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Outremer 48 debuts at La Grande-Motte, blending performance and comfort
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Outremer 48 debuts at La Grande-Motte, blending performance and comfort

Outremer’s 14.63-meter 48 lands in La Grande-Motte with a 4-ton payload, four-position helm and 10 layouts built for serious offshore miles.

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U4 Marine Secures Three New Catamaran Contracts, Advances 32-Metre Carbon Build
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U4 Marine Secures Three New Catamaran Contracts, Advances 32-Metre Carbon Build

U4 Marine added three new orders, led by a 24-metre all-aluminium catamaran, while its 32-metre carbon flagship heads toward water and late-summer handover.

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Sunreef Power 80 Kokomo Listed for Sale Ahead of Mediterranean Season
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Sunreef Power 80 Kokomo Listed for Sale Ahead of Mediterranean Season

Kokomo is heading to Europe before Med season with only one Sunreef 80 Power on the market, a €6.9 million ask and a 2021 build that is ready to run.

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Aquila Catamarans launches inside-the-factory series on yacht production
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Aquila Catamarans launches inside-the-factory series on yacht production

Aquila’s new four-part factory series opens the Hangzhou plant, showing 10,000-part logistics, resin infusion and test-tank QC as a proof play for buyers.

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Fountaine Pajot to showcase 21 yachts at EMMYS 2026 in Greece
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Fountaine Pajot to showcase 21 yachts at EMMYS 2026 in Greece

Fountaine Pajot will bring 21 yachts to Poros, turning EMMYS 2026 into a hands-on comparison ground for catamaran buyers. The display spans sailing and power models.

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IED Barcelona catamaran concept OW wins Digital Yacht Week award
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IED Barcelona catamaran concept OW wins Digital Yacht Week award

OW, a 30-metre catamaran for the W Barcelona Hotel, beat 13 international entries with 400 votes and points to a more lifestyle-led future for multihulls.

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New ILIAD 60 interior images reveal luxury power catamaran ahead of launch
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New ILIAD 60 interior images reveal luxury power catamaran ahead of launch

Fresh ILIAD 60 interior images show a 3,500-plus-nautical-mile power cat built for real cruising, not showroom posing.

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Aquila Catamarans lands four Yacht Style Awards shortlist nominations
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Aquila Catamarans lands four Yacht Style Awards shortlist nominations

Four Aquila models made the Yacht Style Awards shortlist, putting the builder on the board in fishing, sport, cruising and sailing at once.

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Prestige Yachts elevates M-Line with M7, M48 and M8 EVO teaser
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Prestige Yachts elevates M-Line with M7, M48 and M8 EVO teaser

Prestige is using La Grande-Motte to push its M-Line as a core multihull business, with the M48, M7 and an M8 EVO VR teaser.

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Shift Yachts Unveils 54+ Catamaran, Aimed at Serious Owner-Cruisers
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Shift Yachts Unveils 54+ Catamaran, Aimed at Serious Owner-Cruisers

Shift Yachts brought a new 54-foot catamaran into a crowded field with HH-bred DNA, hybrid propulsion, and a layout built for couples who actually cruise.

Nina Kowalski2m read
Preventive Maintenance Guide for Catamaran Yachts and Cruising Multihulls
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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.

Jamie Taylor4m read
Practical seamanship tips for cruising catamarans and shorthanded crews
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Practical seamanship tips for cruising catamarans and shorthanded crews

This quick-guide lays out essential sail trim, reefing and handling techniques for cruising catamarans. It helps shorthanded crews reduce gear strain and improve safety underway.

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Practical Catamaran Sail Trim and Handling Guide for Cruisers
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Practical Catamaran Sail Trim and Handling Guide for Cruisers

A concise technical primer explains sail trim and handling techniques unique to catamarans, with actionable steps for upwind work, reaching and downwind sails, reefing, and routine maintenance. This guidance matters because catamarans respond differently than monohulls, and early reefing, traveler management, and proper sail selection improve safety, performance, and reliability for owners and crews.

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Essential Catamaran Cruising Choices: Sailplan, Loads, and Safety
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Essential Catamaran Cruising Choices: Sailplan, Loads, and Safety

A comprehensive catamaran cruising guide lays out the practical choices new and prospective owners must make, from sailplan selection and storm preparedness to structural reinforcement and load planning. These decisions determine whether a multihull’s space and stability translate into safe, fast passagemaking or into a boat that struggles under weight and weather.

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Catana Group launches YOT 41 power catamaran with spacious single-level deck
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Catana Group launches YOT 41 power catamaran with spacious single-level deck

Catana’s YOT 41 turns a 14-foot-7 beam into real single-level living, with twin 300-hp Mercury V8s and two private cabins.

Nina Kowalski2m read
Preparing Luxury Crewed Catamarans for Charter Success in 2026
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Preparing Luxury Crewed Catamarans for Charter Success in 2026

Owners and small operators preparing luxury crewed catamarans for the charter market must align yacht outfitting, crew standards, pricing and legal compliance to meet rising guest expectations and protect revenue. This guide lays out practical operational priorities, from APA management and embarkation checklists to insurance, seasonality and marketing, that drive repeat bookings and long-term asset value.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Dolphin IV launches in Poole Harbour, expanding disabled access trips
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Dolphin IV launches in Poole Harbour, expanding disabled access trips

Pip Hare christened Dolphin IV in Poole Harbour, and the 10.2-metre catamaran is now taking disabled passengers out on free trips with wheelchair access built in.

Nina Kowalski2m read
McConaghy acquires Cure Marine, bringing performance catamarans in-house
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McConaghy acquires Cure Marine, bringing performance catamarans in-house

McConaghy took Cure Marine’s brand and IP in-house, setting up fresh runs of the 48GT and 55GT with its own composite muscle behind them.

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Practical Short-Handed and Offshore Sailing Techniques for Catamarans
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Practical Short-Handed and Offshore Sailing Techniques for Catamarans

A practical primer compiles short-handed and offshore reefing and depowering techniques for catamarans, with MOD/MOD70 performance figures and step-by-step handling advice.

Jamie Taylor3m read
Beginner's Checklist for Buying a Used Cruising Catamaran: Size, Structure, Systems
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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.

Jamie Taylor4m read
Catamaran Winterization Checklist: Balanced Battery Care and Twin-Hull Protection
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Catamaran Winterization Checklist: Balanced Battery Care and Twin-Hull Protection

A practical winterization checklist for catamarans emphasizes balanced battery care and twin-hull protection to prevent damage and simplify layup.

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Practical rig inspection guide for catamaran owners and cruisers
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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.

Jamie Taylor4m read
Catamaran buying guide - private use versus charter income
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Catamaran buying guide - private use versus charter income

Decide whether to buy a catamaran for private cruising or to run one as a charter business. Learn size, layout, costs, warranties and practical next steps.

Jamie Taylor4m read
Essential Catamaran Handling and Docking Guide for Skippers
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Essential Catamaran Handling and Docking Guide for Skippers

This practical guide explains core handling differences between catamarans and monohulls and provides step-by-step techniques for safe, repeatable maneuvers in close quarters. Follow these procedures to improve precision when docking, reduce stress on crew, and protect your boat and marina neighbors.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Compact Offshore Preparation Guide for Cruising Catamarans
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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.

Jamie Taylor3m read
Catamaran Yachts Essentials, A Practical Guide for New Owners
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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.

Jamie Taylor6m read
Freeman Boatworks Opens a New Chapter With the Freeman Signature 56
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Freeman Boatworks Opens a New Chapter With the Freeman Signature 56

With the Freeman 56, the brand moves toward a more premium offshore experience while keeping its performance roots

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Antifouling Critical for Catamarans as Fouling Doubles Drag and Corrosion
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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.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Yachting World hails Seawind 1170 as nimble performance cruiser for Europe
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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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