Best of Boats Award, discover the best motor boats of 2022

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The Best of Boat Awards ceremony took place in Berlin on Thursday, November 24, 2022 during the German Boat & Fun Berlin exhibition. Discover the winners of the four categories after tests and discussions of the BOB members, of which Bateaux.com is the French juror.

Four categories, four winners

Four categories were selected for this Best of Boats 2022 ceremony by the 16 international members of the jury, including your magazine Bateaux.com. In total, 18 powerboats, divided by program and not by size, were considered for the prestigious "Best Powerboat of the Year 2022" award ." All of these models were chosen after extensive sea trials, a hallmark of the BOB Award.

The winners were announced in Berlin on November 24, 2022, in the presence of the jury members and the nominees.

In the category " . With its two hulls and its large living space, it allows to sail comfortably and long.

Le Ryck 280 du chantier Hanse Yachts
The Ryck 280 from Hanse Yachts

Le Leopard 46 Powercat construit en Afrique du Sud par le chantier Robertson & Caine

The Leopard 46 Powercat built in South Africa by Robertson & Caine

The Leopard 46 Powercat, built in South Africa, and the only catamaran among the finalists, wins the Award for the "The jury liked Rand Boat's new Source 22 for its ergonomic deck layout and the many clever details for enjoying a day on the water. The jury appreciated its very ergonomic deck layout and the many clever details for enjoying a day on the water, including a sundeck, unusual on a boat of this size. Also available with an electric motor, the Source 22 had everything to please.

Le Source 22, une coque open de 6,7 m du chantier Rand Boat
The Source 22, a 6.7 m open hull from Rand Boat

Finally, in the category "p1"The jury's choice was the Bavaria SR36. Familiar and comfortable, it offers a lot of space and even more in a 36 feet boat.

La Bavaria SR36, une vedette hard-top pour naviguer en famille
The Bavaria SR36, a hard-top boat for family sailing

A special mention for the "p1"Best for the Future" category per se, a special mention was awarded for the third year in a row. For 2022, Delphia Yachts was thanked for its electric boat infrastructure project in the Netherlands. The jury said that although it is still in the project stage, this initiative by Delphia Yachts shows what the future of electric shipping could look like.

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