Boats

2014 Miami International Boat Show: Boats on Display I

This year's show featured an array of amazing boats on display.

February 18, 2014

The 2014 Miami International Boat Show featured thousands of boats on display in a variety of styles. There truly was a boat for everyone at this year's show. Scroll through the gallery for a look at some of the amazing new boats that were featured.

Regulator's new 23 is primed for fishing with its dual 160-quart forward fishboxes, 350-quart in-deck fishbox, 23-gallon transom livewell, 120-quart transom fishbox and an optional 55-quart insulated cooler. An optional head is also available. Power is supplied by a single Yamaha F300.

LOA: 23'5"
LOA w/ Bracket & Engine: 27'6"
Beam: 8'6"
Dry Wt w/ Engines: 6,200 lb.
Fuel Capacity: 149 gal.
Deadrise: 24 degrees

Boston Whaler displayed it's new 350 Outrage, 345 Conquest and 420 Outrage (in the form of a model).

LOA: 35'6"
Beam: 10'10"
Dry Weight: 13,896 lb.
Seating/Weight Capacity: 14/5,071 lb.
Fuel Capacity: 400 gal.

The 350 Outrage features the Vessel View Monitor System, digital throttle and shift and an optional 15" Raymarine E165 Electronics/Navigation package.

Comfortable bow seating means the 350 Outrage is at home fishing or cruising with family and friends.

The 350 Outrage is powered by triple Mercury 300 Verado outboards.

Boston Whaler's 345 Conquest is a serious fishing machine with amenities that make entertaining on board just as fun.

Dual Raymarine screens are just one of the many upgrades found on the 345 Conquest.

The forward-berth dining table seats six adults.

With the push of a button the dining table converts to a queen-sized bed.

LOA: 35'11" (with pulpit)
Beam: 11'8"
Draft: 22"
Weight (dry, no engine): 14,200 lb.
Persons Capacity: 14
Maximum Horsepower: 1,050 hp
Minimum Horsepower: 750 hp
Deadrise at Transom: 19°
Fuel Capacity: 400 gal.
Waste Capacity: 20 gal.
Water Capacity: 45 gal.

Boston Whaler teased the upcoming debut of its 420 Outrage at the 2014 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show with a model.

The Crowne 250's twin Mercury 300 hp outboards push it to 65 mph, and allow it to spin on its axis using the joystick system.

Accent lighting and a sound system featuring a mix of Polk and Jensen make the Crowne 250 a great entertainment platform.

LOA: 29'6"
Pontoon Length: 25'
Beam: 8'6"
Weight (3 tubes): 6,400 lb.
Max Horsepower: 600
Fuel Capacity: 97 gal.

Contender's new 24 Sport is a tough center console that can handle both fishing and pleasure boating duties.

LOA: 24'6"
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 5,250 lb.
Draft: 18"
Fuel Capacity: 130 gal.
Maximum Horsepower: 400

EdgeWater's 280CC can just as easily chase fish as it can take a family boating.

One of the great features on the 280CC is the walk-in console with a head and pull out shower.

LOA: 28'0"
Beam: 9'6"
Draft: 20"
Weight: 6,000 lb.
Fuel Capacity: 200 gal.
Maximum Horsepower: 600

Grady-White's new 251 Coastal Explorer is packed full of great fishing features, but also offers a softer side that any boating family will love.

The helm offers enough space to mount a large GPS system.

Dual forward-facing lounge seats offer a great place to catch some sun.

Center Line Length: 24'7"
Beam Amidships: 8'6"
Hull Draft: 14"
Maximum Horsepower: 300
Passenger Capacity: 10
Standard Fuel Capacity: 78 gal.
Weight w/o Engine: 3,550 lb.

Starcraft's 250 SCX OB offers a sleek design, and plenty of options for entertaining on board.

Comfortable bow seating makes for a great place to relax.

LOA: 24'3"
Beam: 8'6"
Dry Weight: 3,700 lb.
Max Persons: 13
Max Horsepower: 300
Fuel Capacity: 75

Scarab's 195 offers jet-powered fun in packages up to 250 hp.

Versa-Lounge stern seating offers a comfortable place to relax while on the water.

LOA: 18'10"
Beam: 8'0"
Draft: 12"
Deadrise: 20 degrees
Fuel Capacity: 31 gal.
Maximum Capacity: 1,400 lb.
Persons Capacity: 8
Dry Weight: 2,600 lb.

Chaparral introduced its new line of jet boats with the 203 Vortex VRX. The line will also include the 223 Vortex and 243 Vortex.

A 250 hp Rotax engine provides power for the 203 Vortex.

LOA w/ Swim Platform: 20' 3"
Beam: 8'0"
Deadrise: 19°
Fuel Capacity: 35 gal.
Draft: 13"
Max Horsepower: 250
Dry Weight: 2,500 lb.
Passenger Capacity (NMMA): 8 Persons/1,500 lb.

Carver's new C37 Coupe features a cockpit, helm, salon and galley that are all on the same level. It's unique hull shape and 13' beam offer an incredible amount of interior space.

LOA (w/platform): 37′8″
Beam: 13′0″
Draft: 42″
Weight: 18,500 lb.
Fuel Capacity: 250 gal.
Water Capacity: 90 gal.
Cabin Headroom: 6ft 8in (salon), 6ft 5in (St. Rm.)

Belzona's 327 Walk Around is a serious fishing machine, featuring up to 20 rod holders, but also offers handicapped boaters easy access with its Easy Open Sliding Doors.

The 327 Walk Around can be outfitted with twin outboards up to 700 hp total.

Bayliner expanded its popular Element with the larger Element XL.

The larger Element XL offers even more seating for guests.

Power options up to 115 hp are available on the Element XL.

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