Val Wyatt Marine scoops prestigious industry award

Val Wyatt Marine, the leading broker and agent for the Interboat range of hand-built boats in the UK, was delighted to accept the winning award for the best ‘Wheelboat and Cockpit Cruiser’ for its Intercruiser 29 at this year’s prestigious Motor Boat Awards.

 

The model, created by Dutch builder Interboat, was praised by the judges as being “equally at home powering through the Solent at 25 knots as pottering on the Thames at 6 knots.” This however wasn’t the only award for the company, with the Interboat NEO 7.0 also receiving a Highly Commended award in the Starter Boat category.

 

The Intercruiser 29 is an amazingly versatile boat that has so many uses and a huge array of options. It is perfect for cruising rivers and leisurely days out with friends. The NEO 7.0 is a game-changer, pushing the boundaries with its revolutionary design and offering ultimate style and comfort on the water.

 

Lisa Caddick, Managing Director at Val Wyatt Marine, commented: “We are delighted to receive these awards and the recognition for this fantastic range of boats. We have represented the Interboat range in the UK over the past seven years and they have fast become a must-have on the Thames and the South Coast.”

 

Val Wyatt Marine is a family-run business based in Wargrave near Henley-on-the-Thames that was set up in 1845. They are the sole importers of Interboat and Intercruiser within the UK, as well as being South of England dealers for Corsiva. 

 

The winners of the 2015 Motor Boat Awards were announced at a dinner hosted by Time Inc UK, the publishers of Motor Boat & Yachting magazine at the Landmark Hotel in London with an audience of over 250 international guests.

 

A panel of five highly experienced marine journalists were responsible for sea-trialling all 57 of the finalists before selecting the winning craft. The international nature of the event was reflected with winners from Scandinavia, Germany, France, Holland, Italy and the UK.

 

For further information visit www.valwyattmarine.co.uk

 

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For further information please contact Nicola, Steph or Mel at McKenna Townsend by emailing nicola@mckenntownsend or calling 01425 472330.

 

About Val Wyatt Marine

Berkshire-based Val Wyatt Marine is a family business that has been running since 1845. The company is run by Lisa and Ben Caddick and supported by a passionate team who are all committed to getting people on the water. At the heart is a picturesque marina with 120 berths. Val Wyatt Marine is the sole importer of Interboat and Intercruiser within the UK, as well as being South of England dealers for Corsiva. 

 

About the Motor Boat Awards
All boats currently in production and available for sale in the UK are eligible for a Motor Boat Award provided they were tested by Motor Boat & Yachting or Motor Boats Monthly prior to 1st January 2015. Boats do not need to be entered; eligible craft are automatically considered.

 

Boats are judged by a panel of experienced professionals and decisions based on their personal, hands-on sea trial experience of each vessel. On average over 70 boats are tested each year and company representatives from all the shortlisted finalists are invited to join the evening. The winners are announced on the night.