New Boats and Products from the Miami Boat Show, Part 2
By Arnie Hammerman & Norris Comer
The Best4Boats team saw so many new boats and products at the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show that we split our coverage into a multi-part series. In Part 2, Publisher Arnie Hammerman and Editorial Director Norris Comer highlighted several standout boats and new marine technology from the show.
Formula 360 Crossover Bowrider – Dawn of New Era for Builder
The Formula 360 Crossover Bowrider is a new model that is impressive in both styling and use of space. As the first model created by designer Michael Young, who is new to the brand, the boat demonstrates how Formula is looking to the future.
New Furuno TZtouchE and TZMap Multi-Function Displays (MFDs)
Furuno launched two new series at the show: the TZMap line, designed to be stand-alone MFDs, and the TZtouchE MFDs, which are fully networkable. They look identical, and both have touchscreen controls and a choice of 9” or 13” screens. The TZMap series is designed for smaller boats that don’t require complex networking. Because the user interface is the same as the more complex networkable…
RIBS are not just tenders, the new Highfield ADV 9
Inflatable boats are not just tenders. The new Highfield ADV 9 is a trailerable 30-foot crossover adventure boat meant for fast running, easy handling, and the capability to explore remote beaches and coves that larger boats can’t get into.
Rebirth of an iconic brand, the new Intrepid 35 Panacea
The new Intrepid 35 Panacea is one of the first in a series of new models being released as part of a major refresh of this well-known brand. New tooling, construction, and processes, deliver Intrepids designed for the future.
Bow lounge with a view, Sea Ray SLX 360 Outboard
The new Sea Ray SLX 360 Outboard packs a lot of luxury day-boating in a mid-size package. Innovative touches like water viewing bow lounge windows and lithium-powered onboard systems help define how a premium outboard cruiser connects boaters to the water.
Simrad Yachting’s new Navico NSO 4 MFDs
Simrad Yachting Marine Electronics released their new Navico NSO® 4 Chartplotter series in Miami. These new MFDs are designed to be easy to use with their new NEON™ operating system, an ultra-fast Qualcomm® 8-core processor that delivers 35% faster boot times, ten times quicker auto-routing for seamless navigation, and increased storage capacity compared to previous models. The new series includes 16-, 22-, and 24-inch full-HD,…
