2025 Boat of the Year: Best Full-Size Cruiser Over 45 Feet
For offshore adventures, this year’s large monos—Moody DS48 and Allures 51.9—offer distinct yet equally compelling platforms.
For offshore adventures, this year’s large monos—Moody DS48 and Allures 51.9—offer distinct yet equally compelling platforms.
The Midsize Multihull category featured a fiercely competitive lineup from top builders in France, South Africa and Australia.
These two big cruising cats break from the charter mold, with features and performance tailored for true bluewater sailors.
Three cutting-edge multihulls, including the Neel 52 trimaran, showcase innovation and performance in this year’s contest.
The Windelo 54 Yachting’s innovative design and eco-friendly features earned it the Judges’ Special Recognition for 2025.
In a world of cruiser-racers, where performance and style are completely intertwined, the Solaris 44 is right at home.
Truly one for the ages, the Hallberg-Rassy 40C is a rock-solid sailboat that aces the test of time.
Windelo makes its U.S. debut at the Annapolis Sailboat Show with the Windelo 54 Yachting.
The Neel 52 is a well-proportioned, fast and voluminous trimaran offering a vast range of sailing possibilities.
The Xquisite Sixty Solar Sail has a 60-kWh lithium-ion battery pack, 7 kW of solar panels and style to spare.
Top boatbuilders around the globe battle for this year’s coveted Boat of the Year title.
Sixteen sailboats have made the cut to compete for top honors in Cruising World’s 2025 Boat of the Year contest.
For offshore adventures, this year’s large monos—Moody DS48 and Allures 51.9—offer distinct yet equally compelling platforms.
The Midsize Multihull category featured a fiercely competitive lineup from top builders in France, South Africa and Australia.
These two big cruising cats break from the charter mold, with features and performance tailored for true bluewater sailors.
Three cutting-edge multihulls, including the Neel 52 trimaran, showcase innovation and performance in this year’s contest.
The Windelo 54 Yachting’s innovative design and eco-friendly features earned it the Judges’ Special Recognition for 2025.
In a world of cruiser-racers, where performance and style are completely intertwined, the Solaris 44 is right at home.
Truly one for the ages, the Hallberg-Rassy 40C is a rock-solid sailboat that aces the test of time.
Windelo makes its U.S. debut at the Annapolis Sailboat Show with the Windelo 54 Yachting.
The Neel 52 is a well-proportioned, fast and voluminous trimaran offering a vast range of sailing possibilities.
The Xquisite Sixty Solar Sail has a 60-kWh lithium-ion battery pack, 7 kW of solar panels and style to spare.
Top boatbuilders around the globe battle for this year’s coveted Boat of the Year title.
Sixteen sailboats have made the cut to compete for top honors in Cruising World’s 2025 Boat of the Year contest.
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