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Broadblue Rapier 550

Pioneering breakthroughs

For several months now we have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Rapier 550. Broadblue entrusted the design to Darren Newton (and Nick Bailey) who also undertook the build, at the Multimarine ...

Broadblue Catamarans
Length 16.75m / 54'11''

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Bandit 870

Following the release of the prototype 800 in 2006 by the yard and the delivery of 3 or 4 units (of which one racing version sported a carbon mast), the marketing of the Bandit has been uncertain. The ...

Multido
Length 8.70m / 28'7''

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Saba 50

An Atlantic circuit and beyond

Fountaine-Pajot have just launched a much-awaited boat in the 50 foot sector: the Saba 50. A new model fulfilling the wishes of yachtsmen looking for comfort, as much on deck as below. However, ...

Fountaine Pajot
Length 14.98m / 49'2''

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Leopard 51 PC

An elegant and high performing 51’ Leopard motor catamaran

After a remarkable breakthrough in the late nineties, the concept of a “Power Cat” seems to be running out of steam and somewhat losing its identity. Some builders have carried on, even to the ...

Leopard Catamarans
Length 15.54m / 50'12''

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Outremer 45

The next generation

Designing a replacement for the much-loved 1st generation 45’ represented a serious challenge for the Outremer yard. A multihull symbolic of adventure since the 2000s, the 45 is effectively a ...

Outremer Yachting
Length 14.63m / 47'12''

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Gunboat 55

The space revolution

In just a little over 10 years, Peter Johnstone has succeeded in positioning Gunboat as a name synonymous with performance and exclusivity in the catamaran world. A striking design, identifiable at ...

Gunboat
Length 16.76m / 54'12''

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OE60

Speed and luxury from the North

Finland. Birthplace of the stylish Swan and Baltic Yachts. And until now, not present on the multihull scene. Several distinguished players from these prestigious yards, representative of the local ...

Ocean Explorer Catamarans
Length 18.50m / 60'8''

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Lagoon 40 Motor Yacht

A great little cruising catamaran…

The majority of powercats on the market are high-powered luxury models. However, there is a growing demand for handy-sized habitable boats which are less speedy, but consequently have a better range ...

Lagoon Catamarans
Length 11.99m / 39'4''

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Astus 24

So what about a trailable trimaran?

The first is French, basic, stripped out and not without spirit… the second is Danish, designed down to the minutest detail and super sharp. Which one to choose? Multihulls World has tested them ...

Astus Boats
Length 7.40m / 24'3''

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Ts 42

42 shades of pleasure

The TS42 bucks the current trend of cruising catamarans which have amazing living spaces on a platform over 50 feet in length, and offers you “just as much as you need” in terms of comfort, yet at ...

ORC Catamarans
Length 14.86m / 48'9''

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Boat Tests

Pioneering breakthroughs

For several months now we have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Rapier 550. Broadblue entrusted the design to Darren Newton (and Nick Bailey) who also undertook the build, at the Multimarine ...

Following the release of the prototype 800 in 2006 by the yard and the delivery of 3 or 4 units (of which one racing version sported a carbon mast), the marketing of the Bandit has been uncertain. The ...

An Atlantic circuit and beyond

Fountaine-Pajot have just launched a much-awaited boat in the 50 foot sector: the Saba 50. A new model fulfilling the wishes of yachtsmen looking for comfort, as much on deck as below. However, ...

An elegant and high performing 51’ Leopard motor catamaran

After a remarkable breakthrough in the late nineties, the concept of a “Power Cat” seems to be running out of steam and somewhat losing its identity. Some builders have carried on, even to the ...

The next generation

Designing a replacement for the much-loved 1st generation 45’ represented a serious challenge for the Outremer yard. A multihull symbolic of adventure since the 2000s, the 45 is effectively a ...

The space revolution

In just a little over 10 years, Peter Johnstone has succeeded in positioning Gunboat as a name synonymous with performance and exclusivity in the catamaran world. A striking design, identifiable at ...

Speed and luxury from the North

Finland. Birthplace of the stylish Swan and Baltic Yachts. And until now, not present on the multihull scene. Several distinguished players from these prestigious yards, representative of the local ...

A great little cruising catamaran…

The majority of powercats on the market are high-powered luxury models. However, there is a growing demand for handy-sized habitable boats which are less speedy, but consequently have a better range ...

So what about a trailable trimaran?

The first is French, basic, stripped out and not without spirit… the second is Danish, designed down to the minutest detail and super sharp. Which one to choose? Multihulls World has tested them ...

42 shades of pleasure

The TS42 bucks the current trend of cruising catamarans which have amazing living spaces on a platform over 50 feet in length, and offers you “just as much as you need” in terms of comfort, yet at ...

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