What will be the motorboat of the year 2016, in the 45-foot category?

Discover the five boats nominated in the category of powerboats up to 45 feet in length for the European Motorboat of the year.

The Beneteau Gran Turismo 40

The Gran Turismo 40 is the latest addition to Bénéteau's range of sports boats. Unveiled in preview at Cannes, it has an air-step hull that allows for a sporty ride and gives it a racy line. The all-glass opening hard top provides great luminosity, as do the electric side windows. The aft cockpit has a dining area with a double bench seat and table, and can accommodate 12 people. The cockpit has 3 seats and is located in the center of the boat for great visibility.

Inside, there is a fully equipped kitchen, in addition to the one on deck, two bedrooms, as well as a bathroom with separate shower.

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The Boston Whaler 420 Outrage

The bow of the boat hosts a relaxation area with a bench seat against the central cabin and a small sunbathing area in the bow. The cockpit and cabin are convertible and well equipped. The Boston Whaler 420 Outrage is ideal for a family day trip. Like the rest of the Outrage line, it can be fully equipped for sport fishing. It's equipped with a Mercury Verado quad with joystick steering for added power and precision.

The Fountaine Pajot MY 37

The MY 37 is the entry level of the shipyard, with a more stable hull for maximum comfort and safety at sea. The aft cockpit is quite small with a table and bench seat for 3 people. The steering position is on the flybridge and adjoins a sunbathing area. At the front, there is a large sundeck.

The saloon is bathed in light thanks to its sliding doors allowing access to the aft cockpit as well as the large windows that frame it. There is a galley with dining area and steering position at the front of the boat. Available in two versions âeuros Maestro and Quatuor âeuros there is a choice of three cabins (one of which is owner) and two bathrooms or four cabins and two bathrooms.

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Le Marex 375

The Marex 375 has the same design as the award winning Marex 370 ACC. All the space is concentrated above deck to have two large rest areas and not have to go down inside the boat. At the stern, in the cockpit there is a lounge area and in the cockpit, another large lounge area, with kitchenette and steering position. The cockpit can be closed by a sliding door.

Below deck, there are two double cabins with plenty of storage space and a shared bathroom. Moving around the boat is easy thanks to the large recessed gangways. Finally, behind the enclosed cockpit, there is a bathing platform with a bench seat.

The Steeler NG 43

The Steeler NG 43 has a large cockpit with a bench seat and center table for dining outside. Sliding doors open to the saloon where there is a lounge area as well as the helm station and a kitchenette area with fridge and sink. The exterior cockpit is protected by a glass hard top. Below deck there is a fully equipped galley, a large double cabin, a second double cabin or two single beds. All in all, the Steeler NG 43 can be fitted out on demand, but provides the necessary space and remains open to the outside.

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