Seven marine products were honored at the 2009 Miami International Boat Show. Products are judged on innovative distinction, marine industry and consumer benefits, practicality, cost-effectiveness and consumer availability.
Products honored include the Simrad Broadband Radar BR-24 in the Consumer Electronics and Hardware category; the CrossRate eLGPS 1110 in the Consumer Electronics Software category; the Aspen Power Catamarans L80 Launch, the Marlow 70E, and the Boston Whaler (honorable mention) in the Inboard and Outboard Power Cruisers category; the Sea Doo GTX iS PWC in the PWC, Jet Boats and Pontoon Boats category; and the Mako 18 Light Tackle Skiff in the Runabouts and Fishing Craft to 24 Feet category. The Island Pilot DSE 12m Hybrid earned the Environmental Award.