Best of Boats Award 2023, discover the 23 motorboat finalists

The Best of Boats Awards has decided on the 23 motorboat finalists vying for the title of best in class. The results will be announced on November 30, 2023 at the Boot & Fun boat show in Berlin.

Chloé Torterat Published on September 11, 2023

New boat categories in the spotlight

Each year, the Best of Boats Award recognizes the best powerboats across several categories. This year, in addition to the categories for beginners, family, fun and travel, there is a new category for electric and hybrid boats. The new Performance category features particularly fast and luxurious units.

Tests and selections based on the program

Over a period of 12 months, the 14 members of the jury, including your Nautical Magazine, carried out trials to select the new boats that would be contenders for the title. As a reminder, the principle of the BOB - Best of Boats Awards - is to classify boats by program and not by length, as is the case with other competitions. Another feature is that boats must be tested by several members of the jury to be included in the final selection.

Over 100 boats tested

Over 100 boats were tested during the year, between August 2022 and August 2023. The selection reflects the full range of powerboats on the market, including new brands such as Sterk, Sialia, with a 17 m-long electric boat concept, and the new Brunswick Group brand, Navan by Quicksilver, launched in 2023.

Among the manufacturers, France, Poland and Finland are well represented.