Boats

2015 Miami Boat Show

Photos of the latest boats, engines and electronics

By Andrew Cox

Updated: February 24, 2015

Cummins QSK60

Cummins QSK60 Cummins released the new QSK line of engines to the recreational sector at the Miami Show, including the very large QSK60 pictured above. Andrew Cox

Cummins QSK60 The Cummins QSK60 is not only large in size, but the 16-cylinder engine produces between 2,000 and 2,700 hp and was on full display at the 2015 Miami Boat Show. Andrew Cox

Caterpillar’s C18 Acert Caterpillar’s C18 engine produces between 930 and 1150 hp, and powers many of the big-game boats on the market today. Andrew Cox

Caterpillar’s C32 Acert Caterpillar’s C32 Acert is not only a beauty to look at, but bolsters an impressive output of 1900 hp. Andrew Cox

MTU 16V 2000 M96 MTU’s new 16V 2000 M96L produces 2,600 hp and can be found in many of the largest sport-fishermen on the market today, including the new Viking 92EB. Andrew Cox

Release Marine Release Marine displayed an impressive array of fighting chairs and rocket launchers at their display on Collins Avenue. Andrew Cox

Viking Yachts

Viking Yachts The grand entrance to the Viking Yachts display on Collins Avenue. Andrew Cox

Viking 52 ST The Viking 52 ST’s 142 square-foot cockpit boasts plenty of space for cruising and fishing. The cockpit features recessed in-deck fish boxes, a Release Marine Battle Saddle and a walk-through transom door. The twin mezzanine seating has built-in freezers and stowage space, engine room access and plenty tackle stowage. Andrew Cox

Viking 52 Accommodations below in the Viking 52 ST are surprisingly generous thanks to the boat’s beam measuring more than 17 feet. The layout provides a master stateroom forward with a walk around queen-size bed as well as a a private head and shower. Two additional staterooms are found starboard and are served by a second head. A combination salon and galley provide the creature comforts and complete the interior plan with plenty of room to spare. Andrew Cox

Viking 70 Enclosed Bridge Sharing the same beautiful lines as the Viking 70 Convertible, the 70 Enclosed Bridge provides the added comfort for long runs to your favorite fishing destination. The standard four-stateroom layout provides plenty of room for traveling operations, and an optional five-stateroom option is also available. Andrew Cox

Viking 70 Convertible The Viking 70 Convertible resembles the beautiful lines of its larger siblings, the 76 and 82, and is the vessel of choice for many teams fishing the big-game tournament trail. There is plenty of fishing space in the Viking 70 with a 208 square-foot cockpit and mezzanine featuring multiple freezers and tackle storage. Compared to the 70EB, the Convertible features a tournament proven center console helm on the flying bridge and several optional seating arrangements. Andrew Cox

Viking 46 Convertible The Viking 46 Convertible is built to deliver utmost quality and performance in its class. The flying bridge is designed for serious tournament fishing, but the socializing aspects have certainly not been overlooked. Whether fishing offshore or taking a cruise to dinner, the 121-square-foot cockpit is ready for action and features a comfortable observation mezzanine that also houses a bait freezer, stowage compartments and engineroom access. The boat’s layout includes a spacious salon as well as two staterooms and two heads. Andrew Cox

The Viking 66 features a 174 square-foot cockpit and a beam just over 19 feet, providing plenty of room for tournament fishing or a great day on the water with family and friends. Viking 66 Convertible Andrew Cox

Viking 66 Convertible Salon The large salon on the Viking 66 includes the convenience of an island galley and Viking’s beautiful teak joinery is found throughout. The four-stateroom layout also provides private access for the crew through the engine room. Andrew Cox

The island galley on the 66 Viking provides plenty of space to put out a nice spread of food and drinks for hungry crew during long days on the water or nights back at the dock. Viking 66 Convertible Salon Andrew Cox

Hatteras Display at the 2015 Miami Boat Show The bright blue sky behind the Hatteras Yachts display on Collins Avenue at the Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show provided the perfect backdrop to check out their lineup of beautiful sport-fishermen. Andrew Cox

Hatteras GT 70 Staring down the bow of the Hatteras GT 70, the boat features beautiful lines and the unmistakable bow flare that Hatteras has built their pedigree upon. Andrew Cox

Hatteras GT 70 The bow flare on the Hatteras GT 70 cannot be mistaken when walking down the docks. Measuring just over 70 feet, the GT 70 can move along at greater than 41 knots wide open. Andrew Cox

Hatteras GT 70 The Hatteras GT 70 is not only a pretty boat to look at, it is a serious fishing machine with a large cockpit, a mezzanine featuring a tackle center and freezers, and plenty of fish boxes for your catch. Andrew Cox

Hatteras GT 70 The salon of the Hatteras GT 70 features a pop-up TV sits along the port side and a large L-shaped settee with storage beneath it to starboard. The raised galley sits forward to port and features large countertops, a cooktop, a deep sink and storage over and under the counter to provide all the comforts of home. A large offset island to port has three bar stools so guests or crew can easily enjoy their next meal. Andrew Cox

Hatteras GT 70 Forward of the settee, additional seating is provided in the Hatteras GT 70 by a dinette that sits catty-cornered and has room for five or six people. Andrew Cox

Hatteras GT 70 The Hatteras GT 70 features an expansive master stateroom with an island berth, a large hanging closet, a flat-screen TV on the interior wall and a full-height cabinet on the forward wall. A private entrance leads to a large head compartment with a vanity and a large shower. Andrew Cox

Hatteras GT 70 The large bridge of the Hatteras GT 70 features a center-console layout and a large dash that has four 19-inch multifunction screens within arms reach of the helm. Three helm chairs sit behind the console and offers plenty of visibility from the helm and good sight lines to the bow and stern corners. Andrew Cox

Hatteras GT 70 The Hatteras GT 70’s helm has two long bench seats with storage underneath on either side of the helm as well as two freezers and a bench seat with storage under in front of the console. There are two drink boxes in the forward corners of the bridge, and aft-facing bench seats provide comfort when watching the spread and waiting for the bite. Andrew Cox

Hatteras GT 63 Just like its bigger brother, the Hatteras GT 63 features plenty of space and comfort for a day of fun fishing with the family, and boasts the offshore performance needed to compete at a high level in big-game tournaments. Andrew Cox

Hatteras 45 EX The Hatteras 45 EX includes a molded-fiberglass mezzanine seating with a freezer beneath the seats, an aluminum mounting plate in the cockpit deck for mounting a fighting chair, and a large bait and tackle center with loads of storage. The starboard tackle center even comes with an electric grill built in. Andrew Cox

Hatteras 45 EX A roomy mezzanine on the Hatteras 45 EX is perfect for a day on the water with the family or waiting for the next bite. Andrew Cox

Hatteras 45 EX The helm of the Hatteras 45 EX features a full electronics suite including dual Raymarine multifunction displays. Andrew Cox

Hatteras 45 EX The helm deck of the Hatteras 45 EX features one helm chair and two companion chairs for complete comfort en route to the fishing grounds. Andrew Cox

Makaira 64 Andrew Cox

OCean LED Andrew Cox

Garmin Simulator Andrew Cox

Garmin Andrew Cox

Garmin 7612xsv

Garmin 7612xsv Andrew Cox

AqAqualuma Gen 4 18

AqAqualuma Gen 4 18 Andrew Cox

Intellian Andrew Cox

Raymarine Andrew Cox

Simrad GoFree Andrew Cox

Simrad Helm Display Andrew Cox

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