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2011 Newport For new products program entries
2011 WINNERS ANNOUNCED
BEST NEW SAILBOAT
Bayraider 20
Offered by Swallow Boats, this traditionally styled British day boat boasts performance and safety. Her planing hull has been clocked in excess of 10 knots, but with her unique gravity-fed water ballast system she can carry full sail in 30 knots or breeze and is completely self-righting if she suffers a knock-down. So one of the fastest, trailerable, family day boats is also one of the world’s safest.
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BEST NEW POWERBOAT
Making its first-ever debut, this custom wood runabout hides an inner laminated strength with a gorgeous mahogany exterior. The 20 is the definition of customization--various combinations of power plants, layouts and equipment to suit any buyer's needs.
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BEST NEW BOATING PRODUCT
The new E7 offers wi-fi video streaming to Apple iOS devices so that the E7s screen is repeated on an iPhone or iPad, Bluetooth multimedia control, optional Bluetooth steering wheel remote control, LED backlighting, and a Sport-Optic-Friendly display. Three processors deliver fast response, exceptional 3D capability, and stunning graphic
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Other Category Winners:
SAILBOATS UNDER 30' - Bayraider 20
SAILBOATS 30' AND OVER - Moody Deck Salon
POWERBOATS UNDER 30' - Destino 20
POWERBOATS 30' AND OVER - Palm Beach Express 55
SAILBOATS 30' AND OVER | SAILBOATS 30' AND UNDER | POWERBOATS 30' AND OVER | POWERBOATS UNDER 30' | BOATING PRODUCTS
CATEGORY: SAILBOATS 30' AND OVER
The Mystery 35 comes with plenty of style and performance. A deep lead bulbed keel, modern skinny jib and fractional rig layout make for easy handling. Traditional styling below makes for easy living.
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The Hanse 495 continues the German marque's desire for easy, powerful, fast sailing, whether shorthanded or fully-crewed, while creating excellent living spaces below for comfortable cruising. The 495 is offered with Hanse?s new Smart Mooring System (SMS).
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The new Moody represents the spirit of the golden age of yachting, while being innovative in terms of performance and comfort. Twin helms provide excellent visibility and security. The composite performance keel produces a high level of stiffness and upwind speed.
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The 45s one-level living concept is a unique approach in modern yacht design. Sliding glass doors between the spacious cockpit and inviting interior create a 360-degree view from below.
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The e33 hull design features the Euro look of her larger sisters. A longer dynamic waterline means more speed. The deck features a sleek modern profile, with large side windows, a long cockpit and fold down swim platform.
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The latest addition to Beneteaus Oceanis range. Highlights include a luminous interior and full-width, electrically operated transom enclosure. Designed by naval architects Finot-Conq & Associates, the 45 has a sleek low profile cabin with long coach roof windows.
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The new Hallberg-Rassy 372 is the largest aft-cockpit built by H.R. With a modern sailplan, a clean deck layout, and a bright and inviting interior, the all new HR 372 sails like a dream with all the live-aboard comforts you expect from a Hallberg-Rassy.
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CATEGORY: SAILBOATS 30' AND UNDER
Bayraider 20
Offered by Swallow Boats, this traditionally styled British day boat boasts performance and safety. Her planing hull has been clocked in excess of 10 knots, but with her unique gravity-fed water ballast system she can carry full sail in 30 knots or breeze and is completely self-righting if she suffers a knock-down. So one of the fastest, trailerable, family day boats is also one of the world’s safest.
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CATEGORY: POWERBOATS 30' AND OVER
The new Americas Series built with the legendary sea worthiness Apreamare is known for has been tuned for this side of the Atlantic. This new 48 has a hydraulic swim platform, enlarged interior, and increased fuel efficiency with a top speed in excess of 30 knots.
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Built for high level of seafaring capability married to exquisite Italian style, the new Maestro 82, is also impressive in performance with cruising speed ranging from 26 - 29 knots. Her flybridge area offers a spacious, customizable environment.
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Part of a new line of Yachts by Azimut-Benettie the Magellano is designed for livability and fuel-efficient, long-distance cruising. Features include 5 social areas, 3 full staterooms, plenty of lighting and windows and an outdoor saloon in the bow.
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The new 48 offers contemporary performance and design in a downeast-style motoryacht. With twin Cummins QSC 8.3 engines for power, two cabins with queen berths, and a raised cockpit and open aft-end for large social gatherings, this Sabre is ready for anything.
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Light-weight composite materials with IPS POD drives deliver excellent fuel economy and speed. The 55' includes a dinghy garage, noise silencing materials, underwater exhaust and the exclusive Quiet Chine, hull for comfort. Also available in a flybridge model.
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Hinckley's Talaria 55 MK II has a new deck to accommodate larger windshield and larger, power-opening side windows and hatched that give the boat an enhanced open-air feel. The cockpit now features an L-settee and every bulkhead inside the boat is changed. The second stateroom delivers VIP accommodations and an en-suite head. Advanced JetStick technology is now hand held for short-handed maneuvers away from the helm. This luxury cruiser delivers power, too: 32 kt. Cruise, 35 kt top.
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CATEGORY: POWERBOATS UNDER 30'
Making its first-ever debut, this custom wood runabout hides an inner laminated strength with a gorgeous mahogany exterior. The 20 is the definition of customization--various combinations of power plants, layouts and equipment to suit any buyer's needs.
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This downeast-style tender has classic lines and simple character, with extensive seating and a retractable windshield. A proven hull design with a yachtsman's flair the Tender 22's standard power is a 150 hp diesel.
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The sleek new look of the 235 has plenty of seating while maintaining a usable cockpit for fishing space. Other features include hydraulic steering with tilt helm, freshwater cockpit shower, 15-gallon live bait well, and a dive platform with boarding ladder.
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Making its US debut the Smartboat 23 is a new concept in the center console market. Available in single or twin outboards, or a single inboard, the Smartboat can be ordered with a small cabin with head for quick overnights, an uncommon feature in boats of its size.
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Born off the popular 24? hull, the Islander 248 is a standout due to its completely new cockpit, featuring new plush helm seating, a double-wide mate seat, and a full rear bench seat. The new layout also includes a refrigerator and trash compartment making this a perfect family picnic boat.
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Features Switliks signature convertible canopy plus the same configuration used by offshore SAR crews worldwide. Simple boarding and safe extraction. Unmatched ventilation with openings all around, yet easily zipped closed when needed.
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This underwater camera can be positioned via guide pole and controlled directly from the topside using a high-resolution live video display that allows the boater to inspect everything from pilings to propellers. Good for venturing into uncharted waters.
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Wheel-Mounted Steering Control Arm
Extended range of movements enhances safety by allowing the helmsman to move outboard to the rail. Installs in seconds and removed with the push of a button.
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The new E7 offers wi-fi video streaming to Apple iOS devices so that the E7s screen is repeated on an iPhone or iPad, Bluetooth multimedia control, optional Bluetooth steering wheel remote control, LED backlighting, and a Sport-Optic-Friendly display. Three processors deliver fast response, exceptional 3D capability, and stunning graphic
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For ease in auto-furling, just press a button! A sensor monitors the boom position and activates a compact hydraulic system that moves boom up or down to a predetermined furling angle. When boom is in furling position, crew is alerted by a green LED. When sailing, vang acts as a normal push-button vang.
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Dual Touch Glass Bridge Display Series
The first marine multi-touch monitors on the market. Similar to popular smart phones and computer tablets, the displays allow boaters to zoom and skew with two fingers. Turning taps and swipes into actions, the precision of dual touch provides full fingertip control at the helm
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This custom helm package adds a sophisticated appearance to any console or bridge. Ideal for multiple displays, the Pods feature a revolutionary design and can be integrated into existing consoles, rather than requiring labor-intensive, build-around efforts. The new Pods deliver a stunning look for discerning boaters.
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Multifunction displays feature Touch Sensible touchscreen technology with a keypad and rotary-control knob. Offering LED backlighting, 5Htz GPS, and models with built-in BSM-1 Broadband technology, NSS is compatible with Broadband Radar, StructureScan, SonicHub and Sirius weather, comes preloaded with Insight USA? mapping and supports Navionics charts.
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A customizable, 'do-it-all' instrument providing access to wind, depth, speed and autopilot information. Featuring the industry's largest display, it offers excellent visibility in all conditions. Easy to install as standalone or part of an integrated system, Triton delivers low-power, easy-to-use navigation capabilities at an attractive price.
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Barracuda Marine Computer Series
Marine-grade mini-rack computers provide high performance computing and fit KEP's new proprietary space saving 12-inch rack for use on all size vessels and where space is limited. The KEP Marine Barracuda line is designed for full customization, impeccable on-the-water operation, low power consumption and secured thermal management.
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The number one double-braid in America is now available in a classic shade that is perfect for traditional vessels. It is high-strength, low-stretch and extremely durable, yet remains soft over time. Easy to handle and splice, it is perfect for mainsheets, jib sheets, and control lines.
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This new running rigging available in a classic shade is the perfect compliment for traditional boats and dinghies. It has excellent abraision resistance with low stretch and high strength and is easy to splice. Ideal for halyards and control lines.
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New to the U.S.,Velox Plus antifouling paint that is specifically designed for use on propellers and underwater metals. Velox Plus will keep your running gear cleaner resulting in optimum efficiency with less maintenance, all at an affordable price.
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The new Dynablock form Antal features revolving resin cheekplates with a Dyneema shap loop which is protected by a polyester cover. The resin sheave is on a composite fiber bushing with side ball bearings. The Dynablock is a lightweight and reliable solution offering a simple, fast, and safe connection.
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Monitor, track and control your boats remotely over the worldwide GSM network. Receive instant text messaging to your cell phone and reply with control commands. Functions include bilge alert, low battery alert, geo-position tracking, tamper sensor, remote engine kill, function and ambient temperature gauge.
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Monitor, track and control your boats remotely over the worldwide GSM network. Receive instant text messaging to your cell phone and reply with control commands. Functions include bilge alert, low battery alert, geo-position tracking, tamper sensor, remote engine kill, remote temperature sensing, multiple accessory controls and hatch sensor.
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The perfect compliment for the traditional vessel. It has a specially engineered 12-strand Dyneema? core with Marine-Tech coating along with a 24-carrier braided polyester cover. Excellent for all running-rigging requiring a durable, low-stretch, lightweight line, such as sheets, halyards, topping lifts, reef lines, or low-stretch control lines.
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ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Newport for New Products program has long been a highlight of the Newport International Boat Show, and now it has become a highlight of the industry! With the partnership of Cruising World, Sailing World and Boating magazines, the year’s first showings of boats and boating products are recognized before, during and after the Newport Show!
This year, the program is open to all domestic boats and boating products that are launched since April 1, 2011 and make their official boat show introduction at the Newport International Boat Show. It is also open to all foreign boats and boating products that have been launched in the U.S. market since April 1, 2011 and make their official boat show introduction at the Newport International Show…though they may have been shown and sold outside the United States prior to April.
This strict criteria legitimizes the awards that are given for “Best New Power Boat”, “Best New Sail Boat”, and “Best New Boating Product”…as judged on the basis of innovation, value to the consumer and aesthetics, as seen by industry experts. Judging of the “Best” takes place on opening day and the winners are announced and publicized on Friday, September 16, 2011.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE 2010 PROGRAM WINNERS AND NOMINEES



