Flybridge (up to 60ft), Motor Boat Awards 2018

The Motor Boat Awards 2018, held at the prestigious Hotel Kö59 Düsseldorf, brought together industry leaders, yacht builders, and enthusiasts to celebrate outstanding achievements in the world of yachting. The Flybridge (up to 60ft) category celebrated a lineup of standout models, showcasing the best the industry had to offer. The award was taken by the Absolute 58 FLY, with several other notable finalists, including entries from Fairline, Sea Ray, Bavaria Yachts, and Beneteau. The event was an invitation-only gathering, creating an intimate and celebratory atmosphere to honour the year’s esteemed yachts.

Winner

The model Absolute 58 FLY was the winner of the Flybridge (up to 60ft) in 2018 at the Motor Boat Awards.

Absolute

58 FLY

Exterior Design: Absolute

Naval Architecture: Absolute

Interior Design: Absolute

What the judges said: The number and variety of finalists shows what a keenly fought sector this is so it’s all the more impressive to see one boat stand out from the crowd courtesy of clever thinking, a richly detailed and very spacious interior and a really capable IPS-driven hull

Judges Comment

Finalists

The following yachts were finalists in the Flybridge (up to 60ft) in 2018 at the Motor Boat Awards

Fairline

Squadron 53 (Mk2)

16.92m

Exterior Design: Alberto Mancini

Naval Architecture: Alberto Mancini

Interior Design: Fairline

Bavaria Yachts

E40 Fly

12.29m

Naval Architecture: Vripack

Beneteau

Swift Trawler 35

11.29m

Exterior Design: Andreani Design

Naval Architecture: Beneteau

Interior Design: Andreani Design