Boot Düsseldorf 2026 highlights power catamaran innovations and multihulls

A curated show primer dated January 15, 2026, singled out the must-see premieres and model debuts at boot Düsseldorf 2026, and it flagged a clutch of multihull and power-catamaran items that matter to the catamaran community. The roundup organises boats by theme—water-level living, long-range efficiency and flybridge evolution—and explains why each debut merits inspection for owners, brokers and brokered buyers.

The headline trends at the show were practical, owner-focused innovations rather than pure styling statements. Water-level living concepts aim to erase the cockpit step and create direct, sea-level access for day-to-day use and easy boarding. Several new models presented aft-terrace layouts that expand cockpit footprint and blur indoor-outdoor boundaries, a plus for owner-operators who value alfresco living and simple tender handling.

Long-range efficiency was another dominant thread. The guide grouped long-range powercats and hull philosophies focused on cruising range and comfortable seakeeping, calling attention to hull form choices, fuel capacity trade-offs and owner-oriented systems for extended passages. For anyone planning coastal loops or bluewater hops, these entries are the ones to evaluate for range per litre, tankage layout and equipment room access.

Flybridge evolution came through as a practical evolution rather than a flash upgrade. Designers are rethinking ergonomics, helm sightlines and access so flybridges work for family cruising and serious navigation alike. Expect stepped stairs, sheltered lounging zones and better sightlines to the tender when the helm is manned from on-deck positions.

The primer is organized as a practical "prioritise these exhibits" list, not a star-studded wish list. Each entry links to individual model pages with deeper specs, deck plans and photos to help prospective buyers and brokers prepare for walkarounds and surveys. The linked model pages provide the technical detail you need to compare displacement versus planing options, tank positioning and key owner features such as aft crew cabins, fold-down terraces and integrated swim platforms.

For brokers, the guide offers a quick way to triage client priorities before the show so time on the docks is spent on genuinely relevant hulls. For owner-buyers, it reduces overwhelm by highlighting which models deliver the practical features that make catamaran ownership easier—sea-level access, real-world range and flybridge layouts that work for family life.

Look through the listed model pages before you head to the show and map a shortlist by theme. At a busy boot, knowing which powercat or multihull nails your cruising profile will save time and reveal the designs that actually make life aboard more comfortable and capable.