SAIL magazine revealed its annual Best Boat Nominees in September 2024 and now has selected the 2025 winners:

Every year we are excited to announce our Top 10 Best Boats in the January/February issue, and after months of testing, walkthroughs, reviews, and deliberations, we’re proud to share with you the class of 2025. The boats we have selected represent fresh new design ideas, advances in technology, and industry trends that will live on for years to come.

Though our favorite boats of the year are a diverse range of models, they each have something in common: an aspirational spirit all the way down to their design brief. Whether it’s a fresh crop of small yet surprisingly spacious cruisers to bring more accessible price points to the market, or purpose-built adventure yachts made for chasing down the horizon, these boats are all about making dreams a reality. – Full report