The winners of the 2012 Motor Boat of the Year were revealed at a gala ceremony at the Savoy Hotel in London last night. Nine yachts were selected from a list of 57.
The winners of the 2012 Motor Boat of the Year are:
Starterboat: Quicksilver Activ 645 Cabin
Manufacturer: Brunswick
UK dealer: CTC Marine & Leisure Group, Ferry Marine, Nauticalia Boats, Quadra Boats, R.I.B.S. Marine, Samspeed Marine, SeaMark Nunn Ltd, Yachthaven Marine.
Wheelhouse & Walkaround: Botnia Targa 32
Manufacturer: OY Botnia Marin AB
UK Dealer: Wessex Marine
Performance and Superboat: Riva Iseo
Manufacturer: Ferretti Group
UK dealer: Ventura UK
Trawler Yacht and Aft Cabin: Beneteau ST44
Manufacturer: Beneteau
UK Dealer: AM Dickie & Sons
Sportscruiser up to 45ft: Windy 31 Zonda
Manufacturer: Windy Boats AS
UK Dealer: Express Cruisers Ltd
Sportscruiser above 45ft: Princess V52
Manufacturer: Princess Yachts International
UK Dealer: Princess Motor Yacht Sales
Flybridge up to 55ft: Jeanneau Prestige 500
Manufacturer: Jeanneau
UK Dealer: BHG Marine, Bleu Water Marine, Cambrian Boats Limited, Cyril Johnston & Co, Euroyacht, Network North Wales, Walton Marine, Lansdale Marine & Leisure & Property LLP, LH Morgan and Sons Ltd.
Flybridge above 55ft: Sunseeker Manhattan 63 yacht
Manufacturer: Sunseeker International
UK Dealer: Sunseeker London
Custom Yacht: Ferretti Custom Line 100
Manufacturer: Ferretti Group
UK Dealer: Ventura UK
The Judges Special Award was received by David King, chairman of Princess Yachts International, and the Garmin Europe Ltd Outstanding Service Award was given to Essex Boatyards.