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Antifouling Critical for Catamarans as Fouling Doubles Drag and Corrosion

Barnacles, algae and slime double the wetted area catamarans need to protect, increasing drag, fuel use and corrosion risk in hulls and bridgedeck tunnels.

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24m Sunreef 80 Power VOLTAIRE listed for sale with detailed specs

Sunreef 80 Power VOLTAIRE, a 23.96m 2024 Sunreef Yachts catamaran, is listed in Monaco for €8.9M; contact Enquiries@yacht-zoo.com to arrange a viewing.

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Burgess Slashes Hemisphere Price by €7.5M to €46M

Burgess has cut the price of HEMISPHERE by €7,500,000, listing the 44.2m Pendennis-built sailing catamaran at EUR 46,000,000.

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Twenty Teams Gear Up for 565‑NM Rolex China Sea Race

Twenty teams will start from Victoria Harbour for the 565‑nm Rolex China Sea Race, warning signal 11:10 AM on Wednesday 4 March 2026; prizegiving in Subic Bay is scheduled for 8 March.

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SailLink doubles Dover to Boulogne crossings in 2026 with wind-powered Echoes

SailLink will double Dover–Boulogne crossings to six to eight trips per week in 2026 aboard Echoes, a 17m (about 57 ft) sailing catamaran; tickets are on sale for the April–October season.

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Annapolis 2026 Sea Trials Reveal Tariffs, Hybrid Uptake and Cost-Per-Displacement Signals

GetBoat’s March 2, 2026 summary of the Annapolis sea trials spotlights tariffs, accelerating hybrid uptake and $/disp metrics reshaping purchase decisions for catamaran buyers and charter fleets.

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Tight Conditions See BONDS Flying Roos Miss Podium at Sydney SailGP

The BONDS Flying Roos failed to reach the Podium Final at the KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix on Sydney Harbour, the first time Australia has missed a home podium in the regatta's history.

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Seaquip 2026 programme finalised with New Zealand catamarans and anti-foul tech

Seaquip 2026 finalised an eight-session conference for its Milan debut at Rho Fiera, with Easyfairs’ Pierpaolo Ponchia to open and Azimut‑Benetti R&D led by Alessandro Rossi on the roster.

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Meticulously Maintained 2021 Lagoon 46 ZANGA Listed For Sale in Porto Heli

Meticulously maintained 2021 Lagoon 46 ZANGA is placed for sale in Porto Heli - family-owned since launch, limited charter use, Owners Version with premium factory upgrades.

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Taylor Canfield Steers U.S. SailGP to First 2026 Win in Sydney

Taylor Canfield guided the U.S. SailGP Team to victory in the KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix on March 1, 2026, the team's first event win since Cádiz 2023.

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Leopard 3 Wins Overall IRC Title at 2026 RORC Caribbean 600

Farr 100 Leopard 3 took overall IRC victory at the 17th RORC Caribbean 600, with Governor General Sir Rodney Williams presenting the trophy after the 600-nm circuit from Fort Charlotte, Antigua.

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Spain Tops Day One at KPMG Sydney SailGP after Two Fleet Wins

Spain’s Los Gallos led Day 1 in Sydney with two fleet wins and 32 points, four ahead of Tom Slingsby’s BONDS Flying Roos; F50s topped 100 kph in shifting Sydney Harbour breezes.

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VISIONF 101 completes Tuzla Bay trials exceeding 20 knots, 4,000nm range

VisionF 101 finished Tuzla Bay sea trials, topping 20+ knots and showing an estimated range beyond 4,000 nm under realistic loads - a big step for long-range power catamarans.

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Bundock & Ashby Lead F18 Worlds 2026 After Strong Day 4

Bundock and Ashby moved into the overall lead at the F18 Worlds after posting 2,2,4 on Day 4, reshaping the title race at Jervoise Bay with one day to sail.

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Catamaran Yachts Essentials, A Practical Guide for New Owners

This guide lays out the core differences, checks, and techniques you need when moving from monohulls to catamarans. You will get a clear pre-departure checklist, systems to learn, common mistakes to avoid, and next steps to build confidence and community connections.

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Yachting World hails Seawind 1170 as nimble performance cruiser for Europe

Yachting World published an in-depth review on February 25, 2026, calling the Australian-designed Seawind 1170 a nimble performance-cruising catamaran now targeted at the European market.

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BVI Guide Highlights Ten Ultra-Luxury Crewed Catamarans for 2026

My BVI Charter, operated by DMA Yachting, has published a curated list of ten 70ft-plus crewed catamarans that bring Mediterranean standards and all-inclusive luxury to the British Virgin Islands. The guide showcases new-build amenities, experienced crews, and competitive pricing that positions private charters as a high-value alternative to five-star resorts.

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Preventive Maintenance Guide for Catamaran Yachts and Cruising Multihulls

Learn a practical preventive-maintenance routine for catamarans, covering hulls, engines, systems, rigging and seasonal work to keep your multihull seaworthy.

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Practical rig inspection guide for catamaran owners and cruisers

Learn a step-by-step deck-to-top rig check for catamarans that highlights common wear points, maintenance priorities, and when to call a pro.

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Compact Offshore Preparation Guide for Cruising Catamarans

A practical, equipment-focused guide lays out a compact, actionable plan for owner-operators and delivery crews preparing cruising catamarans for extended offshore voyaging. It prioritizes systems redundancy, conservative margins, and crew training to reduce the risk of cascading failures during weeks or months at sea.

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Excess 13 Garners Multiple Nominations Including 2026 Multihull of the Year

Excess Catamarans announced on February 25, 2026, that the Excess 13 has been nominated for multiple industry awards, including Multihull of the Year (MOTY) 2026 in Sail’s under 45' category.

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Volare Artemis23: Full source-by-source compilation of specs and claims

volare’s Artemis23 claims a base range of 50 nm at 23 kn and a 26 kn top speed; Southern Boating’s Feb 20, 2026 test logged 40 miles at 20 mph and 23 mph in two seconds.

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Incat Crowther and Switch Advance Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Catamaran for New York

NYSERDA is backing a USD $2 million project with Incat Crowther and Switch to develop a 28-m hydrogen fuel-cell catamaran carrying 150 passengers with 720 kg of hydrogen storage.

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Catamaran Yacht Maintenance Checklist, Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Tasks

This checklist breaks down practical maintenance tasks for sailing and power catamarans into monthly, quarterly and annual actions so your boat stays safe, reliable and resale-ready. You will learn specific inspections, service intervals, seasonal preparations and the spares and record-keeping approaches that make ownership easier and more community-friendly.

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Jason Carroll's Argo Breaks Multihull Record, Edges Zoulou in Thrilling Finish

Jason Carroll's MOD70 Argo shattered the Lanzarote–Antigua multihull record, finishing in 4d 23h 51m 15s and edging Erik Maris' Zoulou by 2h 32m in a razor-close duel.

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VisionF delivers E-Cat 80 Gloriamaris with extended solar autonomy

VisionF delivered the second E-Cat 80 solar-electric catamaran Gloriamaris on 14 January 2026 for extended generator-free cruising. Owners gain practical options for quiet, independent exploration.

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Solar Electric Catamaran Completes Owner Led Transatlantic Voyage

Silent Yachts' SY62 3 Deck Open named 100% completed an owner led transatlantic crossing, arriving in Antigua on December 23, 2025 after about four weeks at sea. The voyage, departing Gibraltar in mid November and routing via Morocco, the Canary Islands and Cape Verde, provides practical evidence that solar electric propulsion can support long range ocean passages with minimal fuel use.

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Outremer Delivers 57 Hull No.1, Turning Design into Reality

Outremer has delivered the first Outremer 57 hull - the No.1 prototype - and posted a milestone update titled "Outremer 57 No.1: the beginning of a true sea story" that frames the delivery as the moment design becomes reality.

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Beginner's Checklist for Buying a Used Cruising Catamaran: Size, Structure, Systems

A practical checklist helps first-time buyers evaluate used cruising catamarans, focusing on mission, size, hull condition, systems and safety so buyers make informed choices.

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Essential Catamaran Handover Checklist for New Owners: Finance to Sea Trials

Follow a single checklist from financing to sea trials to prevent funding delays, catch hull or systems defects, and leave the dock confident in your catamaran's paperwork and systems.

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