Multihull of the Year 2026 voting opens at Miami Boat Show

Organizers of the Multihull of the Year (MOTY) award are gearing up for a busy season as the list of new multihulls selected for the 2026 election will be unveiled live from the Miami International Boat Show and voting opens February 11. Readers worldwide will be able to cast their ballots at multihulloftheyear.com through April 19, and the official results will be announced April 22 during the International Multihull Show in La Grande-Motte.

Launched in 2018 by Multicoques Mag and Multihulls World, MOTY built its reputation on an interactive, reader-driven format that highlights new launches across the 100 percent multihull segment. Thousands of readers have taken part since the first edition, and the MOTY process remains unique in focusing solely on multihulls and drawing a truly international response from owners, brokers, and builders.

For the 2026 edition, a curated selection of international new multihulls will be presented to readers. Official MOTY rules have been placed under seal and are available online, and voting will be conducted exclusively by readers in nearly every category. Two exceptions apply: the IMS Premiere and Capt’n Boat categories will follow a different voting procedure. Those rules and the candidate list will be available on the MOTY site when selection is announced in Miami.

Why this matters to the catamaran community: MOTY is a visibility engine. Winning or even appearing on the shortlist boosts a new model’s profile with buyers, brokers, and charter operators, and helps distinguish advances in build technique, layout innovation, and performance packages. For owners and prospective buyers, the vote is a practical way to survey the latest market offerings and see which designs are resonating across a global readership.

If you plan to participate, mark the voting window on your calendar, swing by the Miami Boat Show to catch the live reveal if you can, and bookmark multihulloftheyear.com to review the candidate list and official rules once posted. The MOTY cycle also gives local dealers and owners a timely promotion opportunity ahead of spring boat show seasons and delivery schedules.

The takeaway? Get involved early: review the entries when they’re posted, compare features that matter to you, and cast your vote between February 11 and April 19. Our two cents? Voting helps steer attention to the designs and builders you want to see succeed, so make your pick count.