
The Best Entry-Level Cruising Cats to Buy in 2026
Median sale prices have eased and seller discounts are widening. Here is where to look and what to look for in the used cat market.

Median sale prices have eased and seller discounts are widening. Here is where to look and what to look for in the used cat market.

Carbon hulls, a triple-headsail rig and an electric-diesel hybrid drive make the HH52 one of the most capable cats on the water.

A Cal 40, an ORC 50 and a Grand Soleil 43 prove that the same boat can win offshore races and anchor somewhere worth the detour.

Knysna Yacht Company debuts the 550, a 55-foot offshore catamaran shortlisted for World Multihull of the Year 2026, at the Annapolis Boat Show in October.

Outremer introduces the high-performance 64 and 57, blending comfort, reliability and speed for long-distance cruising.

Innovative design, flexible layouts, and social spaces set a new standard for comfort and style on the water.

A next-generation electric catamaran built for bluewater adventure, comfort, and sustainable performance.

A carbon-reinforced, all-epoxy performance catamaran that blends bluewater speed, luxury accommodations, and shorthanded handling.

A Florida nonprofit has launched a campaign to restore a former Cousteau vessel and return her to ocean research and education.

The Spirit of Ponant II, a Lagoon EIGHTY 2, joins Ponant Yachting’s growing fleet of bespoke luxury charter catamarans.

New partnership combines Cure Marine design with McConaghy composite expertise to create next-gen cruising multihulls.

Aquila unveils three new sailing catamarans with hybrid propulsion, forward cockpits and ocean-ready construction.