https://www.multihulls-world.com/Les derniers articles du site Multihulls World.fr-frhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleHere is the new flagship of the C-Cat range, only just out of shipyard at Fiumicino, near Rome, with a stunning gold livery. Italian shipyard Comar Yachts has set itself an ambitious goal with this all-carbon multihull that’s set to be unveiled very soon at the Cannes Yachting Festival.Fri, 01 Aug 2025 16:26:00 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleThe 53XS has been a real success, having shown that yes, it is possible to widen the upper part of a trimaran’s central hull without irreparably compromising its performance potential. Fri, 01 Aug 2025 16:06:19 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleWe launched our YouTube channel in 2012, obviously focusing on our multihull tests. Four years ago, when subscribers already numbered 2,500, we decided to systematically link a boat test to a video - and thus to put online much more content both in English and in French. Gradually, we’ve also been...Fri, 01 Aug 2025 09:06:26 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleXquisite is a young brand that has built up a loyal customer base in just ten years. Its catamarans, both sailing and motor, have all received excellent reviews in the international boating press. This success is no accident, as Tamas Hamor, the brand’s CEO, explained to us at the traditional...Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:33:12 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleThe Aegean 600 is now one of the great classic races, joining the ranks of those organized by the Royal Ocean Racing Club. Like the famous Fastnet, Middle Sea, and Sydney Hobart races (and more recently the Caribbean 600), this event, which began in 2021, is run on a challenging and attractive...Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:33:11 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleOur senior sailing reporter Brieuc Maisonneuve took advantage of a delivery trip (part of which he completed single-handed) at the helm of a trimaran to take stock of what is involved in preparing for solo sailing.Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:33:11 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleAlthough the concept of multihulls, i.e., boats with multiple hulls, is very old, the popularity of modern recreational catamarans and trimarans is fairly recent. This success has piqued the curiosity of some monohull enthusiasts while drawing criticism from others. Beyond the sterile controversy,...Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:33:11 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleTwo years ago, we were invited on a press trip to South Africa, and that visit gave us the opportunity to discover several shipyards, including Hop Yachts, Kinetic Catamarans, Knysna Yacht, Robertson & Caine, Voyage Yachts, and even leading manufacturers such as Ullman Sails... It was a great...Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:33:11 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleLast year, we left the crew of Ilovent in the Galapagos. Fabienne and Jean-Charles have since crossed the Pacific Ocean and discovered Polynesia. This postcard finds them in New Zealand, where they have just spent several months. Would you have believed it? Sailing is not always un-eventful. But...Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:33:11 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleIn MW201, Nelly and Dominique gave us a detailed account of the various multihulls that they had built—five in total. Last spring, they set sail for a week aboard the largest of their creations, a Tiki 38, in the San Blas archipelago in Panama. Although its livery has changed, the boat remains the...Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:33:11 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/article33 years: that’s how long it took Sabine and William to set off to live their dream. After offering their services as a “guest catamaran” in Corsica for many years, they finally set sail on a round-the-world trip with no itinerary other than traveling, meeting people... and enjoying a lot of...Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:33:11 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleOwner gatherings continue to be successful events: no fewer than 22 sailing multihulls (from the Isla 40 to the Samana 59) and two powercats attended the 11th edition of the Fountaine Pajot Owner’s Rendezvous held in Tuscany, across from the island of Elba.Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:33:11 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleAutumn has become THE season for new multihulls... The highlight being the Cannes Yachting Festival, one of the world’s busiest boat shows. But this isn’t the only event on the calendar – check out our Multishow section now! You’ll discover that dozens of new multihulls await you in...Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:33:10 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleAquila 36 Molokai: Designed for Big Game Fishing Fort Lauderdale The powercat specialists are expanding their range of offshore sport fishing boats with the Aquila 36 Molokai. This new model logically takes inspiration from its big sistership, the 47 (see the test report in our Special Issue...Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:33:10 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleMillikan M.10: A Successful Variation of the M.9 Cannes Compared to its predecessor, the M.10 has 18” (45 cm) longer hulls than the M.9, and the berths are 8” (20 cm) wider. The steering wheel is now an integral part of the helm station, while the forward cockpit has a redesigned layout. The...Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:33:10 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleAboard their Tanna 47 that was delivered in 2020, Catherine and Stéphane Rey have already sailed more than 20,000 miles. That’s the equivalent of a trip around the globe... The crew takes us on a tour of their stopovers along the southern East Coast of the US.Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:33:10 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleLazzara LPC300: The Ultimate in Comfort... Cannes The Lazzara Yachts shipyard is well known in the United States for its exceptional yachts. Today, the boats are built in Turkey, but the standards remain as high as ever: no concessions are made when ultimate luxury is the number one priority!...Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:33:10 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleThe autumn boat show season is fast approaching! All over the world, the biggest boat shows afloat are getting ready to welcome craft - including, of course, the many new multihulls - from all the manufacturers. We’ve put together a list of the must-see events. And if you’d like to come and meet...Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:33:10 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleCabin charters were developed in the 1990s on large catamarans, but the luxury charter world, which is very (too?) exclusive, did not follow suit. Ponant, renowned for its luxury cruise ships, is (re)launching this concept, and it’s a perfect opportunity to discover fabulous places in a luxury...Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:33:10 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleLaura, Enrique, Aizea, and their dog Bandit set off on a round-the-world trip in September 2024 aboard their catamaran, Aitayama. On their way to Greece, they left Sardinia and headed for Sicily.Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:33:10 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/article"I am an avid listener and viewer of all your videos and interviews. I also read your articles with interest. However, I am surprised because it seems to me that you never mention the difficulties that shipyard customers are confronted with when buying new boats. Of course, it’s not very...Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:33:09 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleThe success of the Fountaine Pajot catamaran owners’ gatherings continues unabated: For the 11th edition, no fewer than 22 sailing multihulls (from the Isla 40 to the Samana 59) and two powercats turned up for a friendly program out of Punta Ala, in Tuscany, Italy.Tue, 27 May 2025 12:04:00 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleOur senior reporter Brieuc Maisonneuve has joined the crew of the ORC 57 Avel Vaez: “I’m here with a diverse but extremely motivated team, determined to get the most out of this high-performance catamaran designed to swallow up the miles.” Tue, 15 Jul 2025 09:44:30 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleLagoon’s Premium division has already launched more than 50 units, testifying to customers’ enthusiasm for these very large catamarans built in small series production runs - but by a custom service - and justifying the design of even larger models… Mon, 28 Jul 2025 09:39:11 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleBack in 2023, the introduction of the TH36 by the famous American builder Four Winns caused quite a stir: for the first time, a catamaran was featured in their catalog. Would the name TH—for twin hull—remain an isolated appearance as a test model or would it become a complete range? We now have...Fri, 25 Jul 2025 14:14:55 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleOur senior sailing reporter Brieuc Maisonneuve took advantage of a delivery trip (part of which he completed single-handed) at the helm of a trimaran to take stock of what is involved in preparing for solo sailing. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 10:00:38 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleOur Sydney-based correspondent Kevin Green had the opportunity to sail aboard the Cure 55 following its world premiere at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:55:17 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleWhen it first launched the Superocean back in 1957, the Swiss watchmaker set itself apart from the diving watches of the time by focusing on elegance – arrow-shaped hands, an anodized aluminum rotating bezel, naturally refined proportions, and more.Mon, 21 Jul 2025 11:03:06 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleBased in California, Sublue is a manufacturer specializing in underwater products of which they have produced more than 80,000 examples since 2013. From their extensive range, we’ve chosen to present the WhiteShark Mix, a small pocket scooter that allows you to explore the seabed and check that...Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:26:15 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleDesigned for boating, this watch features a built-in speaker and microphone, voice control for Garmin chartplotters, and a large AMOLED display. Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:20:42 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleWith the M7, the Prestige range now includes three power catamarans. The model we got to check out in Monfalcone, Italy, focuses on sobriety, with reduced fuel consumption, a maximum speed limited to 20 knots, and a respectable range of 1,330 nautical miles at 8 knots. Mon, 20 Jan 2025 10:19:31 +0100https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleThe Lazzara Yachts shipyard is well known in the United States for its exceptional yachts. Today, the boats are built in Turkey, but the standards remain as high as ever: no concessions are made when ultimate luxury is the number one priority!Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:59:27 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleThere’s still some doubt as to whether the flagship of McConaghy’s “historic” range will be attending the Cannes Yachting Festival, as the show itself is announcing the 68 (86 backwards, maybe?) and then goes on to describe the 86... Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:53:19 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleThe announcement of this speedster’s launch went almost unnoticed - the shipyard itself didn’t even mention it on its website...Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:07:14 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleThis new weekender built in Tunisia is made of aluminum, an original choice, as this material would more typically be used for small workboats or large ocean-going vessels.Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:54:44 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleThe designer and manufacturer of aluminum masts and rigging is well known among multihull owners, as the brand is found on a large number of models. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 09:37:13 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleThe Multihulls World community is already familiar with the Dutch brand Vandal Marine (see our test of the Vandal 46 in MW196), which also builds a 50 and this brand new 60 that we are presenting here. Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:20:46 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleThe powercat specialists are expanding their range of offshore sport fishing boats with the Aquila 36 Molokai. This new model logically takes inspiration from its big sistership, the 47 (see the test report in our Special Edition #21). It features a relatively narrow platform and “traditional”...Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:48:28 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleFounded in 1980, Kiriacoulis has weathered many a crisis and has been a key player in yacht charter management for 45 years.Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:10:54 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleBeing able to stay hydrated while keeping your drink cool is the advantage of the latest generation of water bottles. Made of metal, these containers also guarantee microplastic-free water, are sturdy, and look great! Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:03:38 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleHaving climbed Mount Everest and captured the adventure on film in the documentary Kaizen, which has racked up 44 million views, content creator Inoxtag is now embarking on a new challenge: To cross the Atlantic under sail. The departure took place on Wednesday 9 July out of Lorient, Brittany,...Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:34:43 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/article“I’ve been a long-time subscriber to your magazine and am also an amateur builder, having constructed a 33-foot cruising catamaran that I designed myself. For health reasons, I had to part with my ‘baby’, and I don’t know what became of it... However, by chance, I came across another small...Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:33:06 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleBalance Catamarans, with its two factories (Cape Town and St. Francis) and a total of 800 employees, is one of the largest manufacturers of liveaboard catamarans in the world: Some 30 units are launched each year. Follow us in this immersive visit of the Cape Town factory as Mark Delany and Phil...Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:30:13 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleWith teak becoming increasingly scarce and eco-responsibility requirements growing, composite cork deck coverings are attracting more and more professionals in the boatbuilding industry.Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:01:50 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleWith computers and cellphones getting smaller and smaller, fixed VHF radios might seem somewhat outdated... However, manufacturers such as Navicom are rising to the challenge of compact design.Fri, 04 Jul 2025 15:40:45 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleEveryone in the Multihulls World community is familiar with the crew of Sailing La Vagabonde. In 2014, Elayna and Riley set off on a blue water voyage aboard a monohull, then switched to a catamaran a few years later... and after that, to a trimaran. This transition from monohull to multihull is...Fri, 04 Jul 2025 15:19:42 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleThe future of non-polluting and sustainable boating will lie to an extent in the evolution of propulsion systems and equipment. Hybrid drivetrains, electric motors, solar panels, batteries, and management systems are constantly advancing. This new market direction and our changing needs are shaking...Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:46:49 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleTalk of “organic antifouling” is something of an oxymoron: by definition, antifouling paint is a biocide designed to kill or prevent the adhesion of living organisms. This is completely at odds with the concept of “organic,” which is generally associated with natural, non-toxic practices...Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:46:49 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleOver the past decade, hydrogeneration systems have been gaining popularity on our multihulls. While this is a clean and efficient way to recharge batteries, the technology behind it can be quite complex, notably when it comes to the propeller. Here are a few key points to help you better understand...Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:46:49 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleWhen you arrive at a building where the words “Pôle Refit” [Refit Center] are more visible than the name of the shipyard itself, you know something is going on... Yes, Forever Green is also about keeping old multihulls in working order and even taking advantage of being hauled out to make these...Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:46:49 +0200