Award-Winning Dayboating Yachts

Dayboats are about maximizing the time you have on the water, knowing you'll return to base before bedtime. Amongst the award-winners are those that command attention and admiration, making a statement upon arrival at any anchorage. The award-winning designs prioritize the space for a picnic lunch, lounging in the sun, or a relaxing siesta over the requirements for cabins and guest suites. The winners of the awards below excel in the balance between style and utility.

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Winning Dayboating Yachts

Sunseeker Superhawk 55
Winner

Sunseeker

Superhawk 55

17.13m

Winner

Sportscruisers (over 45ft)

Motor Boat Awards 2024

Azimut Verve 48
Winner

Azimut

Verve 48

15.03m

Winner

Highly Commended

Motor Boat Awards 2024

Quarken 27 Cabin
Winner

Quarken Boats

Quarken 27 Cabin

8.35m

Winner

Highly Commended

Motor Boat Awards 2024

Azimut Verve 48
Winner

Azimut

Verve 48

15.03m

Winner

Dayboat

Robb Report 2024

Quarken 27 T-Top
Winner

Quarken Boats

Quarken 27 T-Top

8.35m

Winner

Sportboats

Motor Boat Awards 2023

Sunseeker Superhawk 55
Winner

Sunseeker

Superhawk 55

17.13m

Winner

Best Exterior Design

World Yachts Trophies 2023

Axopar 22 T-Top
Winner

Axopar

22 T-Top

7.2m

Winner

Up to 10m

European Powerboat of the Year 2022

Axopar 22 Spyder
Winner

Axopar

22 Spyder

7.2m

Winner

Sportsboats (up to 30ft)

Motor Boat Awards 2022

Windy Boats SLR/SR60
Winner

Windy Boats

SLR/SR60

18.15m

Winner

Best Exterior Design

World Yachts Trophies 2022

Fjord 41 XL
Winner

Fjord Yachts

Fjord 41 XL

12.81m

Winner

Up to 14m

European Powerboat of the Year 2021

Pardo P38
Winner

Pardo Yachts

P38

11.9m

Winner

35-45ft

European Powerboat of the Year 2020

Palm Beach GT50 Open
Winner

Palm Beach

GT50 Open

16.8m

Winner

Sportscruisers (over 40ft)

Motor Boat Awards 2020

Galeon 335 HTS
Winner

Galeon

335 HTS

10.2m

Winner

Sportcruisers (up to 40ft)

Motor Boat Awards 2020

Fairline F//Line 33
Winner

Fairline

F//Line 33

9.99m

Winner

Sportboats

Motor Boat Awards 2020

Princess R35
Winner

Princess

R35

10.89m

Winner

Best Yacht Design Innovation

Asia Boating Award 2019

Princess R35
Winner

Princess

R35

10.89m

Winner

Best motor yacht in Asia (under 15m)

Yacht Style Awards 2019

Nimbus Weekender 9
Winner

Nimbus

Weekender 9

9.35m

Winner

Under 35ft

European Powerboat of the Year 2019

Targa 27.2
Winner

Targa

Targa 27.2

9.19m

Winner

Wheelhouse and Cockpit Cruisers

Motor Boat Awards 2019

40 Open Sunreef Power
Winner

Sunreef Yachts

40 Open Sunreef Power

13.1m

Winner

Motor Catamaran Trophy

World Yachts Trophies 2018

Axopar 37 Sun-Top
Winner

Axopar

37 Sun-Top

11.5m

Winner

Sportsboats and RIBS

Motor Boat Awards 2017

Axopar 28 Cabin
Winner

Axopar

28 Cabin

8.75m

Winner

Up to 35ft

European Powerboat of the Year 2016

Axopar 28 T-Top
Winner

Axopar

28 T-Top

9.18m

Winner

Sportsboats and RIBS

Motor Boat Awards 2016

Axopar 28 T-Top
Winner

Axopar

28 T-Top

9.18m

Winner

Best for Fun

Best of Boats Award (BoB) 2015

Bavaria S36 Coupe
Winner

Bavaria Yachts

S36 Coupe

11.66m

Winner

Best for Family

Best of Boats Award (BoB) 2014

Marex 320 Aft Cabin Cruiser
Winner

Marex Boats

320 Aft Cabin Cruiser

9.99m

Winner

Up to 10m

European Powerboat of the Year 2013

Marex 320 Aft Cabin Cruiser
Winner

Marex Boats

320 Aft Cabin Cruiser

9.99m

Winner

Trawler Yacht & Aft Cabin

Motor Boat Awards 2013

Finalist Dayboating Yachts

Quarken 35 Cabin Tourer
Finalist

Quarken Boats

Quarken 35 Cabin Tourer

10.68m

Finalist

Adventure Yachts

Motor Boat Awards 2025

Jeanneau DB/37
Finalist

Jeanneau

DB/37

11.83m

Finalist

Sportscruisers (up to 45ft)

Motor Boat Awards 2025

Windy SR28
Finalist

Windy Boats

SR28

8.45m

Finalist

Sportboats

Motor Boat Awards 2025

Axopar 29 XC Cross Cabin
Finalist

Axopar

29 XC Cross Cabin

9.4m

Finalist

Sportboats

Motor Boat Awards 2025

Axopar 29 XC Cross Cabin
Finalist

Axopar

29 XC Cross Cabin

9.4m

Finalist

Best for Fun

Best of Boats Award (BoB) 2024

Quarken 27 Cabin
Finalist

Quarken Boats

Quarken 27 Cabin

8.35m

Finalist

Best for Fun

Best of Boats Award (BoB) 2023

Wellcraft 38 Explorer
Finalist

Wellcraft

Wellcraft 38 Explorer

10.9m

Finalist

Adventure Yachts

Motor Boat Awards 2023

Axopar 45 XC Cross Cabin
Finalist

Axopar

45 XC Cross Cabin

13.9m

Finalist

Adventure Yachts

Motor Boat Awards 2023

Bavaria S36 Coupe
Finalist

Bavaria Yachts

S36 Coupe

11.66m

Finalist

Sportscruisers (up to 45ft)

Motor Boat Awards 2023

Wellcraft 38 Explorer
Finalist

Wellcraft

Wellcraft 38 Explorer

10.9m

Finalist

Best for Fun

Best of Boats Award (BoB) 2022

Axopar 25 Cross Bow
Finalist

Axopar

25 Cross Bow

8m

Finalist

Best for Fun

Best of Boats Award (BoB) 2022

Axopar 45 XC Cross Cabin
Finalist

Axopar

45 XC Cross Cabin

13.9m

Finalist

Best for Family

Best of Boats Award (BoB) 2022

Windy SR44
Finalist

Windy Boats

SR44

14.03m

Finalist

Sportscruisers (up to 45ft)

Motor Boat Awards 2022

Nimbus Commuter 11
Finalist

Nimbus

Commuter 11 (Mk1)

12.4m

Finalist

SUVs

Motor Boat Awards 2022

Nord Star 31+
Finalist

Nord Star

31+

10.05m

Finalist

SUVs

Motor Boat Awards 2022

XO Boats XO DSCVR 9 T-Top
Finalist

XO Boats

XO DSCVR 9 T-Top

8.1m

Finalist

Sportsboats (up to 30ft)

Motor Boat Awards 2022

Dromeas D28 CC
Finalist

Dromeas Yachts

D28 CC

8.35m

Finalist

Sportsboats (up to 30ft)

Motor Boat Awards 2022

Axopar 22 Spyder
Finalist

Axopar

22 Spyder

7.2m

Finalist

Best for Beginners

Best of Boats Award (BoB) 2021

Waterdream 52' California
Finalist

Waterdream

52' California

14.62m

Finalist

Best for Fun

Best of Boats Award (BoB) 2021

Steeler Bronson 50
Finalist

Steeler

Steeler Bronson 50

14.99m

Finalist

Up to 20m

European Powerboat of the Year 2021

Axopar 37 XC Cross Cabin
Finalist

Axopar

37 XC Cross Cabin

11.5m

Finalist

Up to 14m

European Powerboat of the Year 2021

Fjord 41 XL
Finalist

Fjord Yachts

Fjord 41 XL

12.81m

Finalist

Sportscruisers (over 40ft)

Motor Boat Awards 2021