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

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Discover the 5 motor boats nominated in the over 45 feet category. Which will be your favourite flybridge speedboat?

Absolute 50 Fly

The Absolute 50 Fly is a 15.20 m flyboat that implements concepts that have proven themselves on luxury superyachts. Thanks to its IPS-600 system, the yacht is efficient, fuel efficient and quiet. Comfortable, the Absolute 50 Fly can accommodate 7 people on board in an interior space that includes 3 cabins plus a cabin for the skipper and an additional guest. The saloon offers a breathtaking view of the sea thanks to the 180° windows. It is separated from the kitchen by an electric window. On the fly, there is a dining area, a side bench and a sunbathing area. The two helm stations are also spacious with a double adjustable and reclining seat.

Cranchi E52S Evoluzione

The Cranchi E52S Evoluzione is a 15.35 m boat with clean lines and a high-tech hydrodynamic hull. Equipped with a hardtop, it provides a second steering position without cluttering up the wheelhouse. There is also a rest area with sunbathing area and saloon. On the foredeck, there is a large saloon with a sunbathing area, to make the most of the outside spaces. The cockpit has a large bench seat, coupled with a sunbathing area overlooking the bathing platform. Inside, the layout is elegant and spacious, with a large salon, a fully equipped kitchen, 3 cabins and 2 bathrooms.

Sealine F530

The Sealine F530 is a 15.94 m flyboat with a large saloon with panoramic windows for a breathtaking view of the sea. In fact, the window opens on the starboard side for access to the gangway. There is a large saloon at the front of the boat, and a spacious cockpit saloon at the rear, extended by a large submersible bathing platform. With its fully retractable bay window, there is a large interrupted deck space with a kitchen and a large, comfortable and luxurious salon. Below deck, there are three cabins plus a skipper's cabin.

Azimuth 66

The Azimut 66 is a luminous family yacht with luxurious finishes for sailing in the greatest comfort. It belongs to the flybridge range of the Italian shipyard which has been renewed from a stylistic point of view, but also technically. This 20.80 m model combines all the innovations of the new models in the range. The flybridge houses a steering position and a sunbathing area, protected by a fixed hardtop with retractable canopy. There are also two comfort zones in the bow and in the cockpit. On the main deck, there is a large saloon with a kitchen and dining area as well as a steering position for 2 people. The sleeping area, located on the lower deck, is composed of 4 cabins, including a large owner's suite located in the center of the boat with a large private bathroom.

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This 17.21 m yacht has a recognizable design with large curved portholes along the length of the hull and around the superstructure. These emphasize her elegant lines and bring a lot of light to the interior. She has an incredibly spacious interior for a flybridge motor yacht of her size. On the main deck, there are many social areas, from the comfortable cockpit, completely open to the bright and modern salon, to the salon on the foredeck. Below deck there are three cabins and two bathrooms as well as a skipper's cabin.

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