Find out which boatbuilders picked up the brightest gongs in boat world
The winners of the 2010 Motor Boat of the Year Awards were announced this evening at a glittering ceremony at The Langham hotel in London.
See the winners accepting their awards.
The annual awards celebrate the best of boating, and are open to all new boats on the market today – and not just new launches.
Every boat on the shortlist had been tested by a journalist from MBM or its sister title Motor Boat & Yachting prior to December 2009.
In some categories the choice of winner was so tight, the judges gave a Highly Commended award.
Garmin Outstanding Service Award
Sealine South Coast
RIBs and sportsboats
Winner: Zodiac n-ZO
Highly Commended: Goldfish 29 RIB
Wheelhouse and walkaround
Winner: Paragon 31 (see March MBM)
Highly Commended: Marino APB 27
Sportscruisers up to 45ft
Winner: Sessa C38 (see Jan MBM)
Highly Commended: Cranchi Endurance 33
Sportscruisers over 45ft
Winner: Princess V62
Highly Commended: Sessa C68
Flybridges up to 55ft
Winner: Azimut 53
Flybridges over 55ft
Winner: Fairline Squadron 65
Trawlers and aft cabins
Winner: Beneteau Swift Trawler 34
Highly Commended: Marex 370 (see Jan MBY)
Steel and inland
Winner: Linssen 25.9
Traditional and retro
Winner: Nordic Cruiser
Highly Commended: Oyster OM43
Custom yachts
Winner: Mochi Long Range 23
Highly Commended: Ferretti 840 Altura
Follow the links to read the original boat test reports.
