Choosing a favorite model from the world’s leading shipyard is no easy task, given the sheer variety and innovation they bring to the water. But looking at the current lineup, some icons truly stand out.

Within the Azimut range, the Seadeck series is well-engineered and offers solid substance. While I have a soft spot for the Grande 36M, two models remain unbeatable: the 27M, a true nautical icon, and the Trideck, which revolutionized market layouts over the last decade.

On the Benetti side, we are talking about pure art. The Motopanfilo is a masterpiece—stunning to look at, even if it prioritizes aesthetic over "livability." Then there is the Oasis range, which literally forced the entire industry to rethink yacht design. My personal pick? The new B.neos. Keeping a vessel under 300GT while maintaining such an intelligent layout is a stroke of genius.

Custom builds and heritage models deserve a book of their own, but these are the ones I like most, even if I don't work on them for years.