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38 | Boating Industry | April 2017 [ 2017 Miami ] www.BoatingIndustry.com YAMAHA F90 Yamaha's next-generation F90 four-stroke outboard is lighter and quicker than its predecessor, which the company says leads its class in torque and acceleration. Weighing in at 353 pounds, the F90 is 13 lbs. lighter than its predecessor and dis- places 1.8 liters versus 1.6 liters. The outboards can be paired with several Yamaha propellers with the exclusive Shift Damp- ener System, including Talon (GP and Pontoon), for greater quiet and comfort. It is compatible with Yamaha's Variable Trolling RPM Switch and can be rigged for use with Yamaha's multifunction tiller handle. yamahaoutboards.com MERCURY JOYSTICK PILOTING FOR INBOARDS Mercury Marine launched Joystick Piloting for Inboards on dual engine boats in Miami after introducing a single-engine application at the Atlanta Boat Show in January. Joystick Piloting for Inboards comes standard with a thruster- only feature for large dual-engine boats, allowing the driver to adjust heading by bumping the joystick. In addition, Mercury has updated its Smart Tow to accommodate the lower speeds required by wakesurfers. This feature allows tow sports boaters to choose a preset launch profi le and cruise speed, providing a consistent ride for the wakesurfer or wakeboarder. mercurymarine.com VOLVO PENTA 6.2L V8 380 & 430 HP Volvo Penta's new aluminum 6.2L V8 380 and 430 hp mod- els are based on the General Motors Gen-V block. The new engines feature an all-aluminum block for highest power-to- weight ratio, direct fuel injection providing better low-end torque and fuel effi ciency, standard closed-loop freshwater cooling with no internal parts exposed to raw or saltwater, wideband oxygen sensors to optimize the engine for varying fuel quality and reduce carbon monoxide emissions by 95 percent and variable valve timing to optimize torque across the full accelera- tion range. The 6.2L engines are the latest of Gen-V marine engines, joining the existing 5.3L V8s and 4.3L V6s. volvopenta.com RAYMARINE AXIOM MFDS The Raymarine Axiom multifunction displays include built-in RealVision 3D sonar powered by the Raymarine Lighthouse 3 operating system for superior underwater fi sh and structure identifi cation. The all-glass touch screens are available in 7-, 9- and 12-inch display sizes and come pre-installed with Ray- marine's new LightHouse 3 operating system. Combined with Axiom's quad core processor, LightHouse 3 delivers an intui- tive and powerful navigation experience through a redesigned interface that is easy to personalize. raymarine.com Products The Miami International Boat Show features thousands of the latest boats, accessories, engines and more on display. Here are just a few of the top products featured at the 2017 edition of the show. For more from the show, visit BoatingIndustry.com. dual engine boats in Miami after introducing a single-engine application at the Atlanta Boat Show in January. Joystick Piloting for Inboards comes standard with a thruster- only feature for large dual-engine boats, SEA RAY SLX-W 230 Sea Ray's SLX-W 230 was designed to combine wake-shaping capabilities with amenities for all-day coving and comfort- able cruising, powered by a Mercury Marine V-Drive propulsion system. The SLX-W 230 features a deep-V wake-hull design, which Sea Ray says was honed during hundreds of hours of development and testing, and comes standard with Dynamic Running Surface for a smooth ride and predictable handling. At the helm, technology includes Dynamic Display, which is designed to provide easy viewing for the captain and intuitive command of wake sports functions. The ballast system is entirely contained within the hull, a solution that aims to reduce consumption of storage space. searay.com