Miami Boat Show 2024 proved that innovation in the yachting industry is at new heights! Winners showcased groundbreaking technology ranging from seasickness-preventing stabilizers to Azimut’s luxury 72 Fly Yacht.
Miami Boat Show 2024: Innovation Award Winners Changing the Future of Yachting!
This week at Miami Boat Show 2024, the NMMA-BWI Innovation Award winners proved just how quickly the yachting industry is moving forward. From new boat designs to advanced technologies hidden beneath the hull, the show is offering a glimpse into the yachting world of the future.
Until now, innovation was thought to come first to superyachts, then to motoryachts, and finally to small boats. But these award winners shattered that notion! They showed that the small boat world is no longer dependent on superyacht technology—but is itself leading the way with new technology and design, making yachting easier and more exciting than ever before.
The yachting industry has seen tremendous growth post-COVID. Technologies like autonomous docking, smart use of artificial intelligence, and an emphasis on sustainability are making it even more advanced. This year’s award winners not only epitomize innovation but are also inspiring competitors to adopt new technologies.
Let’s take a look at the six Innovation Award winners who are taking the boating experience to the next level!
Yamaha JetBlaster
Miami Boat Show 2024: Yamaha JetBlaster—A Modern Take on a Classic!
At the Miami Boat Show 2024, Yamaha gives the iconic WaveBlaster from the 90s a modern twist with its new JetBlaster series! This high-performance personal watercraft is not only fast but also brings back the same thrilling ability to do wheelies and adrenalin-pumping turns that made the WaveBlaster famous.
The JetBlaster comes in three variants—PRO, DLX, and JetBlaster—with seating for two and three people. All models are powered by the powerful TR-1 1049cc Yamaha Marine engine that ensures high speed and great performance.
According to this year’s judges, Yamaha added new innovative technologies such as a three-piece polypropylene deck, which allowed designers to create stunning curves and provide easy access to the engine.
If you love the thrill of ripping through water waves at high speeds, the Yamaha JetBlaster is perfect for you!
Solace 37Pilot
Miami Boat Show 2024: Solace 37Pilot—The Next Level in Offshore Boating!
At the Miami Boat Show 2024, Solace redefined offshore center-console boating with its stunning 37Pilot model! The most unique feature of this boat is its climate-controlled pilothouse, which provides ultimate comfort and safety in any weather—whether it’s hot, rainy, or windy.
Solace may be a new name in offshore boating, but its creator Stephen Dougherty has already built two successful brands—EdgeWater and Everglades. Now, with the 37Pilot, he’s introduced something that’s far more advanced than traditional center console boats.
This high-performance boat is powered by powerful triple Mercury V10 400 outboard engines that give it up to 1,200 HP! But the technology doesn’t end there—AI-powered systems combine charts, computer vision, AIS, and cloud data to create 3D augmented vision, giving boaters a better and more accurate view of the water ahead.
If you want advanced technology, power, and comfort all rolled into one, the Solace 37Pilot is one of this year’s most exciting offshore boats!
MasterCraft XStar 25
Miami Boat Show 2024: MasterCraft XStar 25—A Powerhouse of Performance and Music!
At the Miami Boat Show 2024, the MasterCraft XStar 25 stole the show with its stunning design and powerful sound system! Always ranked among the top towboat brands alongside Nautique and Malibu, MasterCraft brings something different this time—a boat that’s perfect for wakeboarding and wakesurfing, as well as music enthusiasts!
The boat features 4,050 pounds of ballast, giving it excellent stability on the water and making riding the waves more fun. But the real star feature is the Max Audio System, which includes 6 subwoofers, 10 cockpit speakers, 4 tower speakers, and 6 transom speakers! Its 7-zone customizable audio system is specially designed, with a separate zone for wakesurfers at the back of the boat—that means great music around every corner!
In addition, the XStar 25 also features a newly designed stern and cockpit, an asymmetric hull, a yacht-grade interior, and a wireless charging system that give it a premium feel.
If you want the ultimate combination of performance, style, and music, the MasterCraft XStar 25 is one of the most exciting towboats this year!
Dometic DG3 Gyro-Stabilizer
Miami Boat Show 2024: Dometic DG3 Stabilizer—Revolutionizing the World of Boating!
The most exciting innovation at this year’s Miami Boat Show 2024 was not a shiny superyacht or a high-performance motorboat, but the Dometic DG3 Stabilizer! This white-box stabilizer may not look all that fancy, but its impact is far-reaching—especially for those who struggle with motion sickness.
The DG3 Stabilizer makes the ride smooth and comfortable by preventing the boat from rolling. It was tested on a 34-foot regulator in Biscayne Bay, and the results were astonishing—with the gyro off, the boat began to wobble with the waves, but within seconds of turning it on, it was perfectly stable, as if it were a flat table!
Previously, Seakeeper was the leader in this field, but the Dometic DG3 has taken over! It turns *on-off quickly, consumes less power, and is compatible with *12V, 24V, and 48V systems*. A judge from *Boating Writers International* described it as “the first all-electric precision control gyro” that becomes fully operational in just 16 minutes and recovers power from its own battery.
This innovation has shown yacht owners that not only large boats but also small boats can make travel more comfortable and safer through modern technology!
Monterey Elite 30
Miami Boat Show 2024: Monterey Boats Elite 30—The Perfect Combination of Style and Performance!
Monterey Boats has been known for its luxurious cruisers and runabouts for the last 30 years, but the new Elite 30 introduced at the Miami Boat Show 2024 is proving to be a new chapter for the brand. Its plumb bow design and sleek lines are reminiscent of European boats at first glance, but the twin outboards mounted on the stern make it a completely American sports boat.
The Elite 30 is not only great in looks but also in performance and luxury. Its luxurious interior rivals even the largest center-console yachts, including comfortable seating, high-tech navigation systems,s, and top-notch entertainment features.
This is no ordinary boat—the Elite 30 recently won Boating Magazine’s “Boat of the Year” awardand is receiving an overwhelming response at the Miami Boat Show 2024. If you want the ultimate combination of style and high performance, the Monterey Boats Elite 30 should be on your boating list!
Azimut Fly 72
Miami Boat Show 2024: Azimut Fly 72—e New Face of Flybridge Yachts!
Italian shipbuilders are known for their unique designsand the Azimut Fly 72 is a great example of that. This new model, introduced at the Miami Boat Show 2024, has completely reinvented the look of traditional flybridge yachts. The design by Alberto Mancini replaces the boxy flybridge with a slim, aerodynamic profile and a low-angle pull, making it fast, ststylish,nd performance-oriented.
This stunning yacht reaches a top speed of 31 knots**, making it much more than just a luxury cruiser. The *Bow Front* is not just limited to a fewseats, but is designed as a Ssocializinghub with a comfortable lounge setup.
The Flybridge is also designed to be more open and spacious, featuring an upper-helm-helm statioultifmultifunctionalican Bar”**,,, and luxuriouloungege seatininterior tinInterior design, designed by Fabio Fantolino, is extremely slim and contemporary, while the large sal Ararealso blends ultimate comfort and style.
At the Miami Boat Show 2024, the Azimut Fly 72 proved that it is not just a flybridgyachtt but a perfect fusion of luxury and performance!
