European Powerboat of the Year 2026The nominated boats up to 10 metres

Ralf Marquard

 · 02.10.2025

Bayliner C21 Cuddy OB
Photo: Werft
Among the nominated boats up to 10 metres in length, the focus is on the variable outdoor area with a wide variety of seating and lounging groups. With the exception of one model, the trend towards bolting powerful outboards to the transom is also evident here.

The candidates in the 5 other categories:

Bayliner C21 Cuddy OB

Nominated in the category up to 10 metres: Bayliner C21 Cuddy OBPhoto: WerftNominated in the category up to 10 metres: Bayliner C21 Cuddy OB

The Bayliner C21 is characterised by its sporty lines and offers comfortable upholstery in the cockpit and on the foredeck. There is also a large bathing platform with ladder on board. There is a U-shaped bench seat in the cabin, which can be converted into a double berth. Special technical features include an inductive mobile phone charger and a 9-inch Simrad monitor.

  • Length over everything: 6,39 m
  • Width: 2,44 m
  • Weight: 1,721 kg
  • Motorisation: max. 165 kW (225 hp)
  • Further information: bayliner.com

Jeanneau Cap Camarat 9.0 CC Series2

Nominated in the category up to 10 metres: Jeanneau Cap Camarat 9.0 CC Series2Photo: WerftNominated in the category up to 10 metres: Jeanneau Cap Camarat 9.0 CC Series2

It offers a modular cockpit with a fold-out deck on the port side for easy access to the water. The interior is simple and practical at the same time. Easy harbour manoeuvres: the Jeanneau has a bow thruster controlled by a joystick, which facilitates precise mooring and casting off

  • Length over everything: 8,30 m
  • Width: 2,98 m
  • Weight: 2380 kg
  • Motorisation: max. 2 x 184 kW (250 hp)
  • Further information: jeanneau.com

Nordkapp (Enduro) 830

Nominated in the category up to 10 metres: Nordkapp (Enduro) 830Photo: WerftNominated in the category up to 10 metres: Nordkapp (Enduro) 830

The cockpit with T-top and the cushion unit on the foredeck together with the cabin demonstrate the balanced versatility of this centre console boat. The motorisation is also variable, either with a single outboard engine or as a twin version (max. 2 × 184 kW/250 hp).

  • Length over everything: 8,30 m
  • Width: 2,92 m
  • Weight: 2,560 kg (without engine)
  • Motorisation: max. 2 x 184 kW (250 hp)
  • Further information: nordkapp-boats

Nuva M8 Cabin

Nominated in the category up to 10 metres: Nuva M8 CabinPhoto: WerftNominated in the category up to 10 metres: Nuva M8 Cabin

She offers everything an all-round boat needs. It has a cosy cabin with a separate wet room and plenty of space in the bow and cockpit to relax in the sun. An outdoor galley with seating area completes the comfort. The Nuva has a special stowage facility for easy storage of a SUP board.

  • Length over everything: 7,97 m
  • Width: 2,49 m
  • Weight: -
  • Motorisation: max. 165 kW (225 hp)
  • Further information: www.nuvayachts.com

Sea Ray SDX 270 Surf

Nominated in the category up to 10 metres: Sea Ray SDX 270 SurfPhoto: WerftNominated in the category up to 10 metres: Sea Ray SDX 270 Surf

Her name says it all, because with the special stern, ballast tank and electric surf taps, she offers everything for a wakesurfing experience. To make it easy to get in and out of the water, Sea Ray offers a bathing platform with automatically retractable steps (optional). Propulsion is provided as standard by a MerCruiser 6.2L engine with 350 hp and a forward-facing Bravo Four S drive.

  • Length over everything: 8,28 m
  • Width: 2.59 kg
  • Weight: 3,164 kg
  • Motorisation: max. 257 kW (350 hp)
  • Further information: www.searay.com


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