Multihulls World n° 184

Yet more multihulls!

The success of the 2022 International Multihull Show, despite the grim weather conditions and the cancellation of the two previous editions, has demonstrated once again the dynamism of our sector of interest: two- or three-hulled boats. More stable, more comfortable, more convivial, and less thirsty (for those who use engines) than their monohull sisterships, our multihulls seem to be capturing new market share over and over. The obstacle - and cost - that might have put the brakes on this is gently evaporating thanks to the appearance of many “multihull-friendly” marinas - more good news.

The interest shown by builders and the public in our Multihull of the Year election, the results of which you will discover in this issue, promises a magnificent 2023 edition - we are already working on this, as well as launching an all-female crew for the Caribbean Multihull Challenge organized by the St. Maarten Yacht Club next February, and getting involved in eco-boating (without preaching, I promise!). All these projects are of course driven by the energy of all of you - passionate readers, advertisers, industry professionals - and allow us to confirm our course: more boat tests, more cruising stories, more videos, more interaction - in short, always more multihulls!

Enjoy reading,

Emmanuel van Deth - Editor in Chief

Gerbert Rambaud - CEO of Jours de Passions

SAILING TESTS
Lagoon 51
Aura 51
ORC 57

POWER TESTS
C-Cat 40 Power Fish
Aventura 14
Horizon PC60

EVENTS
2022 MOTY: The results

CRUISING
Postcards
The Exumas
ARC + Las Palmas / Mindelo

PRACTICAL
Multihull basics: maneuvering in port
Match: aircon vs natural ventilation

SECOND-HAND
NEEL 45

FEATURES
The photographer’s eye
Readers’ post
News from the builders
Multipower news
Multiyacht news
News from the pontoons
Racing news
Multi forever green
Shopping
Who’s on watch
List of boat tests
Who’s who: Fred Morvan and Philippe Michel

• Articles

  • Match: Ventilation
  • The ARC+ aboard Outremer 51 Piment Rouge - An Atlantic crossing as if you were right there! Part 1 of 2
  • The photographer's eye - Thailande, Between the sea and the river in Krabi

• Practical

  • Tutorial #1 - Let ’s take the helm!

• Postcards

  • Amarula - Bye bye Philippines, Hello Indonesia!
  • Happy Together - It’s so easy to switch multihulls…
  • Jamcat - The Northwest Passage on a multihull!
  • Lady’t Bee - Trading our catch for a meal in The Bahamas
  • Ystafell - Cruising in the Bijagos

• Tests

  • Aura 51 - Seductive, but not over the top
  • Aventura 14 - A versatile trawler yacht that's quite a bit cheaper than her competitors
  • C-Cat 40 Power Fish - Balanced, sensible, livable... and ready for fishing
  • Horizon PC60 - Outstanding space and comfort
  • Lagoon 51 - Back to the future?
  • NEEL 45 - Three hulls but a catamaran nacelle
  • ORC 57 - Increased DNA for even greater sensations