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12 Best Catamaran Sailboats
Gunboat 62. gunboat_catamarans. An original performance catamaran cruiser from the iconic Gunboat manufacturer, the Gunboat 62 has truly cemented its place as one of the best catamaran sailboats to ever grace the oceans. Honestly speaking, this cat-inspired a whole range of other incredible boats including HH66 Catamaran and the Balance 526.
Best Cruising Catamarans, Sailing Catamaran Brands
Gemini 105M Courtesy of Gemini Catamarans. Pioneering catamaran sailor, builder and designer Tony Smith launched the first of his 33-foot Gemini 105M's (10.5 meters = 33′) in 1993, and soon after found a ready and willing stream of sailors enamored of the boat's compact size, affordable price tag, and such innovations as the nifty lifting rudder and transom steps.
5 Best Sailing Catamarans for Sailing Around the World
Photo: Leopard Catamarans. Displacement: 14.5 tons Beam: 24ft 2in Draft: 4ft 11in Features: Forward-facing cockpit, 3 or 4 cabins, 8 to 12 berths, up to 4 heads, up to 5 showers, 2 45hp engines, 780L water capacity, 700L fuel capacity. The big unique selling point of this best catamaran for sailing around the world is the forward-facing cockpit - a shaded and well-ventilated area to relax ...
Best catamaran and multihull: We sail the very best yachts on two and
Best catamaran and multihull winner 2024 - Outremer 52 My highlight test of 2023? Sailing this Outremer 52 for 200 miles over two days and nights! Quite how such a large vessel, one that is ...
10 Great Cruising Cats
Nonetheless, many Dolphins have performed successful circumnavigations and have proven to be safe and comfortable cruising platforms. LOA 41ft 3in, beam 23ft, draft 3ft 3in/6ft 6in, displacement 24,255lb (loaded). Price guide: $220,000-$350,000. Privilege builds high-end boats and the 435 is no exception.
The Top Catamarans of 2020
Oct 8, 2020. Powercats continue to gain traction in the cruising-boat market offering owners more space, greater privacy and better fuel efficiency and seakeeping ability than monohulls of similar length. Here is a sample of some of the best cats (and tris) on the market today. NAUTITECH 47 POWER. Nautitech 47 Power.
The Most Comfortable Sailboat: 5 Sailing Catamarans to Consider
Lagoon 380. Small production catamarans aren't very common, so not too many choices are available until the 40' mark. That's what makes the Lagoon 380 so enticing. Currently the smallest—but also the most popular—of the Lagoon catamaran fleet, the 380 was launched in 1999 and well over 500 hulls have been built to date.
2022 Boat of the Year: Best Performance Catamaran
For 2022, if anything, the trend for flybridge catamarans is on a major upswing. New cats for 2022 from both Lagoon and Fountaine Pajot continued down that design path, putting an emphasis on living accommodations, not performance. But not aboard the latest Seawind 1600, a brand originally built in Australia that is now produced in Vietnam.
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40ft Catamaran Models Comparisons. We compare specifications, dimensions, sail area, and pricing on the most popular 40ft catamarans in 2020. Since 2016, Fountaine Pajot, Lagoon, Leopard, Bali, and Nautitech. Read More. 12 Comments.
Lagoon 55 review: new iteration remains quintessential cat
The 2021 version of the Lagoon 55, still designed by VPLP, is the quintessential modern cruising catamaran according to the world leader in the multihull market. Yachting World was able to hop ...
17 Best Catamarans for Sailing Around the World
The best catamarans for sailing around the world include: Lagoon 42. The Fountaine Pajot Ipanema 58. Manta 42. Catana 50. Dolphin 42. Gunboat 62. These cats focus on speed, safety, and comfort for longer journeys. This article will show you the seventeen best catamarans for long journeys, and why they're the best.
2022 Boat of the Year: Best Cruising Catamaran (Over 50')
And when the votes were tallied, it was the Xquisite X5 Plus that was the obvious choice as Best Cruising Catamaran (Over 50') for 2022. Advertisement. More: Boat of the Year, Boat of the Year 2022, Fountaine Pajot, Lagoon Catamarans, print 2022 jan, Sailboats, Voyage Yachts, Xquisite Yachts. With an unusual profile and exterior aesthetic ...
HH44 review: Taking fast multihull cruising to another level
Displacement: 9,390kg 20,701lb. Engines: 2x beta 30 + 2x 10kW hybrid drives. Base price SC: US$1,325,000 ex VAT. Builder : www.hhcatamarans.com. Disruptive, innovative, and contemporary in style ...
20 Performance Cruising Catamaran Reviews
So, what are the top performance cruising catamarans? The best performance cruising catamarans are the Manta 42, Dolphin 42, Leopard 48, and Fountaine Pajot Elba 45. The McConaghy MC50, Privilege 435, and Nautitech 441 are also impressive models. The best offer optimal performance and can sail a 250-mile voyage easily.
McConaghy 52 Catamaran Review
The MC52 has dual helm positions on the flybridge, allowing for unencumbered sight lines and an elevated operational position. The sloping coachroof design gives a feeling of not being high up on a flybridge and allows for great visibility forward. All lines come back to the flybridge cockpit for ease of sail handling.
The PDQ 32: A Comfortable Cruising Cat
Its sail area-to-displacement (SA/D) ratio of 19 indicates ample power to drive the hulls; the SA/D increases to 23 with the addition of a genoa. The beam-to-length ratio is 0.52, meaning length overall is nearly twice the beam. While some catamarans, such as the Lagoon 37 (0.60 beam to length ratio) come in much higher, this is a compromise.
Bali 4.5 Catamaran Review and Test Sail
The Bali 4.5 catamaran was conceived from Olivier Poncin's vision of a Catana-built cruising catamaran. Catana smartly realized that to deliver a cruising catamaran to compete with Fountaine Pajot, Lagoon, or Leopard cruising cats, it had to change its approach to the manufacturing process. It established a production line for the Bali range ...
2022 Boat of the Year: Best Cruising Catamaran (Under 50')
During and in the four days immediately following the US Sailboat show in Annapolis, Maryland, the Cruising World judges inspected and sailed on 27 boats vying for recognition.Learn more about the boats in our 2022 Boat of the Year » The sweet spot for cruising catamarans, for most multihull sailors, is right there between 40 and 50 feet: manageable by a couple, not so large that finding a ...
2023 Excess 14 Sailing Catamaran Boat Review
Displacement 28,219 lbs. Sail Area 1,323 sq ft upwind (1,453 Pulse Line) Power 2x 45-hp (2x 57-hp upgrade) Fuel/water 2x 53 gallons / 79 gallons. Designer VPLP. Builder/website excess-catamarans.com. As-Tested Price $980,000. View Excess 14 sailing catamarans for sale on YachtWorld now. Next Article.
The best bluewater multihulls of all time: a complete guide
Lagoon 380. The long-time best-seller from the world leader in catamarans, with more than 1,000 produced over almost 20 years from 1999. With its characteristic vertical windows, the 380 and its ...
6 Best Performance Cruising Catamarans (Buyer's Guide)
The Outremer 4x is a stable and comfortable high-speeding cruising catamaran that performs ocean crossings and confronts any weather with remarkable ease. Named the European Boat of the Year in 2017, this 48-foot (14.6 m) bluewater cruiser sails faster than wind speed and attains maximum cruising speeds of 20 knots.. The 4x is an upgrade of the extremely popular Outremer 45, thus retaining ...
The Cruising Catamaran Performance Debate
The Lagoon 450 came in at 141 versus the FP Helia 44 at 144. Interestingly the Leopard 45 came in with better numbers than the Lagoon and the FP as follows: Bruce number - 1.25; Base Speed 10.65; KSP 7.68 and TR 122. The numbers for Antares PDQ44 are very similar to the Helia 44 and Lagoon 450.
Leopard 43 Catamaran Review, Price, and Features
Leopard 43 Catamaran. The Leopard 43 is a popular cruising catamaran. The well thought out, comfortable design, and ability to sail short-handed makes an ideal blue-water cruising boat. Built with a high standard of construction, they are good value for money on the used catamaran market. DESIGN - INTERIOR & EXTERIOR.
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Gunboat 62. gunboat_catamarans. An original performance catamaran cruiser from the iconic Gunboat manufacturer, the Gunboat 62 has truly cemented its place as one of the best catamaran sailboats to ever grace the oceans. Honestly speaking, this cat-inspired a whole range of other incredible boats including HH66 Catamaran and the Balance 526.
Gemini 105M Courtesy of Gemini Catamarans. Pioneering catamaran sailor, builder and designer Tony Smith launched the first of his 33-foot Gemini 105M's (10.5 meters = 33′) in 1993, and soon after found a ready and willing stream of sailors enamored of the boat's compact size, affordable price tag, and such innovations as the nifty lifting rudder and transom steps.
Photo: Leopard Catamarans. Displacement: 14.5 tons Beam: 24ft 2in Draft: 4ft 11in Features: Forward-facing cockpit, 3 or 4 cabins, 8 to 12 berths, up to 4 heads, up to 5 showers, 2 45hp engines, 780L water capacity, 700L fuel capacity. The big unique selling point of this best catamaran for sailing around the world is the forward-facing cockpit - a shaded and well-ventilated area to relax ...
Best catamaran and multihull winner 2024 - Outremer 52 My highlight test of 2023? Sailing this Outremer 52 for 200 miles over two days and nights! Quite how such a large vessel, one that is ...
Nonetheless, many Dolphins have performed successful circumnavigations and have proven to be safe and comfortable cruising platforms. LOA 41ft 3in, beam 23ft, draft 3ft 3in/6ft 6in, displacement 24,255lb (loaded). Price guide: $220,000-$350,000. Privilege builds high-end boats and the 435 is no exception.
Oct 8, 2020. Powercats continue to gain traction in the cruising-boat market offering owners more space, greater privacy and better fuel efficiency and seakeeping ability than monohulls of similar length. Here is a sample of some of the best cats (and tris) on the market today. NAUTITECH 47 POWER. Nautitech 47 Power.
Lagoon 380. Small production catamarans aren't very common, so not too many choices are available until the 40' mark. That's what makes the Lagoon 380 so enticing. Currently the smallest—but also the most popular—of the Lagoon catamaran fleet, the 380 was launched in 1999 and well over 500 hulls have been built to date.
For 2022, if anything, the trend for flybridge catamarans is on a major upswing. New cats for 2022 from both Lagoon and Fountaine Pajot continued down that design path, putting an emphasis on living accommodations, not performance. But not aboard the latest Seawind 1600, a brand originally built in Australia that is now produced in Vietnam.
40ft Catamaran Models Comparisons. We compare specifications, dimensions, sail area, and pricing on the most popular 40ft catamarans in 2020. Since 2016, Fountaine Pajot, Lagoon, Leopard, Bali, and Nautitech. Read More. 12 Comments.
The 2021 version of the Lagoon 55, still designed by VPLP, is the quintessential modern cruising catamaran according to the world leader in the multihull market. Yachting World was able to hop ...
The best catamarans for sailing around the world include: Lagoon 42. The Fountaine Pajot Ipanema 58. Manta 42. Catana 50. Dolphin 42. Gunboat 62. These cats focus on speed, safety, and comfort for longer journeys. This article will show you the seventeen best catamarans for long journeys, and why they're the best.
And when the votes were tallied, it was the Xquisite X5 Plus that was the obvious choice as Best Cruising Catamaran (Over 50') for 2022. Advertisement. More: Boat of the Year, Boat of the Year 2022, Fountaine Pajot, Lagoon Catamarans, print 2022 jan, Sailboats, Voyage Yachts, Xquisite Yachts. With an unusual profile and exterior aesthetic ...
Displacement: 9,390kg 20,701lb. Engines: 2x beta 30 + 2x 10kW hybrid drives. Base price SC: US$1,325,000 ex VAT. Builder : www.hhcatamarans.com. Disruptive, innovative, and contemporary in style ...
So, what are the top performance cruising catamarans? The best performance cruising catamarans are the Manta 42, Dolphin 42, Leopard 48, and Fountaine Pajot Elba 45. The McConaghy MC50, Privilege 435, and Nautitech 441 are also impressive models. The best offer optimal performance and can sail a 250-mile voyage easily.
The MC52 has dual helm positions on the flybridge, allowing for unencumbered sight lines and an elevated operational position. The sloping coachroof design gives a feeling of not being high up on a flybridge and allows for great visibility forward. All lines come back to the flybridge cockpit for ease of sail handling.
Its sail area-to-displacement (SA/D) ratio of 19 indicates ample power to drive the hulls; the SA/D increases to 23 with the addition of a genoa. The beam-to-length ratio is 0.52, meaning length overall is nearly twice the beam. While some catamarans, such as the Lagoon 37 (0.60 beam to length ratio) come in much higher, this is a compromise.
The Bali 4.5 catamaran was conceived from Olivier Poncin's vision of a Catana-built cruising catamaran. Catana smartly realized that to deliver a cruising catamaran to compete with Fountaine Pajot, Lagoon, or Leopard cruising cats, it had to change its approach to the manufacturing process. It established a production line for the Bali range ...
During and in the four days immediately following the US Sailboat show in Annapolis, Maryland, the Cruising World judges inspected and sailed on 27 boats vying for recognition.Learn more about the boats in our 2022 Boat of the Year » The sweet spot for cruising catamarans, for most multihull sailors, is right there between 40 and 50 feet: manageable by a couple, not so large that finding a ...
Displacement 28,219 lbs. Sail Area 1,323 sq ft upwind (1,453 Pulse Line) Power 2x 45-hp (2x 57-hp upgrade) Fuel/water 2x 53 gallons / 79 gallons. Designer VPLP. Builder/website excess-catamarans.com. As-Tested Price $980,000. View Excess 14 sailing catamarans for sale on YachtWorld now. Next Article.
Lagoon 380. The long-time best-seller from the world leader in catamarans, with more than 1,000 produced over almost 20 years from 1999. With its characteristic vertical windows, the 380 and its ...
The Outremer 4x is a stable and comfortable high-speeding cruising catamaran that performs ocean crossings and confronts any weather with remarkable ease. Named the European Boat of the Year in 2017, this 48-foot (14.6 m) bluewater cruiser sails faster than wind speed and attains maximum cruising speeds of 20 knots.. The 4x is an upgrade of the extremely popular Outremer 45, thus retaining ...
The Lagoon 450 came in at 141 versus the FP Helia 44 at 144. Interestingly the Leopard 45 came in with better numbers than the Lagoon and the FP as follows: Bruce number - 1.25; Base Speed 10.65; KSP 7.68 and TR 122. The numbers for Antares PDQ44 are very similar to the Helia 44 and Lagoon 450.
Leopard 43 Catamaran. The Leopard 43 is a popular cruising catamaran. The well thought out, comfortable design, and ability to sail short-handed makes an ideal blue-water cruising boat. Built with a high standard of construction, they are good value for money on the used catamaran market. DESIGN - INTERIOR & EXTERIOR.