Unveiling the Pioneers of the Seas: Winners of the 2026 Motor Boat Awards

It’s time to unfurl the sails and sound the ship’s horn for the winners of the 2026 Motor Boat Awards. Hosted amidst the splendour of Düsseldorf, the gleaming awards celebrated outstanding designs, valiant performance, and inspiring maritime innovation. The meticulousness of the judging process that spanned months of testing, weeks of analysis, and days of cogitation was evident in the winners.

Each winner was selected from a cohort of ten categories, considering the stellar performance during rigorous sea trials as well the aligned requirements of its target market in terms of size, style, and price. Top performers were recognised in innovative ways, with a few contentious categories ending in a commendable second place.

In the fascinating world of weekenders, the Navan S30 ascended to the top in splendid style. Its predominant win in a market teeming with multi-purpose centre-console sports boats emphasises the outstanding design, laudable build quality, and pleasing layout of Navan S30.

As for family cruisers, the Norwegian native, Viknes 10, scooped the award. Its clever, well-specified design and meticulous detailing reflect the essence of seamless integration. Its rewarding design clarity, complemented by a reasonable price, positions it as a well-deserving winner in the family cruiser category.

In captivating a global audience with design, performance and innovation at its peak, the Motor Boat Awards provided a platform for maritime revolutionaries to shine, setting the course for future seafarers to steer their own inventions and adventures.