Multihulls of the year

Discover the video presentation of the winners

The official results of the election were announced during the International Multihull Show at La Grande Motte in the South of France.

We are excited to share with you the results of the 2023 Multihull of The Year election:

SAIL CRUISING

Sponsored by Pantaenius Assurance

1st 30.42% of the votes

LAGOON 51

The Lagoon 51 was unveiled for the very first time last April at the International Multihull Show in La Grande-Motte. A model with an innovative layout, offering sustainable solutions.

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2nd 24.23% of the votes

NAUTITECH 44 OPEN

We've been waiting for a new model from Nautitech for a few years now. The yard looks to be maintaining course with a high-performance multihull.

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3rd 16.71% of the votes

LIGHTWAVE 46

While the specifications of the Lightwave 46 remain the same than the 45, the catamaran that’s just been launched features inverted bows and a redesigned coachroof with larger openings.

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4th 14.68% of the votes

EXCESS 14

The new Excess 14, faithful to the brand's DNA, offers the thrill of sailing without sacrificing comfort on board.

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5th 13.97% of the votes

BALI CATSMART

A little sistership for the Bali Catspace, though this catamaran features some new innovations. On the other hand, you still get the rigid foredeck and the tilting Bali door.

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SAIL PERFORMANCE

Sponsored by AGL

1st 28.19% of the votes

C-CAT 48

This offshore catamaran is as comfortable as it is fast and fun to sail. The announced light displacement, just under 10 tons, promises some beautiful sailing indeed!

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2nd 21.87% of the votes

ORC 57

Very light but habitable, the 57 will fulfil the requirements of crews infatuated by speed, by offshore racing and also by high-end charter.

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3rd 19.19% of the votes

BALANCE 442

Like her big sistership, the 482, the Balance 442 has “broken” bows, i.e. straight near the waterline then inverted as they approach deck level. The 442 achieved averages of 12 to 13 knots and nice peaks that topped 15.

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4th 15.86% of the votes

CATANA OCEAN CLASS

Inverted, fine-entry bows ; controlled weight ; a powerful rig and deep daggerboards: this new model is indeed a Catana!

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5th 14.89% of the votes

RAPIDO 40

The Rapido 40 has shown good average speeds right from its first sail. This model, in the Racer version, can be boosted with C-foils and a carbon rig. The floats are particularly voluminous, obviously guaranteeing good strength.

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MULTIPOWER

Sponsored by Groupe Capelle

1st 26.53% of the votes

FOUR WINNS TH36

The TH36 looks like it’s going to be sporty, but the deck is also perfect for relaxation, with modular sunbathing areas, an outdoor galley, as well as two double cabins.

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2nd 22.08% of the votes

LEOPARD 40PC

The 40PC blends perfectly into the new range with very long hull windows and an immense flybridge. The real plus compared to the 43PC? Aboard this model, there’s a proper interior helm station.

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3rd 19.6% of the votes

PRESTIGE M48

With a hull drawn by Philippe Briand and a drivetrain limited to twin 320 HP motors for a 20-ton laden displacement, there is a maximum boatspeed of precisely 20 knots.

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4th 16.96% of the votes

LEEN 72

The Leen 72 retains the principle of a vast platform, but adopts smaller and more aft-set floats than those of the NEELs. The 72 promises to be an ideal craft for long cruising.

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5th 14.84% of the votes

AQUILA 28 MOLOKAI

The 28 Molokai is offered with an Open deck plan or with an enclosed cabin under the name of Molokai Cuddy.

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FOREVER GREEN

Sponsored by Lizmer

1st 30.29% of the votes

SUNREEF 80 ECO

Thanks to its sails, its high capacity of green energy production and its electric motors, the Sunreef 80 ECO can boast of sailing while reducing polluting emissions - without passing up on luxury!

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2nd 20.16% of the votes

AURA 51 SMART ELECTRIC

The electric Aura 51 is fitted with two 25 kW motors that work in hydrogeneration mode and 2,000 Wp of solar panels.

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3rd 17.24% of the votes

HOPYACHT 30

The multihull is designed to be easy to sail with a single furling genoa and a mast that is logically stepped well aft to ensure good overall performance.

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4th 17.22% of the votes

WINDELO 54 YACHTING

The shipyard has developed an eco-responsible composite sandwich to reduce the multihull's environmental footprint by 47%. The 54 is equipped with two electric motors of 20 kW each.

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5th 15.09% of the votes

VAAN R4

Vaan opted for aluminum, but mostly recycled. This first 40-foot catamaran is probably the smallest mass-produced catamaran ever built in this material.

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