European Powerboat of the Year 2021 – The award considered the most important motorboat prize in the industry

 

 

Every year, the international jury awards the “Oscar of the boatbuilding industry” in a total of five categories. Representatives of eight leading European motorboat magazines from countries such as Norway (Båtmagasinet), Italy (BoatMag.it) and Spain (Nautica y Yates) vote for the winners. Due to the pandemic and the resulting cancellation of the boot Düsseldorf show, the award ceremony was held virtually for the first time at the International Maritime Museum in Hamburg.

European Powerboat of the Year 2021 – Displacement Yacht category. The winner: Turbocraft Silverfin – The Pocket-size Luxury Explorer Yacht

In the “Displacement Yacht” class, you will find the typical traveling boats. The need for speed has reduced, comfort of living along with an efficient drive system and safety measures are in the limelight of the judges.

Halfway between a traditional lobster boat and a small explorer yacht, it offers the benefit of both types.

Silverfin has outstanding hydrodynamic, range and fuel-efficiency performances. What makes it possible is the semi-planning hull based on the Long Thin Hull concept. It offers the benefit of a smoother ride than any conventional planning hulls and a higher cruising speed than any displacement or semi-displacement boats. With a top speed above 20 knots, it boasts more than 400 nautical miles of range at a perfect cruising speed of about 12-15 knots.It is a “true passage-maker” that has an unrivalled fuel-efficiency and more than 400 nautical miles of autonomy. It has a genuine ecological footprint that has no match in the market.

Turbocraft Silverfin Yacht Technical information: Length: 11,99 m ● Beam: 3,30 m ● Draft: 0,90 m ● Displacement: 4,5 t ● Clearance height: 4,20 m ● Fuel capacity: 2 x 250 l ● Engine: VOLVO PENTA D3-220 (162 KW) ● Cruising Speed 11-14 knots.

European Powerboat of the Year 2021 – Up to 20 m. The winner: Absolute Navetta 64 yacht

In the biggest boat class, considerations like “life on the water”, or the opportunity to spend multiple weeks traveling on board with several people, are taking into account. Once again the arrangements of space and the distribution of rooms on the different decks, together with the performance of the boat, are playing a huge role in this category.

The Navetta 64, like her siblings has 100% Navetta DNA and it easy to see why. The wide and uninterrupted side-glass window, which runs from the aft mirror to the windshield, outlines her exterior shapes. These are characterized by the significant enlargement of the bow windows and the opening of the side gunwales in the cockpit. In the Absolute Navetta 64 yacht Beach Club version, the transom can be turned from a large storage space into an actual double cabin at the water’s surface sealed tight with a fully-glazed, certified watertight access door. Beach Club by day and VIP cabin with an en-suite head by night: this alchemy is made possible thanks to the placing of the crew cabin—with 2 berths—directly accessible from the second starboard-side door.

Absolute Navetta 64 yacht Technical information: Length: 19,63 m ● Beam: 5,52 m ● Fuel capacity: 3600 l ● Max. persons capacity: 6+2+2 ● Engines: 2x D13-IPS1200 (2×662 KW).

European Powerboat of the Year 2021 – Up to 14 m. winner: Fjord 41 XL yacht

New factors are added in the category up to 14 m – seaworthiness as well as range. Boats in this category have to be suited for longer distances, navigating across open water or traveling near the coast. The particular features needed to do so, like driving behavior, safety and range, have a big impact on the valuation of the judges.

Despite the adverse conditions of the past year, FJORD has nevertheless succeeded in developing a new top model with a pioneering deck module configuration. Below deck, too, the newly-crowned winner offers comprehensive layout options and first-class equipment.

The Fjord 41 XL yacht has been named European Powerboat of the Year 2021 by the continent’s leading powerboat magazines.

In the “Yachts up to 14 metres” class, the Fjord 41 XL overcame renowned competition to win the most important prize in the global motor yacht industry.

“Thanks to the nine deck layouts, which can be freely combined, the customer has the possibility to perfectly adapt the boat to their own needs. As usual with Fjord, the handling characteristics and workmanship are top class,” commented Torsten Moench, Editor-in Chief of BOOTE magazine.

“We are incredibly proud to have won this important award. The whole team worked hard to ensure that the Fjord 41 XL offers customers the maximum in terms of customisation and comfort. The high demand for this model confirms the verdict of Europe’s specialist boating journalists,” said Andrea Zambonini, Product Manager Fjord Yachts.

European Powerboat of the Year 2021 – Up to 10 m. winner: Beneteau Flyer 9 SUNdeck

Boats in this class have a focus on “Vacation on water” and “family suitability”. Boats in this category are often used for summer vacations in the classical sense, that’s why the arrangements of space and the distribution of rooms are very relevant.

Space on board the Beneteau Flyer 9 SUNdeck boat is cleverly optimized and the previous generation’s level of comfort improved. Boasting cutting-edge instruments and extra comfort, the pleasure of driving this boat is all about having a good time together in good company. Optimized deck area, sporty design, the Flyer 9 SUNdeck is a wellcoming day-boat with neat finishes. By adopting the wide port forward Smart Walk around borrowed from the Flyer 10, the Flyer 9 offers excellent accessibility to the spacious front deck and great safety.

The opening side platform on port is one of the major new features of the Flyer 9, offering sea views and easy access for swimming. A fishing station is available as an option, as well as rod holders in the freeboards.

Flyer 9 Sundeck Bénéteau – The technical information: Length: 8,27 m ● Beam: 2,97 m ● Displacement: 2500 kg ● Fuel capacity: 400 l ● Engines: 500 CV ● CE-Category: B6/C10.

European Powerboat of the Year 2021 – Up to 8 m. The winner is Saxdor 200 Sport boat

Combining the simplicity of a jet ski with the comfort of a compact boat, the Saxdor 200 Sport is the WINNER of the European Powerboat of the Year 2021 in the category Up to 8 m.

The Saxdor 200 SPORT is a 20ft outboard powered personal watercraft that proves affordable boating doesn’t mean compromising quality, seakeeping, versatility, performance or sexy styling. It’s a personal watercraft that combines the convenience and ease of use of a jet ski with the safety and comfort of a compact boat. Starting price with Mercury 100hp XL CT engine is 22.140€.

Saxdor 200 Sport Technical information: Length: 5.94 m ● Beam: 2,29 m ● Weight: 780 kg ● Crew: 4 ● Fuel: 110 l ● Engine: 100 – 175 hp ● Top Speed: 32-45 kn ● CE-Category: C.