What will be the 2016 motorboat of the year in the 35-foot category?

Discover the five nominated boats in the category of powerboats up to 35 feet in length.

The Axopar 28

The Axopar 28 is available in five different versions: open, open cab, t-top, cab or double cab.

The Open is an open day-cruiser with a spacious aft deck, a bench seat that can be converted into a sunbathing or dining area. There is also plenty of storage space. A windshield protects the cockpit from the spray for dry sailing. The layout of the center console provides a large space forward to create a lounge area with plenty of storage, accessible from the front deck.

In the Open Cabin version, there is an aft cabin for two people, all on one level, coupled with a deck. The top of the cabin area also serves as a sunbathing area. At the front, there is a toilet, as well as a sofa with table.

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The T-top version has a rear cabin for two people, as well as optional sunbathing areas in the front and rear. The cockpit is protected by the T-top. At the front, there is a large sofa, with a table for 4 people, which can be transformed into a sunbathing area. A storage area with a sink is located in front of the center console.

The Cabin version is fully closable, with a canvas roof, to navigate in all weather conditions. In the center, there is a spacious cabin with large sliding doors. The sofa inside can be converted into a double bed. The aft space can be adapted for fishing and the front deck has a lounge area, convertible into a sun deck. Opposite the cockpit is a storage area and an optional toilet.

Finally, the Axopar Double Cab combines the cabin of the Cab version plus the rear cabin of the OC version. The aft cabin layout can accommodate 4 people. The boat has 2 decks with dining area in the front and in the cabin. A standard toilet is located at the front. It is fully partitionable with a sliding canvas roof. Two sliding doors open onto the cockpit.

The Cranchi Z 35

The Cranchi Z 35 is a sporty boat with a cockpit protected by a windshield, also framing the cockpit. Forward, the bow hosts a large sunbathing area, while the large aft cockpit has a U-shaped settee on the port side. Opposite, there is a kitchenette. The entrance to the boat is decentralized to starboard. At the back, a bathing platform allows to store the dinghy, and to access easily to the water.

In the cabin there is a seating area with table and kitchenette, a bathroom with separate shower and a nice cabin at the front and a mid-cabin at the back.

The Invictus 280 TT

The Invictus 280 TT is a day cruiser that can also be used as a superyacht tender. With its streamlined hull, it is a sporty and stylish boat. A cabin offers a sleeping area, a shower and a dressing room, all in one space, in a comfortable and organized way. Its hull shape provides maximum protection and guarantees easy maneuverability.

Its large aft cockpit has an L-shaped settee and behind it, a sundeck, which opens onto the bathing platform, for easy access to the water. The cockpit is equipped with two armchairs and the bow houses a relaxation area with a U-shaped sofa.

The Nimbus 305

The aft deck is on the same level as the bathing platform and the salon. There is an L-shaped sofa for 5 people with a folding table. The interior of the boat is particularly well ventilated and bright thanks to 5 portholes. The bulkheads allow to reduce the noise. There are two cabins â?" ownerâ??s cabin and guest cabin â?" with shared bathroom. Modern and functional, the Nimbus 305 is a family boat built in Sweden.

The Sasga Minorchino 34

The Minorchino 34 has received many innovations for an easy and silent navigation. It offers a large living space on board, thanks to its optimized hull design and the technology employed. The space has been optimized by using the maximum amount of space and eliminating dead space.

Ãeuros aboard there is a large main cabin, a second cabin with two separate beds, a nice kitchen on the main deck and a bathroom. Large sliding glass doors open to the aft cockpit and the saloon is fully glazed, bringing in plenty of light. The wood is predominant which brings a chic touch to the boat. A bathing platform at the back of the closed cockpit facilitates boarding and disembarking and allows to store the tender.

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