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Boat of the Year
Boat of the Year awards are prestigious honors that are given to boats based on performance, design, options, and other criteria. Boat of the Year awards are selected by a combined editorial team of writers from publications such as Motor Boats Monthly, Custom Yachting, and Motor Boat and Yachting. Boats are divided into categories and rated based on set criteria for each particular category. Other boating magazines also hand out accolades each year, including Hot Boat and Powerboat Magazine.
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Boat of the Year
Malibu Boats Tip: There is no entry process for the Boat of the Year awards by Motor Boats Monthly, Custom Yachting, and Motor Boat and Yachting. Every boat that has been tested by the three judging magazines is automatically considered for an award. The judges base their opinion on what they feel is the most important criteria to boat buyers for a particular category. For example, sportsboats and RIBs are measured by their performance, whereas comfortable interiors on steel and inland boats are more important. There is an entry process for the awards handed out by Powerboat Magazine. Winners are chosen after the magazine holds its Performance Trials and are evaluated independently by two teams.
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The Importance of Boating Awards and Records
Even if you just wakeboard or waterski on the weekends, that doesn't mean you can't learn a thing or two from the pros. Professional athletes hit the water each year at a variety of national and international events earning thousands of dollars in prize money. It's at these competitions that you can see records being broken and awards being handed out. The other benefit to keeping tabs on these events is to find out which boats are performing best in each sport. Boat manufacturers are especially interested in seeing their latest designs break records or receive accolades.
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The Importance of Boating Awards and Records
Malibu Boat Tip: Boating awards and records mean a lot to both the athlete who earned the recognition and to boat companies who want their boats to break records in a variety of competitions, like the men's or women's jump or the slalom. There are a variety of national and international boating events each year, such as the EAME Championships, Malibu Open and Tri-Lakes Late Bloomer. The Malibu Open is known for having the most world records than any other professional event and each year, athletes strive to break the last record in their sport.
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Team Malibu
There are some boat manufacturers who hire professional boat athletes to test out their latest boat designs to ensure they handle efficiently and are innovative enough for a discriminating clientele. This can be more reassuring for the boat buyer if they hear a particular boat was tested by their favorite boating athlete. Look for boat companies that not only tout their product's strengths, but are willing to admit its limitations. Boat companies that show you how the boat works, instead of just telling you about it tend to have stronger reputations.
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Team Malibu
Malibu Boat Tip: Malibu Boats enlist professional athletes to test out their latest boat designs. Team Malibu athletes include Jeff Weatherall and Dallas Friday, professional wakeboarders, and Will Asher and Drew Ross, both professionals in slalom water-skiing. These Team Malibu athletes test the boats at their schools and clinics, where students learn on the latest equipment. This partnership allows Malibu to modify their designs based on professional feedback.
