Powered catamarans like the Aquila 44 are comfortable cruising platforms that are growing in popularity for some very good reasons – such as their frugal fuel consumption combined with spacious hulls, writes KEVIN GREEN.
Powered catamarans like the Aquila 44 are comfortable cruising platforms that are growing in popularity for some very good reasons – such as their frugal fuel consumption combined with spacious hulls, writes KEVIN GREEN.
A New Era in Aluminium Power Catamarans
The first OceanCat Marine Australia Weekender 26 has just been launched! Sea trials signpost the strong attraction that the OceanCat range of trailerable,
power catamarans will have for weekend family outings, keen fishermen and serious offshore anglers.
– Roger Hill 14m Symmetrical Hull Planing Cat –
Barcoo Drift
Barcoo Drift, what a cool name. Sort of sounds a bit like a rhythm and blues song or something naughty petrol heads get up to on Saturday nights!
– G-Force 2000 Speciale -KATO – Flying Cat –
“Light, sturdy, fast, offshore, self-sufficient, hybrid” was the brief for the uncompromising owner of the latest model Schionning G-Force 2000 Speciale. What resulted is a performance cat that is truly pioneering.
We recently celebrated 20 years at the Lightwave Family Reunion at Great Keppel Island, Queensland, with 18 Lightwave vessels in attendance and 60 people present. What a moment. What a sight.
What an effort from all involved.
The first of the three big North Queensland regattas kicks off with the 26th Airlie Beach Race Week. Amassed this year is arguably the most competitive fleet of racing multis ever assembled in Oz, all eager to enjoy the challenge of racing around the magnificent Whitsunday Islands.
– Once Again A Superb Cat –
Bagatelle
For those out there that had knowledge of multihulls in the 80’s or 90’s one catamaran was always known as she had competed in most races, being the AMOC and SOMR champion setting many records between Victoria and Tasmania, circumnavigating Australia and her consistant form and usability helped Loch Crowther promote his design skills. After refitting her for another trip to the Kimberley the fickle finger of fate stepped in.
Phuket’s King’s Cup 2015 proved a hair-raising ride for multis where crews went hard both on and off the water, reports regular attendee Kevin Green.
– Iliad 50 –
A Legend for Modern Times
Homer’s famous poem conjures the stirring deeds, determination and glory of warriors, heroes, kings and gods. And in 2019, an exciting new range of power catamarans has been launched that evokes the epic’s themes to deliver legendary long-range performance and affordable customisation.
– Pathfinder 'M' Series - OFFSHORE 45 –
Where Tradition Meets Cutting Edge
Like a butterfly about to emerge from its cocoon or a sprinter on the blocks at the start of a race, the first Pathfinder ‘M’ series Offshore 45 sits ready to go in the water and although she is still in the shed, the boats stance cuts a powerful figure.
– Aquila 36 - DOUBLE FUN –
Versatility in a boat means it will be used more and of course it allows canny builders to supply different markets; such is the case with the remarkable Aquila 36, reports KEVIN GREEN.
– Lightwave Grande 45 - BLUE SHIFT –
Roger Overell, Managing Director of Lightwave Yachts, is interviewed about the latest Lightwave 45 Grande’, Blue Shift, completed and launched late 2017.
As a general rule I do not write design reviews for my own work, out of respect for those involved with this project and to help out Paul and the team at Multihull World magazine who are always encouraging and very supportive so I will give it a go!
I usually write my articles after an adventure or incident that I was involved in – from the salty side of the story. This one is different. Twice in recent months I’ve been the one left ashore and the lessons I learned have given me a better appreciation of what goes on when things go wrong at sea and how those ashore are impacted.
– Welcome to the Pleasure Dome –
Seawind 1600
The Seawind 1600 heralds a major change for the Australian company’s philosophy, reports KEVIN GREEN.
Are you a little confused by all the different types of boats to be built and sailed in the 35th America’s Cup? Let’s see if we can sort them out.
– Lagoon Seventy 7 - LUX TRAVELLER –
Lagoon has created a flagship for far away places and a luxurious party boat in one go with the launch of the Seventy 7.
– Lagoon 46 –
Smooth Operator
The new Lagoon 46 reflects decades of experience in the creation of comfortable and seaworthy cruising catamarans, reports KEVIN GREEN.
Paradigm: (n) a distinct set of concepts or thought patterns, or a new way of looking at things (more modern meaning)
Powered catamarans have a lot of attractions for both the cruising boater and day sailor alike, who can enjoy the stability, space and fuel frugality, as can be seen here on the Leopard 43PC, writes KEVIN GREEN.