The international Best of Boat Awards started in 2014 by European accredited boat journalists. There are 17 journalists on the jury, stretching across Europe including the United Kingdom, Russia and Austria, just to name a few. In total this year, 527 tests took place on 171 of the latest motorboats, in a staggering 19 countries.
The Best of Boats Awards work within six main categories presenting one final winner for each. The finalists have been announced, with a few late entries. The overall winners will be awarded at the Boat and Fun Berlin Show on 23rd November 2016.
Take a look below at the best boats for each category. You never know it might help you decide what boat you want!
Best for Beginners
AMT 190 BR
Bayliner VR 6
Bella 700 BR
Silver Eagle BR 640
Rand Picnic
Best for Family
Bavaria R40 Fly
Beneteau Gran Turimo 46
Finn Marin Finnmaster T7
Jeanneau Leader 46
Sargo 33
Targa 30.1
Pehn eVario 660
Best for Fun
Agapi 800
Axopar 37
Finnmaster Husky R8
Frauscher 1414 Demon
Ganz Ovation 7.6
Jeanneau Cap Camarat 10.5 WA
Sea Ray 250
Best for Fishing
Beneteau Barracuda 8
Faster 545 CC
Jeanneau Merry Fisher 795
Arctic Commuter 25
Best for Travel
Bavaria E40
Beneteau Swift Trawler 30
Deplhia 1150 Voyage
Elling E 6
Nimbus 305 Coupé E-Power
Searfaring 44
We are pleased to announce our friends at AMT Marine and BHG Marine are both nominated for the Best of Boats 2016 Award. They truly are fantastic boats, so don’t forget to check them out on their websites. Stay tuned as we announce the winners in mid-November.