2023 Power Buyer’s Guide

40 to 50 feet
40 to 50 feet, this is the heart of the multipower market. Every year, new manufacturers appear in this category. All manufacturers are trying to outdo one another in terms of innovation… and new models. Discover your favorite among the selection!
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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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LEOPARD 40 POWERCAT

A third powercat in the Leopard range

 
 
NEW
Following the launch of two large models - the 53 and 46PC - and the retirement of the very successful 43PC, it came as no surprise to discover a new compact model from Robertson & Caine, the 40PC. In terms of design, his powercat blends perfectly into the new range with very long hull windows and an immense flybridge. It features an imposing panoramic coachroof with a beautiful L-shaped galley and, despite being shorter in length, manages to house great cabins all equipped with island beds and bathrooms. But the real plus compared to the 43PC? Aboard this model, there’s a proper interior helm station.
As for the hulls, architect Alexander Simonis used CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) software to optimize the longitudinal balance, a task that is necessarily more difficult with shorter hulls. Launch of hull #1 is scheduled for the end of the year in Cape Town, South Africa. The manufacturer anticipates making a world preview in February 2023 at the Miami International Boat Show, followed by a European presentation at the International Multihull Show in La Grande Motte in April.

Builder: Robertson & Caine
Overall Length: 40’ (12.19 m)
Waterline length: 39’7” (12.07 m)
Beam: 21’8” (6.61 m)
Draft: 3’7” (1.10 m)
Displacement: 28,819 lbs (13.07 t)
Water: 170 US gal (640 l)
Fuel: 370 US gal (1,400 l)
Engines: 2 x 250/320/370 HP
Cruising speed: 17 knots
Max speed: over 20 knots
Price: € 699,000 ex-tax

www.leopardcatamarans.com

GEMINI FREESTYLE 399 POWER

Ideal day-boat

 
 
True to the philosophy of all their models, Gemini have kept the beam of their powercat low - less dockspace required and the possibility of using most inland waterways. The 399 Power is a clever evolution of the Freestyle 37: with its center console, the Freestyle features an astonishing deck space. The hulls have evolved to facilitate planing, and the keels are reduced to limit draught. Two modest Suzuki DF90A outboards allow a cruising speed of 15 knots and 22.5 knots at full throttle.

Builder: Gemini Catamarans
Length: 41’2” (12.55 m)
Beam: 14’ (4.27 m)
Draft: 18” (0.46 m)
Displacement: 10,000 lbs (4.54 t)
Engines: 2 x 90 HP outboards
Fuel: 56 US gal – 150 US gal option (212 l – 568 l option)

www.geminicatamarans.com

BALI CATSPACE MY

Integral deck and pivoting door

 
 
NEW
The Catspace MY prototype was first splashed in 2021, but the shipyard is still keen to refine the interior finish and engine performance before an official launch. This new model is pretty close in size to her bigger sistership, the 4.3 MY. But look a little deeper and you’ll see this powercat has less volume – 758 sq ft (70.4 m²) of usable space as opposed to 894 sq ft (83.1 m²) for the 4.3 – and is noticeably cheaper. The platform is based on the sailing version but with completely redesigned hulls, and then topped with an imposing - but nevertheless harmonious - flybridge, accessible from both sides. The philosophy of this Catspace MY is to further optimize the Bali concept - open volumes, ease of use, comfort - by exploiting 100% of the available deck space. The choice of engines ranges from 2 x 150 to 2 x 250 HP. With whichever option, priority is given to range with up to 370 US gal (1,400 liters) of fuel and 200 US gal (760 liters) of water.

Builder: Catana Group 
Length: 42’5” (12.94 m)
Beam: 21’6” (6.55 m)
Light displacement: 23,600 lbs (10.7 t)
Draft: 3’5” (1.03 m) - Cabins: 3/4
Water: 200 US gal (760 l)
Fuel: 370 US gal (1,400 l)
Engines: 2 x 150/250 HP
Price: € 585,090 ex-tax 

www.bali-catamarans.com

BREAKING NEWS

AQUILA 42 SPORT A new powercat with a flybridge accessible from the front

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The Chinese-American shipyard has just revealed the news: a new 42-foot model is to be launched this coming fall. The Aquila 42 combines a modern design with somewhat traditionally shaped bows. However, the double chine suggests that the objective is to reduce the effect of spray. Another particularity of this powercat is that the flybridge, that’s well protected by a T-top, will be accessible from the front.

www.aquilaboats.com

 

MY5

Better than a 50-foot cabin cruiser

 
 
The MY40 hasn’t escaped the big update seen in the Fountaine Pajot Motor Yacht range: it has been promoted to being the MY5, in reference to a level of comfort comparable to that of a 50-foot monohull cabin-cruiser. The contemporary and dynamic design features sculpted topsides and stepped bows. The flybridge is particularly large, with a lounge, a sunbathing area, the essential cockpit and a proper outdoor galley. A forward cockpit further enhances the exterior spaces. From the inside, the 360-degree view allows you to cruise, sheltered in complete serenity, within earshot of the rest of the crew. The beautiful galley provides the link with the large cockpit, which in turn opens onto the large optional aft platform. The owner’s suite on the port side is well-worth a look, with two guest cabins on the starboard side. The choice of a moderate cruising speed promises a good range (in excess of a thousand miles) whichever Volvo IPS drivetrain is chosen.

Builder: Fountaine Pajot 
Length: 42’4”/45’10” (12.91/13.98 m)
Beam: 19’7” (5.96 m)
Light Displacement: 34,175 lbs (15.5 t)
Draft: 3’8” (1.12 m)
Cabins: 3 - Water: 119 US gal (450 l)
Fuel: 2 x 185 US gal (2 x 700 l)
Engines: 2 x 300/440 HP
Price: € 678,700 ex-tax

www.fountaine-pajot.com

BALI 4.3 MY

Just for the fun of it!

 
 
The first powercat from the Bali brand has seen pleasing commercial success, with over forty units ordered in less than four years. We liked the original design with a marked drop-off at the back of the hulls, the super comfortable flybridge and of course all the particular features of a Bali: pivoting/tilting rear door, retractable windows, large cabins and huge refrigerator. The model that we tested, after her 2,000-mile trip around Spain, ably demonstrated her nautical qualities and reliability.

Builder: Catana Group
Length: 43’ (13.10 m)
Beam: 23’4” (7.10 m)
Light Displacement: 29,800 lbs (13.5 t)
Draft: 3’ (0.90 m)
Cabins: 2 to 4
Water: 211 US gal (800 l)
Fuel: 211/422 US gal (800/1,600 l)
Engines: 2 x 250 HP
Price: € 709,480 ex-tax

www.bali-catamarans.com

40 OPEN SUNREEF POWER

A star among powercats

 
 
With her metallic hulls, underwater lights, white leather bucket-seats, carbon black T-top, full teak deck, forward cockpit, and bathroom worthy of a 5-star hotel, the 40 Open has done nothing to go unnoticed. The must-have is the after end of its tilting topsides that create a vast sunbathing area in the center of a huge terrace overlooking the water. Once at sea, go-kart maneuverability and sports performance will win you over, particularly with the bigger drivetrain option being capable of topping 60 knots! But times are changing: on request, this eye-catching boat is also now available as one of the manufacturer’s new ECO range models.

Builder: Sunreef Yachts
Length: 43’ (13.10 m)
Beam: 17’1” (5.20 m)
Light Displacement: n/a
Draft: 28” (0.70 m)
Cabins: 1/2
Water: 32 US gal (120 l)
Fuel: 264 US gal (1,000 l) 
Engines: 2 x 435/860HP
Price: on request

www.sunreef-yachts.com

AQUILA 44 YACHT

Best-seller on the powercat market

 
 
Like her smaller sistership, the 36, the Aquila 44 is one of those rare powercats to have been built in over 100 examples. It’s the XXL-sized volume of this model that surprises anyone who gets the chance to sail on her. At the heart of the range designed by the visionary Lex Raas, the Aquila 44 is above all a comfortable powercat: the living space offered easily seduces a hedonistic clientele. Ultimately, the three cabins offered as standard (4 cabins have been available since 2018), as well as the interior equipment, are perfectly consistent with its program - use in charter or for private cruising.

Builder: Aquila Catamarans
Length: 44’1” (13.44 m)
Beam: 21’6” (6.56 m)
Displacement: 35,050 lbs (15.9 t)
Engines: 2 x 225 HP
Fuel: 290 US gal (1,100 l)

www.aquilaboats.com

LONGREACH 44

Long-term cruising

 
 
NEW
Longreach Catamarans is a new player in the powercat world. In 2021, the eminent Australian dealer Multihull Central, announced this new brand that is offering the Longreach 44, presented as the perfect platform for discovering the country’s northern coasts as well as the islands of the South Pacific. In our opinion, it will be perfectly suited to long-distance cruising at any latitude, thanks to its large fuel capacity (up to 1,475 US gal/ 5,600 l) which guarantees a range of 3,000 miles at a speed of 8 knots. Comfort seems to have been particularly well catered for, both inside and on deck: the Longreach 44 has an incredible owner’s cabin, an immense flybridge and a hydraulic platform. But this powercat sets itself apart from competitors with its particularly inverted bows and secure storage specifically for scuba tanks. The Longreach 44 is powered by twin 230 HP motors – the project initially having been announced with a pair of 600’s. In the standard version, the builder fits two keels to each hull, ensuring perfect positioning when taking the ground and to protect the propellers and rudders in all circumstances. A Hi Performance version is available with foils.

Builder: Longreach Catamarans
Length overall: 44’1” (13.45 m)
Beam: 21’4” (6.50 m)
Draft: 3’7” (1.10 m)
Displacement: 37,500 lbs (17 t)
Fuel: 630 to 1,480 US gal (2,400 to 5,600 l)
Water: 317 US gal (1,200 l)
Engines: 2 x 230 HP
Cruising speed: 12 knots (1,800-mile range)
Max speed: 24 knots
Price: US$ 1,130,000 ex-tax

www.longreachcatamarans.com

MARES 45 Ft YACHT FISH

Two asymmetric hulls

 
 
This model is the “smallest” in the Mares range, a company specializing in luxury models - up to 160 feet. As always at this Florida-based manufacturer, the hulls are asymmetrical in order to offer better performance (up to 35 knots, 27 for cruising), more stability and lower fuel consumption. The 45 Ft Yacht Fish, as its name suggests, has been optimized for the most demanding of fishermen - from the Mares Motor Yacht version. This is evidenced by its huge aft cockpit, but also by the possibility for the pilot to see what is happening there from the flybridge. Other models available include the Mares 47 and 65, very soon to be joined by a new 50.

Builder: Mares Power Catamarans
Length: 44’7” (13.59 m)
Beam: 15’ (4.57 m)
Draft: 20” (0.51 m)
Displacement: 31,970 lbs (14.5 t) 
Engines: 2 x 435 HP
Fuel: 450 US gal (1,703 l) 
Berths: 6

www.maresinternational.com

HAMMERCAT 45

Several deck layouts available

 
 
NEW
Following the 35 that we discovered at the Miami show in 2020, her big sistership, the HammerCat 45, is already out of the box... she keeps the same overall lines with narrow hulls at the waterline, a gullwing-shaped nacelle sitting high above the water, and the famous truncated bow. The latter is tilting and integrates a staircase for a direct access to the sea... or onto the sand. The builders are offering several deck plans so that their HammerCat 45 can be used as a fast offshore cruiser, for sports fishing, as a dive boat, etc. As far as the engines are concerned, there’s no messing about: twin 600 HP outboards are offered, or a pair of 440 HP Yanmar diesel inboards. So it comes as no surprise that 55 knots is within easy reach... but the hull is capable of motoring at 30/35 knots in excellent conditions of comfort with much more reasonable fuel consumption figures than those of a monohull.

Builder: Hammer Yachts
Length: 45’ (13.70 m)
Beam: 13’9” (4.20 m)
Air draft: 9’10” (3.00 m)
Displacement: n/a
Engines: 2 x 600 HP outboards/440 CV
Cruising speed: 30/35 knots
Max speed: 55 knots
Fuel: 580 US gal (2,200 l)
Water: 52 US gal (200 l)
Price: US$ 975,000 ex-tax

www.hammeryachts.com

MY6

One hull dedicated to the owner

 
 
The MY6 is the largest Fountaine Pajot in the Motor Yacht range. This model represents the quintessence of the yard’s know-how in terms of comfort and seakeeping qualities on two hulls. Thanks to its top speed, cruising speed range and premium comfort, the model saw an immediate success. By offering a particularly attractive owner’s hull, much more space than on a monohull, and incomparable stability, the concept is sure to appeal to all motorboat lovers, offering a particularly attractive owner’s hull, significantly more room than there would be on an equivalent monohull, with incomparable stability – both under way and at anchor.

Builder: Fountaine Pajot 
Length: 44’11”/50’8” (14.00/15.44 m)
Beam: 21’8” (6.60 m)
Displacement: 35,935 lbs (16.3 t)
Engines: 2 x 380/480 HP
Range: 1,000 nm
Fuel: 2 x 264 US gal (2 x 1,000 l)
Price: € 943,250 ex-tax

www.fountaine-pajot.com

BREAKING NEWS

AQUILA 47 MOLOKAI Designed for all-weather fishing trips

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The Aquila shipyard is very soon to increase its Offshore range with the arrival of the 47 Molokai, capable of taking you offshore for big game fishing in complete safety. Inspired by the Hawaiian marine spirit, this new powerful and seaworthy cat is surely going to seduce the American clientele of Florida - but not only them! Launch is scheduled for the start of 2023.

www.aquilaboats.com

 

 

 

LEOPARD 46 POWERCAT

A nacelle featuring a forward door

 
 
With 30 years’ experience in the powercat business, Robertson & Caine have launched a catamaran that’s larger and more comfortable than their 43PC – which has now been dropped from the catalog. The new 46 borrows the design of her bigger sistership, the 53 PC. The hulls have been designed from the outset start as motorboat hulls. These feature very large lateral windows, while the forward windows of the coachroof are vertical in order to integrate the forward door more easily - all these windows are made in tempered glass for maximum clarity and to give good longevity. Inside, the new matt beige finish replaces the former gloss white. The 46 will be available in a 3 or 4-cabin version with special attention having been paid to comfort: wide, comfortable berths accessible from the side, increased floor space and improved interior lighting. The two engines – either 250, 320 or 370 HP - are completely isolated from the living area. With the boat in lightship condition, with the most powerful engine configuration, the maximum speed is 25 knots - 20 knots when fully loaded. The range varies from 250 nm to 1,500 nm depending on the speed.

Builder: Robertson & Caine 
Length: 46’4” (14.13 m)
Beam: 24’1” (7.34 m) 
Draft: 3’1” (0.94 m)
Light displacement: 36,945 lbs (16.75 t)
Engines: 2 x 250/320/370 HP
Max speed: 20 to 25 knots
Fuel: 489 US gal (1,850 l)
Water: 185 US gal (700 l)
Price: from € 829,000 ex-tax

www.leopardcatamarans.com

HUDSON POWERCAT 48

A superb Owner’s cabin

 
 
Hudson, in addition to their HH range of sailboats, are offering motor catamarans, badged under the name Hudson Powercat. The silhouette differs significantly from the catamarans in the sailing range. Performance, with a speed of 25 knots, and luxurious amenities remain on the agenda. The interior volumes have increased under Bill Dixon Design’s pencil, offering a magnificent owner’s cabin with a view over the sea. A 52-foot version is also available.

Builder: Hudson Powercat
Length: 47’5” (14.43 m)
Beam: 22’8” (6.90 m)
Displacement: 47,400 lbs (21.5 t)
Engines: 2 x 260/370/480 HP
Max Speed: 24 knots
Fuel: 396 US gal (1,500 l)

www.hudsonpowercat.com

PRESTIGE M48

A new power catamaran, an entire new range

 
 
NEW
Motorboat manufacturer Prestige already has three monohull ranges, making them one of the undisputed world leaders in the sector, with over 4,000 examples produced over the past 30 years. The launch of the M48 is therefore a nice surprise for powercat fans! This new model inaugurates a complete new range which will soon represent 40% of the brand’s turnover. The power catamaran that we discovered in Cannes features very clean lines and respects the brand’s design - it is still the Italian studio Garroni Design in charge. With a hull drawn by Philippe Briand and a drivetrain limited to twin 320 HP motors for a 20-ton laden displacement, there is a maximum boatspeed of precisely 20 knots. The living area includes a saloon, the galley and a helm station. The large forward cabin is a success. In the hulls, the cabins embedded deep between the central floor and the bottom of the nacelle are unprecedented on board powercats of this category.

Builder: Prestige Yachts
Architect: Philippe Briand/Valentina Militerno De Romedis
Design: Garroni Design 
Overall length: 48’6” (14.79 m)
Hull length: 47’2” (14.37 m)
Beam: 19’8” (6.00 m)
Draft: 3’7” (1.08 m) 
Air draft: 15’9” (4.80 m)
Light displacement: 38,540 lbs (17.48 t)
Cruising speed: 9/18 knots
Max speed: 20 knots
Fuel: 2 x 317 US gal (2 x 1,200 l)
Engines: 2 x 320 HP
CE category: B12/C14/D16
Price: € 1,039,500 ex-tax

www.prestige-yachts.com

AVENTURA 14

Ready for big adventure!

 
 
Here is a 14 (meter) that really deserves to be a 15, not least because the length of the hulls is in fact very close to 50 feet, but also for the impressive volume that comes with it. For the shipyard launched by Eric Roger over 20 years ago with pocket catamarans such as the Aventura 23 and the 28 (whose molds were already those of other previous models) presenting a multihull as ambitious as this A14 was quite a gamble. But one that will surely pay off, looking at the order book… On our test of this boat at La grand Motte, 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.

Builder: Aventura Catamarans
Overall length: 48’11” (14.90 m)
Beam: 24’7” (7.50 m)
Draft: 3’3” (1.00 m)
Light displacement: 37,500 lbs (17 t)
Fuel: 2 x 396 US gal + 264 US gal option (2 x 1,500 l + 1,000 l option)
Engines: 2 x 320 to 440 HP
Price: € 728,210 ex-tax

www.aventura-catamarans.com
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