Tagged: new products
2026 Boating Trends
Yesterday I attended the New England Boat Show. There were many vendors there offering products from water-ready boats to remote monitoring devices. And a few things struck me. One, the massive size of the new outboards, those in the 300 hp to 600 hp range, which appear larger than life when you’re standing next to them. Two, the diversity of boats available. While pontoon boats are not typically highly ranked for open-ocean duty, they’re perfect for protected waters. Three, electric outboards have not displaced gas engines, however, there continues to be a consistent stream of product advancements. Four, ceramic coatings [...]
Winter Boat Shows
In the Northeast, it’s a long cold slog between fall haul-out and spring splash. Unless you’re well-off and can afford to “fly south” it can be a challenging time. Fortunately, the winter boat shows provide welcome respite from this dreary landscape. The New England Boat Show, slated for January 8th to 12th, at the Boston Convention Center, will feature boats of all shapes and sizes. It’s an excellent place to do comparison shopping and maybe even take advantage of promotional show pricing. So, if you’ve grown tired of long winter days, take in the show and recharge a bit. It [...]
46th Annual Newport International Boat Show, September 15 – 18th
It’s hard to believe, but summer is winding down, and the fall boat shows are on the horizon. The Newport show is particularly enjoyable due to its downtown location; in-water boat displays; accessory booth variety; and weekend workshops. The show always features an interesting mix of traditional and new products. Advance tickets are available at a discount through organizations such as Boat U.S. If you’re a boater and live anywhere within a few hours of Newport, this is a show that you won’t want to miss.