Electric propulsion, smarter navigation, safer and busier waterways
Boating Tech, Safety & Scene
This cluster highlights rapid innovation in marine tech, from Lowrance’s new trolling motor and ePropulsion’s award‑winning Spirit 2 electric outboard to evolving bow thruster systems and AI‑driven autonomous navigation for commercial tugs. On the lifestyle and business side, major shows like the Miami and Bay Bridge Boat Shows showcase new fishing boats and experiences, Malibu Boats acquires fast‑growing Saxdor Yachts, and slip auctions and destinations like Lake Oroville shape where people get on the water. Safety and stewardship are front and center, with free boater safety courses, a mobile boat wash program to combat invasive species, and a carbon monoxide incident underscoring the ongoing need for vigilance on board.