Up to 18m, European Powerboat of the Year 2025

The European Powerboat of the Year 2025, held in January, brought together industry leaders, yacht builders, and enthusiasts to celebrate outstanding achievements in the world of yachting. In the Up to 18m category, the spotlight was on exceptional craftsmanship and performance across a range of impressive models. Victory was claimed by the Nimbus 495 Flybridge , earning recognition for its excellence in this category. The event was open to everyone, providing an inclusive and celebratory atmosphere to honour the year’s most acclaimed yachts.

Winner

The model Nimbus 495 Flybridge was the winner of the Up to 18m in 2025 at the European Powerboat of the Year.

Nimbus

495 Flybridge

Interior Design by: Nimbus

Exterior Design by: Nimbus

Naval Architecture by: Nimbus

Nominated

The following yachts were nominated in the Up to 18m in 2025 at the European Powerboat of the Year

Azimut

Seadeck 6

17.5m

Interior Design by: Alberto Mancini , Matteo Thun & Antonio Rodriguez

Exterior Design by: Alberto Mancini

Naval Architecture by: Azimut , Alberto Mancini , NAMES by Francesco Rogantin , Azimut R&D Dept.

Prestige

F5.7

17.27m

Interior Design by: Prestige

Exterior Design by: Prestige

Naval Architecture by: Prestige Engineering

Beneteau Yachts

Swift Trawler 54

17.3m

Interior Design by: Beneteau Yachts

Exterior Design by: Dixon Yacht Design

Naval Architecture by: Dixon Yacht Design , Andreani Design