A SUNSEEKER yacht has scooped a major award as the best in is class.

The Manhattan 66 took the Best Flybridge Over 60ft title at the 2018 Motor Boat Awards.

It was launched by Poole-based Sunseeker International at the London Boat Show a year ago. More than 60 have been sold.

The judging panel said of the shortlist: “Three excellent boats and very little to separate them, but the winner’s versatility and plethora of layout options separates it from the pack. Proven sales success confirms that with this model the designers have hit the spot.”

Sean Robertson, sales director at Sunseeker International, said: “The Manhattan 66 is one of our top selling models since its launch at London Boat Show last year.

“We are thrilled to have won this award and it underlines our ability to keep giving our customers the best in class across every segment we operate in.”

The award success followed the announcement that Sunseeker had become an official FIFA partner for the World Cup tournament in Russia. England World Cup legend Sir Geoff Hurst and BT Sport’s Jake Humphrey were at the company’s stand at the London Boat Show to make the announcement.