Boats

2015 Miami Boat Show

Photos of the latest boats, electronics, engines and more

By Christopher Balogh

Updated: February 19, 2015

Albury Brothers 23

The strong, hand-laid hull is rated for 300 hp and can be powered with single or twin engines. Christopher Balogh

Albury Brothers 23

The full bow, along with the 3-piece construction, also provides this 23 with a great deal of interior space Christopher Balogh

Boston Whaler 320 Vantage

The Boston Whaler 320 Vantage was unveiled for the first time at the Miami Boat Show. Christopher Balogh

Boston Whaler 320 Vantage

The Boston Whaler 320 Vantage has a next-generation feel with all its lights and glamour. Christopher Balogh

Boston Whaler 320 Vantage

At the helm of the Boston Whaler 320 Vantage Christopher Balogh

Boston Whaler 420 Outrage

The Boston Whaler 420 Outrage’s foredeck is set up for cruising comfort with wraparound bow seats. Forward of the console is a sun lounge easily large enough for three. A quick adjustment to the cushions and their support gives posh seating when the conversation requires feet-on-the-deck attention. Christopher Balogh

Boston Whaler 420 Outrage

As said in our Boat Buyers Guide of 2015, “If there were a helm station built for a skipper’s skipper, this would be it. The leaning post boasts three bucket seats with flip-up bolsters — the outer two swivel.”

Carolina Skiff 18

Carolina Skiff 18 has cockpit seating, a 12-gallon livewell and 6 flush mount console rod holders. Christopher Balogh

Carolina Skiff 18

Carolina Skiff 18 has a 13″ SS steering wheel with mechanical tilt helm. Christopher Balogh

Carolina Skiff 18

The Carolina Skiff 18 has a front deck padded swivel seat with base. Christopher Balogh

Century 2200

The Century 2200 has two 180-quart fishboxes, 30-gallon aerated baitwell and plenty of rod storage. Christopher Balogh

Century 2200

The 2200 has a fuel-efficient hull design with open floor plan and plenty of tackle storage. Christopher Balogh

Contender 25 Bay

The Contender 25 Bay has 340-quart dry storage with additional battery storage, 180-quart fully lined and insulated in-floor fishbox, 40-gallon livewell and a 12 ½-gallon baitwell. Christopher Balogh

Contender 25 Bay

The Contender 25 Bay has hydraulic steering with a custom steering wheel. Christopher Balogh

Contender 35 ST

The Contender 35 ST has a 208-gallon fishbox, a 115-gallon fishbox, and two, 40-gallon round livewells. Christopher Balogh

Edgewater 220IS

The 220IS is the first in a series of shallow-draft inshore fishing boats from EdgeWater. Christopher Balogh

Edgewater 220IS

The 220IS has deluxe stainless steel steering wheel with power knob, hydraulic Seastar® steering with tilt helm and console switch panel wtih waterproof switches, circuit breakers and a 12-volt outlet. Christopher Balogh

Edgewater 368

The Edgewater 368cc has a super leaning post with premium helm seating (3) with an electric adjustable captain’s chair, 54-quart removable premium cooler under forward console seat, mezzanine seating (3) with a 225-quart storage/cooler. Christopher Balogh

Edgewater 368

The Edgewater 368 has a 45-gallon ice-blue transom baitwell and a 70-gallon ice-bluet transom storage. Christopher Balogh

SIMRAD

SIMRAD’s latest line of marine electronics Christopher Balogh

LOWRANCE

LOWRANCE’s latest wifi technology, GoFree Christopher Balogh

LOWRANCE

LOWRANCE’s latest lineup of sonars Christopher Balogh

Seven Marine Engines

The Seven Marine 627 outboard features Integrated Illumination bringing color LED lighting to the cowl exterior. This patent pending engineering OS setting the new standard for outboard motor style. Christopher Balogh

Seven Marine Engines

The 557 is 59 percent more power than its closest rival. It is based on a supercharged, 6.2-liter, aluminum Cadillac LSA V-8. It’s the only outboard with a closed cooling system, a key anti-corrosion feature. Christopher Balogh

Mercury Marine

Mercury Marine showed off the 400R Verado and 350 Verado. Christopher Balogh

Mercury Marine

400R features a custom cold air induction system for improved air flow and power development, while significantly reducing intake noise for improved sound quality. Christopher Balogh

Mercury 350 Verado

After five years of development, Mercury introduced the brand new Verado 350, a supercharged four-stroke engine. Christopher Balogh

Everglades 243

The Everglades 243 has a 36-gallon circulating livewell, 75-gallon in-floor fish box, 8 rod holders, and twin tackle lockers. Christopher Balogh

Everglades 243

The Everglades 243cc has a fiberglass hardtop, blue and white LED lights, spreader lights and built-in speakers. Christopher Balogh

Everglades 435

This Everglades largest boat to date. The 435cc has two circulating, 60-gallon livewells with lights, five transom rod holders, and two kingfish rod holders. Christopher Balogh

Grady-White 191 CE

The Grady-White’s brand new 191 CE has a 149-quart fishbox, a 16-gallon livewell, a 10.5-gallon livewell, and much more. Alex Suescun

Grady-White 191 CE

The 191 CE has a 64-quart cooler under forward console seat and molded forward console seat with cushion and backrest. Glenn Law

Grady-White Express 330

The Grady-White Express 330 has 12,000 BTU at the helm, a grill that’s part of the cockpit sink and much more. Alex Suescun

HydraSports 5300 Suenos

HydraSports unveiled the 5300 Suenos at the Miami Boat Show. Christopher Balogh

HydraSports 5300 Suenos

As with all HydraSports Custom boats, 5300 Sueños, will have very limited production. Their plan is to build no more than 12 of these boats per year for world-wide distribution. Christopher Balogh

HydraSports 5300 Suenos

While at the livewells, we heard the comment, “those are so big, it’s like a jacuzzi for my kids.” Christopher Balogh

HydraSports 5300 Suenos

Check out these quad Seven Marine 557 engines. Christopher Balogh

HydraSports 23 Bay Extreme

HydraSports 23 Bay Extreme also appeared for the first time at the Miami Boat Show. Christopher Balogh

HydraSports 23 Bay

The HydraSports says it floats in 10 inches of water and runs 57 mph with a 300hp four stroke. Christopher Balogh

Intrepid 400 Cuddy

The Intrepid 400 Cuddy is available in twin, triple or quad outboard configurations. Christopher Balogh

Intrepid 400 Cuddy

Intrepid 400 Cuddy with a triple configuration of Seven Marine’s 557 Christopher Balogh

Intrepid 400 Cuddy

The Intrepid 400 Cuddy with a livewell jumpseat. Christopher Balogh

Invincible 36

The Invincible 36 is available with triple or quad outboards. It has top speeds in excess of 65 mph (w/ triples) and the 475-gallon fuel capacity.

Invincible 42

The Invincible 42 has a 360-degree walk around fishability and a 600-gallon fuel capacity. Christopher Balogh

Invincible 42

The Invincible 42 has a deluxe console with fully lined interior and under gunnel LED lighting. Christopher Balogh

Jupiter Marine 38 HFS

The Jupiter Marine 38 HFS with the Tuppen’s Marine boat wrap. Christopher Balogh

Jupiter Marine 38 HFS

Jupiter Marine 38 HFS with a Magma side filet table Christopher Balogh

Mako Boats 18 LTS

The new Mako Boats 18 LTS has a fore and aft casting decks with a grippy, non-slip surface, plus watertight storage compartments and a center console control center with a stainless steel wheel, rod holders, an integrated livewell, and a 72-quart cooler under the cushioned driver seat. Christopher Balogh

Mako 18 LTS

The Mako 18 LTS has a new two-tone high-density, marine-grade vinyl upholstery. Christopher Balogh

Maverick Mirage 17 HPX-S

Maverick says that the 17 HPX-S can float in less than 6-inches of water. Christopher Balogh

Hewes Redfisher 16

Hewes Redfisher 16 includes new features: more dry storage fore and aft, an advanced livewell system and better balance for ultra quiet skinny water stealth. Christopher Balogh

Pathfinder 2300 HPS

Pathfinder 2300 HPS has a stepped hull and bustle transom with standard 6-inch jackplate, walk around gunwales and increased storage for everything from castnets to 9.5′ fly rods. Christopher Balogh

Pathfinder 2600 TRS

Pathfinder 2600 TRS was unveiled at the Miami Boat Show. Christopher Balogh

Pathfinder 2600 TRS

The Pathfinder 2600 TRS is tournament ready with plenty of rod storage, a standard livewell and cushioned third-row seating. Christopher Balogh

Pro Line 20 Sport

The Pro Line 20 Sport has a 18-gallon baitwell and a 25-gallon fishbox. Christopher Balogh

Pro Line 20 Sport

The seating in the Pro Line 20 Sport has an aluminum leaning post with backrest and rod holders. Christopher Balogh

Pursuit 280

The Pursuit 280 has a 52-gallon with lights, recirculating livewell which is just opposite of the transom mounted rigging station with removable tackle drawers, cutting surface and molded tool holders. Christopher Balogh

Pursuit 280

The Pursuit 280 has a forward console seat base that houses a 140-quart cooler and features a plush 3-inch thick seat cushion. Christopher Balogh

Ranger Boats 2510 Bay

The brand Ranger Boats 2510 Bay is packed with lights — LED underwater, LED navigation, LED compartment and livewell lights. Christopher Balogh

Ranger Boats 2510 Bay

The Ranger Boats 2510 Bay shown here is equipped with a 300hp Evinrude. Christopher Balogh

Ranger Boats 2310 Bay

The Ranger Boats 2310 Bay has a tower helm with T-top rod holders. Christopher Balogh

Regulator 41

Regulator unveiled a scaled-down model of the 41, which has new dual station tower and a choice of triple or quad Yamaha F350 engines. Christopher Balogh

Regulator 41

The Regulator 41’s helm station has seating for three and room for multiple displays. Christopher Balogh

Regulator 41

The Regulator 41 has the ability to have quad Yamaha 350 engines. Christopher Balogh

Robalo 200

The Robalo 200 has a a removable 72-quart cooler that stows securely under the leaning post. A console cover, leaning post cover and a T-top are all available as optional equipment. Christopher Balogh

Robalo 200

Robalo 200 in the forward has a lockable console door opens to reveal a storage compartment that doubles as a private head complete with an optional porta-pottie. It is also available in a two-toned color option. Christopher Balogh

Robalo 300

Robalo 300 with a sweet marlin graphic Christopher Balogh

Sailfish 220

The brand new Sailfish 220 has features like an integrated three-step boarding ladder, front helm seating, 8 standard SST cup holders, 12 standard rod holders, and a surface mounted battery switch. Christopher Balogh

Sailfish 220

The Sailfish 220 has a 250-gallon transom livewell with LED lighting. Christopher Balogh

Sailfish 220

The Sailfish 220 has forward helm seating and two captain’s chairs with removable cushions. Christopher Balogh

Scout Boats 420 LXF

Scout Boats CEO & Founder Steve Potts revealed the brand new 420 LXF. Christopher Balogh

Scout Boats 420 LXF

The Scout’s 420 LXF, shown here. has a quad Yamaha 300 configuration. Christopher Balogh

Scout Boats 420 LXF

Scout Boats 420 LXF also has the option of a beach platform boarding deck (with cup holders)— with a button turn the boat into a party. Christopher Balogh

SeaHunter 45

The SeaHunter Tournament 45 has a fuel capacity of 780 gallons and a maximum horsepower of 1,400. Christopher Balogh

SeaHunter Tournament 45

SeaHunter Tournament 45 has a fish-ready weight of 27,000-pounds. Christopher Balogh

SeaHunter Tournament 35

SeaHunter Tournament 35 debuted at the Miami Boat Show. Christopher Balogh

SeaHunter Tournament 35

SeaHunter says that the Tournament 35 can run 600 miles on a tank of gas. Christopher Balogh

SeaVee 270Z Bay

SeaVee 270Z Bay premiered at the Miami Boat Show. Christopher Balogh

SeaVee 270Z

The SeaVee 270Z features an oversize bow and aft casting platforms connected by wide gunwales. Christopher Balogh

Sportsman Heritage 251

The brand new Sportsman Heritage 251 has a 30-gallon rear livewell with livewell pump. Christopher Balogh

Sportsman 212

The brand new Sportsman 212 shown here with a Yamaha F150XA four stroke, a Simrad NSS7 Evo2, hard-top with LED lighting and powder coating. Christopher Balogh

Stamas 390 Tarpon

Stamas 390 Tarpon has features including a combination leaning post and bait station with freshwater sink and recirculating livewell, three insulated overboard draining fishwells and numerous tackle drawers. Christopher Balogh

Stamas 390 Tarpon

Stamas 390 Tarpon shown here with a triple configuration of four stroke Yamaha 300s. Christopher Balogh

Striper 220

Striper 220 is a hand-laid fiberglass construction build with stainless steel bow and stern eyes Christopher Balogh

Striper Boats 220

The Striper Boats 220’s cockpit area has an aerated livewell or baitwell, console step with trash container, cutting board and stainless steel flush mount rod holders (6). Christopher Balogh

Striper 2605

Striper 2605 has a 139-gallon fuel tank, 30-gallon livewell, dual 63-quart fish boxes, an advanced stringer system and hull, and extra-deep 28-inch freeboar Christopher Balogh