9 Award-Winning Yachts For Sale

Find your next outstanding yacht.

The term “award-winning” has a tendency to be tossed around lightly. But when it comes to yachting, award-winning holds valuable significance. Yachts and boats can qualify for distinct awards based on their class, model, performance, interior, or exterior design. As when a person wins an award, it provides an added layer of credibility to the brand and the vessel.

Whether it’s a world superyacht winner, boat of the year nominee, or fishing tournament champion, we found the 9 award-winning yachts for sale with Denison Yachting. We included new and brokerage yachts — these boats deserve your attention.

1.150 Richmond 2010 EXCELLENCE | Best Overall Yacht For Table Service 2019

Denison’s charter fleet grew by 50% in 2019 and among the fleet is EXCELLENCE, a 150 Richmond 2010. She was a fan favorite at the 2019 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, where she won Best Overall Yacht for Table Top competition. EXCELLENCE Chef Danny Davies took home 1st place in the Yacht Chef competition.

When EXCELLENCE isn’t winning awards, you can find her chartering in the Bahamas or New England. She accommodates 12 guests in 6 cabins. Her semi-displacement hull gives her a top speed of 18 knots and complete comfort, both underway and at anchor with zero-speed stabilizers. Standout features on EXCELLENCE include a full-service bar and al fresco dining on every deck, a jacuzzi for eight, and spacious entertainment spaces. She’s currently available for charter with Denison Yachting.

2.133 Conrad 2018 VIATORIS | Winner Of The 2019 World Superyacht Award

Make way for VIATORIS, a 133’ Conrad 2018. She won the World Superyacht Award in 2019 for Best Displacement Motor Yacht Between 300GT and 499GT, 30m to 47.9m. Judges paid attention to the detail of her general arrangement plans, traffic flow, and other technical issues. VIATORIS attracted particular praise for her lines, which are considered to be timeless and elegant. Her interior layout was lauded for the ideal distribution of the yacht’s volume between guest, crew, public, and technical spaces. Her exterior was designed by talented design duo Reymond Langton. The naval architect was Diana Yacht Design.

3.Numarine 32XP 2020 | Hull #4 designed by award-winning Italian design firm, HotLab

 

She may not have won an award yet, but the interior of the Numarine 32XP 2020 was designed by award-winning Italian design firm, HotLab and features Armani Casa Nabucco wallpaper and a green stone theme throughout. Large windows allow natural light to flood the interior of the 32XP, adding a natural yet sophisticated style.

This series not only looks good but also has the performance to back it up. Twin MAN D2868 LE 425 800bhp @2100rpm give her a maximum speed of 14 knots, and a cruising speed of 12 knots. The Numarine 32XP has a large open upper deck with 2,500kg davit that can carry a number of tenders and toys. You can’t deny her unique look — she’s currently for sale with Denison Yachting.

4.Beneteau 30.1 | Best Performance Cruiser 2020

Beneteau knows how to build award-winning yachts and boats as the shipyard is fueled by innovation and passion for yachting. The Oceanis 30.1 won Best Performance Cruiser 2020 by Cruising World. The Performance Cruiser class was the largest and most competitive division in the 2020 Boat of the Year contest. The Oceanis models are constructed in Marion, South Carolina by a talented group of engineers and craftsmen.

Oceanis 30.1 is easy to sail and promises new experiences and thrills. She has a headspace of 6.5 feet in all interior areas, adding a standing feature to the cabins. Two sizable double cabins and an open entryway makes the Oceanis 30.1 feel particularly spacious, you can even add a DC powered air conditioning unit to beat the heat. The smallest model of the cruising range is stylish and fast with a highly competitive ready-to-sail price.

5.80 Sunreef Power | Best Power Driven Catamaran 2019

The 80 Sunreef Power won Best Power Driven Catamaran at the World Yachts Trophies gala in Cannes, where she made her international debut at the 2019 Cannes Yachting Festival. This power catamaran is a luxury multihull, ideal for long cruises in extreme comfort. As Sunreef Yachts’ latest motor yacht model, she features powerful propulsion, an innovative jet-ski garage, and comfortable living spaces, including a fully open saloon, master cabin, VIP cabin, two guest cabins, and crew cabin. Her layout, interior decor, and exterior colors are fully customizable. Hull #8 of the popular 80 Sunreef Power is available with Denison Yachting.

6.64 Billy Holton 2009 INLET MAGIC | Tournament Champion

A true award-winning yacht is not only determined by its exterior and interior design but also its performance in tournaments. INLET MAGIC has won plenty of tournaments over the years — tournament fishing is a team sport and the yacht is a huge contributor to that team. A winning Sportfish yacht needs to be able to take you out farther and faster than its competition. Speed, draft, storage, equipment, and electronics pave the way to a tournament champion. INLET MAGIC has a beam of 19’7″ that makes her a stable platform in the toughest conditions. She has a draft of 5 feet, with no pockets, to let her into shallow water when needed. INLET MAGIC is a one-of-a-kind tournament champion for sale with Denison Yachting.

7. Excess 15 | Nominated For Cruising World Boat Of The Year 2021 + SAIL Best Boat 2021

The Excess brand is rolling in awards. The Excess 15 is a nominee in Cruising World’s Boat of the Year 2021 and SAIL’s Best Boat 2021 categories. Excess elevates the sailing experience with a unique twin helm station aft. The XCS15 is available in 3 to 6 cabins to accommodate larger sailing families. Her lines are unique, balanced, seductive, and neat. Her ease of sailing gives way to peaceful sensations.

8.Excess 12 | Catamaran Of The Year 2020

Beneteau’s new XCS12 multihull took the award for Catamaran Of The Year 2020 and is currently for sale with Denison Yachting. The Excess 12 made her debut at the 2019 Cannes Yachting Festival and was named Best Midsize Catamaran by Cruising World. The 38′ XCS12 competed against other major catamaran brands such as Fountaine Pajot and Lagoon. With a unique twin helm layout, the option of 3 to 4 staterooms, and an open and air layout, the XCS12 shines on the water.

9. Excess 11 | Nominated For Cruising World Boat Of The Year 2021 + SAIL Best Boat 2021

Excess 11 is the newest model of catamarans in the Excess line and she made her world debut in January 2020. The XCS11 possesses an aggressive personality that breaks the norms of traditional sailing cats. Her design is both modern and sporty. The Excess 11 was designed by VPLP Design, one of the most world-renowned naval architects in the world. She’s nominated for Cruising World’s Boat of the Year 2021 and SAIL’s Best Boat 2021.

Whether you’re in the market for a new or used award-winning yacht, you’re guaranteed high-quality features, design, or performance. Contact a Denison yacht broker to find your next outstanding boat.