2024 Boat of the Year: Best Sportboat
Easy, fast and fun. A spicy pair of multihull nominees heat up the competition on a sporty Chesapeake Bay.
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Easy, fast and fun. A spicy pair of multihull nominees heat up the competition on a sporty Chesapeake Bay.
In this cutting-edge category’s first year, two pioneering three-hulled globetrotters left our judges swooning.
Windelo Catamaran and Just Catamarans have announced a strategic partnership for sales and service in the US.
Perhaps the most competitive category in this year’s contest was this class of four cruising cats. Each nominee was decidedly different from the others.
Far and away, the HH44 was the most sophisticated hull-deck structure in the 2024 fleet. And that didn’t go unnoticed by the judges.
A pair of sleek, fast, beautifully presented yachts from Italy were the nominees for the top Performance Cruiser.
Designing and building big cruising boats is a pursuit that continues to evolve, both technically and creatively. Nowhere was this reality on better display than with the trio of yachts that comprise the Full-Size Cruiser class for 2024.
The first of two four-boat classes in the BOTY 2024 competition, the Midsize Cruiser division was stacked with entries from a quartet of longtime marine-industry veterans, all of whom have been dependably delivering yachts in this size range for eons.
Jeanneau has long enjoyed a strong reputation for building boats that sail exceedingly well. With the Jeanneau 55, Cruising World‘s 2024 Best Overall Boat of the Year, the French boatbuilder has changed the game once again.
Beneteau’s Oceanis 37.1, a featured nominee for Cruising World’s 2024 Boat of the Year Award, sails well with a shorthanded crew, making it a great option for a family, or a cruising couple who would like to host guests.
With sweet, early autumn sailing conditions on Chesapeake Bay, a strong fleet of 19 contenders competed for top honors in our annual Boat of the Year competition. Once the spray had settled and the votes were tallied, the judges awarded prizes in seven categories for monohulls and multihulls.
Immerse yourself in the philosophy of Battista “Pinin” Farina as it comes to life in this harmonious blend of form and function, offering a spacious, light-filled haven for families at sea.
Easy, fast and fun. A spicy pair of multihull nominees heat up the competition on a sporty Chesapeake Bay.
In this cutting-edge category’s first year, two pioneering three-hulled globetrotters left our judges swooning.
Windelo Catamaran and Just Catamarans have announced a strategic partnership for sales and service in the US.
Perhaps the most competitive category in this year’s contest was this class of four cruising cats. Each nominee was decidedly different from the others.
Far and away, the HH44 was the most sophisticated hull-deck structure in the 2024 fleet. And that didn’t go unnoticed by the judges.
A pair of sleek, fast, beautifully presented yachts from Italy were the nominees for the top Performance Cruiser.
Designing and building big cruising boats is a pursuit that continues to evolve, both technically and creatively. Nowhere was this reality on better display than with the trio of yachts that comprise the Full-Size Cruiser class for 2024.
The first of two four-boat classes in the BOTY 2024 competition, the Midsize Cruiser division was stacked with entries from a quartet of longtime marine-industry veterans, all of whom have been dependably delivering yachts in this size range for eons.
Jeanneau has long enjoyed a strong reputation for building boats that sail exceedingly well. With the Jeanneau 55, Cruising World‘s 2024 Best Overall Boat of the Year, the French boatbuilder has changed the game once again.
Beneteau’s Oceanis 37.1, a featured nominee for Cruising World’s 2024 Boat of the Year Award, sails well with a shorthanded crew, making it a great option for a family, or a cruising couple who would like to host guests.
With sweet, early autumn sailing conditions on Chesapeake Bay, a strong fleet of 19 contenders competed for top honors in our annual Boat of the Year competition. Once the spray had settled and the votes were tallied, the judges awarded prizes in seven categories for monohulls and multihulls.
Immerse yourself in the philosophy of Battista “Pinin” Farina as it comes to life in this harmonious blend of form and function, offering a spacious, light-filled haven for families at sea.
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