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 , with several other notable finalists, including entries from FIM. 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

Exterior Design: Nimbus

Naval Architecture: Nimbus

Interior Design: Nimbus

Finalists

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

FIM

500 Regina

16.1m

Exterior Design: Design aLot , FIM

Naval Architecture: FIM

Interior Design: FIM

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

Exterior Design: Alberto Mancini

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

Interior Design: Alberto Mancini , Matteo Thun & Antonio Rodriguez

Prestige

F5.7

17.27m

Exterior Design: Prestige

Naval Architecture: Prestige Engineering

Interior Design: Prestige

Beneteau

Swift Trawler 54

17.3m

Exterior Design: Dixon Yacht Design

Naval Architecture: Dixon Yacht Design , Andreani Design

Interior Design: Beneteau