Excess 11: Boat of the Year for 2021
Out of a fleet of a dozen new models, no other sailboat did as many things well as the Excess 11, which earned it the title of 2021 Boat of the Year.
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Out of a fleet of a dozen new models, no other sailboat did as many things well as the Excess 11, which earned it the title of 2021 Boat of the Year.
In the midst of a pandemic, a determined group of builders, brokers and sailors presented Cruising World judges with a fleet of a dozen nominees for seatrials in venues ranging from New England to Florida.
A racing sailor son and cruiser father find the perfect dual-purpose family sailboat in the X-Yachts X40, named Best Performance Cruiser.
Luxury surroundings and innovative design are the hallmarks of this long-legged cruiser.
Simple accommodations and sparkling sailing performance earned this trimaran an Honorable Mention for Best Sportboat.
The latest multihull from HH Catamarans is an all-carbon-fiber couple-friendly rocketship.
A new generation at Hylas Yachts makes its mark with the launch of a German Frers-designed bluewater voyager.
The 2021 Boat of the Year fleet may not have been the biggest ever, but it was strong from top to bottom. Here’s a look at the rest of the year’s nominees.
Performance numbers of the 2021 Boat of the Year fleet under power and sail.
Design specs of the 2021 Boat of the Year fleet
The newest model from this longtime Florida builder is an attractive well-built option for a cruising couple with longterm liveaboard and voyaging plans.
Out of a fleet of a dozen new models, no other sailboat did as many things well as the Excess 11, which earned it the title of 2021 Boat of the Year.
In the midst of a pandemic, a determined group of builders, brokers and sailors presented Cruising World judges with a fleet of a dozen nominees for seatrials in venues ranging from New England to Florida.
A racing sailor son and cruiser father find the perfect dual-purpose family sailboat in the X-Yachts X40, named Best Performance Cruiser.
Luxury surroundings and innovative design are the hallmarks of this long-legged cruiser.
Simple accommodations and sparkling sailing performance earned this trimaran an Honorable Mention for Best Sportboat.
The latest multihull from HH Catamarans is an all-carbon-fiber couple-friendly rocketship.
A new generation at Hylas Yachts makes its mark with the launch of a German Frers-designed bluewater voyager.
The 2021 Boat of the Year fleet may not have been the biggest ever, but it was strong from top to bottom. Here’s a look at the rest of the year’s nominees.
Performance numbers of the 2021 Boat of the Year fleet under power and sail.
Design specs of the 2021 Boat of the Year fleet
The newest model from this longtime Florida builder is an attractive well-built option for a cruising couple with longterm liveaboard and voyaging plans.
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