Even if you already own a boat, the 2019 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is still an awesome place to be. Because if you’re a real boater, you can never have enough gear. Here are nine new items to take a look at when you’re not looking at all the amazing boats.
Time to go surfing on this electric-powered hydrofoil that lets you control the action with a handheld remote. The battery gives you an hour and a half of surfing time on the water. Where: Yellow Zone Superyacht Pavillion 674 Courtesy FliteBoard
These ingenious rodholder-mounted cleats elevate your docklines in a slip so that they don’t chafe your outboard cowlings on a cross-tie. Where: Yellow Marine Equipment Booth 403 Courtesy Taco
Buying this watch helps the non-profit One More Wave, which aids veterans through surfing ocean therapy. The yellow and black titatnium design has 100m water resistance. This limited edition watch goes for $13,500. Where: Windward VIP Club, Bahia Mar Yachting Center Courtesy Ulysse Nardin
SeaPen is an inwater dry-docking system to keep your boat free of marine growth. With the push of a button, boaters can launch their boat in seconds. Where: Scout Boats Display, Green Zone Docks 44-53 Courtesy Solstice
These magnetic marine coasters keep your glassware and stemware in place no matter how much rock and roll you take on the water. Where: Convention Center, Sailfish 4274 Courtesy StayPut Systems
As long as your boat has rodholders, you can use this S2 rack to bring your SUP along for your boating adventure. Where: Blue Zone Boating Accessories 177 Courtesy Manta Racks
Bring the fun along with you with this bar/entertainment platform that mounts to a 1 ¼” pontoon rail. Includes bottle slots, cupholders and a cutting board. Where: Bluezone Land 1011A Courtesy Docktail
This rugged heavy duty cooler keeps your drinks chilled and camouflaged. It also has a built-in bottle opener. Where: Convention Center, Sailfish 4126 Courtesy Vibe
Designed for people who love extreme sports, these sunglasses have shock-resistant frames that float. The polarized-Zeiss lenses are scratch resistant. Where: Blue Zone Boating Accessories 129 Courtesy Slam USA
