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20 Photos From the 2016 Newport International Boat Show

Yachting saw some exciting new yachts at the Newport international Boat show.
Newport International Boat Show
The 2016 Newport International Boat Show was held in September at Newport Harbor, Rhode Island. Courtesy the Newport International Boat Show

The 2016 Newport International Boat Show featured a wide range of powerboats and sailboats and Yachting was there to walk the docks.

The show, held in mid-September, hosted nearly 600 exhibitors with vessels ranging from 15 feet to 110 feet.

Yachting‘s Editor-In-Chief, Patrick Sciacca, hopped onboard the Azimut Verve 40 as she made her first North American appearance, and took a look at the new Bertram 35.

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Newport International Boat Show, Tiara Yachts
Tiara Yachts Q44 Patrick Sciacca

Tiara Yachts’ Q44 has been referred to as an SUV of the sea.

Newport International Boat Show, Riviera Yachts
Riviera Yachts Patrick Sciacca

Riviera’s convertible are equally at home cruising the coast or trolling for big-game over blue water.

Newport International Boat Show, Ribcraft
Ribcraft Patrick Sciacca

This rugged-looking Ribcraft tender caught our eye.

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Newport International Boat Show, Ranger Tug 31
Ranger Tug 31 Patrick Sciacca

This Ranger Tug 31 was born to travel.

Palm Beach 65, Newport International Boat Show
Palm Beach 65 Patrick Sciacca

Note the fine entry of the Palm Beach 65.

Newport International Boat Show, Palm Beach 65
Palm Beach 65 Patrick Sciacca

The Palm Beach 65 is built in Malaysia and offers a first-class fit-and-finish, high-tech fiberglass and carbon fiber construction, and is customizable. Build time is about 10 months.

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Newport International Boat Show, Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo Yachts Patrick Sciacca

Is this Monte Carlo is smiling at us?

Newport International Boat Show, Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo Yachts Patrick Sciacca

Monte Carlo’s yachts have a trademark, modern version of the wave-slicing plumb bow.

Newport International Boat Show, MJM Yachts
MJM Yachts Patrick Sciacca

MJM’s yachts provide plenty of room for aft-deck entertaining and bridge-deck cruising comfort.

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Newport International Boat Show, MJM 50z
Patrick Sciacca

The MJM 50Z offers Downeast style, solid performance and top-notch standards like a Seakeeper gyro.

Newport International Boat Show, Grand Banks 44 Eastbay
Grand Banks 44 EastBay Patrick Sciacca

We’re big fans of the Grand Banks 44 EastBay’s extended cockpit sunshade. Check out the size of that teak swim platform.

Newport International Boat Show, Coastal Craft
Coastal Craft Patrick Sciacca

Look closely. This Gibsons, British Columbia, import from Coastal Craft, is built entirely of aluminum.

Newport International Boat Show, Carver Yachts
Carver Yachts Patrick Sciacca

Carver’s offerings in the express cruiser segment maintain the indoor and outdoor volume the builder is known for, yet keeps the profile relatively low.

Newport International Boat Show, Carver Yachts
Carver Yachts Patrick Sciacca

Carver offers its owner multiple outdoor entertaining areas, both in the cockpit and on the flybridge. Note the high rails offering safe transit from the cockpit to the foredeck.

Newport International Boat Show, Bertram 35
Bertram 35 Patrick Sciacca

A first look at the Bertram 35, inspired by the legendary Bertram 31.

Newport International Boat Show, Bertram 35
Bertram 35 Patrick Sciacca

A bow view of the Bertram 35.

Newport International Boat Show, Back Cove Yachts
Back Cove 32 Patrick Sciacca

The Back Cove 32 took best new powerboat under 35 feet at the Newport International Boat Show.

Newport International Boat Show, Azimut Yachts
Azimut 55S Patrick Sciacca

Got tender garage? This Azimut 55S does, with room to spare.

Newport International Boat Show, Azimut Verve 40
Azimut Verve 40 Patrick Sciacca

The Azimut Verve 40 made her North American debut at the Newport show. She offers a new take on the walkaround express cruiser. Cruise speed with triple 350 hp outboards? 37 knots!

Newport International Boat Show, Azimut Yachts
Azimut Yachts Patrick Sciacca

What’s better than one Azimut flybridge? How about a pair?

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