Best Naval Architecture: Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yachts, Boat International Design & Innovation Awards 2025

The Boat International Design & Innovation Awards 2025, held in February at the prestigious Kitzbühel, Austria, brought together industry leaders, yacht builders, and enthusiasts to celebrate outstanding achievements in the world of yachting. The Best Naval Architecture: Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yachts category showcased an outstanding selection of models that captured the industry's finest achievements. Claiming the title, Special One stood out among the rest, with several other notable finalists, including entries from Heesen, Alia Yachts, and Otam. The event was exclusively for industry professionals, offering a dedicated platform to celebrate the year’s finest yachts.

Winner

The yacht Special One was the winner of the Best Naval Architecture: Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yachts in 2025 at the Boat International Design & Innovation Awards.

Royal Huisman

Special One

Custom

Naval Architecture by: Vripack

Finalists

The following yachts were finalists in the Best Naval Architecture: Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yachts in 2025 at the Boat International Design & Innovation Awards

Heesen

Ultra G

60m Custom

Naval Architecture by: Van Oossanen Naval Architects

Alia Yacht

San

45m Custom

Naval Architecture by: Lateral Naval Architects

Otam

Sexy Me

27.75m 90 GTS

Naval Architecture by: Otam