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.

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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
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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 kitchen 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


Ralf Marquard

Ralf Marquard

Deputy Editor in Chief BOOTE

Ralf Marquard discovered his enthusiasm for boating on the tranquil Aller, first with inflatable boats and later with a 6-meter cabin cruiser. His electrical engineering studies at HAW Hamburg took him from the southern Heidekreis (Lower Saxony) to the Hanseatic city. Ralf Marquard has been working for the BOOTE editorial team since 1997, where he trained as a test editor. He tests both small inflatable boats and larger yachts. His personal boat is a 4.50 meter long, self-built wooden boat with a 50 hp outboard motor. In 2007, he was appointed deputy editor-in-chief at BOOTE.

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