
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) announced the winners of its 2013 Innovation Awards in Miami last week. They are in various categories:
Consumer Electronics, Mobile Applications and Software:
Raymarine’s Dragonfly GPS-Sonar
Honorable mention went to B&G SailSteer and SailTime by Navico
Mechanical & Electrical Systems:
50-amp Inlet & Connector by SmartPlug Systems
Personal Gear, Soft Goods, Watersports and Fishing Equipment:
Locking Pickup Truck Rod Rack by Boat Outfitters
Pontoon and Deck Boats:
Crowne 250 by Harris FloteBote
Power Boats (25 to 60 feet, including fishing craft):
Winner: Sea Ray’s 370 Venture express cruiser
Honorable mention went to Belzona Marine’s 325 center console
Propulsion Inboard and Outboard:
Deep Blue by Torqeedo
PWC and Jet Boats:
Yamaha 192 personal watercraft series with thrust directional enhancer by Yamaha WaterCraft
Runabouts and Fishing Craft to 24 feet: 230 Vantage by Boston Whaler
For more information, visit nmma.org