European Power Boat Award of the Year 2020 - Who are the best in class? 1/5

The nominations for the European Powerboat Award 2020 have been finalised. The expert jury of the European trade press has made its choice and put 23 candidates on the ballot.

Not an easy task in view of more than 200 new launches. The editors-in-chief and testers of the most renowned European motorboat magazines "Boatmag.it", "Båtliv", "Neptune", "Marina CH", "Motorboot", "Nautica i Yates", "Yachtrevue" and BOOTE will be consulting in the "election office", which will once again be located at the Yachting Festival in Cannes this year.

With the help of a well thought-out points system, the writers search for and find the best motorboats of the year in five different categories. The focus of their judgement continues to be on workmanship, handling characteristics, safety, room layout, value for money and the implementation of innovative ideas.

As always, the award winners will be announced at boot in Düsseldorf.

Sport boats up to 7 metres

Jeanneau Merry Fisher 695 Series 2
Family affairWith its wheelhouse, slip cabin, four berths, separate toilet room, galley, folding dinette bench and convertible (sunbed) cockpit seating area, the Merry Fisher 695, motorised with powerful outboards, is a real family cruiser. Info: http://www.jeanneau.de

Length 6.71 m Width 2.54 m Weight (with engine) 1625 kg Motorisation 175 hp

Candela Seven
Flying objectThe Swedish boat builders present the first purely electrically powered hydrofoil for leisure captains. The hydrofoils of the carbon bowrider are electronically controlled. The result: a top speed of exactly 30 knots and long ranges. Info: http://www.candelaspeedboat.com

Length 7.70 m Width 2.40 m Weight (with motor) 1300 kg Motorisation Electric drive

Beneteau Flyer 7 Sundeck
Speed and comfortAirstep technology and 200 hp engine power make it fast; benches that can be converted into a V-berth in a few simple steps, the sunbed on the foredeck and a chemical toilet make it comfortable. Info: http://www.beneteau.com

Length 6.41 m Width 2.45 m Weight (with engine) 1473 kg Motorisationmaximum 200 hp

Boston Whaler 160 Super Sport
Safety first We know that a Boston Whaler cannot sink. We also know that it is perfectly finished. In addition, the 160 Super Sport from the USA advertises itself with excellent handling and bucket seats. Info: http://www.bostonwhaler.com

Length 5.31 m Width 2.08 m Weight (with engine) 480 kg Motorisation 75 or 90 hp

Silver Tiger DCz
Flying change The 40-knot Tiger is the first boat from the aluminium specialists to be made entirely of plastic. Convertible cockpit furniture and slip cabin with V-berth are standard, a galley costs extra.
Info: http://www.silverboats.fi

Length 6.06 m Width 2.36 m Weight (with engine) 1150 kg Motorisation 115 to 150 hp