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2009 Motor Boat of the Year Awards

The great and the good of the motorboating world gathered last night at the Waldorf Hilton in London to discover just who had triumphed in the Motor Boat of the Year Awards.

The glittering annual awards celebrate the best of boating, and are open to all new boats on the market today - and not just new launches. Every boat on the shortlist had been tested by a journalist from MBM or its sister title Motor Boat & Yachting prior to November 2008.

So without further ado, here are 2009's big winners by category:

 

RIBs and SportsboatsRIBs and Sportsboats

Winner: Avon Adventure 580
Highly Commended: Chris Craft Catalina 23

 

Wheelhouse & WalkaroundWheelhouse & Walkaround

Winner: Botnia Targa 44

 

Traditional & RetroTraditional and Retro

Winner: Mochi Dolphin 54

 

Steel & InlandSteel and Inland

Winner: Seamark 780C

 

Trawler & Aft cabinTrawlers and Aft Cabins

Winner: Beneteau Swift Trawler 52
Highly Commended: Elling E4

 

Sportscruiser below 45ftSportscruiser below 45ft

Winner: Aquador 28HT
Highly Commended: Atlantis 35 Plus

 

Sportscruisers above 45ftSportscruiser above 45ft

Winner: Princess V45
Highly Commended: Sealine SC47

 

Flybridge below 50ftFlybridge below 50ft

Winner: Princess 50
Highly Commended: Storebro 435 Commander

 

Flybridge above 50ftFlybridge above 50ft

Winner: Fairline Squadron 55
Highly Commended: Azimut 58

 

azimutCustom Yacht

Winner: Moonen 94 Alu

 

Readers' Outstanding Service AwardReaders’ Outstanding Service Award

Winner: Bray Marine Sales