Up to 18m, European Powerboat of the Year 2026

The European Powerboat of the Year 2026, 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 Sasga Menorquin 48 FB, 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 Sasga Menorquin 48 FB was the winner of the Up to 18m in 2026 at the European Powerboat of the Year.

Sasga Yachts

Menorquin 48 FB

Exterior Design: Sasga Yachts

Naval Architecture: Sasga Yachts

Interior Design: Sasga Yachts

Nominated

The following yachts were nominated in the Up to 18m in 2026 at the European Powerboat of the Year

Fjord Yachts

Fjord 490 Open

14.9m

Exterior Design: Marco Casali - Too Design

Naval Architecture: Fjord Yachts

Interior Design: Marco Casali - Too Design

Itama

Itama 54

16.44m

Exterior Design: Tommaso De Luca

Naval Architecture: Ferretti Group Engineering Department , Piero Ferrari

Interior Design: Tommaso De Luca

Invictus

TT550

16.87m

Exterior Design: Christian Grande

Naval Architecture: Christian Grande

Interior Design: Christian Grande

SAY Carbon Yachts

SAY 52

15.95m

Exterior Design: SAY Carbon Yachts

Naval Architecture: SAY Carbon Yachts

Interior Design: SAY Carbon Yachts