The 2026 Miami Boat Show was sizzling with new boats and new technology.
Story by Gordon Cruise McBride
Photos by Todd Taylor and Andrew Litt
MIBS 2026 has just come to an end, and this year’s edition of the Miami International Boat Show was one of the most exciting events ever! All sectors of the marine industry were represented – from bowrider to yachts, advanced electronics, the latest in fishing gear, high-tech propulsion systems, etc. All outboard brands were represented, including Suzuki, Honda, Yamaha, Mercury, Vision Marine and many others.
The Power Boating Canada team also got a special invite to test out Mercury Racing’s lineup during the show… skimming across the Miami waters in front of Grove Harbour Marina and reaching speeds of +160mph is not for the fainthearted, but the adrenaline rush was well worth the trip. A big thanks to the Mercury Racing team who managed the all-day event.
Ken Clinton of Groupe Beneteau and CEO of Rec Boat Holdings introduced the new Wellcraft 245.
Beneteau booth with one of the Four Winns boats on display.
Wellcraft marketing Manager Niccolo Gargiulo and Jade Estrel de Tourniel with Wellcraft 243.
Nor-Tech unveiled their new 422 Center console.
Formula boat Scott Smith Marketing Manager showing the 387 CCF.
Formula 360 CBR with Mercury triple 400 V10’s.
Formula boats in-water displays.
The New Mercury Marine ‘808’ Concept Motor.
Mercury Racing recap Anna Frazier in marketing who organized the event with her team.
Suzuki USA marine had many outboards on display in their exhibit.
Boston Whaler unveiled the all new 360 Outrage with triple mercury 400 V10’s
Traci Davis marketing manager with Boston Whaler crew.
PBC’s Todd Taylor with Mike Vilardi Deep Impact Factory Sales and Valentina Botero who handles sales and marketing.
Jeanneau new TH33-Alain Gosselin of Marina Daniel Masson and Jeanneau Rep Benoit Chapdelaine.
The Jeanneau exhibit was a popular stop at the show.
Everyone enjoined the Jeanneau party.
HCB 48 was a beauty in the water.
Pursuit boats all lined up on display.
PBC’s Gordon Cruise with Axopar’s Frederic Guichert.
Axopar 38’ XC Cross Cabin.
Saxdor 41GT with Mercury Twin 425 V10’s showing a huge layout with the foldown side.
Riviera boats new 4300 Sports Express interview with Marine 360’s Evan Koehol and Powerboating Editor Gordon Cruise
Riviera boats 4300 Sports Express interior cabin.
Get onboard and explore the Schaefer Yachts 33’.
Marine 360 Stephen Tremblay Marketing Manager with Marine Max Mathew Hayes.
The girls were very helpful at the Cruisers Yachts exhibit.
Cruisers Yacht’s 57 fly as spectacular to see .
The Moorings’ Marketing Manager Tina Huewe.
Cigarette had a number of boats on display.
Cigarette boats representatives and Marketing Manager Alex Thompson in middle.
MTI had V-bottoms and Catamarans on display.
Stingray boats on display with Suzuki’s stealth motors.
Doug Langam Representing Starcraft / Smokercraft showing the all new 17 Jet Boats.
There were many Sylvan pontoon to explore at the show.
The Starcraft boats exhibit was a big hit with visitors.
