Each year, the top of the European boating industry awards the best powerboats of the year. The jury consists of editors from eight European powerboat magazines: Badnyt (Norway), BoatMag (Italy), Boote (Germany), Marina.ch (Switzerland), Motorboot (Netherlands), Nautica y Yates (Spain), Neptune (France) and Yacht Revue (Austria).
The jury was able to decide between 24 new boats divided into five classes: up to 25 feet, up to 35 feet, up to 45 feet, over 45 feet and displacement hulls (trawlers), where the length is not important.
The winners were announced on the opening night of the Boot in Dusseldorf on January 23, 2016, during Flagship night. Receiving this award indicates that the boat is a promising innovation for the upcoming 2016 boating season. The European Powerboat of the Year is the most in-depth competition for production powerboats.
The 24 boats were tested and evaluated on several criteria such as quality/price ratio, performance and innovation. The idea is to reward the models that have these values, regardless of the brand or the market distribution. That's why there are five categories by length, so that the larger and more recognized powerboats don't overshadow the smaller or less popular boats, but with special characteristics.
The Four Winns V 255 in the up to 25 feet category
- Bayliner XR 7
- Bella 600 BR
- Ranieri International Interceptor 222
- XO 250 Open
The Axopar 28 in the up to 35 feet category
- Cranchi 35 Z
- Invictus 280 TT
- Nimbus 305
- Sasga Minorchino 34
The Steeler NG 43 in the up to 45 feet category
- Beneteau Gran Turismo 40
- Boston Whaler 420 Outrage
- Fountaine Pajot MY 37
- Marex 375
The Galeon 500 Fly in the over 45 feet category
- Azimuth Magellano 66
- Ferretti 550
- Jeanneau Leader 46
- Sea Ray L 590 Fly
The Boarncruiser 1200 Elegance Sedan in the Travel category
- Linssen Grand Sturdy 530
- Super Lauwersmeer Evolvo
- Integrity 47 XL
