The great and the good of the marine industry turned out for the Motor Boat of the Year Awards last night at The Savoy Hotel in London.

The judges panel, consisting of experts from Motor Boat & Yachting and Motor Boats Monthly magazines, chose nine boats to receive one of the coveted trophies.

Members of the public voted for Essex Boatyards to win the Garmin Outstanding Service Award and David King, Chairman and founder of Princess Yachts, received the Judges Special Award.

The winners:
Starter boat : Quicksilver Activ 645
Performance and Super boat : Riva Iseo
Wheelhouse & Walkaround : Botnia Targa 32
Trawler Yacht & Aft Cabin : Bénéteau Swift Trawler 44
Sportscruiser up to 45ft : Windy 31 Zonda
Sportscruiser over 45ft : Princess V52
Flybridge up to 55ft : Prestige 500
Flybridge over 55ft : Sunseeker Manhattan 63
Custom Yacht : Ferretti Custom Line 100
Garmin Outstanding Service Award :Essex Boatyards
Judges Special Award : David King, Chairman and founder of Princess Yachts