The boot Düsseldorf exhibition traditionally hosts the presentation of the Yacht of the Year awards. This January, over 450 people witnessed the 2025 ceremony. As usual, the awards were distributed across 6 separate categories based on the size of the motorboat. The criteria for choosing the winner included design, innovation, power, functionality, and price-to-value ratio.
Here are the best yachts for 2025:
Sports boats up to 10 meters
Axopar 29 Cross Cabin
Length: 9.31 m
Beam: 3 m
The smallest yacht of 2025 is the 9-meter Axopar 29. The model exceptionally well combines excellent performance even in rough waters with comfort during leisure. The design follows the highest safety standards. The Axopar 29 Cross Cabin also offers excellent value for its price, which starts at around 64,000 euros.
Motor yachts up to 14 m
Wellcraft 38 T-Top
Length: 10.7 m
Beam: 3.3 m
The Wellcraft 38 T-Top stands out with spacious leisure areas and power that promises thrilling experiences on board. The boat is extremely suitable for water sports enthusiasts. The shape and design of the hull are carefully engineered for excellent safety and stability at high speeds.
Motor yachts up to 18 m
Nimbus 495 Flybridge
Length: 15 m
Beam: 4.6 m
The Nimbus 495 Flybridge is characterized by the comfort, efficiency, and sustainability typical of Swedish manufacturing. The boat comes equipped with two Volvo Penta IPS650 engines, a Fisher Panda 15000i diesel generator, and a solar system of about 400 watts. All necessary amenities can be pre-installed, leaving you with nothing to do but plan your destination.
Motor yachts up to 24 m
Cranchi Sessantadue 62
Length: 20.23 m
Beam: 5.16 m
The Cranchi Sessantadue 62 is a combination of modern design, refined style, and Italian traditionalism. The boat comes with two Volvo Penta D13 IPS 1350 diesel engines. It has a capacity of 16 people on board. Given its dimensions, the largest of the best yachts for 2025 is spacious and comfortable, but also very maneuverable.
Catamaran
YOT 41
Length: 12.57 m
Beam: 4.49 m
The YOT 41 is a typical representative of the modern catamaran category. With two cabins and multiple pieces of transformable furniture in the common areas, the interior design of the model is flexible and comfortable. The standard package is equipped with two Mercury V8-300HP engines.
Electric motorboat
Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom Air
The maximum speed of this distinctive boat is about 45 knots. It combines the long-standing experience of the Austrian shipyard Frauscher with the innovative electric propulsion of the Porsche Macan.
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