Sea Ray's SLX-R 400e Outboard Named Miami International Boat Show Innovation Award Recipient
Published on Feb 14, 2020
Mercury Racing and Sea Ray, each won an NMMA Innovation Award at the 2020 Miami International Boat Show. Mercury Racing was honored for its 450R engine in the outboard category while Sea Ray won an award for its groundbreaking SLX-R 400e outboard which debuted at CES earlier this year.
The SLX-R 400e Outboard features high-powered propulsion, elevated design accents and the orchestrated excellence of the yacht-certified SLX 400. The “e” in the model name designates a first-of-its-kind boat electrification system – Fathom™ e-Power. The judges applauded Sea Ray for their contemporary design thinking and the advancement in electrification. The system includes a high-capacity lithium-ion battery pack with intuitive power management capable of powering all of the boat’s accessory systems and providing boaters with a convenient, smart way to enjoy all of the features of the boat, for a longer, quieter and more eco-friendly day on the water.