2023 Power Buyer’s Guide

Over 70 feet

Inflation, geopolitical tension, soaring energy costs: none of these things seem to be impacting the growth of the luxury multihull sector. Orders are flowing in: and in addition to one-offs designed and built to order, builders are now launching small series production runs. The advantages of these two- or three-hull platforms seem to be convincing: stability, XXL living space and layout possibilities are appealing to yachtsmen who have come from monohulls, but also to newcomers to (large) yachting. More and more projects, bigger and bigger units are being launched and innovation knows no bounds: this is the world of dream multipowers!

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Published 28/10/2022

By Emmanuel van Deth

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Issue: SP19

Published: dec. / jan. 2023

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CONTOY 70 ATLAHUA

Vacuum infusion and à la carte finish

The Italian design by Roberto Curto is characterized by an incredible amount of glazed surface areas, both in the nacelle and in the hulls, where many vertical portholes are to be found. The construction, planned in infusion, guarantees a managed displacement and therefore more modest consumption. This project also has the originality of being designed in Europe but built in Mexico. The new model can be customized to order – for example, a hybrid engine can be installed.

Builder: Contoy Catamarans
Architect: Roberto Curto
Length: 70’ (21.34 m)
Beam: 30’ (9.15 m)
Light displacement: 92,800 lbs (42.1 t)
Engines: 2 x 700 HP
Fuel: 2 x 792 to 1,320 US gal (2 x 3,000 to 5,000 l)
Max speed: 22 knots
Cabins: 4/5
Guests: 12 + crew
Price: on demand

www.contoy-catamaran.com

LEEN 72

A boat that can take you anywhere!

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The #1 interest of these new ocean-going multihulls is their very low drag. The Leen 72, like her smaller sistership, the 56, retains the principle of a vast platform sat above the three hulls, but adopts smaller and more aft-set floats than those of the NEELs, so that the deck plan, seen from above, is reminiscent of that of a monohull – a very wide one! Maximum habitability, panoramic view from the pod, low consumption, good behavior in rough seas: the 72 promises to be an ideal craft for long cruising or even exploration missions.

Builder: LEEN Trimarans
Architects: Nivelt and Frutschi
Overall length: 71’6” (21.80 m)
Beam: 29’ (8.85 m)
Draft: 4’5” (1.34 m)
Light displacement: 74,950 lbs (34 t)
Water: 264 US gal (1,000 l)
Fuel: 1,320 US gal (5,000 l)
Engine: 330 HP
Cabins: 4 to 6
CE Certification: A
Price: € 2,800,000 ex-tax

www.leen-trimarans.com

LONG ISLAND 78’ POWER

The oceans are her playground

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The hulls designed by Marc Lombard are made of aluminum, while the deck, superstructure and wheelhouse use composite materials. With its two 500 HP Cummins engines, the 78 Power cruises at 12 knots, with three more knots to reach top speed. The objective, thanks to this moderate engine size, the large tank capacity and the extensive work that’s gone into controlling the displacement, is to offer transatlantic range. The deck layout presents some interesting innovations: the wheelhouse on the flybridge is an enclosed space intended for navigation but also for relaxation with a bench seat and a desk.

Builder: JFA Yachts
Architect: Marc Lombard Yacht Design Group
Design: Darnet Design
Overall length: 77’10” (23.72 m)
Waterline length: 75’8” (23.06 m)
Beam: 36’8” (11.17 m)
Draft: 4’1” (1.24 m)
Light displacement: 119,000 lbs (54 t)
Engines: 2 x 500 HP Cummins
Generators: 2 x 17.5 kW Onan
Cruising speed: 12 knots
Max speed: 15 knots (half load)
Material: aluminum and composites
Price: by quotation

www.jfa-yachts.com

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