In 2014, two categories of boats were chosen by the jury, corresponding to very different uses. Day-Boats are generally used for day trips, so they are smaller and without habitability constraints, while Cruisers must be suitable for cruising, which leads to a different conception among designers. The selection criteria have not changed and are based on the fact that the innovations must be mass-produced and available on all markets. The awards ceremony will take place in Hall 4, among the most beautiful new products, on Friday, December 12.
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Last year, it was the NC14 from Jeanneau that convinced the public and the jury with its different approach and its refined design for a cruiser.
Nominees in the Day-Boat and Cruiser categories
This year, we have 12 nominees in the Day Boat category:
- Jeanneau Leader 7.5CC, Series 2
- Sea Ray 350SLX
- Nuova Jolly Prince 43 CC
- Quicksilver Activ 805 Sundeck
- Parker 750 DC
- Bénéteau Flyer 7 SpaceDeck
- Blackfin Elegance 8
- Ranieri Cayman S21
- Galia 770 Sundeck
- Capelli Tempest 800
- Frauscher 747 Mirage
- Draco 27 RS
In the Cruiser category, there are 9 nominees:
- Jeanneau Leader 36
- Galeon 405 HTL
- Jeanneau Velasco 37F
- Bavaria S360
- Bavaria S400
- Sealine F380
- Regal 32 Express
- Bénéteau MC5 S
- Prestige 420 Fly
These nominees were chosen because they represent the whole range of new products from some fifteen sites around the world.
Initially, the public will vote for their favorite model on the Paris Boat Show website, from October 1 to 31. The five best models will be exhibited at the show and again submitted first to the public âeuros vote, which will count for 50% of the final âeuros result, and then to the jury âeuros vote, which will also count for 50%.
A jury composed of industry and design professionals
To choose the winner of the 2014 edition, a jury composed of specialized journalists (MoteurBoat and Neptune, Sport & Style), foreign journalists and famous designers, such as Philippe Starck or the president Odile Decq, will analyze each winner taking into account its silhouette, its general design, its finish, materials, but also its implementation. As a reminder, Philippe Starck has collaborated in the realization of many boats including "Venus" for Steve Jobs and Odile Decq has signed "Esense" one of the most beautiful Wally ever designed.
