There will be more than 1,000 boats on display at the 2025 Discover Boating Miami Boat Show (MIBS, as industry folk refer to it). To help you better navigate the show, our team of boat-testing editors compiled this list of “must-see” boats for you. Each entry names the boat, gives a few highlights and also provides the show location.
You can also find exhibitors by using the search tool on the show’s website, here.
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Enjoy this list of must-see boats! And, enjoy MIBS 2025!
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Hurricane SunDeck 3200 OB
The new Sundeck 3200 has a max horsepower of 1000 which can be accomplished with two Mercury Racing 5R500’s or a pair of Verado 400’s will stil give it exciting performance at a substantial savings. The 32-footer has a 10’6” beam and offers a crowd pleasing deckplan with opulent forward seating, dual buckets for the skipper and a portside seat, plus an L-shaped lounge aft. You’ll love the port-side passageway to the bow seating and companionway steps lead to a cozy cabin with head appointments below. Hop aboard at Convention Center MB 1044.
Stingray 259 DC
Stingray is building some beautiful saltwater touring and fishing boats. Their 259 DC is the latest entry and boasts the enclosed cockpit for which DC’s are so popular and all the seating that makes them an excellent choice for touring. Add to their their many fishing amenities and you have a boat that fishes and cruises hard, but hits the wallet softly. And, in addition, the 2590 is built on Stingray’s popular and wildly successful Z-Plane hull. Convention Center Booth MB739
Mako Pro Skiff 18 Backwater Edition
We saw this flats skiff for the first time in New Smyrna Beach last fall and fell in love with it. A spacious cockpit, expansive casting platforms flush to the gunwales and an aggressive hull for snappy, smooth rides and a 12-inch draft are the top line selling points. But, true to White River Marine Group’s heritage, Mako has completely outfitted this boat for you and brought it to the water at production boat price when we thought the boat stood toe to toe with premium, custom, high priced flats boats. About $62 thousand with a Merc Pro XS 150, aluminum trailer, power pole and MinnKota trolling motor with spot lock and autopilot. If you’re looking at skinny water, we think you should be looking at this. Convention Center Booth MB1098
Ranger 2660 Bay
Ranger’s reputation in saltwater is as legendary as its reputation among bass fisherment. The 2660 Bay was introduced two years ago and Ranger has continued to refine it. The hull offers a crisp comfortable ride, offshore capability and the nimble handling required in smaller bays and estuaries. It bristles with rod holders, boasts up to three livewells and has convenient storage on deck for tackle and tools. Convention Center Booth 886
Robalo R300
This all new 30-foot center console is one of Robalo’s best yet. It’s smooth running hull is stable at rest and easy on the crew at speed in seas. It’s fit and finish includes a gleaming gel coat, polished, durable hardware and silicone vinyl that won’t mildew or stain. Fishing features include dual livewells on the transom and foldaway seating with a foredeck arrangement that converts from luxury riding to hardcore fishing when the cushions are stowed in the spacious storage compartments. Also check out their new 257 dual console with equally satisfying fit and finish. Convention Center Booth MB2284
Blackfin 262 HB
At last! Blackfin has brought a hybrid bay boat to market with all the serious fishability for which the brand is known, plus all the luxury accommodations owners demand. The 26’3” hull has a 9’2” beam and is a double step design for optimum performance and fun. The lines are exciting and its all set up for up to 500 horsepower. Convention Center Booth MB1572
Chaparral 2870 SSX
Volvo Penta revolutionized wake surf boats with their forward drive gear case that puts duoprops forward under the transom and ports the exhaust below the water, safely away from riders and passengers. Chaparral capitalized on this new propulsion system with their 2870 SSX. It makes a long, powerful wake that pro riders enjoy and it offers amazing comfort inside. Add to that the full maneuverability of the forward drive and you have advantages fixed prop wake boats can’t provide. Convention Center Booth 884
Grady White Freedom 345
Grady White is a record holder in customer satisfaction awards and their consistent quality and style ensure only top shelf dealers carry their boats. That’s a double win for the boater because among competitors a good boat from the worst dealer is often the worst boat. Grady’s new dual console is a winner for multi-sport day boat. A side boarding door, luxury seating throughout with a small cabin below helm console and a head beneath the passenger console give all-day accommodations and comfort to the team. Convention Center Booth 1984
Monterey Elite 30 OB
Boating Magazine’s 2024 Small Dayboat Category Winner, the Monterey Elite 30 is an American-made dayboat that takes on the European builders, who have arguably owned this category for a number of years, with a wider beam, more horse- power and innovations such as its ingeniously executed centerline helm with all-glass display. Featuring a straight stem, but with more flare worked into the bow than similar boats, we found the ride and handling great. Convention Center Booth MB330
Regal 38 Surf
Boating Magazine’s 2024 Large Dayboat Category Winner is powered by the new Volvo Penta Twin Forward Drives and rates as the world’s largest wakesurf boat. Beyond that accolade, Regal built in tremendous versatility, delivering a boat that can entertain, overnight and even fish, all while providing surfing thrills safely. That the boat is finished beautifully, and loaded with thoughtful details, further solidifies its stature and status. Convention Center Booth MB582
Checkmate Pulsare 2400 BRX
Boating Magazine’s 2024 Performance Boat Category Winner, the Checkmate Pulsare 2400 BRX, is a new entrant in a shrinking category and gives boaters seeking such a boat an alternative to used boats—with the versatility of a bowrider. Running on V-bottom with a pad, and with a Mercury Racing motor set back on a jackplate, this boat really goes. It can be powered as a 65-mph run- about or, with the Mercury Racing 500R, for 90-plus- mph thrills. Inside, plush upholstery, a new digital dash, and other upgrades ensure user-friendly speed and comfort. Miami Beach Convention Center/ Pride Park Booth 10
Sailfish 232 Center Console
Boating Magazine’s 2024 Category Winner Fishing Boat
The 232 Center Console’s ride and standard equipment are equivalent to boats costing more. It is a true “great buy.” A nice detail is the front-entry head, and there are enough seats and drink holders to allow this fishboat to serve as a runabout and retain great fishability. Convention Center MB 1284
Phenom 43 Center Console
With its proprietary stepped hull design, top-quality appointments and a commitment to fishing, family and luxury, this boat is a must-see. On display in the Miami Beach Convention Center booth MB 812.
World Cat 400 DC-X Island
This big cat is on the prowl at MIBS! It is the newest addition to the World Cat dual console lineup. With abundant storage, luxurious appointments, unmatched performance and stability, the 400DC-X Island provides the sophisticated island escape. See it at Herald Plaza, E Dock Section 2.
Scout 281 XSS
This hybrid offshore/inshore boat is sure to impress with its wide beam, great ride and awesome fishability. Scout’s flagship fishing model, it offers a large casting foredeck, a large rear casting deck, twin stern bait/ fishboxes and tons of rod stowage. See it in the Convention Center MB 1754.
Bay Rider 269 Bay
Whether it is redfish or drum, catfish or stripers, the Bay Rider 269 Bay is designed for the serious angler. This new boat is the “ultimate fishing platform” because it has front and rear live wells, insulated fish boxes and storage boxes, a large foredeck for casting, and plenty of rod storage. See it at Yamaha slip (#417) at Venetian Marina.
Navan S30
Our Tech Team ran this boat and the review comes out next month. Take this opportunity to see this new boat line at MIBS. The Navan S30 features the patented T-Step Hull, a stepped design. It’s also loaded with tech, from auto trim and joystick to the optional battery pack that replaces a genset. See it in the Convention Center at MB 1744.
Nimbus W9
The Nimbus W9 is a weekender—its sistership, the T9, a dayboat—recently graced the cover of Boating. See all the style and functionality the Nimbus W9 offers boaters seeking a boat that performs well with a single-outboard and offers lots of versatility. See it in the Convention Center at MB 2654.
Sea Ray Sundancer 320 Outboard
The Sundancer 320 Outboard continues the Sundancer story, blending a cruiser and a sport boat/bow rider in one package. Thanks to a reexamination of deck architecture, the bow is more usable than ever before; meanwhile, the cockpit affords versatile enjoyment of the water, and the cabin provides a comfortable place to get out of the sun or tuck in for the night. Come celebrate the Sundancer’s 50th Anniversary in the Convention Center booth MB 354.
Solace 37 Pilot
This Solace 37 Pilot is an innovative new boat that captures a trend toward enclosures aboard fishing boats. The walkaround design affords comfort and climate control with excellent fishability and outstanding visibility from the helm. Don’t miss your chance to climb aboard at Herald Plaza Dock D1.
Tiara 56 LS
The largest and most ambitious outboard-powered vessel in Tiara Yachts’ history is at MIBS! Exterior enjoyment includes multiple social zones, a galley and twin terraces that expand the cockpit for unobstructed water access. Different aft cockpit module options focused on entertaining and fishing allow vessels to be tailored to each owner’s boating preferences. The inside? WOW! See it on E-Dock at Herald Plaza.
MasterCraft XStar 23
Infused with attitude, amenities, and attention to detail the MasterCraft XStar 23 (and the larger XStar 25) represents the pinnacle of wakeboat evolution. From the audio system to the SurfStar system, this boat is a must-see for watersports boat buyers at Convention Center Booth MB2630.
Boston Whaler 330 Vantage
The Boston Whaler 330 Vantage is a dual console design sporting many innovations. Check out that full-height windshield. Powered by Mercury outboards, it is built with Whaler’s proprietary process and so is an unsinkable boat. See it at MB2454 in the Convention Center.
Stingray Boats 172 DC
We are excited to get aboard this new Stingray 172 DC at Miami. The dual console format makes so much sense for so many boaters. Plus, this one is sized to easily trailer and even fit in many garages. See it at the Convention Center MB739.
Sea Pro 225 FLX Sandbar
The Sea Pro 225 FLX Sandbar is a boat tailored to the desires of those boaters who like to head to the cove, the raft-up or, yes, the sandbar. It boasts unique features, such as a table that deploys off the transom for people wading near the boat. And, its head is the largest we’ve seen aboard this size boat. Our test of this boat hits next month. You can see the boat at MIBS, in the Convention Center at MB 1286.
Pursuit OS 328 Sport
This newest Pursuit, the OS 328 Sport, offers all that Pursuit is renown for, Seaworthiness, sound construction, and some of the most refined seating and interiors in the category. Jump aboard the S 328 to cruise, dive, fish or overnight at the Convention Center MB 1762.
