Boats

New Boats From the 2018 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show

A number of amazing new boats are on display at this year's Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

October 31, 2018

The 2018 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show was jam-packed with the hottest new fishing boats. From skiffs to center and dual consoles, there was a boat for every type of fishing imaginable at this year's show.

Dragonfly 23-V — Length: 23' | Beam: 8'6" | Weight: 1,900 lbs (no motor) | Max Draft: 14" | Fuel Tank: 70 galSalt Water Sportsman

Dragonfly 23-V — Dragonfly 23-VSalt Water Sportsman

Spanish Wells Skiff — Spanish Wells Skiff by Dragonfly Boatworks. A 21-foot shallow draft center console with classic lines and a retro feel.Salt Water Sportsman

Spanish Wells Skiff — Length with Bracket: 21' | Weight: 1,500 lbs (no motor) | Beam: 7' | Fuel Tank: 50 galSalt Water Sportsman

Intrepid 200 Flats — The Intrepid 200 Flats, a new version of the builder's innovative 20-foot flats boat.Salt Water Sportsman

Intrepid 200 Flats — Length: 20'6" | Beam: 8'6" | Standard Fuel: 75 galSalt Water Sportsman

Intrepid 200 Flats — Cool feature on the 200 Flats, a retractable trolling motor bracket that lets you stow the trolling motor in a front hatch when not in use.Salt Water Sportsman

Albemarle 27 DC — Albemarle 27 DC, a dual-console model.Salt Water Sportsman

Albemarle 27 DC — The 27 DC features twin livewells and a transom door.Salt Water Sportsman

Stamas 33T Aventura — Stamas 33T Aventura, a 33-foot center console with overnighting capabilities.Salt Water Sportsman

Stamas 33T Aventura — Step-down cabin with convertible berth and galley.Salt Water Sportsman

Stamas 33T Aventura — Another great feature on the Stamas, a tackle storage and bait-prep center with aquarium-style livewell.Salt Water Sportsman

Stamas 33T Aventura — Length: 33' | Beam: 11'2" | Fuel: 350 gal | Water: 20 gal | Draft: 19"Salt Water Sportsman

Cox CXO Diesel Outboard — Cox Powertrain's CXO 300hp diesel outboard is expected to be available in the U.S. by next summer.Salt Water Sportsman

Cox CXO Diesel Outboard — The CXO is a high-performance diesel outboard.Salt Water Sportsman

Jupiter 43 SF — The 43 SF is a plush, 43-foot offshore center console with overnighting capabilities.Salt Water Sportsman

Jupiter 43 SF — The Jupiter features plenty of seating and storage at the bow.Salt Water Sportsman

Jupiter 43 SF — And plenty of aft seating and storage, too.Salt Water Sportsman

Jupiter 43 SF — Mezzanine seating behind the helm of the Jupiter has a digitally-controlled cooler/freezer underneath.Salt Water Sportsman

Pursuit S 288 — The Pursuit S 288 is a 30-foot center console that's ideal for family fun and offshore and nearshore fishing.Salt Water Sportsman

Pursuit S 288 — The S 288 has ample seating and storage up front.Salt Water Sportsman

Pursuit S 288 — The 28-gallon baitwell on the transom and twin fold-down benches in the cockpit that stow away when fishing.Salt Water Sportsman

Pursuit S 288 — An acrylic hatch on the hardtop opens for added ventilation or access to an optional second helm up top.Salt Water Sportsman

Boston Whaler 380 Realm — LOA: 38' | Beam: 11'8" | Draft: 29" | Weight (dry, no engines): 17,000 lbs | Fuel Capacity: 445 gal | Water Capacity: 55 galSalt Water Sportsman

Boston Whaler 380 Realm — The Whaler is loaded with comforts and convenience like this outdoor kitchen with electric grill, fridge and sink with freshwater faucet.Salt Water Sportsman

Boston Whaler 380 Realm — Sleeping quarters with entertainment center and head in the step-down cabin.Salt Water Sportsman

Boston Whaler 380 Realm — There's a spacious cockpit with fold-away bench seat, transom door and removable boarding ladder for the integrated swim platform.Salt Water Sportsman

Blackfin 272CC — The new Blackfin 272CC is a 27-foot center console loaded with features for offshore and nearshore fishing. LOA: 35'10" | Beam: 10'6" | Draft: 33" | Weight (dry, without engines): 10,500 lbs | Fuel Capacity: 315 gal | Maximum Horsepower: 900 hpSalt Water Sportsman

Blackfin 272CC — One of the Blackfin's top features is the tackle storage and prep station behind the helm seats. It also includes an aquarium-style livewell and two cooler on pull-out slides.Salt Water Sportsman

Blackfin 272CC — The Blackfin is powered by twin Mercury Racing 400 hp engines.Salt Water Sportsman

Blackfin 272CC — Bow seating and storage abounds on the Blackfin.Salt Water Sportsman

Blackfin 272CC — The forward console seat is actually a twin lounger with dedicated storage for two five-gallon buckets and dive tanks underneath.Salt Water Sportsman

Robalo R272 — The Robalo R272 is a 27-foot center console with integrated hardtop that exudes fishability.Salt Water Sportsman

Robalo R272 — The Robalo's console is ergonomically designed with enough real estate for all the essentials and dual multifunction displays.Salt Water Sportsman

Robalo R272 — Bow seating on the Robalo also allows lounging, includes dry storage and accepts a removable table for having lunch or drinks.Salt Water Sportsman

Robalo R272 — The rear of the Robalo has foldaway bench seating, a transom door to starboard and a deep, circular livewell with clear lid to port.Salt Water Sportsman

Robalo R272 — There are rod racks under both gunwales with toe rails for anglers to bolster their footing while battling fish.Salt Water Sportsman

Wellcraft 352 Fisherman — The revamped Wellcraft 352 Fisherman with the Offshore Package is loaded with features for serious offshore angling.Salt Water Sportsman

Wellcraft 352 Fisherman — The 352 boasts a spacious center console that accommodates two large MFDs plus digital gauges, a large, lighted switch panel, joystick control, stereo and leaves room for VHF radio and more.Salt Water Sportsman

Wellcraft 352 Fisherman — Aft of the helm seats, the Wellcraft has a sizable tackle storage and prep center with an aquarium-style livewell, plus a fridge to also fix snacks.Salt Water Sportsman

Wellcraft 352 Fisherman — The 352 also has ample bow seating/lounging with removable backrests, storage underneath and a removable table to enjoy lunch al fresco.Salt Water Sportsman

Wellcraft 352 Fisherman — The Wellcraft has a foldaway bench on the transom, as well as a generous fish box and adjacent sink with freshwater faucet ideal for rigging baits or cleaning fish.Salt Water Sportsman

Cobia 240 CC — The Cobia 240 CC is a 24-foot center console with a number of comforts and fishing features you usually see only on larger boats.Salt Water Sportsman

Cobia 240 CC — Spacious U-shaped seating at the bow of the Cobia incorporates fold-out backrests for lounging and dry storage underneath.Salt Water Sportsman

Cobia 240 CC — The Cobia's forward console seat is integrated into a front door that affords entry to the step-down head compartment complete with marine toilet, sink with freshwater faucet, vanity and storage cabinet.Salt Water Sportsman

Cobia 240 CC — The Cobia also has an aft foldaway bench with removable backrest, and a large, oval livewell with clear lid on the transom.Salt Water Sportsman

SeaVee 322Z — The SeaVee 322Z is a true offshore fishing machine built on a high-performance, stepped transom and loaded with angling-related features.Salt Water Sportsman

SeaVee 322Z — Tremendous fishing room at the bow, with a coffin box and forward in-floor storage compartments, and plenty of flush-mounted rod holders on the gunwales.Salt Water Sportsman

SeaVee 322Z — A comfy bench with removable backrest provides aft seating for three, bookended by twin aquarium-style livewells with clear lids.Salt Water Sportsman

SeaVee 322Z — Rod storage is augmented by five flush-mounted holders in back of the helm seating module.Salt Water Sportsman

SeaVee 322Z — Eight more rod holders on each side of the console keeps 16 more rigged rods at arm's length.Salt Water Sportsman

SeaVee 322Z — LOA: 32'9" | Beam: 9'6" | Weight (w/o engines): 6,800 lbs | Draft: 20" | Fuel Capacity: 325 gal | Fresh Water: 39 galSalt Water Sportsman

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