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2012 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show: Boat and Product Debuts

Boats, electronics and motors that stood out at the 2012 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show.

By Boating Staff

Updated: October 31, 2012

Beneteau Barracuda 9

This year’s show featured an exciting mix of new boats, electronics and motors. From debuts by Sea Ray, Regulator, Beneteau and others to a new propane outboard from Lehr and Simrad’s GoFree wireless app. Scroll through the gallery to see some of what caught our eye at the 2012 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

Beneteau Barracuda 9

LOA: 29’3”
Hull Length: 26’2”
Hull Beam: 9’7”
Light Displacement: 7,053 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity: 106 gal.
Fresh Water Capacity: 26 gal.
Max Horsepower: 450

Beneteau Barracuda 9

Sea Ray 370 Venture

Find out how the 370 Venture performed during our test, and scroll through even more photos, here.

Sea Ray 370 Venture

LOA: 37’2″
Beam: 11’3″
Draft (max): 3’0″
Displacement (approx.): 15,432 lb.
Transom Deadrise: 18 degrees
Bridge Clearance: 12’9″
Max Cabin Headroom (when applicable): 6’5″
Fuel Capacity: 200 gal.
Max Horsepower: 600
Available Power: Twin Verado 300 hp outboard motors

Sea Ray 370 Venture

Sea Ray 370 Venture

Sea Ray 370 Venture

Sea Ray 370 Venture

Sea Ray 350 Sundancer

Sea Ray 350 Sundancer

Sea Ray 350 Sundancer

Four Winns S235

LOA: 23’4″
Beam: 8’5″
Draft (drive up): 17″
Draft (drive down): 34″
Fuel Capacity: 52 gal.
Max Capacity: 1800 lbs.
Boat and Engine Weight (approx.): 3750-3800 lbs.
Trailer Weight: 1505 lbs.

Four Winns S235

Four Winns S235

Four Winns S235

Four Winns S235

Four Winns S235

Four Winns S235

Four Winns S235

Four Winns S235

Tommy Bahama Edition Hacker-Craft

Tommy Bahama Edition Hacker-Craft

Chris-Craft Corsair 32

LOA: 34’3″
Beam: 10’2″
Draft: 39″
Dry Weight: 9950 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 185 gal.
Water Capacity: 35 gal.
Holding Tank Capacity: 17 gal.

Hydra-Sports Customs

The new custom series from Hydra-Sports offers boaters the opportunity to customize their vessel with a variety of marine accessories, colors and layouts.

Hydra-Sports Customs 42SF

Hydra-Sports Customs 42SF

Hydra-Sports Customs 42SF

Hydra-Sports Customs

Hydra-Sports Customs

Hydra-Sports Customs

You can opt for the T-top, or go with the tuna tower instead.

Hydra-Sports Customs

Hydra-Sports Customs

Choose the power and fishing options that suit your needs.

Hydra-Sports Customs

LEHR 9.9 HP Propane Powered Outboard Motor

Read our review of the 2.5 and 5.5 hp propane outboards from Lehr.

LEHR 9.9 HP Propane Powered Outboard Motor

LEHR 9.9 HP Propane Powered Outboard Motor

Simrad GoFree Wireless App

Check out our video as we go hands-on with Simrad’s new GoFree wireless system.

Mercury Marine Joystick Piloting for Outboards

Mercury Marine Joystick Piloting for Outboards

Mercury Marine Joystick Piloting for Outboards

Regulator 34

Regulator 34

Regulator 34

Regulator 34

Regulator 34

Regulator 34

Boston Whaler 230 Vantage

LOA: 23′ 2″
LOA (with platforms): 24′ 7 ½”
Beam: 8′ 6″
Draft: 17″
Weight (dry, no engine): 3,900 lbs.
Maximum Weight Capacity: 3,000 lbs.
Swamped Capacity: 4,000 lbs.
Persons Capacity: 10
Maximum Horsepower: 300 hp
Minimum Horsepower: 225 hp
Deadrise at Transom: 20º
Fuel Capacity: 111 gal.
Maximum Engine Weight: 700 lbs.
Transom Height: 25″
Water Capacity: 20 gal.
Bridge Clearance: 5′ 4″
Bridge Clearance with Tow Arch: 8′ 2 ¾”
Bridge Clearance with Sun-Top: 7′ 4″

Tiara 3900 Coronet

LOA Without Standard Pulpit: 39’3″
LOA With Standard Pulpit: 41’1″
Beam: 15’0″
Draft (with props): 3’6″
Approximate Dry Weight: 24,500 lbs.
Height From Waterline to Top of Windshield: 9’7″
Height From Waterline to Top of Standard Hardtop: 10’4″
Standard Fuel Capacity: 535 U.S. gal.
Water Capacity: 120 U.S. gal.
Holding Tank Capacity: 38 U.S. gal.
Sleeping Accommodations: 5
Deadrise at Transom: 18 deg.