Tests of catamarans and trimarans
Dragonfly 28
trimaran trimaran- test of February 01 2010 Advertised as the replacement for the 920, the new Dragonfly is just as attractive as its predecessors. Dragonfly 28: a bit more volume, and just as fast!test to download in pdf 5.00€6.90 $us
Privilege 515
catamaran liveaboard- test of February 01 2010 The Vendée-based builder's production is oriented resolutely towards the coveted multi-yacht segment, yet the new 2009 model presented at the autumn boat shows is a 50-footer! It is very different from the 495, but appears almost ‘reasonable', compared to its elder sisters,...test to download in pdf 5.00€6.90 $us
Lagoon 620
catamaran liveaboard- test of December 01 2009 After the 67' (a custom model), the 620 is the biggest catamaran built by Lagoon. When it was presented, it was one of the main curiosities at the last Cannes Boat Show; it must be said that this ‘cinemascope' version is very impressive!test to download in pdf Free
Outremer 49
catamaran liveaboard- test of December 01 2009 After a troubled period, linked to the sudden disappearance of the founder-architect, Outremer is showing its vitality and recovery capacity with the 49'. The expectations are great and the stakes decisive for the future driving force in the range...test to download in pdf 5.00€6.90 $us
Punch 1700
catamaran liveaboard- test of September 21 2009 Claude Thélier, skipper and owner of the trimaran ‘Région Guadeloupe’ (formerly Laurent Bourgnon’s Primagaz ) tested the Punch 1700 for Multihulls World, during the Tour de Guadeloupe.test to download in pdf 5.00€6.90 $us
Catana 47
catamaran liveaboard- test of September 21 2009 A storm lashed the leisure sailing industry during the winter of 2009; despite this, the multihull segment seems to have stood up well and is showing, across all sizes, comforting vitality. After having battled in the backwash from the Poncin group’s economic difficulties, Catana...test to download in pdf 5.00€6.90 $us
Lagoon 400
catamaran liveaboard- test of July 01 2009 A successful synthesisWith the 380, Lagoon reinvented the culture of space aboard medium-sized catamarans; this model was world champion in its category in production (600 boats), but its performance under sail lacked a little punch. The 400 has arrived in the middle of a crisis, and...
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Lipari 41
catamaran liveaboard- test of July 01 2009 The door to ocean cruising.At the beginning of June 2009, Fountaine Pajot surprised everyone by announcing the marketing of a new boat, the Lipari 41. It immediately appealed to us.
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Privilege 615
catamaran liveaboard- test of May 18 2009 A rich globe-trotter’s dreamThe Privilège 615 is not really a crisis period ‘product’! But let’s not deny ourselves the pleasure of discovering it; moreover this generic term doesn’t suit it! It benefits from a small...
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Virus V8
catamaran liveaboard- test of May 18 2009 Virus V8: the exploration virus.After the success of the now mythical Virus Magnum 18 and 21, the Morbihan-based company is launching into the raid catamaran adventure. To our great delight here is the Virus V8!
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Multi 23
trimaran trimaran- test of March 20 2009 A real mini Orma 60’The 60-footers had us dreaming. But no builder dared to build one in miniature. It has now been done, with this Multi 23.
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Corsair 36
trimaran trimaran- test of March 01 2009 A big folding trimaran from the ‘global village’Corsair was created by a New Zealand architect in California, and has built more than 1,200 folding trimarans between 1984 and 2008, which makes it the leader in this segment, along with the Danish...
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Gunboat 48
catamaran liveaboard- test of January 19 2009 The Gunboats have worked out a marketing programme in their own image – rare and stylish! They gather together in Chesapeake Bay, or during Antigua week, but are not often seen at the boat shows. They can be seen in Miami, but not yet in Europe! Peter...test to download in pdf 5.00€6.90 $us
Lalou 50
trimaran trimaran- test of January 19 2009 After completely dominating for 20 years, the 60’ trimarans are slowly leaving us; the 70’ one-design format proposed by the ORMA seems to lack seductive powers and as it stands will only result in a restricted, costly and elitist class. There remains thetest to download in pdf 5.00€6.90 $us
Salina 48
catamaran liveaboard- test of January 19 2009 Fountaine Pajot is finishing the renewal of its range, initiated with the Lavezzi 40, with the arrival of the Salina 48; this boat marks a clear development in the company’s tradition.Fountaine Pajot has used all its experience and expertise on...
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Dean 441
catamaran liveaboard- test of January 19 2009 Year after year, South Africa is proving to be ‘the other catamaran country’. With competitive infrastructures and sub-contractors, and an attractive work force, it is not by chance that Robertson & Caine, African Cat and Gunboat, amongst others, have set up here.Dean...
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Tricat 25 Sport
trimaran trimaran- test of January 19 2009 Some boats’ reputations go before them. Which means that we poor testers have to find out if they actually deliver. In the case of the Tricat 25 Sport, I knew, even before I got on board, that I would not be disappointed.Following on from the 22,
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Fusion 40
catamaran liveaboard- test of January 19 2009 Garry is a naval architect from New Zealand who carries out his prolific activities from his offices in Queensland (Brisbane, on the east coast of Australia).Fusion Australia, the creator and distributor of the concept (there is also a Fusion 40’ Power) carries out the assembly of the...
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Sunreef 70 Power Expedition
catamaran liveaboard- test of January 19 2009 When a double winner of the Route du Rhum, the holder for 10 years of the all-category record for speed in a sailing boat over 24 hours, decides to move over to motor boats, the move deserves attention. If this defector is known as one of the best ‘perfecters’ of sailing platforms in...test to download in pdf 5.00€6.90 $us
Catana 65
catamaran liveaboard- test of July 01 2008 Despite its imposing size, the Catana 65’ is a production multihull…very up-market. This ‘easy to live with’ luxury on 20m hulls therefore places it at the frontiers of custom constructions whose development, and use require other means. The 65’ remains an...test to download in pdf 5.00€6.90 $us
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