European Powerboat of the Year 2017: the 5 motor boats under 45 feet

Frauscher 1414 Demon

Discover the 5 motor boats under 45 feet, which are mostly fast and sporty boats.

Jetten Beach 45

The Beach 45 is a 13.55 m aluminum boat with a Fast Displacement Hull that uses 20% less fuel while reaching speeds of up to 22 knots. The large cockpit accommodates a large dining area while the rear platform is ideal for enjoying the sea. Inside, the layout is elegant and uncluttered while the salon is very bright thanks to the panoramic windows. Below deck there are two cabins as well as a bathroom and a kitchen located at the back of the boat (a bit like on yachts).

Frauscher 1414 Demon

The Demon 1414 is a 13.90-meter cabin cruiser with a sporty look, but more importantly, it is the first liveaboard in the line. It features Frauscher's typical design features such as a vertical bow, fixed swim platform, frameless tinted windshield and a low profile reminiscent of a sports car. Forward, behind the deck, the console serves as an entry bulkhead for the cabin, located to starboard. Behind it, the seats are arranged in a U shape with a table in the center. Finally, a large sundeck that houses a tender garage faces the sea. The 1414 Demon is capable of reaching 40 knots. Below deck, there is a bathroom, a kitchenette, a large spacious salon that can be converted into a sleeping area and an owner's cabin in the center of the boat with a dressing room. The Frauscher Demon 1414 is available with three engine packages.

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Rio Colorado 44

The Colorado 44 is a sporty, luxurious and high performance hard top. It has a very large teak cockpit of 8m2 that extends seamlessly into the interior salon (thanks to a retractable glass door). This large space includes a large sofa, two tables (the outside table can be transformed into a sunbathing area), a retractable television and an outside kitchen. The helm station has a sliding glass ceiling and excellent visibility. In terms of comfort, there is a large sundeck forward and a retractable bathing platform aft. Below deck, the Colorado 44 has three cabins and two bathrooms. The main engine is a Cummins QSB 6.7.

Invictus 370 GT

The 370 GT is the largest model of the Invictus Yacht brand at 11.4m in length. The yacht has a distinctive inverted bow, which is found throughout the GT range and gives it a sporty look. The rounded shape of the bow allows for a large interior space with a central cabin, a shower room with toilet and a large salon in the bow with refrigerator and TV. There is a retractable side deck and a submersible bathing platform. In the cockpit, the bench seat converts to a sunbathing area, while in the front, the cockpit accommodates 3 pilot seats. It is available in two diesel propulsion options: two Volvo Penta D4 300 HP or two Mercruiser 4.20 V8 370 HP for a maximum speed of 43 knots.

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Leopard 43 PC

The Leopard 43 PC is a spacious and comfortable catamaran, with three distinct areas - forward and aft cockpit and flybridge - dedicated to relaxation. It is the declination of the Leopard 40 sailing catamaran. The 43 PC is equipped with stepped hulls, very thin below the waterline to keep the performance, and wider at the waterline to increase the interior volume. The catamaran has a real flybridge with a fully equipped hard-top. The cockpit is occupied on the port side by a dining area. From this space, one reaches the interior of the boat, through a large sliding glass door. There is a modern and equipped kitchen. It is available in private version with 3 or 4 cabins.

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