The Marex 440 Gourmet Cruiser clinched two prestigious boating awards at the 2024 boot Düsseldorf boat show, following its debut at the 2023 Cannes Yachting Festival.
Securing the top spot in the "Powerboats up to 14m" category at the European Power Boat of the Year 2024, the family cruiser impressed the jury, comprising editors-in-chief and sea trial journalists from European motorboat media. The judges, evaluating over 250 new boat models, emphasized space layout, safety, and the price-performance ratio. The Marex 440 Gourmet Cruiser stood out, hailed as a benchmark in its class with unparalleled design and thoughtful execution.
Notably, the Marex 440 GC boasts the largest kitchen in its category, a Smart Canopy System, and a beach club featuring a hydraulic platform alongside the water. The boat's ingenuity and careful design reflect the Norwegian shipyard's extensive experience, earning it acclaim from industry experts.
In addition to the European Power Boat of the Year accolade, the Marex 440 Gourmet Cruiser secured the Motor Boat Award for "Sportscruisers up to 45ft." The Motor Boat Award ceremony highlighted Marex's commitment to building the best family boats globally. The judges commended the boat's modest yet deeply impressive Nordic design, praising its ingenuity in deck layouts and high-spec features, such as the anchor camera and floating foredeck cushions.
The Marex 440 Gourmet Cruiser, measuring 13.70m (45ft) in length with a maximum beam of 4.27m (14ft), represents a new generation of cruisers with contemporary design lines and innovative solutions. The collaboration between Marex's in-house design team, Slovenian studio VOM Creations Yacht Design, Nikl Design for naval architecture, and Alpha Creations for engineering, resulted in a boat prioritizing ergonomics, comfort, and safety for the entire family.
The yacht introduces the builder's Smart Canopy System, the fastest and easiest way to close the open cockpit deck, showcasing curtains hidden in the targa arch that slide around like curtains. Offering versatility, the 440 Gourmet Cruiser features an enormous U-shaped kitchen layout, while the 440 Scandinavia version includes a second dining area in the enclosed salon. Furthermore, Marex brings the beach club concept to family boats, enhancing the platform with a large sitting area and a hydraulically operated swim platform, providing a safe entry and exit from the water.
