The award winners are:
• Cabin Cruisers: 350 Realm, Boston Whaler, Inc.
• Center Console/ Walkaround Fishing Boats: DC 365, Pursuit Boats
• Consumer Safety Equipment (Dual Winners): Search and Rescue Yellow TD2401, Throw Raft; CrewWatcher MOB Alert, Weems & Plath
• Cuddy Cabin and Bowrider Boats: Sport 38 LS, Tiara Yachts
• Electric Motor/ Battery Powered Propulsion/ Hybrids: PropEle Electric Boat Motors Inc. EP Carry, Annapolis Hybrid Marine
• Deck Equipment: Outboard Swivel Rigging Hose Connector Kit, Hardin Marine
• Docking and Fendering Equipment: Blue Isles Solar Docks, PowerDocks LLC
• Environmental Award: PlasDeck Eco Series, Plasteak, Inc.
• Inboard Engines: 3JH40 Common Rail Inboard Diesel Engine, Yanmar Marine International B.V.
• Outboard Engines: 3.4L V6 Outboard, Mercury Marine
• Personal Gear, Soft Goods: Super Watch Jacket, Grundens USA
• Personal Watercraft: Sea-Doo GTX Limited Watercraft, BRP U.S., Inc.
• Propulsion Equipment & Parts: BOW-Proportional, Vetus Maxwell, Inc.; Honorable Mention: SurfPointe, Yamaha WaterCraft Group Company
• Sailboats: Walk-Around Deck 490, Jeanneau America; Honorable Mention: 50, Leopard
• Tow Boats: Xstar, MasterCraft Boat Company
• Watersport Equipment: Frigid Rigid Pull Cooler, Rigid Boats
