The 24 boats nominated as finalists for the prestigious European Powerboat of the Year awards were just announced. The winners will be announced at a ceremony on January 19, the first day of the Düsseldorf Boat Show.
Arranged in five categories, the awards are made by a jury of editors from the leading European powerboat magazines, including those from Germany, France, Spain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Norway and Austria. Many of the finalists come from familiar brands to American boaters, while others are limited to the European market.
Boats up to 25 Feet:
Boston Whaler 170 Montauk
Glastron GTD 220
Nordkapp 660
Nuva M 6 Open
Sting 730 FT
Boats from 25 to 35 Feet:
Beneteau Flyer 8 Sundeck
Buster Phantom Cabin
Jeanneau Merry Fisher 1095
Nimbus Weekender 9 Outboard
Targa 27.2
Boats from 35-45 Feet:
Blue Game 42
Cranchi Crossover T 36
Jeanneau NC 37
Sealine F430
Skilso 39 Panorama
Boats Over 45 Feet:
Absolute Navetta 48
Azimut Atlantis 51
Beneteau Swift Trawler 47
De Antonio Yachts D46 OPEN
Galeon 640 Fly
Boats with Displacement Hulls:
Holtermann 53 Commander
Linssen 45 Sedan
Steeler NG 65 S
Silent 55
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