What will be the 2016 motorboat of the year in the 25-foot category?

Discover the five nominated boats in the powerboat category up to 25 feet in length.

  1. Bayliner Element XR 7

The Element XR7 was designed as a pontoon boat for comfort, to which Bayliner has added a slightly more advanced look. The pontoons have been replaced by an M-Hull hull, which is currently being approved to create a revolution in the Bayliner range. It considerably improves stability even in turns.

She has a spacious deck layout with forward and aft guest lounges and an off-center helm station on the starboard side. High freeboards secure the cockpit, which can accommodate 16 passengers on board. Pontoons are used extensively in the U.S. on lakes, but this one is equally at home in fresh or salt water, in calm or rough weather.

  1. Bella 600 BR

The Bella 600 is a bow rider sharing the same âeuro 6m length and hull design as the Bella 600 R. It has a double cockpit, separated by the central aisle. A windshield protects both cockpits, in the typical bow rider fashion. Clever, we find sunbathing easily deployable, many lockable storage and a bimini that rises quickly, directly from the rear seat.

The Belle 600 BR can accommodate up to 7 people for family sailing.

  1. Four Winns Vista Series V255

At only 7.67 m, the V255 is a truly clever boat with an innovative interior and a spacious interior. In the cockpit, the seats are easily transformed to create a sunbathing area, obtain a dining area âeuros we find moreover a kitchen block (plate and cooking) or just enjoy the navigation. The cockpit can accommodate two people.

In the cabin, there is a beautiful mid-cabin, at the front of the boat as well as a kitchenette, toilets and a front point that can be transformed into a saloon. Enough to accommodate four people to sleep. On the other hand, this bulky cabin weighs down the look of the boat. This cabin-cruiser can accommodate nine people while sailing.

  1. Ranieri International Interceptor 222

The Interceptor 222 is an open hull equipped for fishing. Its stepped hull allows for comfortable and energy efficient sailing. There is plenty of free space at the stern and bow to fish in complete freedom. Numerous stowage lockers and livewells allow for the storage of fish and equipment. In the aft cockpit, the bench seat can be folded down to obtain a floor space of nearly 2m2.

  1. XO 250 Open

The XO 250 is a robust and sexy bow rider with the specificity of having an aluminum hull. The deck layout has been optimized and the cockpit has a hanging seat. The rear seat becomes a sunbathing area and underneath is the canopy. It clips onto the windshield and closes the cockpit completely, allowing dry sailing, even with an open hull.

A gangplank allows you to move forward. In all, 8 people can navigate comfortably, safely and enjoy the sailing performance, as a family.

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