General Catamaran Discussion

Trimarans and the BladeRunner...

invalid@example.com (catmando) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:16:55 +0000

Avast mateys!!

I found this forum from a link on www.offshoreonly.com about the Millenium 140 High-Speed motoryacht. I am of the high-performance persuasion myself, but as a boatlover I also browse the yacht mags from time to time.

My boat is a 24' Carlson Reverse Three-point Air-entrapment Monohull. It is powered by a 540ci/600hp/Bravo1 powertrain. Only three of these hybrid hulls were built. One is in SoCal, one is in the Med(being raced, I understand) and I have the other...

Trimarans and the BladeRunner...

Gamefishing for Sail Under Sail (and power)

invalid@example.com (brian eiland) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:14:36 +0000

How about this 'gamefishing under sail' concept adapted from my motor/sailer (motorsailer, motorsailor, motorsailing) catamaran design, that could fish the whole world on its own bottom....not a tournament vessel, but really long range/remote capabilities. And the non-sailer could operate this sailing rig with ease.

Multihulls / Catamarans

invalid@example.com (Crewagency) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:36:09 +0000

Carl,Lars maybe you should think about opening a new category for Multi-hulls or Catamarans ?

I am just in progress to start a market research for a high quality and luxury Cat production in the range from 65feet - ??m. First project could also be a 30m Cat.
Maybe with Wing Technology like on BMW Oracle and also now on Wally.
Its seems to be working.
http://www.harborwingtech.com/products_demo.htm

Back to my question: What is the truth about Cat Sailing and Owning ?...

Multihulls / Catamarans

New Zealand Yachts?

invalid@example.com (tarek) — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 19:51:53 +0000

I would like your opinions on the brand "New Zealand Yachts".They make lots of claims on space and fuel efficiency,because of the design(cat).

Appreciate your thoughts.

Opinion & Review Sunreef Yachts 60 Catamaran

invalid@example.com (Kayden Scott) — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:35:40 +0000

I couldn’t be more stocked about my catamaran from Sunreef Yachts. Even though it has been in action for a bit, this bad boy looks sleek as ever with the coolest tech. If its windy out, I’m sailing but if it’s chill, I can just cruise along.

Reviewing this kill bill is probs the easiest thing on my list because whether it’s a quick weekend trip or gearing up for an epic transatlantic adventure, the comfort on this thing is off the charts. And have you seen the rooms on this thing?! No less...

Opinion & Review Sunreef Yachts 60 Catamaran

Largest Solar Powered Sailing Cat

invalid@example.com (Yacht News) — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:42:46 +0000

The largest solar-powered sailing Catamaran in the world is under construction. Not saying who it is in build by but just for informational purposes, here is a look at it outside of the shed. When completed it will have more than 120 sqm of integrated solar on its various surfaces.

White Rabbit

invalid@example.com (skempp) — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:52:35 +0000

Very nice presentation of the Trimaran White Rabbit

http://wr.sg/about_arrangement.asp

I would love to see something in this concept less than a 100'

Steve in Alaska

White Rabbit

Silver Cat Series

invalid@example.com (Yacht News) — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 10:09:34 +0000

Discussion thread to cover the Silver Cat series of luxury powered catamarans. The first one was called "Space Cat" -seen below-. The second hull was recently launched and is called "Reduce". They are designed by Espen Oeino.

News: Concept Yachts; Infiniti Yachts Infiniti 60 Power Cat

invalid@example.com (Yacht News) — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 15:38:19 +0000

Concept Yachts & Infiniti Yachts; 60 Power Cat

Here we have a collaboration between Concept Yachts and Infiniti Yachts to present a ready-to-be-built 18-meter foil-assisted power cat. In fact, the yacht will be built and the two companies are eager on another successful collaboration as they have worked together in the past. They have introduced the Infiniti 36 and Infiniti 52 models before and are now working again with the Infiniti 60 power...

News: Concept Yachts; Infiniti Yachts Infiniti 60 Power Cat

Catamaran Adventure Planned

invalid@example.com (swift) — Wed, 03 May 2023 14:44:49 +0000

G'Day Mates,

I am an Aussie heading back to Australia. Would like to make it an adventure trip.

I am thinking of buying a catamaran which has five cabins, with possibly fitted fore peaks to give some flexibility - Dufour 48, Aventura 45S, Bali Cat Space all being found in 5 cabin being on my examination list. Would larger length cats with the cabin numbers be preferable?

In order to do this safely I would like to hire captain - or captain and crew for at least the first...

Catamaran Adventure Planned

Ratings of power cat manufacturers

invalid@example.com (hat4349) — Sun, 01 May 2022 11:12:12 +0000

I'd like to know if there is a published list of power cat manufacturers and their rankings. I have been looking for one, but no luck. I find plenty of reviews but you can tell the reviewer is aware if the say the wrong thing the company will not let them reviews their yachts again. I watch videos of tests done by reviewers, I hear and see plenty about the pros of the build but never anything that tells be about the quality of the hull or the durability based on the history of the...

Ratings of power cat manufacturers

Yachts almost 100% Solar Powered (Generator On Board)

invalid@example.com (DocCuzi) — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 02:44:08 +0000

I've been looking lately at the Catamaran MFR'd by Silent Yachts. These seem incredible in concept. Has anyone had any experience with a vessel of this type and what are your thoughts?

FP Salina 48

invalid@example.com (lestercressey) — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 16:34:10 +0000

Hi folks out there!

First of all! I wish everyone a fantastic, successful and healthy 2021! May it be better than 2020.

I got a question. I´m interested in this CAT, now i see that the CAT has not been sold for a long time. These days CAT´s sell quickly!

The CAT is based in the caribbean, most probably in St. Lucia!

Is anybody here who could tell me more about the CAT?

It´s named "Paso Doble" and was marketed by dreamyacht begin of 2020! No its gone, but still for sale with others.

Is...

FP Salina 48

Weekender/Picnic PowerCat

invalid@example.com (brian eiland) — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 15:22:02 +0000

Looking thru some photos recently and this one caught my attention again. Just couldn't let these photos languish on my computer. These were taken in Thailand.

I titled it weekender/picnic boat, but really she is large enough for a nice long cruise.

Cat Fishing

invalid@example.com (billgow) — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 21:59:56 +0000

I want to go fishing, I don’t want to burn fuel from hostile countries and I want to be able to live on the boat.

The venue will be the Sea of Cortez mostly and points south eventually. The fishing will be marlin, sailfish, tuna, dorado, yellowtail, etc. I need a fishing friendly platform.

The idea of using fuel derived from sponsors of terrorism is off the table. I want to use sail power. I’ve seen a couple catamarans that may fit the bill but I’ve only fished sailboats on the east...

Cat Fishing

Goetz's Big Red Foiling Catamaran

invalid@example.com (brian eiland) — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 20:04:26 +0000

Can anyone give more info about this boat I saw with a press release,..
Goetz Composites | Red Foiling Boat - Providence Business News https://pbn.com/goetz-composites-red-foiling-boat/
...

Goetz's Big Red Foiling Catamaran

Anyone Cruising a "TOPCAT" Cat...anywhere?

invalid@example.com (yachtphoto100) — Thu, 30 May 2019 22:09:52 +0000

What ever happened to TOPCAT cats? Did they ever get sold?

Catamaran or Monohull

invalid@example.com (dwlingren) — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 10:41:10 +0000

Curious what experienced cruisers prefer when sailing the East Coast down to the Caribbean or Blue water. I am looking at a 45-60’ sailboat and would appreciate the insight of sailing veterans. The boat would be handled by my wife and me.

49 Days Sailing Around the World, singlehanded....WOW

invalid@example.com (brian eiland) — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 13:11:06 +0000

http://www.sail-world.com/Europe/49...--An-amazing-record-for-Thomas-Coville/150669

Power Cats in Fort Lauderdale?

invalid@example.com (OrthoKevin) — Sat, 21 Jan 2017 12:17:31 +0000

Merry Christmas all,

We are in South Florida for the holidays and wanted to see an Aquila/Hudson/Horizon Powercat. I can't seem to find anything online....Wrong town? Wrong brands? Open to being steered here as I know little about the catamaran world.

Thanks in advance!

TRAGIC SINKING of Classic Sailing Yacht "PPALU"

invalid@example.com (brian eiland) — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 23:46:36 +0000

Video on the sinking and recovery of Ppalu and a bit of history on this interesting Peter Spronk designed catamaran.

TRAGIC SINKING of Classic Sailing Yacht "PPALU", St Maarten / St Martin, SXM, CARIBBEAN - YouTube

This is a VERY recent occurrence, and all that know Randy West might consider some sort of donation and/or words of encouragement

Sailing/Foiling Videos

invalid@example.com (brian eiland) — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 17:57:51 +0000

Check out these video footage links

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip_7x9iCE

http://www.foilingweek.com/blog/2016/03/10-teams-to-compete-on-the-2016-gc32-racing-tour/

http://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2016/05/25/gc32-racing-tour-begins-thursday/
...

Sailing/Foiling Videos

Want to learn and get experience on a sailboat.

invalid@example.com (dontrumps) — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 23:32:39 +0000

I would be willing to volunteer as an inexperienced crew member. I am in Texas and close to Galveston/Kemah area. I am retired and don't need an income job.

Glacier Bay 2770, Santa was good to me

invalid@example.com (Norseman) — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 22:39:15 +0000

He got me one of these: A World Cat Glacier Bay 2770.
Closing and delivery next week.
Not really thought a twin outboard being more fuel efficient than a single diesel with the
same HP, but this thing is: 2 MPG at cruise, same as an Albin 28TE. The cat is a bit faster
but the Albin a bit roomier inside, but size wise they are in the ballpark.
The name of this little beauty will...

Glacier Bay 2770, Santa was good to me

new St Frances 50 Catamaran

invalid@example.com (brian eiland) — Sat, 06 Feb 2016 20:38:12 +0000

A tour of the St. Francis 50, WAYFINDER, just before her debut at the Cape Town Boat Show.

Wavepiercers, Trimarans, SWATH and such...

invalid@example.com (YachtForums) — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 01:57:42 +0000

To kick this off, I submit Vaudrey Miller's 82' Wavepiercer.

Designed by: Craig Loomes Design Group Ltd.

Length overall: 25.0 m
Length on waterline: 22.46 m
Beam: 6.2 m
Draft: 1.55 m
Displacement (Light Ship) 50 tonnes
Displacement (Heavy Ship) 81 tonnes
Cruise Speed (mid load, 1950rpm) 20 knots
Sprint Speed (Light ship) 25 knots
Main engines 2 x 1300 horsepower diesel (MAN V12)
Electrical Generation 2 x 25 kW, 400V 3 phase AC
Fuel (integral) 2 x...

Wavepiercers, Trimarans, SWATH and such...

WOW!, I could live on this Lagoon cat

invalid@example.com (brian eiland) — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 02:20:20 +0000

I know, I know, this might be referred to as a 'condo cat', but what a really comfortable boat to live and travel on.

And how many other superyachts can compare with the accommodations of the relatively small 56' footer

Time Share Yachting

invalid@example.com (catamaran) — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 12:45:09 +0000

Time share yachting is an affordable and innovative alternative to boat ownership. A time-share charter vacation is a novel concept for the crewed charter industry;that offers the opportunity to explore the seas in a way that many dream about, but few actually get the chance to experience.

But it’s one that’s now available to BVI thrill-seekers, and the options are both affordable and exceptional. Owning a boat is no longer for just the opulent few.

Great Tribute to Nigell Irens

invalid@example.com (brian eiland) — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 20:18:38 +0000

Nigel Irens Designs Some of the Fastest Racing Multihulls | Sail Magazine

Pacific Harmony 86' Power Cat

invalid@example.com (Tokyomike) — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 19:49:27 +0000

I’m thrilled to have just reached agreement to purchase Pacific Harmony pending survey and sea trials.

If anybody has first-hand (or even secondhand!) information on Pacific Harmony since YF reviewed her in 2004 at http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/winter-yacht/1054-review-pacific-harmony-86-one-cool-cat.html or since the various posts in the “Perfect Yacht” thread at http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/popular-yacht-topics/2386-perfect-yacht.html please let me...

Pacific Harmony 86' Power Cat

50' Catamaran Sinks

invalid@example.com (Kafue) — Tue, 06 May 2014 04:00:12 +0000

Captain cannot find where the water is coming from?
Four men and one woman rescued from catamaran One World after abandoning ship off Sunshine Coast | News.com.au
Next to a fire, this must be an open ocean passage makers nightmare.
Like to hear theories on how this can happen on a yacht built for a round the...

50' Catamaran Sinks

Power Cat vs. comparable monohull yacht

invalid@example.com (Pelagic Dreams) — Fri, 01 Nov 2013 16:42:09 +0000

I have been reading about the benefits of Power Catamaran Yachts in terms of ride stability and better fuel numbers than that of a mono hull yacht of the same length. They seem to have larger deck spaces and comproable luxury amenities as a typical yacht. I don't want to get into a debate of one over the other, what I do want to find out is how the two compare in price?
Let's say both... fiberglass, twin diesel, 3-4 stateroom en suite...50' to 80'
I have also noticed that most of the...

Power Cat vs. comparable monohull yacht

Please Post To Brand Specific Forums and Be Exact When Titling Threads!

invalid@example.com (YachtForums) — Sat, 26 Oct 2013 13:20:37 +0000

Posting threads under the brand-specific forum of your boat will produce the best results, not only from YF members, but from the web. If anyone uses a search engine like Google to look for information on the brand name of your boat (such as Bertram, Viking, Carver, etc.), these keywords will place YachtForums at the top of the results, therefore you will get far more exposure than just the members of YachtForums alone. More web EXPOSURE for your thread means a better chances of getting...

Please Post To Brand Specific Forums and Be Exact When Titling Threads!

Space Age Design; Adastra Trimaran Yacht

invalid@example.com (MaxPower) — Sat, 28 Sep 2013 16:25:08 +0000

Space age design ...

Yachting enters the space-age: $15m superyacht five years in the making launches in china signalling ¿a new dawn for long-range cruising¿ | Mail Online

Gunboat "Phaedo" , racing or cruising, article/video

invalid@example.com (brian eiland) — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 00:35:04 +0000

Interesting article about the owner of Phaedo and the boat, along with a video from the RORC Caribbean 600.

Article appeared in Sail magazine online:

Phaedo after the ARC: Shifting into Cruising Mode | Sail Magazine

(this is the same vessel that raced Maltese Falcon across the Atlantic)...

Gunboat "Phaedo" , racing or cruising, article/video

Moose Boats

invalid@example.com (lobo) — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 21:37:05 +0000

NY Port Authority seems to have problems with their Moose Boats:
<http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local...e_boats_left_broken_or_stuck_in_drydock.html>

Could make a good sport / fish / commuter boat conversion, if finally surplused and sold at auction ….
Anybody have experience with Moose Boats? At least one was built for private use, I think.

Moose Boats

New Sailing Speed Record on San Fran Bay

invalid@example.com (brian eiland) — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:01:04 +0000

Advanced sailing boat breaks speed record in San Francisco Bay - YouTube

Sunreef 70' opinions on quality?

invalid@example.com (06kingranch) — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 20:34:45 +0000

Hi does anyone have any information about this company and the quality of Cat they produce. We are looking @ buying a Cat in the near future in this size range. Also looking @ The Prout line of power cat any information about them would also be appreciated.

Thanks
06kingranch

Annual cost

invalid@example.com (RMH) — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 06:35:00 +0000

Howdy, I just joined YF.

My beautiful bride and I are early in the shopping for a live aboard sailboat. Our question is "How long is a string", er, I mean, What can be assumed to be annual expenditure of upkeep?

Particulars:

Cash on hand (for cash purchase of vessel): $475.
Annual income will continue to be guaranteed minimum $50K.
Full time liveaboard for two.
Coastal cruising (USA west coast) 10% of time.
Offshore passages Polynesia (approximate area of...

Annual cost

Future purchase Cat 55/60 ' sail - candle

invalid@example.com (wsfenix2002) — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 15:05:09 +0000

I go to buy a Cat 55/60 ' the candle, to make a cruise with the wife, ask to who already it has experience with Cat's: some suggestion for known mark, or defects?

Thanks a lot for some information.