Boat of the Year Winners Revealed

UNDERWAY

“We’ve seen Jeanneau take chances before, and here they are again with something very fresh and new. I’ve learned to stop betting against them. I have the feeling that this yacht, above and beyond our contest, is destined to be a winner.”

12/07/2023

This week, we announce the winners of Cruising World’s 2024 Boat of the Year competition, take a closer look at the “Best Overall” Boat of the Year, the Jeanneau 55, dive into this year’s Boat of the Year class and some primo test sailing conditions on the Chesapeake, learn how to upgrade your battery bank simply and safely, and hop on an exhilarating shakedown cruise across the Atlantic. 

Jeanneau Yachts 55 Named 2024 “Best Overall” Boat of the Year

Jeanneau has long enjoyed a strong reputation for building boats that sail exceedingly well. With the Jeanneau 55, Cruising World's 2024 Best Overall Boat of the Year, the French boatbuilder has changed the game once again. What separates Jeanneau’s new 55-footer—and ultimately sealed the deal as our pick for Overall Boat of the Year for 2024—is what happens when you step aboard. Here’s what we’re talking about.

2024 Boat of the Year Winners Circle: The Big Reveal

For nearly 25 years, Cruising World’s annual Boat of the Year program has been the recognized leader in inspecting, testing and rewarding the best sailboats introduced into the US market by boatbuilders the world over. Tune in as the 2024 Boat of the Year winners are revealed on-air by Cruising World Editor-in-Chief Andrew Parkinson and judges Herb McCormick, Mark Pillsbury and Tim Murphy.

An Impressive Boat of the Year Ensemble Sets Sail

With sweet, early autumn sailing conditions on Chesapeake Bay, a strong fleet of 19 contenders competed for top honors in our annual Boat of the Year ­competition. Here’s how it went.

Battery Bank Upgrades Made Easy

Virtually every vessel with a house battery bank will benefit from an alternator and regulator upgrade. Here’s how.

Shakedown Cruise Across the Atlantic? Check.

Yes, our plan was remarkably ambitious, and yes, things went wrong along the way, but in the end, we made the trans-Atlantic journey work.

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