Michael Verdon

Verdon is Robb Report’s marine and aviation editor. He penned large portions of these two categories for Best of the Best. This year, the boating world in particular was rife with smart design decisions (p. 127).

“Small yachts are using modular layouts for multiple functions in the same footprint, while superyachts are dedicating every inch on the sterns and even bows to owner usage,” he says. “It’s a revolution in design.”