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Bali Catamarans unveils Bali 7.0 flagship

Bali
Catamaran
Bali Catamarans is unveiling its new flagship: A prestige catamaran that brings the style of private villas, grand hotels and...
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Lagoon 47 (rendering) // Supplied
New Boat

Lagoon 47

Lagoon
Catamaran
The Lagoon 47 signals the next stage in the evolution of Lagoon’s cruising catamaran range, bridging the yard’s established d...
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Cruising

Confident yacht ownership from day one: the value-add from Leopard Cats

Catamaran
Owning your first yacht should feel like a milestone, not a mental obstacle course. For many first-time yacht buyers, the ide...
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A first look at the new Horizon V74 EVO at Boot Düsseldorf // Photo credit: Horizon Yachts
boot Dusseldorf

A first look at the new Horizon V74 EVO at Boot Düsseldorf

Horizon Yachts
Catamaran
Horizon Yachts has used Boot Düsseldorf to quietly introduce the third generation of its long running V74, marking a signific...
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New Boat

La Tortue 147 and easy summer living afloat

Catamaran
The 2025 International Multihull Show in La Grande Motte set new records, with a larger fleet, world premieres and a first-ev...
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Lagoon 43

Lagoon
Catamaran
Compact yet voluminous, the Lagoon 43 is much more than an entry-level cruiser, reports our Australian correspondent, Kevin G...
Length Over All (M):
13.85
Displacement (M):
(ECC) 13,319kg
CONSTRUCTION:
Infused polyester with balsa core
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Matera 40 cruising catamaran

Matera
Catamaran
This build philosophy—and its practical result—is best shown in the wide, uninterrupted arch of the coachroof above the saloo...
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
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New Boat

The Lagoon 38 sets a new standard in compact catamarans

Lagoon
Catamaran
The Lagoon 38 is the ideal choice for those looking to embrace a new way of living and working on the water.
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News Articles

World Sailing Approves Urgent Changes to Storm Sail Design Requirements

Catamaran
In a move to reinforce safety standards for offshore sailing, World Sailing has approved changes to the design requirements o...
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Innovations in Boat Design

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

Excess
Catamaran
Since its debut in 2019, Excess has swiftly risen as a sought-after brand in the world of catamarans, drawing sailors with it...
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Boat Experiences

Katoa, a Given 14.5m Sailing Catamaran

Given
Catamaran
The Katoa project began 15 years ago in a 18m x 10m shed on the couple’s Dairy Flat property. Most catamarans are built as se...
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Foil Designs for A75, A40 and F50. Image credits : America's Cup Media and SailGP Media
AC37

On The Topic of Foils

AC40
In high-performance sailing, especially in events like the America’s Cup and SailGP, hydrofoil technology plays a pivotal rol...
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SailGP New T-Foils Being Constructed for Use on F50 Catamarans. Image credit _ SailGP
Innovations in Boat Design

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

F50
As the next season of SailGP approaches, a game-changing development is set to elevate the competition even further: the intr...
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Seawind 1170

Seawind
Catamaran
Combining the space of twin hulls with the capabilities of a proven design froma vastly experienced Australian yard makes thi...
Displacement (M):
9,200kg
Length Over All (M):
11.7m
CONSTRUCTION:
GRP
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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
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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
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HH 50

Hh
Catamaran Sloop
After a day of sailing the HH50, I can clearly see the attraction, assuming your budget is large enough.
Length Over All (M):
15.79
Displacement (M):
16000
Construction:
Composite
Length Over All (M):
14.89
CONSTRUCTION:
E-Glass or carbon fibre versions
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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
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NEEL 43

Neel
Catamaran Sloop
The NEEL 43 has a versatile sail plan, making it ideal for the varied conditions of bluewater voyaging.
Length Over All (M):
13.1
Displacement (M):
9000
Construction:
Composite
CONSTRUCTION:
Vinylester, vacuum moulded
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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
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Excess 12

Excess
Catamaran
Market differentiators in the burgeoning cruising catamaran market can be difficult to find, yet this is what industry leader...
Length Over All (M):
11.73
Displacement (M):
10300
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
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Nautitech 47 Power

Nautitech
Catamaran
Businessman and philanthropist Dave Sutherland has teamed up with celebrity chef Ben Bayly to launch Coastal Adventures, a n...
Length Over All (M):
14.23
Displacement (M):
18168
Construction:
Composite
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Wright 46S Powercat

Wright
Catamaran
Alan Wright is one of New Zealand’s most prolific designers. A father-and-son team has brought one of his most successful po...
Length Over All (M):
14
Displacement (M):
16000
Construction:
Composite
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Dan Leech L925 Power Cat

Dan-Leech
Catamaran
Perhaps it’s the seaworthiness, the economy – or perhaps the indoor-outdoor flow of the accommodation that suits our climate...
Length Over All (M):
9.25
Construction:
Wood
Length Over All (M):
7.52
CONSTRUCTION:
E-glass over ply
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E-40 Powercat

John McGettigan
Catamaran
The E-40 PowerCat is the latest in a long line of engineering and boating innovations by John McGettigan Earthling’s creator ...
Length Over All (M):
12
Displacement (M):
3600
Construction:
Composite
CONSTRUCTION:
Core composite foam with carbon fibre inserts
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Excess 11

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)
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Boat Business

NEEL 52 unveiled

Neel
Catamaran
The first model will be displayed at 2024 Australasian boat shows.  
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Boat Business

FOUNTAINE PAJOT TANNA 47

Fountaine Pajot
Catamaran
COMING THIS WAY: Fountaine Pajot has announced a new Tanna 47 to join its award-winning cruising range. Multihull Solutions i...
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Boat Business

Bali Catspace

Bali
Catamaran
First displayed at last year's Paris Boat Show, the 40-foot BALI CATSPACE SAIL offers four cabins and 10 berths. Con...
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Boat Business

Fountaine Pajot 45 sailing cat

Fountaine Pajot
Catamaran
The new 45 incorporates bold design, unprecedented
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Roger Hill 18m Foil-assisted Power Cat

Roger Hill
Catamaran
Every new design from catamaran guru Roger Hill contains fascinating innovations. His latest vessel even has the wildlife tal...
Length Over All (M):
18
Displacement (M):
29500
Construction:
Composite
CONSTRUCTION:
Epoxy composite
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2026 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships, Day 6: New Zealand duo Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush claim world title with dramatic comeback in final race
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2026 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships, Day 5: New Zealand's Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush hold nerve to retain overall lead ahead of men's skiff final showdown
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