Yacht of the year 2016, the nominated boats in the category of over 45 feet

Check out the five nominees in the 45+ foot boat category for the 2016 European Power Boat of the year.

1. Azimuth Magellano 66

The Azimut Magellano 66 was presented at the 2015 Cannes Yachting Festival. The latest addition to the Magellano range, the 66 has a Dual Mode hull with a vertical bow, like all the boats in the range for great comfort and safety on board. On the flybridge, there is a lounge and a second steering position. At the front of the boat is another lounge.

The interior space is spacious, despite its length of 20 m. On the main deck, we find the kitchen and the steering position at the front of the boat. Then the saloon opens up with the dining area. Two versions of layout are available: standard or navetta. The lower deck houses 3 to 4 cabins (owner's suite with private bathroom and dressing room, VIP cabin and cabin with 2 single beds).

It is equipped with two Volvo Penta D 13 800 hp diesel engines for a cruising speed of 16 to 18 knots and a range of 900 miles. ( Discover the boat in its entirety )

2. Ferretti 550

The Ferretti 650, with a length of 19.67 m, is the first model in a new functional and technical range of yachts under 70 feet. It owes its lines and profile to the Ferretti 620. Its silhouette is characterized by an aerodynamic flybridge and new decorative elements in fiberglass that serve as windows. The aft area is dedicated to the storage of the tender and to the comfort of the passengers, with a submersible bathing platform. As is the case on the models in the range, this 65-footer offers alternative layouts, both on the upper deck, also offered in hard-top version, and inside.

The main deck is a completely open space forward, up to the windshield. This space has been totally modernized. There is a large galley at the rear, with a lounge and dining area at the front, followed by the steering position. The lower deck houses three en-suite cabins.

It is equipped with two 1015 mhp C18 engines for a cruising speed of 26 knots with a range of 300 to 310 nautical miles.

3. Galeon 500 Fly

The Galeon 500 Fly is a revolutionary yacht largely inspired by superyachts and their removable walls. With a length of 14.40 m, the living space is spread over 3 decks. A first innovation is a flybridge that can be closed by an automatic soft top, for a sportier look, but also to keep the deck clean.

The aft cockpit is also very well designed as it is available in 3 configurations: a large tender garage with a terrace above, a more classic configuration with an L-shaped sofa and a crew cabin with a separate bathroom and storage space instead of the garage, or a rotating bench seat with a compact garage and an integrated grill. The bench seat rotates 360°. The big novelty: the wings that unfold on each side to create a huge rear deck.

On the main deck, there is a saloon on the same level as the cockpit, as well as a kitchen and dining area. On the lower level, there are three cabins and two bathrooms.

Engine: 2 x 700 hp with Volvo IPS bases or in line shaft ( Discover the boat in its entirety )

4. Jeanneau Leader 46

The Leader 46 is the latest model in the Leader range. With its 14 meters long, it is the flagship of the express boats of the range, fast and sporty boats, dedicated to family cruising and nautical leisure.

This sportboat is entirely open to the outside with several living spaces: a front sundeck, a cockpit with a steering position, a U-shaped living room and a kitchen, or a rear cockpit with a bench seat that can be transformed into a sundeck, a kitchen and a garage for the tender. A bathing platform allows to enlarge the living space at anchor.

Inside, there is a version with two or three cabins. In both cases, the owner's cabin is central with an axial bed and a separate bathroom. In the two-cabin version, there is a saloon with kitchen and a guest cabin with bathroom at the front of the boat. In the 3 cabin version, the living room is replaced by a cabin with bunk beds. ( Discover the boat in its entirety )

5. Sea Ray L 590 Fly

The Sea Ray L 590 Fly is a 17.93 m boat with an extremely luxurious flybridge. It is powered by a triple Zeus Diesel that offers performance and energy savings.

On the flybridge, there are two sunbathing areas forward, a steering position and a large aft lounge with bar. Inside, on the main deck, you pass from the aft cockpit protected by sliding doors into the salon. Here, there are three real living spaces: a lounge area with a large sofa and table in front of it, and a large sideboard that can accommodate a TV. Next, there is the dining area with a large modern kitchen on the port side and a table on the starboard side. Then in front of it, there is the steering position with two seats.

On the lower deck, the layout is entirely customizable: owner's cabin, several guest cabins, crew cabin, storeroom, office. Each layout is possible. Here too, the materials used are of very high quality and give the boat a well-kept and worked aspect.

Standard engine: two 1150 hp Caterpillar C18A in-line 6 four-stroke engines.

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