Boat shows are the best places to see the latest and greatest—and to learn how new ideas and materials fuel innovations that net you more enjoyment on the water. The Providence Boat Show comes to New England each January, so showgoers are the first to see the products that define the new gear for the New Year. Here are a few of the products debuting at the show.
New in Power
Powerboats will get you where you want to go—and fast. But speed on the water has been packaged this year in new ways to suit all types of boaters, from families that want to play on the water all day to the hard-core fishing enthusiast.
Interested in a family boat that can handle waterskis, fish totes, coolers—and plenty of kids? The new Aquasport 2300 Dual Console makes its New England debut at the boat show with Eagle Marine. How about a day boat for the whole family that merges uncompromising performance and elegant style? Stop by Bassett Yacht & Boat Sales to step aboard the new Monterey 268SSC Cuddy Cabin.
Fishing enthusiasts won’t want to miss the Stingray 204 LF being exhibited by South Attleboro Marine; at 20’5” in length, this new Stingray is outfitted for anglers with a live well, fresh-water sink, rigging station, and bimini top with full windshield. The new Sea Hunt Gamefish 27, at Inland Marine, delivers exactly what serious fishermen demand: insulated fishboxes and live well, cockpit and bow bolsters, a hull that delivers a soft dry ride, and a cockpit with abundant room.
New in Sail
Whether you’re looking for a challenging, athletic ride or a stable family boat, you’ll find new offerings from Zim Sailing to satisfy either style of sailing. The new Zim 15 is a boat poised to move dinghy sailing forward: this two-person racing machine features a carbon-fiber mast, fully battened laminated sails, and a modern open-transom layout. The Hartley Wanderer is a stable, comfortable 14-foot sailing dinghy that is a blast for sailors at any skill level; interior seating and a roller-furling jib make this boat a perfect daysailer for a beautiful summer day.
A New Way to Go Boating
A new service from Boatsetter matches boat owners and captains with well-qualified renters seeking time on the water. This innovative program provides an affordable way to get out on the water, regardless of your budget or experience level, while helping boat owners offset the costs of ownership by renting their boats when they are not in use.