Gunboat modestly lays claim to creating the high-performance cruising cat genre, and the 55, designed by Nigel Irens and built at the company’s new North Carolina yard, fits right in. This is an owner-operated series, building on the success of the Gunboat 48. The Gunboat 55 is part of Cruising World‘s 2014 New Boat Showcase.
With straightforward systems and fine execution, the Leopard 48 has the pedigree to join a distinguished family.
Stellar sailing performance and a towering flybridge helm perch are defining characteristics of the Lagoon 52.
The Lagoon 39 packs a lot of punch—and a ton of features—in a compact, well-executed package.
The Hélia 44 from Fountaine Pajot proves under sail to be as quick as it is comfortable.
The carbon-infused Catana 47 has shed a few pounds to skip a spritely dance in light-air conditions.
Aeroyacht’s Alpha 42 is a cool cruising cat born in the U.S.A.
Boathandling: Thanks to their dual engines and twin props, maneuvering catamarans in close quarters can be a simple and rewarding experience.
These simple maneuvers will have you driving your catamaran like a pro. Click here to read more on catamaran boathandling.
Weight is the enemy of a performance cat, so in addition to the powerful rigs, daggerboards and tulip-shaped hulls that Catana has incorporated into its latest models, the French builder has replaced heavy fiberglass with light-weight carbon for more get-up-and-go. The Catana 42 is part of Cruising World‘s 2014 New Boat Showcase.
A delivery aboard a new Nautitech 542 catamaran provides an experienced monohull sailor with fresh air—and fresh impressions.
Seawind is now building catamarans in Vietnam. Kevin Green gives us a closer look.
Gunboat modestly lays claim to creating the high-performance cruising cat genre, and the 55, designed by Nigel Irens and built at the company’s new North Carolina yard, fits right in. This is an owner-operated series, building on the success of the Gunboat 48. The Gunboat 55 is part of Cruising World‘s 2014 New Boat Showcase.
With straightforward systems and fine execution, the Leopard 48 has the pedigree to join a distinguished family.
Stellar sailing performance and a towering flybridge helm perch are defining characteristics of the Lagoon 52.
The Lagoon 39 packs a lot of punch—and a ton of features—in a compact, well-executed package.
The Hélia 44 from Fountaine Pajot proves under sail to be as quick as it is comfortable.
The carbon-infused Catana 47 has shed a few pounds to skip a spritely dance in light-air conditions.
Aeroyacht’s Alpha 42 is a cool cruising cat born in the U.S.A.
Boathandling: Thanks to their dual engines and twin props, maneuvering catamarans in close quarters can be a simple and rewarding experience.
These simple maneuvers will have you driving your catamaran like a pro. Click here to read more on catamaran boathandling.
Weight is the enemy of a performance cat, so in addition to the powerful rigs, daggerboards and tulip-shaped hulls that Catana has incorporated into its latest models, the French builder has replaced heavy fiberglass with light-weight carbon for more get-up-and-go. The Catana 42 is part of Cruising World‘s 2014 New Boat Showcase.
A delivery aboard a new Nautitech 542 catamaran provides an experienced monohull sailor with fresh air—and fresh impressions.
Seawind is now building catamarans in Vietnam. Kevin Green gives us a closer look.
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