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New sailing yachts 2022Multihulls: the market remains dynamic

Fridtjof Gunkel

 · 24.02.2022

New sailing yachts 2022: Multihulls: the market remains dynamicPhoto: YACHT/Andreas Lindlahr
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Bali 4.4 from 554,300 euros

Bali 4.4: maximum space utilisation with two cockpits and flybridgePhoto: Bali Catamarans Bali 4.4: maximum space utilisation with two cockpits and flybridge

Just one of many versions: The owner's suite is located in the port hullPhoto: Bali Catamarans Just one of many versions: The owner's suite is located in the port hull

The laminated platform from the stern to the bow is the special feature of the Bali concept for even more usable space on deck. The new Bali 4.4 now comes as a replacement for the two older models, Bali 4.3 and 4.5. The large front cockpit with the huge sunbed is remarkable. Three or four double cabins. Hull length 13.75 m; width 7.40 m; weight 12.8 tonnes; sail area 118.0 square metres

Fountaine Pajot New 51, from 892,500 euros

The dinghy/bathing platform can be lowered electricallyPhoto: Fountaine Pajot The dinghy/bathing platform can be lowered electrically

New 51 is still a working title; the official name will not be announced until the premiere. The new ship replaces the Saba 50 and surprises with many imaginative components. The new ship from Fountaine Pajot is available with four, five or six double cabins, each with its own bathroom. Hull length 15.54 m; width 8.08 m; weight 18.1 tonnes; sail area 154.0 square metres.

Lagoon 55, from 1.36 million euros

Steering at a high level: Lagoon 55 in wind and wavesPhoto: YACHT/Andreas Lindlahr Steering at a high level: Lagoon 55 in wind and waves

Large format, plenty of space on deck, lots of luxury inside. The new large cat from Lagoon comes with a steering position and lounge area on the flybridge, both of which are partially covered with a fixed bimini and the boom is correspondingly high. The front cockpit offers additional sunbeds and a spacious seating area. Hull length 16.65 m; width 9.00 m; weight 26.5 tonnes; sail area 181.0 m².

HH 44 Open, from 1.02 million euros

Trimmed for performance with swords: US catalytic converter from Chinese productionPhoto: HH Catamarans Trimmed for performance with swords: US catalytic converter from Chinese production

The US-based shipyard aims to set itself apart from the competition with innovative and very sporty catamarans. The deckhouse can be fully or partially closed depending on requirements and weather conditions. The new boat is built by HH in China, with a high proportion of carbon fibre. Hull length 13.41 m; width 7.15 m; weight 9.4 tonnes; sail area 125.3 square metres.

Palm 55, price: not yet known

With direct passage from the flybridge to the front cockpit: Palm 55Photo: Palm Yachts With direct passage from the flybridge to the front cockpit: Palm 55

The new Palm Yachts brand aims to serve the upmarket luxury segment. The launch is a 55-footer made of aluminium with hybrid drive. Hull length 16.80 m; width 8.66 m; weight 23.9 tonnes; sail area 173.0 square metres.

Tricat 6.90, from 52,500 euros

The lightweight is the small cruiser among the multihullsPhoto: Werft The lightweight is the small cruiser among the multihulls

Small, light and easy to trailer thanks to the swivelling floats: The Tricat 6.90 from France is available in several versions. Hull length 6.90 m; width 4.60 m; weight 720 kg; sail area 28.7 square metres.

Downloads:

Lagoon 39 (pdf)

Lagoon 46 (pdf)

Elba 45 (pdf)

Isla 40 (pdf)

Leopard 44 (pdf)

Leopard 40 in catamaran comparison (pdf)

Dragonfly 25 trimaran comparison (pdf)

Dragonfly 40 (pdf)

Dragonfly 28 (pdf)

Corsair 31 UC (pdf)

Corsair 760 (pdf)

Neel 45, Trimaran (pdf)

Neel 51 (pdf)

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Fridtjof Gunkel

Fridtjof Gunkel

Deputy Chief Editor YACHT

Fridtjof Gunkel was born on Helgoland in 1962; he started his sailing career there in the Opti and quickly switched to keelboats. North Sea Week, Cowes Week and Kiel Week were early stops, followed by many years in the Admiral's Cup scene on the cuppers “Container” and “Rubin” World Championships and international regattas in the Starboat, with the mini-maxi “SiSiSi” and various tonner yachts as well as participation in the Whitbread Round the World Race were further formative stations, flanked by extensive cruising trips. Fridtjof Gunkel joined YACHT back in 1985 as part of a traineeship, where he later became Head of the Test & Technology department and then Deputy Editor-in-Chief around 25 years ago. He is also responsible for the regatta and sports section. Fridtjof Gunkel privately sails a performance/cruiser moored on the Baltic coast, his favorite areas are the eastern Swedish archipelago and Brittany.

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