Multihull
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May 2, 2013Seawind's Asian ResurgenceSeawind is now building catamarans in Vietnam. Kevin Green gives us a closer look.
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April 19, 2013English Catamaran Designer HonoredMultihull pioneer James Wharram feted by harbor authority and Ocean Cruising Club.
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April 1, 2013Gemini Legacy 35: A New Cat in TownThe sure-footed, upgraded Gemini Legacy 35 catamaran is a fresh take on a proven favorite.
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November 15, 2012Moorings 5800The latest addition to The Moorings fleet, built in South Africa by Robertson and Caine, was designed for the crewed-charter market and for luxurious worldwide cruising by private owners. For chartering, the innovative five-cabin layout includes a pair of bridgedeck staterooms. The Moorings 5800 is part of Cruising World's 2013 New Boat Showcase.
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November 1, 2012Seawind Cats Sails OnwardAfter undergoing a business restructuring in its base south of Sydney, Australia, Seawind Catamarans will likely be building its entire line of award-winning cats in Vietnam.
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September 13, 2012Nautitech 441With a single helm station at deck level to port, the Nautitech 441 is ideally set up for solo operation. (Its sister ship, the 442, has two helms aft and outboard.) A cat with real offshore capability, it also offers the option of a dedicated owners stateroom in the starboard hull, which includes a fine work space/office. The Nautitech 441 is part of Cruising World's 2013 New Boat Showcase.
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September 13, 2012Neel 45And now for something completely different: a thoroughly modern production trimaran for extended voyaging and living aboard. Conceived by veteran French multihull builder and racer Eric Bruneel, his tri employs reverse bows to reduce pitching and maximize waterline length. For originality, the 45 earns high marks. The Neel 45 is part of Cruising World's 2013 New Boat Showcase.
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September 12, 2012Leopard 48Taking the place of the Leopard 46 in the South African company’s line of long-range catamarans, this new 48-footer is equipped with a raised helm station with all controls led to the driver for easy handling and maneuverability. Optional layouts include either four staterooms or a large owners suite and two staterooms. The Leopard 48 is part of Cruising World's 2013 New Boat Showcase.
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September 12, 2012Isara 50Built in Taiwan at the Ta Yang yard, the longtime builder of Tayana Yachts, the new Isara line of “semicustom luxury catamarans” is a fresh addition to the bustling multihull scene. The 50 is spacious and extremely stylish; owners play a major role in determining layouts and accoutrements. A 45 is coming soon. The Isara 50 is part of Cruising World's 2013 New Boat Showcase.
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September 12, 2012Helia 44Spacious and bathed in natural light from the coachroof and cockpit skylights and the saloon’s large wraparound windows, Fountaine Pajot’s inventive 44-foot cat also includes such novel features as built-in solar panels, a three-person raised helm station, and davits that hold dinghies, surfboards, and kayaks. The Helia 44 is part of Cruising World's 2013 New Boat Showcase.
Electronic Updates
The Vesper Marine WatchMate Vision is arguably the most advanced Class B AIS transponder ever built, and was honored with an Innovation Award in Miami.
