The Newport International Boat Show announced Friday the winners of its 2025 Newport for New Products awards, honoring innovation in marine products as judged by industry experts.
Hinckley Yachts’ Picnic Boat 39 claimed the top prize as Best New Boat Overall and also won Best New Powerboat Under 45-feet at the awards ceremony held Sept. 12.
The annual awards recognize products that made their national debut after April 1, 2025, and their boat show debut at Newport. Winners were selected based on innovation, customer value, safety and aesthetics.
Complete list of winners:
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
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
FT Technologies’ FT602-D-SM Wind Sensor received an honorable mention in the Best Technology Product category.
The Newport International Boat Show spans over 17 acres of Newport’s waterfront and features hundreds of exhibitors showcasing powerboats and sailboats ranging from 15 to 90 feet, along with marine equipment, services and accessories.
The show continues Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Newport waterfront.
The show is considered one of the most coveted in-water events in the country for boating enthusiasts.
For more information, visit www.newportboatshow.com.
