Newport International Boat Show announces 2025 Newport for New Products Award winners

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Newport International Boat Show announces 2025 Newport for New Products Award winners

by Newport International Boat Show 12 Sep 21:47 BST September 12, 2025

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The Newport International Boat Show announced today the results of this year's Newport for New Products™ (NFNP) Awards.

Judged on Thursday during the Show's opening day and announced at awards ceremony on Friday, September 12, 2025, the winners are:

Best New Boat Overall - Hinckley Yachts Picnic Boat 39
Best New Sailboat Overall - Lagoon Catamarans Lagoon 38
Best New Powerboat Under 45-feet - Hinckley Yachts Picnic Boat 39
Best New Powerboat Over 45-feet - The Kadey-Krogen Group 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 Custom Boats Caracal 19

An annual industry highlight, NFNP entries were open to domestic and foreign products that were national launched after April 1, 2025 and made their boat show debut at Newport. All category winners were selected by a panel of industry experts based on innovation, customer value, safety and aesthetics.

As one of the most coveted in-water events in the country, the Newport International Boat Show spans over 17 acres of Newport's renowned waterfront. It features hundreds of exhibitors, dealers, and manufacturers, showcasing a dazzling array of powerboats and sailboats ranging from 15 to 90 feet, alongside a comprehensive selection of marine equipment, services, and accessories for boating aficionados.

For more information, visit www.newportboatshow.com.

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