2023 Power Buyer’s Guide

Over 70 feet
Inflation, geopolitical tension, soaring energy costs: none of these things seem to be impacting the growth of the luxury multihull sector. Orders are flowing in: and in addition to one-offs designed and built to order, builders are now launching small series production runs. The advantages of these two- or three-hull platforms seem to be convincing: stability, XXL living space and layout possibilities are appealing to yachtsmen who have come from monohulls, but also to newcomers to (large) yachting. More and more projects, bigger and bigger units are being launched and innovation knows no bounds: this is the world of dream multipowers!
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Emmanuel van Deth
Publié le 24/10/2022
Par Emmanuel van Deth
Numéro : SP19
Parution : Dec. / Jan. 2022
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CONTOY 70 ATLAHUA

Vacuum infusion and à la carte finish

 
 
The Italian design by Roberto Curto is characterized by an incredible amount of glazed surface areas, both in the nacelle and in the hulls, where many vertical portholes are to be found. The construction, planned in infusion, guarantees a managed displacement and therefore more modest consumption. This project also has the originality of being designed in Europe but built in Mexico. The new model can be customized to order – for example, a hybrid engine can be installed.

Builder: Contoy Catamarans
Architect: Roberto Curto
Length: 70’ (21.34 m)
Beam: 30’ (9.15 m)
Light displacement: 92,800 lbs (42.1 t)
Engines: 2 x 700 HP
Fuel: 2 x 792 to 1,320 US gal (2 x 3,000 to 5,000 l)
Max speed: 22 knots
Cabins: 4/5
Guests: 12 + crew
Price: on demand

www.contoy-catamaran.com

LEEN 72

A boat that can take you anywhere!

 
 
The #1 interest of these new ocean-going multihulls is their very low drag. The Leen 72, like her smaller sistership, the 56, retains the principle of a vast platform sat above the three hulls, but adopts smaller and more aft-set floats than those of the NEELs, so that the deck plan, seen from above, is reminiscent of that of a monohull – a very wide one! Maximum habitability, panoramic view from the pod, low consumption, good behavior in rough seas: the 72 promises to be an ideal craft for long cruising or even exploration missions.

Builder: LEEN Trimarans 
Architects: Nivelt and Frutschi
Overall length: 71’6” (21.80 m)
Beam: 29’ (8.85 m)
Draft: 4’5” (1.34 m)
Light displacement: 74,950 lbs (34 t)
Water: 264 US gal (1,000 l)
Fuel: 1,320 US gal (5,000 l)
Engine: 330 HP
Cabins: 4 to 6
CE Certification: A
Price: € 2,800,000 ex-tax

www.leen-trimarans.com

LONG ISLAND 78’ POWER

The oceans are her playground

 
 
The hulls designed by Marc Lombard are made of aluminum, while the deck, superstructure and wheelhouse use composite materials. With its two 500 HP Cummins engines, the 78 Power cruises at 12 knots, with three more knots to reach top speed. The objective, thanks to this moderate engine size, the large tank capacity and the extensive work that’s gone into controlling the displacement, is to offer transatlantic range. The deck layout presents some interesting innovations: the wheelhouse on the flybridge is an enclosed space intended for navigation but also for relaxation with a bench seat and a desk.

Builder: JFA Yachts
Architect: Marc Lombard Yacht Design Group
Design: Darnet Design 
Overall length: 77’10” (23.72 m)
Waterline length: 75’8” (23.06 m)
Beam: 36’8” (11.17 m)
Draft: 4’1” (1.24 m)
Light displacement: 119,000 lbs (54 t) 
Engines: 2 x 500 HP Cummins
Generators: 2 x 17.5 kW Onan
Cruising speed: 12 knots
Max speed: 15 knots (half load)
Material: aluminum and composites
Price: by quotation

www.jfa-yachts.com

LAGOON SEVENTY 8

A sailing multiyacht that’s become a powerboat

 
 
The SEVENTY 8, flagship of the Lagoon powercat range is seeing great success. The aft third of the Seventy 7’s (the sailboat version) underwater hulls have been redesigned to accommodate twin 510 HP engines as standard. As for the forward trampolines, they have been replaced by a rigid teak-covered platform, bringing the usable surface area outside to over 150 m²/1600 sq ft. The features are undoubtedly luxurious; the various design options - with meeting room or massage room - as well as several decorative atmospheres planned in the catalogue from the outset make this a semi-custom yacht in series production. They have retained the door in the topsides of the owner’s cabin, which transforms into a terrace at anchor. The aft galley is remarkable, both for the crew and the owner.

Builder: Lagoon
Length: 78’1” (23.80 m)
Beam: 36’1” (11.00 m)
Draft: 4’2” (1.27 m)
Light displacement: 62.2 t
Water: 2 x 211 US gal (2 x 800 l)
Fuel: 2,245 US gal (8,500 l)
Engines: 2 x 510/580 HP
Range: up to 4,000 nm
Price: € 5,075,800 ex-tax

www.cata-lagoon.com

VISIONF 80

Made in Turkey!

 
 
Turkey’s boatbuilding industry has a long history and can boast some significant expertise - not dissimilar to Polish shipbuilding know-how... so it’s not surprising that a direct competitor of Sunreef, the undisputed leader in semi-custom luxury catamarans, is presenting a multiyacht recently built in Istanbul. But unlike Sunreefs, which are built in composite, the Vision F80 is aluminum. On the foredeck, a crane can be used to launch the RIB, freeing up the aft platform. During our very first visit aboard, in Cannes, we were impressed by the volume offered by the nacelle and the cabins, but also by the level of finish - the teak deck, the floor and the endless sofas, for example, command respect... With a hybrid drivetrain, this model joins the Silent Yachts range under the name Silent VisionF 82.

Builder: Vision F Yachting
Material: aluminum
Length: 78”1’ (23.80 m)
Waterline length: 77’11” (23.75 m)
Beam: 31’4” (9.56 m)
Draft: 2’7” (0.80 m)
Light displacement: 114,600 lbs (52 t)
Laden displacement: 138,400 lbs (62.8 t)
Engines: 2 x Volvo Penta IPS800 or 1200
Max speed: 23 knots
Fuel: 2,020 US gal (7,650 l)
Water: 1,000 US gal (3,800 l)
Price: by quotation

www.visionf.com

MC82P

Their biggest, and all-carbon

 
 
NEW
McConaghy have now begun construction of their largest multihull. The MC82p has been commissioned by an experienced owner looking for a multiyacht for family use for weekend cruising as well as some long passagemaking. In order to limit consumption and increase range, the builder opted for carbon/epoxy construction combined with motors limited to 300 HP. The objective is not to break speed records – the owner will be satisfied with a cruising speed of 10 knots and 17 flat out. The interior, worthy of a luxury villa, can accommodate eight guests in four double cabins with private bathrooms spread out through the hulls. The two crew cabins can accommodate four. Launch is scheduled for March 2023.

Builder: McConaghy Boats
Architect: Ker Yacht Design
Interior design: m2atelier
Length: 78’5” (23.90 m)
Beam: 33’6” (10.22 m)
Engines: 2 x 440 HP
Fuel: 2,110 US gal (8,000 l)
Water: 395 US gal (1,500 l)
Price: € 6,720,000 ex-tax

www.mcconaghyboats.com

80 SUNREEF POWER

Variable geometry loft

 
 
The 80, presented at the 2019 Cannes Yachting Festival, is undoubtedly one of the most popular multiyachts in this size range – Rafael Nadal bought himself one 3 years ago. To begin with, the 80 Power is frankly imposing: no less than 10 feet (three meters) between the waterline and the guardrails. The bulwarks are raised for greater safety. As for the forward cockpit, this is accessible from the saloon through a watertight door. This unusual amount of freeboard allows for a very impressive interior volume: the headroom is well over 6’7” (2 meters) throughout. The owner’s cabin is arranged as a huge suite in the starboard hull or on the main deck. The range of fittings, entirely customized, is infinite, with the galley either in the nacelle or in the hulls, the only constraints being the structural bulkheads.

Builder: Sunreef Yachts
Length: 78’7” (23.95 m)
Beam: 39’4” (12.00 m) 
Draft: 5’7” (1.70 m)
Fuel: 2 x 1,320/2,115 US gal (2 x 5,000/8,000 l)
Engines: 2 X 575/1,200 HP 
Price: on quotation

www.sunreef-yachts.com

LICIA C24 EXPLORER

The comfort of a 150-foot superyacht!

 
 
NEW
The idea here is to start from the concept of a 50-meter (150-foot) yacht with all the advantages of the incredible space of these gigantic units, but to fit it onto hulls half that length! Most of all, it’s the nacelle where the Licia, built in composite (carbon/aramid/epoxy) shows all her originality. There’s an owner’s cabin or two VIP cabins, forward, with panoramic views over the anchorage. There’s also a saloon with a bar and dining area, while the companionways are spiral - as on megayachts - to avoid steep stairs. The architects have worked hard on moving around on board, allowing guests to leave and/or enjoy their private space without meeting crew members or other guests if they so choose… With a pair of Cummins QSM11 10.8 liter, 705 HP motors as standard, and some 2,600 US gallons (10,000 liters) of fuel tank capacity, the Licia C24 Explorer has a range of 3,200 nautical miles. Which should be enough to justify the boat’s name, and to set off and explore the world in the greatest of comfort.

Builder: Licia Yachts
Architect: Licia Yachts & Catamaran Center
Interior design: Darnet Design
Length: 78’7” (23.95 m)
Beam: 32’4” (9.85 m) 
Draft: 5’1” (1.55 m)
Displacement: 143,300 lbs (65 t)
Water: 950 US gal (3,600 l)
Engines: 2 x 705 HP
Fuel: 2,775 US gal (10,500 l)
Max speed: 20 knots
Cruising speed: 10.5 to 12.5 knots
Price: € 4,900,000 ex-tax

www.licia-catamaran.com

StellarCAT AL25-3

An all-aluminum triple-decker

 
 
NEW
StellarPM, a young brand based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has announced a new 83-foot (25-meter) three-deck model in its range of all-aluminum power catamarans. The triple-decked configuration on what is already a very large unit offers all the comfort you would expect to find aboard a 130 to 150-foot monohull motor yacht. The name AL25-3 doesn’t conjure up a sexy marketing image... but it is rather effective, summarizing the material used, the length of the hulls and the existence of the famous three decks. Aboard, on the upper deck, aft of the helm station, is the open/closed skylounge. The Owner’s Suite, with its own private veranda, is also located on this third level. The main deck features an impressive 635-square foot (59 m²) saloon with a naturally open and airy layout and generous ceiling heights. As for the engines, the builder gives the option of two Volvo IPS 1050 or four IPS 800. The yard can also offer this model in a two-deck version, along with another powercat, the AL20-2, a 65-footer.

Builder: StellarCAT
Material: aluminum
Length: 82’5” (25.12 m) 
Beam: 38’1” (11.61 m)
Draft: 4’10” (1.48 m)
Engines: 2 x 800 HP or 4 x 600 HP
Max speed: 19 or 24 knots
Range: 2,400 or 1,700 nm
Fuel: 5,200 US gal (19,680 l)
Water: 1,200 US gal (4,540 l)
Cabins: 6 + 2 crew cabins

www.stellarcat.global

AMASEA 84

For living at sea...

 
 
NEW
This new brand, founded in 2018 by Jack Wijnants, offers a three-deck aluminum catamaran using top quality materials for manufacture and finishing. Dr. Albert Nazarov’s design provides for long-distance cruising, in all conditions, with sufficient stowage space and fuel for a family and crew to stay at sea for several weeks at a time. Cruising speed is announced at 11 knots, with 18 knots as top speed.

Builder: Amasea Yachts
Length: 83’6” (25.45 m)
Beam: 36’ (10.98 m) 
Draft: 5’11” (1.79 m)
Light displacement: 130 t 
Engines: 2 X 1,502 HP
Price: e 9,500,000 ex-tax

www.amasea.yachts

LONG ISLAND 86’ POWER

Seakindly, efficient and... refined!

 
 
NEW
Long Island powercats stand out from their competitors, having aluminum hulls and composite decks. The new 86 Power will be available either with conventional or with hybrid propulsion. The first version presented is characterized by a very large flybridge, a real upper deck that incorporates a helm station, a sheltered bar and a large saloon area. There is also the option of an enclosed wheelhouse, similar to that on the Long Island 78 Power. The coachroof will be fitted with solar panels to reduce the amount of generator use when at anchor. The 86 Power has a large outdoor/indoor living space on the main deck thanks to its width of over 37 feet (11 meters). On the foredeck - accessible from the interior saloon - a Jacuzzi adds to the on-board comfort. The aft platform, where the indispensable tender is stowed when under way, is transformed into a relaxation area and a great location for plenty of nautical entertainment. The 86 Power is designed for eight guests with four beautiful, bright cabins including an owner’s cabin. It can accommodate up to four crew members. The interior design by Darnet Design can of course be customized to suit.

Builder: JFA Yachts
Architect: Marc Lombard Design Group
Interior design: Darnet Design
Length: 86’1” (26.25 m)
Beam: 39’2” (11.93 m)
Draft: 5’3” (1.60 m)
Engines: 2 x 600 HP

www.jfa-yachts.com

SMART CONCEPT 87 POWER

XXL Flybridge

 
 
NEW
Italian design and Spanish construction: that’s the recipe announced for this new triple-decked catamaran. 2,700 square feet (250 m²): that’s the incredible area of the flybridge on this 86-foot multiyacht. The living space offered by the Smart Concept 87 is almost double the usual figure that you would expect to find on a catamaran of this length, and the massive flybridge gives an idea of the Space Concept that the designers have incorporated into this model. The living spaces and cabins have been designed in the spirit of a luxury hotel. As for the enginerooms, hybrid propulsion is recommended. The builder announces an excellent quality/price ratio - a rather rare and offbeat preoccupation in the multiyacht market.

Builder: Marina Meridional SL
Length: 87’7” (26.70 m)
Waterline length: 78’8” (23.99 m)
Beam: 41’ (12.50 m)
Draft: 4’11” (1.50 m)
Displacement: 115 t
Engines: 2 x 1,200 HP
Max speed: 20 knots
Cabins: 6 to 9
Price: on quotation

www.catamaranes.com

100 Sunreef Power

Grand luxury Supercat

 
 
This 100-footer is turning heads with her blend of dark gray and pink gold finishes. A new demonstration of Sunreef’s expertise in luxury custom catamarans. This giant supercat was designed as a trans-oceanic vessel (5,280 US gallons / 20,000 liters of fuel) and can also be ordered in an Eco version. But the willingness to manage energy on board is already brought to the fore: the 100 Sunreef Power, for example, uses an ultramodern air conditioning system capable of running throughout the night without needing the support of a generator. The relaxation area on the main deck includes a large lounge area to port and a custom designed bar on the starboard side. Forward in the saloon, the multiyacht’s galley is equipped like a restaurant kitchen, including a cold room. A gym with a sea view and access to the large foredeck is also offered. The flybridge guarantees total comfort with numerous relaxation areas. The aft cockpit of the 100 Sunreef Power occupies the full width of the boat, just over 44 feet (13.50 m), offering a large dining area, sunbathing areas and a bar. Accommodation for ten guests is spread across five large cabins with en-suite bathrooms. Located in the port hull, the owner’s suite features a king-size bed with sea views. As for the crew, they are comfortably accommodated in three cabins - two of which are in the forward part of the hulls and the other one aft.

Builder: Sunreef Yachts
Design: Sunreef Yachts
Material: composite
Length: 93’11” (28.63 m)
Beam: 44’3” (13.50 m)
Engines: 2 x 1,300 HP
Fuel: 5,280 US gal (20,000 l)
Water: 635 US gal (2,400 l)

www.sunreef-yachts.com
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