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La Tortue 147 and easy summer living afloat

Catamaran
New Boat
The 2025 International Multihull Show in La Grande Motte set new records, with a larger fleet, world...

Lagoon 43

Lagoon
Catamaran
Compact yet voluminous, the Lagoon 43 is much more than an entry-level cruiser, reports our Australi...
Length Over All (M):
13.85
Displacement (M):
(ECC) 13,319kg
CONSTRUCTION:
Infused polyester with balsa core

Matera 40 cruising catamaran

Matera
Catamaran
This build philosophy—and its practical result—is best shown in the wide, uninterrupted arch of the ...
Horsepower (HP):
40
Length Over All (M):
13.5
YEAR:
2025
Displacement (M):
4800 loaded
Construction:
Carbon fibre, PVC core, West System resins
Length Over All (M):
12.2
CONSTRUCTION:
Composite

The Lagoon 38 sets a new standard in compact catamarans

Lagoon
Catamaran
New Boat
The Lagoon 38 is the ideal choice for those looking to embrace a new way of living and working on th...
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World Sailing Approves Urgent Changes to Storm Sail Design Requirements

Catamaran
News Articles
In a move to reinforce safety standards for offshore sailing, World Sailing has approved changes to ...
Article
Article

The pleasure of living on board: A closer look at the Excess 13 catamaran

Excess
Catamaran
Innovations in Boat Design
Since its debut in 2019, Excess has swiftly risen as a sought-after brand in the world of catamarans...

Katoa, a Given 14.5m Sailing Catamaran

Given
Catamaran
Boat Experiences
The Katoa project began 15 years ago in a 18m x 10m shed on the couple’s Dairy Flat property. Most c...
Foil Designs for A75, A40 and F50. Image credits : America's Cup Media and SailGP Media

On The Topic of Foils

AC40
AC37
In high-performance sailing, especially in events like the America’s Cup and SailGP, hydrofoil techn...
SailGP New T-Foils Being Constructed for Use on F50 Catamarans. Image credit _ SailGP

The New T-Foils Set to Revolutionise SailGP’s F50 Racing Catamarans

F50
Innovations in Boat Design
As the next season of SailGP approaches, a game-changing development is set to elevate the competiti...

Seawind 1170

Seawind
Catamaran
Combining the space of twin hulls with the capabilities of a proven design froma vastly experienced ...
Length Over All (M):
11.9m
Displacement (M):
9,200kg
Length Over All (M):
11.7m
CONSTRUCTION:
GRP

Seawind 1370

Seawind
Catamaran
Solar panels on the vast roof help keep the batteries charged.
Length Over All (M):
13.7
Displacement (M):
11000
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Length Over All (M):
12.7
CONSTRUCTION:
Infused foam-cored GRP

Profab 1200

Profab
Catamaran
The quad-cam 7.6L V12 600hp Verado is stunning!
Length Over All (M):
13.0
Displacement (M):
11700
Construction:
Aluminium

HH 50

Hh
Catamaran Sloop
After a day of sailing the HH50, I can clearly see the attraction, assuming your budget is large eno...
Length Over All (M):
15.79
Displacement (M):
16000
Construction:
Composite
Length Over All (M):
14.89
CONSTRUCTION:
E-Glass or carbon fibre versions

Wright 52 Powercat

Wright
Catamaran
The Wright 52’s interior exudes sheer comfort, usability, and Kiwi boat-building craft.
Length Over All (M):
15.4
Displacement (M):
16000
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
CONSTRUCTION:
Solid fibreglass and composite

E-40 Powercat

John McGettigan
Catamaran
The E-40 PowerCat is the latest in a long line of engineering and boating innovations by John McGett...
Length Over All (M):
12
Displacement (M):
3600
Construction:
Composite
CONSTRUCTION:
Core composite foam with carbon fibre inserts

Excess 11

Excess
Catamaran
The Excess 11 is available in New Zealand through local agent 36 Degrees.
Length Over All (M):
11.33
Displacement (M):
9000
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)

NEEL 43

Neel
Catamaran Sloop
The NEEL 43 has a versatile sail plan, making it ideal for the varied conditions of bluewater voyagi...
Length Over All (M):
13.1
Displacement (M):
9000
Construction:
Composite
CONSTRUCTION:
Vinylester, vacuum moulded

Given 14.5m Sailing Catamaran Katoa

Given
Catamaran Sloop
Despite the lumpy, confused seas and changeable breeze, Katoa felt great throughout.
Length Over All (M):
14.5
Displacement (M):
10500
Construction:
Composite
Length Over All (M):
14.25
CONSTRUCTION:
Foam sandwich hulls, ply-foam-ply bridgedeck, foam-glass panel decks

Excess 12

Excess
Catamaran
Market differentiators in the burgeoning cruising catamaran market can be difficult to find, yet thi...
Length Over All (M):
11.73
Displacement (M):
10300
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)

Nautitech 47 Power

Nautitech
Catamaran
Businessman and philanthropist Dave Sutherland has teamed up with celebrity chef Ben Bayly to launc...
Length Over All (M):
14.23
Displacement (M):
18168
Construction:
Composite

Wright 46S Powercat

Wright
Catamaran
Alan Wright is one of New Zealand’s most prolific designers. A father-and-son team has brought one ...
Length Over All (M):
14
Displacement (M):
16000
Construction:
Composite

Dan Leech L925 Power Cat

Dan-Leech
Catamaran
Perhaps it’s the seaworthiness, the economy – or perhaps the indoor-outdoor flow of the accommodati...
Length Over All (M):
9.25
Construction:
Wood
Length Over All (M):
7.52
CONSTRUCTION:
E-glass over ply

Roger Hill 18m Foil-assisted Power Cat

Roger Hill
Catamaran
Every new design from catamaran guru Roger Hill contains fascinating innovations. His latest vessel ...
Length Over All (M):
18
Displacement (M):
29500
Construction:
Composite
CONSTRUCTION:
Epoxy composite
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Eight years on, the Dickey Semifly 36 still proves the point

Dickey
Boat Profile
New Zealand’s marine industry is beginning to find its feet after a tough early-2020s economic downt...
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Article

Teenager saved from rip thanks to police officer and lifeguard

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A teenager rescued from a rip at Paritutu Beach thanks to the quick actions of a police officer and ...
Vixen Racing departs Sydney Harbour alongside the Globe 40 fleet, bound briefly for the Pacific before turning home. // Photo credit: Vixon Racing
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Vixen Racing sails with Globe 40 fleet before turning for New Zealand

Bay of Islands Sailing Week
Vixen Racing sailed out of Sydney yesterday in rare company, briefly sharing the Pacific departure w...

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