European Yacht of the Year 2016, the nominees for the Luxury Cruiser category are...

Find out here about the five boats nominated in the Luxury Cruising category for the title of 2016 Sailboat of the Year.

1. Adventure 55

Built by a Swedish shipyard, the Adventure 55 is a contemporary, all-purpose aluminum sailboat. Fast, it is comfortable to sail. Its metal hull is equipped with a double rudder, a hydraulic lifting keel and ballast. Its large cockpit is protected and equipped with two steering wheel stations and allows to sail protected from the sun or bad weather. On the deck and hull, numerous windows provide natural lighting and ventilation inside the boat.

This first model from Adventure Yachts sets the stage for future models and will be designed according to the preferences and desires of each owner. The saloon is luxurious, built in wood by Swedish master carpenters. There is a large salon with table, a fully equipped kitchenette and two beautiful cabins with separate bathrooms.

2. Grand Soleil 46 LC

The Grand Soleil 46 LC is the first sailboat of the "Grande croisière" range of the Italian shipyard Grand Soleil. Comfortable, easy to sail, aesthetic and luxurious, it has a large interior volume and an innovative deck plan for great comfort on board. Dedicated to travel, the Grand Soleil 46 LC allows you to sail long distances in safety.

Outside, the deck areas provide protection from the elements and the sun with hooped roofs, a sunbathing area forward and a large aft cockpit with two helm stations and large side seating areas. The interior is made of luxurious wood, light and bright with a large saloon, a fully equipped galley and beautiful cabins.

Price : 349 000 euros

3. Maxi 1200

The Maxi 1200 is a safe and easy-to-navigate 38-footer with clean, elegant lines designed for cruising and sailing with family and friends. It is a high performance boat that can also be sailed by a single skipper. The interior is chic and comfortable, decorated in Scandinavian style. It is available in two or three cabin versions with a large saloon, separate fully equipped kitchen and a separate bathroom. The large aft cockpit has two steering wheels and in the middle of the transom, between the two benches, is the winch for the central sail.

Price : 178 000 euros

4. Oyster 475

The Oyster 475 is an evolution of the Oyster 46 and has the DNA of its predecessors. Its elongated hull provides a larger rear platform. This family boat is spacious and offers a large layout for its size (14.81 m). This powerful yacht has good stability and its hull and deck are light, solid and rigid. The cockpit is ergonomic and the generous deck space includes a large aft area with easy access to the swim platform. It has three nice cabins, designed as real bedrooms, to sleep 6 people without using the salon.

5. Sunbeam 40.1

The Sunbeam 40.1 has modern, classic hull lines and a sporty, elegant deck design. The aft cabin is large with easy access to the stern and numerous storage lockers. The cockpit houses two protected helm stations. Halyards, sheets and control lines are grouped on deck for easy handling. A folding swim platform provides easy access to the sea with folding ladder and handrail.

Between the cockpit and the bathing platform is a terrace with storage space that is also found under the cockpit seats. These numerous storage spaces are ideal for long moments spent on board. The interior is modern, bright and airy with a flexible layout between two or three cabins. The L-shaped saloon is arranged with the same features as at home. The Sunbeam 40.1 is ideal for easy, comfortable sailing with real life on board.

Price : 269 000 euros

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