https://www.multihulls-world.com/Les derniers essaisfr-frhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/trimaran/tricat-690-performance-xl-more-power-but-as-simple-as-everhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/trimaran/tricat-690-performance-xl-more-power-but-as-simple-as-everWe first tested the Tricat 6.90 in a strong southwesterly blow some five years ago, but now we’re returning to Brittany to check out the new Performance XL version. This time, the Gulf of Morbihan welcomed us with less than 10 knots of wind. Weather that many would find frustrating… but weather...Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/nautitech-41-type-s-as-in-s-for-simplicityhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/nautitech-41-type-s-as-in-s-for-simplicityJust a few weeks after its launch in Rochefort, on France’s Atlantic coast, we took the helm of the very first Nautitech 41 Type S. Once again entrusted to the Marc Lombard Yacht Design Group, this new 41-footer does more than simply replace the 40 Open. It offers its own unique interpretation of...Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/trm-43-blue-water-cruising-in-high-performance-modehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/trm-43-blue-water-cruising-in-high-performance-modeAfter sailing nearly 90% of a circumnavigation single-handed aboard his TS 52 Jehol, Philippe Nagelmackers wanted to continue his voyages on a more compact multihull that was easier to manage yet just as high-performing. Working with naval architects Christophe Barreau and Frédéric Neuman, as well...Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/fp48-more-comfort-and-very-discretelyhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/fp48-more-comfort-and-very-discretelyWith 2025 having seen its fair share of new models, including the FP41, FP44, and Power 80, Fountaine Pajot is keeping the momentum going by unveiling three new sailing catamarans this year: the FP48, FP55, and FPY 70S. The first of these new 2026 models to splash, the FP48, is replacing the very...Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/outremer-48-100-blue-waterhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/outremer-48-100-blue-waterJust a few days after the Outremer 48 made its world premiere at the International Multihull Show in La Grande-Motte, we got the opportunity go for a test sail. As the successor (though not a replacement) for the iconic Outremer 45, this new model is more than just a stylistic evolution. It embodies...Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/orc-522-performance-that-s-both-bold-and-controlledhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/orc-522-performance-that-s-both-bold-and-controlledTen years after the launch of the TS5 (today known as the ORC 50), ORC Catamarans is now a member of the Grand Large Group, and it continues to evolve its iconic model. Brighter, more welcoming, and better suited for family use, the new ORC 52.2 remains true to its heritage. A lightweight hull,...Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/motor/leopard-53-pc-a-new-version-that-prioritizes-living-spaceshttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/motor/leopard-53-pc-a-new-version-that-prioritizes-living-spacesWhen it was launched in 2020, the Leopard 53 PC marked a real turning point in the South African builder’s history. As the brand’s flagship powercat, it heralded a new generation that was faster, more efficient, and above all, 100% tailored to the expectations of motor catamaran users. Six years...Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/motor/prestige-m8-evo-an-evolution-driven-by-ownershttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/motor/prestige-m8-evo-an-evolution-driven-by-ownersThree years after the launch of the M8, Prestige Yachts has updated its flagship powercat with an EVO version that doesn’t radically change the original concept, but which has refined every detail. New interior layouts, an enlarged flybridge, a completely redesigned owner’s suite, MAN engines,...Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/leopard-42-a-good-deal-for-private-ownershttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/leopard-42-a-good-deal-for-private-ownersOn the second-hand market, recent catamarans under 13 meters (43 feet) in length are few and far between… and often seem to be listed at prices close to those of new boats. But among them, the Leopard 42 deserves attention, if only because it’s being replaced by the Leopard 43, making it a...Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/motor/millikan-m10-a-100-electric-powercathttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/motor/millikan-m10-a-100-electric-powercatMillikan Boats made a big impression at the Cannes boat show back in 2024 with its M.9, a prototype 100% electric-solar catamaran dayboat that required absolutely no fuel. A year later, the young brand returned to Cannes and more recently to the new “Nice Boating Tomorrow” show with a fully...Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/excess-11-hybrid-rediscovering-the-joy-of-sailinghttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/excess-11-hybrid-rediscovering-the-joy-of-sailingFollowing the experimental hybrid Excess 15 first presented in 2021, the young catamaran brand, which now stands somewhat apart from the Bénéteau Group, is forging ahead with this new Excess 11 Hybrid. Will simpler technological solutions, consistency, and above all a realistic price tag at last...Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/motor/e-40-powercat-a-lightweight-high-performance-electric-catamaranhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/motor/e-40-powercat-a-lightweight-high-performance-electric-catamaranAlthough the E-40 was among the smallest multihulls on display at this year’s International Multihull Show, that did nothing to diminish the appeal of this electric powercat, which is quite unlike any other. With its slender hulls, inverted bows, wide deck platform, discreet coachroof and electric...Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/balance-502-long-distance-blue-water-performancehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/balance-502-long-distance-blue-water-performanceTest-sailed out of Key Biscayne right after the Miami International Boat Show, the new Balance 502 had to make do with what the legendary turquoise bay can sometimes offer that’s less than exciting for sailors: a glassy surface and very timid gusts. We did, however, enjoy bright sunshine… But...Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/voyage-510-designed-for-charter-but-great-for-private-owners-toohttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/voyage-510-designed-for-charter-but-great-for-private-owners-tooCape Town-based Voyage Yachts has produced several large cruising catamarans such as the 480 and 580 over the years, but by 2020, its lineup had been reduced to the very comfortable Voyage 590, whose build quality we were able to observe firsthand at the shipyard three years ago. But since July last...Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/motor/power-80-the-flagship-of-a-rapidly-developing-power-rangehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/motor/power-80-the-flagship-of-a-rapidly-developing-power-rangeFountaine Pajot has got the wind in its sails! The French shipyard has been focusing on the market for large catamarans and luxury vessels for several years now, and a few months ago, announced the release of the FPY 110, no less… In the entry-level and mid-range motor yacht sectors, the MY models...Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/motor/lagoon-power-43-a-visionary-powercathttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/motor/lagoon-power-43-a-visionary-powercat25 years after it was launched, Lagoon’s first ever powercat remains a highly attractive model, appreciated for its balance of comfort, performance, and safety - all for a budget well below that of more recent pre-owned boats. And in terms of design, the Lagoon Power 43 certainly makes an...Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/fp44-a-catamaran-on-course-to-become-a-future-bestsellerhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/fp44-a-catamaran-on-course-to-become-a-future-bestsellerUnveiled as she made her avant-premiere the Cannes Yachting Festival alongside her smaller sistership (the FP41), the FP44 has made a clean sweep of the Fountaine Pajot range, eclipsing the Astrea 42 and the Elba 45. More comfort-oriented than her predecessors, the 44 offers buyers a choice between...Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/aquila-50-sail-from-power-to-sail-but-still-on-two-hullshttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/aquila-50-sail-from-power-to-sail-but-still-on-two-hullsSometimes, the launch of a new model reveals a logical, maybe even expected evolution… And then there are launches that mark a strategic turning point. With the 50 Sail, Aquila isn’t just adding to its range: the Sino-American builder is entering the world of sailing catamarans for the first...Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/island-spirit-525e-innovative-design-and-electric-propulsionhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/island-spirit-525e-innovative-design-and-electric-propulsionThe Island Spirit 525e is a modern cruising catamaran, born of the desire of the Group Island Spirit shipyard to offer a comfortable, electrically powered model. This is an interesting approach, particularly as that’s not all: this multihull has many other surprises in store...Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/motor/austin-parker-unica-58-a-powercat-bearing-the-signature-of-pininfarinahttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/motor/austin-parker-unica-58-a-powercat-bearing-the-signature-of-pininfarinaCompetition in the over-50-foot powercat market is becoming increasingly fierce. To make themselves stand out, brands are stepping up their creativity, and that’s exactly what Austin Parker has done by unveiling the Unica 58, a power catamaran with elegant lines and an attractive interior.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/lagoon-eighty-2-space-and-luxury-for-the-flagship-of-the-rangehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/lagoon-eighty-2-space-and-luxury-for-the-flagship-of-the-rangeTen years after the launch (and success) of their Seventy 7 and Seventy 8, the time had come for Lagoon to launch a new flagship. The Lagoon Eighty 2 embodies the logical evolution toward the large luxury catamaran sector, combining high-performance naval architecture, contemporary design, very...Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/athena-38-the-alternative-to-the-lagoon-380https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/athena-38-the-alternative-to-the-lagoon-380On the second-hand market for boats under 40 feet, the Lagoon 380 has become the must-have. Admittedly, this bestseller, which saw more than 900 examples built, has aged pretty well and offers remarkable comfort for its size... but for budgets just over € 100,000, there are other models to...Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/barket-28-sail-a-sailing-and-motor-dinghyhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/barket-28-sail-a-sailing-and-motor-dinghyThe Multihulls World community is well acquainted with naval architect/boatbuilder Emilien Faurens, who presented one of his trimarans, the Treasy 4.0, to us a little over a year ago. This time, we’re testing one of his dinghies. OK, so the Barket 2.8 really has only one hull, but the recessed...Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/motor/axcat-350-rigid-catamaran-hull-and-inflatable-deckhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/motor/axcat-350-rigid-catamaran-hull-and-inflatable-deckDinghies are found aboard all our cruising multihulls. Usually hung from a pair of davits or secured to a submergible aft platform, these boats are essential when anchored, providing a link to land. Dinghies are also used to take mooring lines ashore or set a second anchor, go for a spin, ensure...Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/ventio-the-return-of-the-open-catamaranhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/ventio-the-return-of-the-open-catamaranChecking out a new 30-foot cruising catamaran is always going to be a joy for the Multihulls World team - we’ll never tire of promoting these affordable and easy-to-handle boats. So it was with great interest that we discovered the Ventio, unveiled for the first time at the La Rochelle boat show...Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/hh52-sc-performance-innovation-and-a-little-extra-soulhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/hh52-sc-performance-innovation-and-a-little-extra-soulThe successor to the 50, the HH52 is entering the sport cruiser market with big ambitions, promises of high performance, and lots of ideas and innovations. It’s an appealing combination on paper, and once at sea, it proves even more attractive.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/motor/ultima-55-sporty-hybrid-and-luxurioushttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/motor/ultima-55-sporty-hybrid-and-luxuriousIt’s been almost two years now that Sunreef Yachts announced their new Ultima range. The shipyard finally launched and presented its first model a few months ago, reserving the European premiere for the Cannes Yachting Festival. With its modern design, high technology, hybrid propulsion, and foil,...Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/motor/sixty-solar-power-transoceanic-hybrid-propulsionhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/motor/sixty-solar-power-transoceanic-hybrid-propulsionBased at the Xquisite Catamaran Center in Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, the Sixty Solar Power is part of a unique approach to the power multihull market. Both a technological laboratory and a true bluewater yacht, this powercat takes a pragmatic approach to energy transition applied to offshore...Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/bali-52-a-charter-catamaran-for-private-ownershttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/bali-52-a-charter-catamaran-for-private-ownersMaking its avant-premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival exactly a year after the 5.8, the Bali 5.2 is already shaping up to be one of the flagship models in the range, as it’s replacing two models at once, the 4.8 and the 5.4, each of which was built in 200 units. In line with the Catana...Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/trimaran/astus-265-small-is-beautifulhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/review/trimaran/astus-265-small-is-beautifulThe largest of the Astus models… is still a small multihull, with a hull length of just under 8 meters. The Breton builder has always embraced this straightforward positioning as a specialist in affordable, trailerable trimarans, but the collaboration with VPLP since 2016 - starting with the Astus...Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0100