European Powerboat 2020, 5 accessible and easy to use motor boats

Discover the 5 powerboats in the under 8m category of the European Powerboat Awards 2020. The units selected in this category are entry-level units that are affordable, easy to operate and maintain.

The European Powerboat Award 2020 is a competition that recognizes the best euro-powered units per euro size category launched during 2019. The winners are revealed on the first night of the show's opening, in this case January 18, 2020.

In the category of less than 8 m, there are 5 entry-level units. The characteristics retained are :

  • The quality/price ratio
  • The ease and quality of driving
  • Security
  • Easy to implement transport

Beneteau Flyer 7 SUNdeck

The Flyer 7 is a sporty 6.41 m dayboat available in two versions: Standard (stainless steel railing) or Elegance (black railing). The console is protected by a wraparound windshield and handrails secure the movement on the two symmetrical gangways. In the front, a solarium invites to relax.

This small dayboat is even suitable for coastal cruising with a cabin equipped with a double bed, storage space and a toilet. As an option, it is possible to install a cabinet with a refrigerator.

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Boston Whaler 160 Super Sport

The new 160 Super Sport is back in a brand new version, redesigned from hull to deck for fun and comfortable sailing. This 4.93 m model is easy to use and maintain and has a smart deck plan. New features include swim platforms, a lockable forward console storage compartment and a new hull color

Candela Seven

Thanks to the manufacturer's experience in the design of fighter aircraft and in the field of aviation, Candela Seven is a very light but structurally rigid electric boat. Designed in carbon fiber, it has a beautiful teak deck. A single foil at the center of gravity in the shape of an inverted U called "pi" and a small T foil on the back allow it to fly.

A 12-inch touch screen allows you to control all navigation, speed and consumption data, but also navigation lights or bilge pumps. The battery is guaranteed for 8 years.

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Jeanneau Merry Fisher 695 (Series 2)

The Jeanneau Merry Fisher 695 (Series 2) builds on the success of the first Merry Fisher 695 (selling over 1,400 units since 2014. This model retains what made its predecessor successful, while benefiting from the latest innovations in the range. This model retains the V-shaped hull whose marine qualities and stability are no longer to be proven. An easy maintenance and an affordable fuel consumption are the characteristics of the Jeanneau Merry Fisher 695 (Series 2) .

Silver Tiger DCz

The Silver Tiger DCz is the smallest of the new Silver Z models, made of fiberglass. The hull is designed using the same Swedish Petestep technology as the other, larger models. The design is signed by the Norwegian agency Eker Design AS.

Like its big brother, the Euro Raptor, the Tiger DCz also has a cabin at the front that allows you to spend the night on board. There is a double berth and a chemical toilet (optional).

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