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| Motor Boat of the Year Awards 2007/2008 |
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Motor Boat of the Year Awards presented tonight The Motor Boat of the Year Awards take place tonight, at an exclusive dinner and presentation ceremony at Claridges Hotel, London. The technical teams of Motor Boat & Yachting, Custom Yachting and Motor Boats Monthly have chosen the winners from hundreds of contenders on the market today. The shortlist has been broken down into the following categories: RIBs and Sportsboats These are the drivers' boats par excellence, combining high speed, great handling, dazzling looks and robust build. Whether solid or inflatable, the judges wanted a boat that was fun, and built to take a hammering. Goldfish 30 Sportscruiser Hunton 9.04 RIB Karnic Bluewater 2250 Regal 2750 Cuddy Shearwater 860 Williams Turbojet 285 Windy 25 Mirage Wheelhouse & Walkaround Time to cut away the airs and graces to leave the essence of boating: vessels that are utterly at home on the sea while keeping their crew safe and comfortable in any conditions. Aquador 28HT Boston Whaler 320 Outrage Botnia Targa 31 Finnmaster 6100MC Kingfisher 35 Sport Explorer Nimbus Nova 42 Quicksilver Weekend 700 Sessa Key Largo 36 Traditional and Retro These emotive boats draw on style and elegance above all, but they are not just toys - they must still be great performers on the water, drawing on the traditional qualities that made these designs successful in the first place. Chris Craft Corsair 33 Guernsey 34 Mochi Dolphin 64 Fly Oyster LD43 Sabre 34 Express Sabre 38 Express Trusty 23 Steel and Inland These buyers spend long periods of time onboard and want to enjoy it. Quality of fitout, comfortable interiors and comprehensive inventories are the elements that stand out above all. Antaris 950 Boarncruiser 43ac Classic Haines Sedan 34 Linssen Grand Sturdy 33.9 AC Linssen Grand Sturdy 500 Variotop Pikmeerkruiser 12.50 OK Wim van der Valk Continental 17.50 Trawlers and Aft Cabins Discerning, well-informed buyers of trawlers and aft-cabin boats seek reliability, quality build and solid sea-keeping, for a final package that encapsulates the long-legged philosophy of serious cruising. Fleming 65 Grand Banks 47 Heritage CL Nordhavn 47 Nordic Tug 37 Skagen 50 Tarquin Trader 64 Sportscruisers below 45ft The combination of fun, style, practicality and price is a difficult one to get right, but that is what discerning families and individuals are looking for in this hotly contested area of the market. Atlantis 35 Plus Cranchi 43 Mediterranee Fairline Targa 38 Fairline Targa 44 Hunton RS 43 Jeanneau Prestige 42S Sealine SC35 Sunseeker Superhawk 43 Sportscruisers above 45ft For motorboats that are the epitome of glamour, the judges were looking for brave design that delivers real benefits and attention to detail that takes your breath away. Performance is important for excitement that matches the appearance. Absolute 47 Atlantis 50 Azimut 62S Fairline Targa 64 GT Pershing 56 Princess V45 Princess V65 Sessa C46 Sunseeker Portofino 47 Flybridge below 50ft These are the vessels that so many boaters aspire to owning. They can be expected to cover an abundance of sea miles, combiningthe needs of a family or couple onboard with a touch of glamour - and all at the right price. Azimut 47 Bénéteau Antares 13.80 Fairline Phantom 48 Nimbus 340 Commander Nordwest 420 Princess 42 Rodman R1250 Flybridge Above 50ft For these luxury cruisers, the judges were looking for a high-end feel coupled with the 'home from home' elements that make staying on board a genuine pleasure. Has the space been used to sumptuous, jaw-dropping effect? Azimut 50 Fairline Squadron 68 Ferretti 630 Princess 54 Rodman Muse 54 Sunseeker Manhattan 60 Custom Yacht over 70ft At this level buyers expect not just faultless quality but the last word in style, luxury and exclusivity. This isn't just about building a great boat, it's about fulfilling the owner's wishes and dreams. Azimut 103S Custom Line Navetta 26 Fleming 75 Mochi Dolphin 74 Pershing 72 Sunseeker 37m www.ybw.com/powerawards |