Balance 442
With the Balance 482, the South African brand has been nominated as European Yacht of the Year 2023. Now the shipyard is following up with the smallest model in the line. The Balance 442 is also based on a very sporty design by Antoine du Toit, with slim hulls and centreboards. It also has a powerful rig with plenty of sail area. Prices start at around one million euros gross.
- Hull length 13.50 m; width 7.6 m; weight 11.8 tonnes; sail area 112.0 m2
Fountaine Pajot New 80
With a new, exclusive 80-footer, the catamaran builders in France are now approaching the super yacht market. Up to six elegantly furnished double cabins with en-suite bathrooms are possible, plus a jacuzzi on the foredeck as a special feature.
- Hull length 23.98 m; width 11.09 m; weight 66.0 tonnes; sail area 340 m2
Hanstaiger X1
If Batman had a boat, it would probably look similar. The Spanish-built Hanstaiger X1 trimaran is indeed hard to beat in terms of special features. Not only does it have a central living space in the style of a cathedral, but also a steering cockpit with a spaceship ambience. The first ship from the limited edition of three boats is ready and afloat. The price is quoted at around 4.5 million euros.
- Hull length 19.72 m; width 10.00 m; weight 40.0 tonnes; sail area 245.5 m2
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HH 52
The new model from HH Catamarans in the USA is a further development of the HH 50, a sporty design by Morelli & Melvin with slim hulls, secured centreboards and a high, powerful rig. The shipyard has changed the cabin superstructure and key parts of the cockpit. The new model is now available with either two helm stations aft or with tiller and bucket seats for the helmsman on the side decks. The HH 52 is fitted with two hybrid engines with shaft drives. The energy for this is also supplied by the solar cells on the cabin superstructure. The boats are manufactured by HH Catamarans in China.
- Hull length 17.05 m; width 7.44 m; weight 11.6 tonnes; sail area 161.8 m2
MODX 70
The Océan Développement shipyard based in Brittany has announced a project that is both exciting and very unusual. The MODX 70 catamaran is powered by two inflatable wing rigs, similar to the imaginative Inflated Wingsail IWS system:
The cat is additionally accelerated by electric drives, the electricity for which is produced exclusively on board. The innovative design was developed in collaboration with the VPLP studio in France.
- Hull length 21.33 m; width 10.00 m; weight 23.0 tonnes; sail area 2x 125 m2
Outremer 52
High performance potential combined with luxurious living comfort on board - the coveted compromise is also difficult for multihulls. The catamarans from the French brand Outremer strike a happy medium, for which the Outremer 55 was recently honoured with the title of European Yacht of the Year. Now the successful model comes in a smaller size. The new Outremer 52 is highly customisable in terms of interior design. Prices have not yet been finalised.
- Hull length 15.73 m; width 7.09 m; weight 12.5 tonnes; sail area 140.0 m2
Privilège Signature 750
The renowned shipyard from Les Sables-d'Olonne is launching a new flagship for luxurious blue water cruises. The ship from the small series can be customised to the maximum and offers up to five cabins with en-suite bathrooms. The owner's cabin in front of the saloon is the centrepiece of Marc Lombard's design. The flybridge is partly covered with a hardtop. From 8.092 million euros.
- Hull length 22.70 m; width 10.09 m; weight 44.0 tonnes; sail area 264.0 m2
Slyder 54
Line expansion at Slyder Catamarans, based in Eschborn. Following the launch of the Slyder 49 (YACHT 9/2019 test) and the introduction of an 80-footer, the next new construction project is now underway. The sporty and powerful boat is based on slim hulls with retractable centreboards and a carbon fibre rig as standard. The cat is powered by electric motors. The price: 1.78 million euros, gross.
- Hull length 16.50 m; width 8.20 m; weight 16.6 tonnes; sail area 172.0 m2
