Valhalla 46 Sport Yacht Wins Best of Show
The boat earned the Fox Sports Best of Show award for boats under 60 feet at the 2026 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Food and Drink
The Valhalla 46 Sport Yacht won the Fox Sports Best of Show award for boats under 60 feet at the 2026 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The win marks the second consecutive year the Valhalla Sport Yacht line has taken the category, following the Valhalla 55 Sport Yacht's 2025 award.
Why it matters
Repeat recognition for the Valhalla Sport Yacht line signals sustained attention to its design in a competitive segment of the boating market. For Fort Lauderdale, home to the boat show, the award highlights the city's role as a showcase for the industry.
The 46 Sport Yacht measures 46 feet, 7 inches and is powered by triple Mercury V12 600-hp Verado outboards, with a reported top speed of more than 50 knots. The award applies to boats under the 60-foot category limit.
The players
Fox Sports
Fox Sports is the sports television network that presents the Best of Show award at the boat show.
Valhalla Boats
Valhalla Boats is the manufacturer of the Sport Yacht line, a builder of high-performance sport yachts.
The details
The two-stateroom layout includes a forward queen berth, twin guest berths, a galley and a head with a separate shower. The yacht is offered in enclosed and open-pilothouse configurations and as a Sportfish Edition, with an air-conditioned pilothouse that can open to the outdoors.
Timeline
2025: The Valhalla 55 Sport Yacht won the Best of Show category.
2026: The Valhalla 46 Sport Yacht won Best of Show at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
Roadmap
The back-to-back wins show the Valhalla Sport Yacht line holding its place among award-winning builders in the under-60-foot segment. The consecutive honors follow the 2025 award to the Valhalla 55, indicating a continuing product strategy in this category.
The award recognizes boats that buyers can see in person at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The Sport Yacht's configurations, including enclosed and open-pilothouse versions, give buyers options in how they use the vessel.
The takeaway
Buyers comparing boats under 60 feet can use repeat award recognition as one input, alongside specifications such as the 46 Sport Yacht's reported speed and cabin layout. Reviewing configuration options before a boat show visit helps narrow the choices.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Yachting.
