Multihull innovations: Focus on comfort and performance - Market overview

Multihull novelty 1: Lagoon 60

The large catamaran from Bordeaux is set to define new standards in terms of space and comfort. In addition to an extensive flybridge and the front cockpit, this also includes the spacious aft deck with fold-out hull side sections and a lowerable bathing platform. Four or five-cabin versions are possible. The galley is installed in the saloon or below in the hull.

• Designer:VPLP Design
• Torso length: 18,27 m
• Width: 9,87 m
• Depth: 1,65 m
• Mast height above WL: 30,0 m
• Weight: 32,0 t
• Genoa: 149,0 m²
• Furling genoa (106 %): 90,0 m²
• Motorisation: 2x 150 hp
• Fuel capacity: 1.300 l
• Fresh water capacity: 960 l

Multihull novelty 2:Gunboat 80

Only the very best. The cats from the high-tech Gunboat forge are made entirely from carbon fibre, down to the smallest detail. The exclusive Gunboat 80 is the new flagship from the shipyard in the south of France. The high rig with the rotating profiled wing mast and ample sail area as well as the slim hulls with centreboards ensure swift progress, while the exquisite interior fittings provide plenty of cruising comfort.

• CE design category:A
• Torso length:24,65 m
• Waterline length: 23,95 m
• Width: 10,25 m
• Draft with swords: 1,30-5,82 m
• Mast height above WL: 34,60 m
• Weight: 27,0 t
• Sail area on the wind: approx. 400 m²

Multihull novelty 3:Cure 55

A new brand from Australia wants to enrich the range of performance cruisers with a powerful catamaran built entirely from carbon fibre. The Cure 55 features long, slender hulls with centreboards, a high carbon rig with a self-tacking jib and a widely flared mainsail. The two helm stations are located aft on deck. The interior has a very spacious layout with three luxurious cabins and en-suite bathrooms.

• CE design category: A
• Torso length: 17,78 m
• Width: 8,69 m
• Draft with swords: 1,30-2,41 m
• Weight: 9,5 t
• Sail area on the wind: 164,0 m²

Multihull novelty 4:Rapido 50 XS

The trimaran specialists in Vietnam present a new version of the Rapido 50. The suffix XS stands for "Xtra Space". To achieve this, the shipyard will significantly widen the cabin superstructure and extend it sideways far beyond the main hull. This creates space in the saloon for another double cabin at deck level. The seating area will also be significantly larger. The carbon fibre Tri will be equipped with foils and a high carbon rig.

• Design engineer: Morelli & Melvin
• Torso length: 15,20 m
• Width: 10,36 m
• Draft with swords: 0,67-3,52 m
• Weight: 9,3 t
• Sail area on the wind: approx. 190 m²

Multihull novelty 5:Hop 30

With a width of just under 3.50 metres, the cat from South Africa is only slightly wider than a monohull of comparable length. Accordingly, the accommodation under the high, long and largely glazed deckhouse is only designed for a couple, with a spacious double cabin, a living area with galley and a large wet room. The special model is only equipped with a large furling genoa and electric motors.

• CE design category: C
• Torso length: 9,35 m
• Width: 3,44 m
• Depth: 0,69 m
• Weight: 3,1 t
• Sail area on the wind: 30,0 m²

Multihull novelty 6: Code C.69

The French brand Black Pepper is known for its very exclusive, high-performance daysailers and weekenders. Now the Nantes-based shipyard is venturing into multihulls for the first time, and in XXL format. The sporty luxury catamaran, named C.69, was designed in collaboration with multihull experts François Perus and Romain Scolari.

• CE design category: A
• Torso length: 21,00 m
• Width: 9,60 m
• Draft with swords: 1,20-2,80 m
• Weight: 17,5 t
• Sail area on the wind: 220,0 m²

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