Best In Their Class Chosen by Industry Experts and Show Attendees

Newport, R.I. – Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of 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 an awards ceremony on Friday, September 17, 2021, the 14th Annual NFNP winners are:

Best New Electronics Product            Synchronized Main Furling System by Selden Mast Inc.

Best New Boating Operation,
Maintenance or Safety Product          Electric Outboard Engine by Flux Marine

Best New Wearable Weather Gear    Helly Hansen HP Ocean FZ Jacket by Helly Hansen Newport

Best New Sailboat 40’ and Over        Hylas H57 by Hylas Yachts International, LLC.

Best New Sailboat Under 39’             AP 14 XFFC by Arey’s Pond Boat Yard

Best New Powerboat 40’ and Over    Ocean 63 by Hunt Yachts

Best New Powerboat 21-39’               Sportsman 38 by Huckins Yacht Corp.

Best New Powerboat Under 20’         Whaly 500R by Waypoint Marine Service, LLC.

People’s Choice Award                      Back Cove 390 by Back Cove Yachts

Green Award – Products                    Electric Outboard Engine by Flux Marine

Green Award – Boats                         Salona S46 by Green Yachts

A highlight of the industry, NFNP entries were open to domestic and foreign products launched in the U.S. after April 1, 2021 that made their boat show debut at Newport. Show attendees selected the People’s Choice Award winner; all other category winners were selected by a team of industry experts on the basis of innovation, value to the consumer, safety and aesthetics.

The Newport International Boat Show opened on Thursday, September 16, 2021 and continues through Sunday, September 19 on the Newport waterfront along America’s Cup Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island. One of the largest in-water boat shows in the country, the event hosts nearly 600 exhibitors from around the world with an exceptional assortment of boats of every type and style from 15- to 90-feet, and a wide variety of accessories, equipment, electronics, gear and services for boaters. For more information on the 50th Annual Newport International Boat Show and the 14th Annual Newport For New Products awards, please visit www.newportboatshow.com.

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About Newport Exhibition Group:
Based in Newport, Rhode Island, Newport Exhibition Group has produced the highest quality consumer/trade shows for more than 50 years. A subsidiary of Newport Restaurant Group, the organization owns and produces the Annual Newport International Boat Show.