Leopard 53PC
A Powercat that Sets the Standards
Builder: Robertson & Caine
Overall length: 50’6” (15.4 m)
Beam: 25’2” (7.67 m)
Draft: 3’3” (1 m)
Air draft: 18’6” (5.65 m)
Displacement: 47,200 lbs (21.41 t)
Powertrain: 2 x 370 HP
Fuel: 562 US gal (2,130 l)
Water: 185 US gal (700 l)
Cruising speed: 17 knots
Max speed: 24 knots
Price: € 1,299,000 ex-tax
www.leopardcatamarans.com
Whisper 50
A New Range of Forever Green Mulipowers
The Whisper 50 should be able to provide “clean” propulsion at 5/6 knots. It can of course sail faster - up to 14 knots - but at that speed, recharging the batteries is necessary through the generator. The deck layout does not seem to inhibit the surface area of the solar panels - many areas remain well clear.
Inside, the nacelle offers a decent surface area, generously bordered by sliding windows. The manufacturer offers a three or four-cabin version.
Builder: Symphony Marine
Architect: Berret-Racoupeau Yacht Design
Hull length: 51’ (15.55 m)
Beam: 24’7” (7.5 m)
Draft: 3’2” (0.97 m)
Light displacement: 48,500 lbs (22 t)
Powertrain: 2 x 100/120 kW
Generator: 2 x 20/35 kW
Fuel: 2 x 40 US gal (150 l)
Cruising speed: 10 knots
Max speed: 15 knots
Price (2025): € 1,780,000 ex-tax
www.whisper-yachts.com
Aquila 50 Yacht
A Full-width Owner’s Cabin
Builder: Aquila Boats
Length: 52’6” (15.99 m)
Beam: 25’6” (7.76 m)
Displacement: 50,700 lbs (23 t)
Powertrain: 2 x 380/480/550 HP
Max speed: 22 knots
Cruising speed: 18/19 knots
Fuel: 520 US gal + optional 210 (1,964 l + 800)
Price: US$ 1,308,997 ex-tax
www.aquilaboats.com
Leen 51
A Very Attractive Design!
The superstructures are quite similar to those of a Neel. The only regret is that the famous Portuguese bridge of the former models, which totally protected the side-decks, and the interior cockpit door have disappeared - you can’t have everything. But in the end, the Leen 51’s program remains identical to that of its big siblings: ocean passagemaking, exploration and, of course, living on board - in very long-term mode. The hybrid drivetrain that has proved successful on the two previous Leens has been retained and even boosted, as the 51 aims for a top speed of 20 knots. At 10 knots, fuel consumption will be limited to 2 liters (0.53 US gal) / nautical mile.
Builder: Leen Trimarans
Architect: Bernard Nivelt
Design: Pierre Frutschi
Length overall: 52’6” (16 m)
Beam: 28’9” (8.76 m)
Light displacement: 44,000 lbs (20 t)
Powertrain: 450 HP to 600 HP (Volvo PENTA) and 2 x 20 kW
Max speed: 20 knots
Cruising speed: 10/12 knots
Fuel: 818 US gal (3,100 l)
Price (2025): € 1,525,000 ex-tax
www.leen-trimarans.com
Veya 53
A New Powercat Brand
The generously sized interiors will be available in 3 or 4-cabin versions.
Builder: Veya Yachts
Architect: Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design
Length overall: 52’10” (16.1 m)
Waterline length: 51’2” (15.6 m)
Beam: 26’1” (7.96 m)
Draft: 3’7” (1.1 m)
Light displacement: 60,185 lbs (27.3 t)
Powertrain: 2 x 400/550 HP
Fuel: 2 x 264/370 US gal (1,000/1,400 l)
Water: 185 US gal (700 l)
www.veya-yachts.com
Yot 53
Inboard Power plus Up-and-over Door
The Yot 53 and has adopted the up-and-over door that made the Bali famous. In order to make the most of this opening between the cockpit and the saloon, the U-shaped galley has been moved forward.
The shipyard has designed an imposing owner’s cabin forward, which occupies the entire width and offers a king-size bed, a desk, a sofa, a closet, a large bathroom, and separate toilets, and has direct access to the forward cockpit. The first Yot 56 is scheduled to splash late 2026.
Builder: Yot
Architect: J&J Design
Length overall: 53’2” (16.2 m)
Waterline length: 49’11” (15.22 m)
Beam: 23’9” (7.25 m)
Draft: 4’5” (1.35 m)
Powertrain: 2 x 440/550 HP Yanmar
Cruising speed: 15 to 18 knots
Max speed: 23 knots
CE Category: A12
www.yot-power-catamarans.com
Iliad 53S/53F
A New Hybrid Version
Builder: Iliad Catamarans
Length: 53’8” (16.37 m)
Beam: 25’ (7.63 m)
Draft: 4’1” (1.25 m)
Displacement: 61,750 lbs (28 t)
Propulsion: 2 x 480 HP and 2 x electric motors
Max speed: 21 knots
Range: up to 3,000 nautical miles
Fuel: 792 US gal (3,000 l)
Water: 211 US gal (800 l)
CE Certification: A12/B12/C20/D25
Price: US$ 1,979,000 ex-tax
www.iliadcatamarans.com
Aquila 54 Yacht
Bulbous Bows to Increase Stability
Builder: Aquila Boats
Length: 54’2’’ (16.5 m)
Beam: 25’2” (7.68 m)
Draft: 4’5” (1.37 m)
Displacement: 51,370 lbs (23.3 t)
Fuel: 581 US gal (2,200 l)
Water: 238 US gal (1,000 l)
CE Certification: A12/B12/C18/D25
Powertrain: 2 x 380/480/550 HP
Price: US$ 1,563,315 ex-tax
www.aquilaboats.com
Sunreef 55 Ultima
The Luxury Day-cruiser
Like all Sunreef models, the luxurious interiors can be customized on request. As for the outdoor living spaces, these offer a spacious cockpit, sunbathing areas, and a swimming platform. The Sunreef 55 Ultima is also designed to be available in an Eco version with hybrid propulsion and various high-performance solar panel options.
Builder: Sunreef Yachts
Architect: Sunreef Yachts
Length: 54’6” (16.6 m)
Beam: 18’6” (5.6 m)
Draft: 2‘11” (0.9 m)
Powertrain: 2 x 650 HP or 2 x 350 kW + 2 x 600 HP
Fuel: 396 US gal (1,500 l)
Water: 79 US gal (300 l)
www.sunreef-yachts-ultima.com
Lightwave 55 Motor Yacht
A First Powercat from the Australian Builder
Builder: Lightwave Yachts
Length: 55’ (16.75 m)
Waterline length: 52’8” (16.07 m)
Beam: 24’9” (7.55 m)
Draft: 3’7” (1.1 m)
Light displacement: 39,600 lbs (18 t)
Powertrain: 2 x 300/480 HP
Max speed: 22/25 knots
Range 2,500 nm at 8 knots/1,100 nm at 16 knots
Fuel: 1,452 US gal (5,500 l)
Water: 264 US gal (1,000 l)
Price (2025): AU$ 3,550,000 ex-tax
www.lightwaveyachts.com
Two Oceans 555 Power Catamaran
Refined Design and Forward Door
Builder: Two Oceans
Length: 55’5” (16.9 m)
Beam: 24’11” (7.6 m)
Draft: 4’5” (1.35 m)
Displacement: 49,600 lbs (22.5 t)
Powertrain: 2 x 370/550 HP
Fuel: 685 US gal (2,600 l)
Water: 200 US gal (760 l)
Price: $ 2,600,000 ex-tax
www.2oceans.co.za
Aventura 56 MY
Ready for the Big Adventure!
On our test of the 50 MY vintage at La Grande Motte in April 2022, we were struck by the large foredeck and the cleverly designed flybridge with sunroof, the large fitted-kitchen style galley on the port side, the interior helm station and the forward door – the forthcoming 56 looks to promise even more!
Builder: Aventura Yachts
Overall length: 55’6” (16.92 m)
Beam: 24’7” (7.5 m)
Draft: 3’3” (1 m)
Fuel: 2 x 396 + 264 US gal optional (2 x 1,500 l + 1,000 l)
Powertrain: 2 x 440/550 HP
Price: € 1,065,000 ex-tax
www.aventura-catamarans.com
LR1900
Blue Water Cruising or Expedition?
Builder: Longreach Power Catamarans
Length: 57’9“ (17.6 m)
Beam: 24’11“ (7.6 m)
Draft: 3’11“ (1.2 m)
Air draft: 21’8“ (6.6 m)
Displacement: 70,550 lbs (32 t)
Fuel: 1,479/2,536 US gal (5,600/9,600 l)
Water: 2 x 118 US gal (2 x 450 l)
Powertrain: 2 x 440 HP Yanmar
Max speed: 20 knots
Cruising speed: 11.5 knots
Range at 11.5 knots: > 2,000 nm
www.longreachcatamarans.com
Prestige M7
A Third Model in the M-Line Range
There are three particularly appealing innovations: the port-side companionway door leads directly to the side-deck, but also to the flybridge staircase, which is presented “back-to-front” compared to conventional configurations. This arrangement makes the flybridge accessible from both inside and outside, without wasting space, while protecting the staircase from the elements.
Builder: Prestige Yachts
Hull length: 57’9” (17.6 m)
Beam: 24’7” (7.5 m)
Powertrain: 2 x Volvo D8 550 HP
Max speed: 20 knots
Cruising speed: 17 knots
Fuel: 766 US gal (2,900 l)
Water: 200 US gal (760 l) Price: € 3,800,000 ex-tax
www.prestige-yachts.com
Unica 58
Yachting on Two Hulls
Architects: Pininfarina/De Simoni Yacht Design
Length: 58’ (17.67 m)
Beam: 23’ (7.02 m)
Light displacement: 66,800 lbs (30.3 t)
Powertrain: 2 x Volvo Penta IPS 650
Cruising speed: 20 knots
Max speed: 22 knots
Fuel: 525 US gal (2,000 l)
Cabins: 3 + 1
CE Category: A
www.austinparker.com
