https://www.multihulls-world.com/Les derniers essaisfr-frhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/vision-444-the-cruising-catamaran-according-to-jameshttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/vision-444-the-cruising-catamaran-according-to-jamesIn the category of cruising catamarans under 50 feet, many multihulls are designed for cruising for one or two weeks. The Vision 444, on the other hand, is a completely different kind of catamaran, designed for long-distance cruising and ocean passage-making. This South African-built catamaran has...Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/lagoon-60-a-palace-puts-to-seahttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/lagoon-60-a-palace-puts-to-seaLagoon, the world leader in cruising multihulls, hadn’t spent all its ammo during the euphoria that gripped the post-Covid market; rather, it’s now that the going is tougher that the manufacturer is pulling out all the stops with no less than two new sailing catamarans, the 43 and the 60, which...Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/gp70-and-then-cruising-became-fantastichttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/gp70-and-then-cruising-became-fantasticThe GP70, previewed at the International Multihull Show 2024 in La Grande-Motte, stands out from its competitors of the same size thanks to deliberate choices aimed at clearly asserting personal use by the owner. The philosophy is clear and precise: this extraordinary catamaran is aimed at a select...Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/accwing-a-sail-that-s-innovative-and-easy-to-masterhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/accwing-a-sail-that-s-innovative-and-easy-to-masterThe world of sailing is constantly innovating. While most technological advances are dedicated to optimizing performance, some are aimed at making life easier for sailors. The ACCWing falls into this category: it’s a technical and innovative sail, but its ambition is to make sailing easier for...Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:55 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/greencat-52-energy-transition-a-la-cartehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/greencat-52-energy-transition-a-la-carteBased in La Rochelle, on France’s Atlantic coast, the Chantier de l’Arsenal shipyard is best known for its day charter catamarans. These 60- to 90-foot units, known as Day 1s, have already seen fifteen examples sold worldwide. The manufacturer is also interested in electrically-powered utility...Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/new-windelo-54-70-nautical-miles-to-convince-yourself-to-buy-a-green-catamaranhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/new-windelo-54-70-nautical-miles-to-convince-yourself-to-buy-a-green-catamaranA gale warning in force, 35 knots gusting on the beam, a 2- to 3-meter wave height (6 to 10 feet) and a 3 to 4 second cross swell: these were the conditions experienced during an express delivery from Canet-en-Roussillon to La Grande-Motte. This was heavy weather, but that made it almost ideal for...Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/seawind-1170-compact-but-built-for-the-high-seashttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/seawind-1170-compact-but-built-for-the-high-seasOver the years, small Australian builder Seawind, has become a key figure in the globalized world of cruising catamarans. With the Seawind 1170, the shipyard is taking an interesting option by offering modern design and remarkable habitability in a hull of less than 40 feet, a size somewhat shunned...Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/trimaran/neel-43-performance-three-hull-cruising-in-turbo-modehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/trimaran/neel-43-performance-three-hull-cruising-in-turbo-modeIt was with great delight that I accepted an invitation from Jean-Noël Roux, NEEL-TRIMARANS dealer for France’s Occitanie region and owner of the brand-new NEEL 43 Performance, to deliver his multihull from La Grande-Motte to Port Ginesta for the Multihull Fest 2024, of which Multihulls World is...Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/hh44-a-hybrid-catamaran-full-of-clever-little-featureshttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/hh44-a-hybrid-catamaran-full-of-clever-little-featuresOver the past 12 years, HH has built up an image of a modern shipyard offering boats that are both high-performance and comfortable. The brand’s latest (and smallest) model, the HH44, takes this concept a step further, with an innovative propulsion system and a number of on-board features.Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/motor/vandal-46-explorer-a-4x4-of-the-seas-in-catamaran-modehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/motor/vandal-46-explorer-a-4x4-of-the-seas-in-catamaran-modeWe’ve heard of sport catamarans, cruising catamarans, catamaran yachts, fishing catamarans, etc... and now we’ll have to reckon with adventure catamarans, such as the robust Vandal 46 Explorer built in aluminum.Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/motor/iliad-53f-to-keep-long-crossings-comfortablehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/motor/iliad-53f-to-keep-long-crossings-comfortableWith only a few models in its catalog and less than 10 years in business, the Australian shipyard has already built up an excellent reputation. A success that owes nothing to chance, as demonstrated by the new 53F, just elected Multihull of the Year in the Multipower category.Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/motor/longreach-1900-for-very-long-term-cruisinghttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/motor/longreach-1900-for-very-long-term-cruisingDesigned and built for long-distance cruising, this powercat is re-establishing the tradition of trawler yachts, bringing space, unprecedented versatility and a good dose of customization possibilities.Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/xquisite-30-sportcat-fun-sporty-and-so-easy-to-handlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/xquisite-30-sportcat-fun-sporty-and-so-easy-to-handleSpecializing in cruising catamarans, the South African shipyard has just launched a “big” sports catamaran reminding us of the famous Kat 28 (aka KL 28) from the 80s . A somewhat unique concept in today’s multihull world, yet not without interest. At least, that’s the feeling of those who...Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/motor/yot-36-the-new-wave-of-twin-hulled-motorboatinghttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/motor/yot-36-the-new-wave-of-twin-hulled-motorboatingPresented to the public at last year’s Cannes Yachting Festival, the YOT 36 is the first model from the new powercat brand launched by the Catana Group. To tackle this new market - and therefore a new audience - there’s no better way than setting up... a new team and a new factory!Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/seawind-1370-a-catamaran-that-s-easy-ashttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/seawind-1370-a-catamaran-that-s-easy-asThe Seawind 1370 heralds a new era for builder Seawind, founded in Australia over 40 years ago. A new, more modern design combined with an increased production capacity augurs well for the success of this model. But does this performance cruising catamaran retain the legendary build quality of her...Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/new-windelo-50-still-just-as-eco-responsible-but-much-more-attractivehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/new-windelo-50-still-just-as-eco-responsible-but-much-more-attractiveBy revisiting the deck, coachroof and interior design, can the designers of the New Windelo 50 Yachting really claim to be presenting a new model? Do the improvements validated by the manufacturer bring any noticeable changes once under way? What about comfort and eco-responsibility? To answer all...Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/punch-1370-the-winning-return-of-epoxy-woodhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/punch-1370-the-winning-return-of-epoxy-woodAfter a decade’s absence, Multicat Algarve launched the second model in its new Punch range in Portugal, a 13.70 in a Day Charter configuration. For the editorial team here at Multihulls World, who have always been fans of epoxy wood construction, the opportunity was just too good: we met up with...Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/nautitech-48-open-a-true-ocean-going-catamaran-designed-for-living-aboardhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/nautitech-48-open-a-true-ocean-going-catamaran-designed-for-living-aboardSome 30 years after the creation of the Nautitech brand, the manufacturer based in Rochefort, on France’s Atlantic coast, presents us with a brand new 48 Open. We had the privilege of testing this new flagship, a boat even more refined than its predecessors.Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/ita1549-speed-luxury-and-comforthttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/ita1549-speed-luxury-and-comfortThe young Italian brand ITACATAMARANS, launched by Emanuele Caprini, has set itself apart by optimizing the finish and performance of its first model, the ITA14.99. The result is a slightly longer catamaran, the ITA15.49, presented to the public for the first time at the Cannes Yachting Festival...Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/trimaran/neel-52-are-three-hulls-better-than-twohttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/trimaran/neel-52-are-three-hulls-better-than-twoReplacing the highly successful NEEL 51 was going to be no easy task, but the manufacturer applied the same recipe as for the recent 43, entrusting the project to Marc Lombard Design. At the La Rochelle Boat Show, we were able to discover a trimaran so seductive that, within the space of just a few...Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/minicat-guppy-the-best-toy-everhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/minicat-guppy-the-best-toy-everMultihulls are usually divided into two categories: liveaboard boats and sports catamarans. With the Guppy, MiniCat represents another segment, that of transportable mini-multihulls. An original and resolutely fun concept.Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/gunboat-72-top-luxury-and-performancehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/gunboat-72-top-luxury-and-performanceWith its carbon mast towering over all the yachts at the Cannes Yachting Festival, more than 100 feet above the sea, the Gunboat 72 was the talk of the town when it was officially presented for the first time back in September. We had the privilege of boarding this fabulous machine for a delivery...Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/motor/aquila-47-molokai-a-powercat-for-offshore-fishinghttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/motor/aquila-47-molokai-a-powercat-for-offshore-fishingThe second model in Aquila’s fishing range, the 47 Molokai, accumulates superlatives and propels the brand into the world of big game fishing, with a highly original layout.Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/motor/80-sunreef-power-eco-luxury-s-pact-with-the-sunhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/motor/80-sunreef-power-eco-luxury-s-pact-with-the-sunA year after the launch of the first 80 ECO sailing yacht, Sunreef Yachts has now presented a Power ECO version. This luxury multiyacht has abandoned its rig but retains its electric motor. We got the chance to sail aboard this exceptional unit at the Cannes Yachting Festival. Once past the bling of...Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/motor/alucat-w25-cabin-8-a-powercat-a-la-cartehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/motor/alucat-w25-cabin-8-a-powercat-a-la-carteSomewhat atypical, this workboat-like powercat can be transformed into a comfortable day cruiser or fishing boat, depending on the customer’s wishes. This “à la carte” offer accumulates the advantages of a catamaran over a monohull, but also those of a boat with a layout that’s, well, à la...Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/trimaran/libertist-853-folding-version-one-standard-marina-slip-pleasehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/trimaran/libertist-853-folding-version-one-standard-marina-slip-pleaseErik Lerouge is well known for his highly seaworthy, performance multihulls - undeniable qualities that the architect defends thanks to an uncompromising vision. The Libertist 853, for example, was launched in a first version with fixed linking arms - simpler, stiffer, lighter... However, Erik was...Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/motor/valder-20-a-powercat-for-james-bondhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/motor/valder-20-a-powercat-for-james-bondWhen New Zealander Wayne Valder, multi-time winner in the Offshore World Powerboat Championships, decided to design a large motor cruising catamaran for his own personal use, the result was always going to be a very, very fast machine. Add a flashy orange Bentley livery and a small chopper at the...Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/lagoon-55-the-catamaran-where-it-all-beganhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/lagoon-55-the-catamaran-where-it-all-beganThe launch of the new Lagoon 55 just over two years ago put the “old” 55 back in the spotlight: this big catamaran was the very first model to bear the Lagoon name. On the eve of the 40th anniversary of the world’s leading manufacturer of cruising catamarans, a tribute to the Lagoon 55 is in...Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/motor/four-winns-th36-the-bow-rider-with-two-hullshttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/motor/four-winns-th36-the-bow-rider-with-two-hullsLong awaited, the TH36 is the Four Winns interpretation of the powercat. A new model that attempts to marry the world of the bow rider (a motorboat offering a second, distinct living area on the foredeck, accessed typically via an opening in the windshield) with that of the catamaran, guaranteeing a...Fri, 04 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/motor/iliad-53s-an-adventurous-boat-ready-to-settle-on-the-beachhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/motor/iliad-53s-an-adventurous-boat-ready-to-settle-on-the-beachPower catamarans are the fastest growing sector, for some very good reasons such as frugality, comfort and in the case of the adventure variety like this Iliad 53Sport, long-range capabilities. Lifestyle is the other main driver for the surge in demand for these vessels and their inherent features,...Fri, 04 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0200