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Nautitech 48 Open
The Yacht of the Year 2023 in the multihull category is the Nautitech 44 Open ( here in the YACHT test ). Continuing the successful concept, the French are now presenting the 48 Open as the new catamaran flagship. Nautitech utilises the extra hull length for even more living comfort in the hulls with up to four cabins and four heads compartments.
- Hull length 14.60 m
- Width 7.97 m
- Weight 13.5 tonnes
- Price from 1.05 million euros
Aventura 45
Aventura Catamarans in France presents its new flagship model, a completely new development by designer Samer Lasta. The boat surprises with many expansion options, from three to six cabins and a maximum of four wet cells. This variance is a first for this length class.
- Hull length 13.30 m
- Width 7.00 m
- Weight 11.5 tonnes
- Price from 591,400 euros
Broadblue 425
The British brand is known for its very solidly built, voluminous blue water catamarans. On Broadblue catamarans, the cockpit and steering position are raised aft on one level and the rig is positioned very far aft in favour of a large self-tacking jib, as is the case with the new 425.
- Hull length 12.80 m
- Width 6.90 m
- Weight 8.5 tonnes
- Price from 590,700 euros
Dazcat Ocean Cruiser 55
The English brand Dazcat offers slim hulls with centreboards, a high and powerful rig and plenty of living comfort with its new, exclusive blue water catamaran. The boat has two helm stations, one outside and one inside.
- Hull length 16.76 m
- Width 8.00 m
- Weight 12.0 tonnes
- Price from 3.3 million euros
Slyder 80
Mavea Yachts, based in Eschborn near Frankfurt, has big plans. The range of luxurious Slyder-branded catamarans is now to be rounded off with a new, large vessel. The layout on deck is exciting, with two completely separate helm stations at the sides.
- Hull length 24.40 m
- Width 10.80 m
- Weight 35.0 tonnes
- Price not yet fixed
Gunboat 70
The performance potential of Gunboat's exclusive carbon fibre cats is legendary. Now the French have modified their 68. The extremely slim hulls with centreboards are now slightly longer and the rig is positioned much further back on the coachroof for even more power.
- Hull length 21.95 m
- Width 9.20 m
- Weight 20.0 tonnes
- Price unknown
Vaan R6
The still young catamaran shipyard Vaan Yachts in Holland has announced further interesting models with the R5 and the R6. Vaan Yachts' catamarans are made from aluminium with a high recycled content. We have already tested the Vaan R4 - read here.
- Hull length 17.07 m
- Width 8.78 m
- Price unknown
Neo 410
The Neo Yachts brand in Italy is known for its high-performance monohulls. Now the shipyard wants to further expand its programme with catamarans. The first is the sporty Neo 410, built entirely from carbon fibre with centreboards, tiller steering and a profiled wing mast.
- Hull length 12.48 m
- Width 7.65 m
- Weight 4.3 tonnes
- Price not yet fixed
Xquisite 30 Sportcat
Xquisite Yachts in South Africa usually produces large, comfortable cruising cats. The surprise now comes in the form of a small daysailer with an open platform and minimal interior fittings. The boat can be dismantled and transported in a container.
- Hull length 9.25 m
- Width 5.15 m
- Weight 850 kg
- Price from 320,000 euros
