European Powerboat of the Year 2017: the 5 motor boats under 25 feet

Cormate Utility 23

In the category of motor boats under 25 feet, you will find five quite different models. Helmsman, open or three bowrider are the five nominees in this category.

Bella 700 Raide

The Bella 700 Raid is a 6.65 m cabin cruiser with a versatile helmsman look. It is suitable for both boating and fishing, and thanks to its sturdiness, it adapts to all weather conditions. Two people can be comfortably accommodated in the uncluttered, sober and very bright wheelhouse, while eight can sail for the day. As for the engine, it can be equipped with a range of 115 to 200 HP. The off-center wheelhouse on the starboard side gives way to a portside gangway for access to the foredeck. The interior steering position is completed by a steering wheel installed on the wheelhouse, in the cockpit.

Sea Ray 250 SLX

The Sea Ray 250 SLX is a 7.77m bow rider designed to be a sporty boat, ideal for water sports. Thanks to its Grip 6 hull and its engine up to 380 HP, the sensations at sea are guaranteed, while with the "Quiet Ride" noise reduction system, navigation becomes more comfortable. In the cockpit, many seats comfortably accommodate passengers. The same is true on the front deck, where there is a large bench seat. At the rear, a submersible hydraulic bathing platform allows you to enjoy the water easily while a sunbathing area faces it and closes the cockpit. Finally, to make the most of a day on the water, the Sea Ray 250 SLX is equipped with a toilet.

Sting 610 BR

The Sting 610 BR is a 6.10 m bowrider with a large cockpit space and high freeboards. A large windshield protects the cockpit and allows access to the front of the boat, also relatively protected. There is seating, as in the cockpit there are two benches. The cockpit on the starboard side has two seats. Two small aft platforms surround the outboard engine for easy access to the water. The aft seats combined with the cockpit table create a large sundeck.

Jeanneau CC 6.5 BR

The Leader 6.5 BR is Jenneau's first bowrider model. With a length of 6.74 m, it is suitable for both pleasure boating and fishing. Its central passageway allows easy movement in the cockpit. At the front, there is a saloon that can be transformed into a sunbathing area. The wrap-around windshield protects the cockpit, equipped with two seats, while a bench seat closes the cockpit. This bowrider is inspired by the Scandinavian style, but adapted to the Mediterranean navigation.

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Cormate Utility 23

The Cormate Utility 23 is an exclusive version of the Utility 23, which thanks to its V6 or V8 engines of 250 and 350 HP, reaches the incredible speed of 62 knots. Simple and minimalist, with a retro look, this 7.11 m open boat has a specially developed hull and a weight studied to be light and its vertical bow allows it to pass through the water while being very comfortable. While there is a sunbathing area in the bow and two large armchairs in the cockpit with removable backrests to create a very large sunbathing area, the cabin can accommodate 2 people for sleeping. The central cockpit is equipped with two seats.

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