Newport For New Products Awards 2023

The 2023 Newport International Boat Show on September 14-17 (Newport, RI) revealed the results of its Newport For New Products™ (NFNP) Awards. Judged during the Show’s opening day, the winners are:

• Best New Navigation Product (Including Marine Electronics) – B&G Hercules
• Best New Boating Operation, Maintenance or Safety Product – Ronstan Orbit Winch with QuickTrimTM
• 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

An annual industry highlight, NFNP entries were open to domestic and foreign products that were nationally launched after April 1, 2023 and made their boat show debut at Newport. Show attendees selected the People’s Choice Award winner, while all other category winners were selected by a team of industry experts based on innovation, value to the consumer, safety and aesthetics.

Celebrating its 52nd year, the Newport International Boat Show is one of the largest in-water events in the country and the premier show in New England. It encompasses over 15 acres of Newport’s famed waterfront and hosts hundreds of exhibitors, dealers, and manufacturers. The show has new powerboats and sailboats ranging from 15- to 90-feet, plus an extensive selection of marine equipment, services, and accessories for boaters.