Australian Multihull World

Details: Alex Stone

Cat Not Dog

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A simple but efficient cruising rig of high-aspect fully-battened mainsail, and self-tacking blade jib with a luff furler.
With reefs and furling these two sails can serve the boat in a wind range from 5-40ts.

In this article, ALEX STONE looks at the main considerations to be taken in account when buying a cruising catamaran.

The cruising catamaran market is coming of age. Yachties of all stripes are seeing the indisputable advantages of good, fast, safe, comfortable cruising cats. They’ve come to understand that yes, you can have all those attributes simultaneously, and at all times, in a blue-water sailboat. Sailing fast and comfortably with no heeling the new normal. Why just a few weeks ago, we cruised from Mahurangi to Man o’ War Bay in New Zealand’s Hauraki Gulf in two hours – a distance of 35nm at an average speed of over 15kts – and the glass vase of flowers sat on the saloon table the whole time, while my beloved snoozed contentedly on the couch, leaving me in splendid isolation at the wheel. Our kind of sailing!

Details: Yacht Share Mariner

Be Unique – Own a share in the
new Bali 4.4 ‘Halyna’ this summer

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Sail Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, Newcastle (visit the Hunter Valley), Pittwater and Sydney during this summer. Relocate to Queensland and the Whitsundays next April for the winter. As an owner of ‘Halyna’ these places will all be within your reach with the yacht managed by Yacht Share Mariner.

Details: Chris Danger

Where Great Begins

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Self-confessed reef addicts, Chris and Wade on Anui, have spent an extended time in the southernmost part of the Great Barrier Reef and declare “this is where Great begins” in more ways than one.

During a time with more heartache, health concerns and boat maintenance than is fair for one cruising couple to handle, being able to spend several weeks at the reefs of the Capricorn and Bunker Group is a godsend. These coral cays and reefs are the southernmost of the Great Barrier Reef. This really is where Great in the Great Barrier Reef begins and where we have felt contented at last. Situated some 30-55nm offshore and adjacent to the coastal towns of Bundaberg, Gladstone, 1770 and Yeppoon, these jewels are on a line running southeast to northwest, from Lady Elliott Island at the southern end, to North Island at the very northern end of the group.

There is an extraordinary amount to explore. The Capricorn and Bunker Group comprises 22 reefs with 16 permanent coral islands known as cays which are breeding sites for many seabirds and marine turtles. Although not all reefs and cays can be visited since some are reserved for scientific research, many are readily accessible and offer wondrous experiences. Between snorkeling, diving, birdwatching, kayaking and fishing (outside the green conservation zone of course), there is plenty to enjoy when the weather conditions are light.

Details: Excess

Discover the new Excess 14

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The Excess 14 is the pure incarnation of the Excess DNA. It is the result of a dedicated design work and an industrial execution, unique to the brand. It is a cruising yacht that is both fun and playful, with sleek lines.

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Details: TMG Yachts

LAGOON 60

Redefining The 60-foot Sailing Catamaran Experience

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Discover unparalleled luxury with the Lagoon 60, the latest release from Lagoon Catamarans. Boasting an expansive flybridge, saloon bathed in natural light, fluid layouts, and innovative opening side terraces, this 60 footer is unlike anything on the market.

Quentin Beraut, Lagoons Project Manager explains, "The Lagoon 60 will be the link between our 55 and the SIXTY 5, drawing inspiration from both models.” The team integrated the innovative design of the 55's rear half, especially the cockpit area that resonates deeply with the ocean, and blended it with notable features from the Lagoon SIXTY 5, like the forward door, achieving a seamless fusion of the finest elements from both models.

Details: Multihull Central

New Skills and New Friends Made at the Seawind & Corsair Pittwater Regatta

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On the 6th & 7th of October, the annual Seawind & Corsair Pittwater Regatta brought together a mixed fleet of 15 multihulls travelling from Brisbane, Port Stephens, Sydney and Jervis Bay to participate in a weekend of fun and social sailing in an event that has more than 20 years heritage.

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Exclusive SuperCat Luxury -
the Hudson 63 and 47

Whether they’re cruising the shores of Monaco, exploring the shallows of the Bahamas, or hosting A-listers at a secluded anchorage, the Hudson 47 and 63 SuperCats are set to turn heads in even the most exclusive surroundings.

The Kit Carlier Design team has created the first of a new range of SuperCats to be produced by global powerhouse Hudson Yacht Group. And with naval architecture by Stimson Marine Design, nothing has been left to chance. Both models have been rigorously tested in an array of diverse scenarios using the same CFD technology implemented in the design of the Americas Cup AC75.

Details: Multihull Central

Introducing the Brand New Seawind 1170

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The incredible success of the Seawind 1370 has inspired Seawind to design a smaller version around 40 feet that carries similar styling lines to the 1370 and new modern hull shape, but with an interior layout more akin to their super popular Seawind 1260 that optimise space providing incredible value and comfort for live aboard cruisers.

Details: Joe Fox

– Lagoon 46 –

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Coastal day trips, Bluewater cruising, entertaining with friends, or enjoying the peacefulness of the open ocean; the Lagoon 46 can do it all.

Details: Leopard Catamarans

– The Lion Roars –

Don and Anja Richards depart Africa for the Caribbean in a
Leopard 53 Power Catamaran

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Kekada at Cape Town.

... Yes, having spent some time at Kruger National Park, we do agree that they roar, but luckily for us the Leopard purrs nicely, or in this case our new Leopard 53 Powercat, and what a boat she is.

Details: Leopard Catamarans

The excellent new Leopard
Power Catamaran
now available in 40 feet

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2023 will herald the arrival in Australasia of the very first new model in the Leopard Powercat line The success of the Leopard 53PC and Leopard 46PC has reinforced Leopard Catamarans’ world leadership in the cruising power catamaran market. The arrival in 2023 of the Leopard 40PC completes a modern range, entirely reinvented, and specifically designed to meet the highest requirements of comfort and seaworthiness.

Details: Gavin LeSueur

– Going Hard –

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Hardtop profile.

There is no right way of designing and building a hardtop for your cruising multihull. Soft top bimini’s are common because they are light, protect you from sun and rain, and less expensive to manufacture.

Details: Kevin Green

– Offshore Ready –

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A bluewater catamaran built locally and with extreme care, makes this new Lightwave 46 an ideal boat for those seeking the far horizons, writes KEVIN GREEN.

Details: Dream Yacht Charter

– Bali Catamarans –

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The Bali 4.2 has taken shape with features that will seduce you:

• A boat that is more than 2ft higher (63cm) and more than a foot wider (36cm), giving almost 50sqft (4.5m²) of extra living space!
• A forward door offering ease of access from the saloon/galley to the forward cockpit! - The tilting, pivoting door and aft bench seat have been made even bigger
• The living space in the saloon has increased by more than 7%, more ‘Open Space’ than ever before!
• The hulls are wider above the chine, creating greater comfort and space in the cabins
• Each heads compartment has been lengthened by 12” (30cm)

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