Design and Construction
The 9.00 is a monohull of design category A — rated for ocean service — and the builder's usual quality shows in a laminated deck-hull connection said to guarantee a durable yacht. Winner Yachts built the hulls in high-quality isophthalic resins to ward off osmotic blistering, and with this 2013 model adopted vacuum-infusion GRP with a foam-core sandwich above the waterline. Segeln magazine's jury singled out the handcrafted interior finish as rare in a boat of this size, and a trial report called her an extremely well-built and equipped performance cruiser with a refreshingly classic concept seldom seen among production yachts today.
A practical detail for owners who move their cruising grounds is that the keel can be changed later because the keel foundations are basically identical across the Winner range keel foundations are basically identical on all Winners. The boat offers a choice of three draughts — about 4 feet 1 inch, 5 feet 3 inches, or 6 feet 3 inches — so a shoal-draught sailor and a deep-draft coastal voyager can own the same hull.
Rig and Handling
The 9.00 carries a fractional sloop rig and a single-masted configuration, with an extendable gennaker pole giving her additional wings when the breeze fills. She is built for single-handed control via tiller, though a side-swiveling wheel from Jefa could be ordered for those who prefer it. Test sailors on the Baltic made over six knots at two Beaufort and reported she sails fast under gennaker with a little more wind, while other testers found her balanced at the helm and praised her excellent sailing characteristics. At a displacement of roughly 7,275 pounds with 2,976 pounds of lead ballast, the 40.9 percent ballast ratio and 2.0 capsize screening number underline the seaworthy, steady persona the builder claims for the design.
Accommodations
Below, the 9.00 is a complete cruising ship on nine meters. The saloon is spacious and laid out with typical sea berths, while aft and forward cabins extend sleeping space to four in comfort. The L-shaped galley came with various stove options, and a fully-fledged chart table faces the direction of travel — a proper navigation corner for passage work. A spacious bathroom sits on the companionway, and the flat inventory notes a toilet room with oil locker. Good ergonomics and optimum use of space mark the interior, and the high-quality finish makes the boat feel individualized rather than production-generic.
Customization and Ownership
The 9.00 can be further customized with various options and packages adapted to owner wishes, and testers noted she can be highly customized without forcing compromise on equipment. One described her as simple and not out of place, a compact family cruiser with a well-thought-out design and a moderate basic price. With her classic concept and adaptable nature, the editors felt she could become the shipyard's new classic.
The Verdict
The Winner 9.00 is a nine-meter performance cruiser that earns her ocean-category rating through construction discipline and a well-balanced hull rather than headline figures. She is fast, handy, and individually customizable, with a saloon and cabin plan that punches above the length, and a keel system that lets an owner re-task the boat for new waters. The handcrafted finish and classic concept give her a timeless appeal that the trade press recognized with a Top Yacht 2025 nod.
Pros
- Ocean design category A with seaworthy nine-meter hull rated for the popular class
- Changeable keel on identical foundations across the range supports later draught swaps
- Handcrafted interior finish rare at this boat size noted by Segeln jury
- Single-handed tiller or optional Jefa swivel wheel with extendable gennaker pole
- Spacious saloon, aft and forward cabins, proper chart table sleeps four in comfort
Cons
- Shallow 1.25 m draught option trades ultimate upwind bite for access
