Custom Yachts, Motor Boat Awards 2026

The Motor Boat Awards 2026, being held at the prestigious Hotel Kö59 Düsseldorf, brings together industry leaders, yacht builders, and enthusiasts to celebrate outstanding achievements in the world of yachting. The Custom Yachts category highlights a remarkable array of yachts, each pushing the boundaries of design and performance. The title has been claimed by the Azimut Fly 82, with special commendation given to entries from Arksen Yachts, and Sunseeker. The event is an invitation-only gathering, creating an intimate and celebratory atmosphere to honour the year’s esteemed yachts.

Winner

The model Azimut Fly 82 was the winner of the Custom Yachts in 2026 at the Motor Boat Awards.

Azimut

Fly 82

Exterior Design: Alberto Mancini

Naval Architecture: Azimut , Pier Luigi Ausonio

Interior Design: Fabio Fantolino

Special Commendation

The following yachts were awarded a special commendation in the Custom Yachts in 2026 at the Motor Boat Awards

Arksen Yachts

Arksen 85

27.3m

Exterior Design: Arksen Yachts

Naval Architecture: Arksen Yachts

Interior Design: Arksen Yachts

Sunseeker

82 Ocean Enclosed

25.14m

Exterior Design: Sunseeker

Naval Architecture: Sunseeker

Interior Design: Sunseeker

Finalists

The following yachts were finalists in the Custom Yachts in 2026 at the Motor Boat Awards

Sanlorenzo

SL96 Asymmetric

29.06m

Exterior Design: Zuccon International Project

Naval Architecture: Sanlorenzo

Interior Design: Laura Sessa Romboli

Zeelander

Zeelander 8

23.9m

Exterior Design: Cor D. Rover Design

Naval Architecture: Cor D. Rover Design , Zeelander , Sea Level

Interior Design: Cor D. Rover Design

Ferretti Yachts

INFYNITO 80

23.7m

Exterior Design: Ferretti Group Engineering Department

Naval Architecture: Ferretti Group Engineering Department , Filippo Salvetti

Interior Design: Ideaeitalia