NAUTITECH OPEN 46 NEW : Apart from the hulls, everything’s new!
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At the recent Cannes Yachting Festival, Nautitech presented a totally redesigned version of their 46 Open, and also their 46 Fly. Usually, manufacturers undertake light restyling fairly often on their models, but it’s a different story here, with the 46: apart from the Marc Lombard hulls, which remain identical - even though the topsides will now feature larger openings - everything else has been redesigned and redrawn. The accommodation and deck layout are therefore new. The rig is now a little more powerful, gaining 2 m² (21½ sq ft) of sail area.
Builder: Nautitech Catamarans
Architect: Marc Lombard
Overall length: 13.79 m (45’3”)
Waterline length: 13.71 m (45’)
Beam: 7.54 m (24’9”)
Draft: 1.45 m (4’9”)
Displacement: 10.80 t (22,046 lbs)
Mainsail: 76 m² (820 sq ft)
Self-tacking jib: 38 m² (410 sq ft)
Engines: 2 x 40 HP
Diesel: 2 x 300 l (2 x 79 US gal)
Water: 2 x 300 l (2 x 79 US gal)
Price: € 455,000 ex-tax
SAONA 47 : A safe and efficient catamaran
Between the Elba 45 and the Saba 50, Fountaine Pajot positioned a 47-foot catamaran, the Saona 47. The version we tried, with carbon mast, Dyneema rigging and membrane sails is particularly attractive... but even without these luxurious options, the Saona shows interesting potential. The silhouette is successful and the helm station as practical as it is comfortable. The seakeeping behavior felt safe: during our test, we faced a Mistral blowing at 50 knots. The 47 clearly benefits from the new standard of quality evident on board this latest generation and the creativity of Isabelle Racoupeau, in charge of interior design.
Shipyard: Fountaine Pajot
Length: 13.94 m (45’9”)
Beam: 7.70 m (25’3”)
Light displacement: 13.3 t
Draft: 1.30 m (4’3”)
Mainsail: 75 m² (805 sq ft)
Genoa: 52 m² (560 sq ft)
No. of cabins: 3 or 4
Water: 700 l (185 US gal)
Diesel: 2 x 470 l (2 x 124 US gal)
Engines: 2 x 50/60 HP
Price: € 546,779 ex-tax
LAGOON 46 : The aft-set mast does good!
A tough task for the Lagoon 46: replacing the 450 - the world's best-selling cruising catamaran with 746 Flybridge units and a hundred S versions launched. After the Lagoon 39 and 52 (which appeared in 2013), then the 42, 40 and 50, the 46 in turn continued with the aft-set mast. This catamaran has attractive volume and layout; the 46 also ensures good average speeds under sail with a family crew thanks to her modern, tolerant and fun-to-use sail plan. The mainsail/code 0 combination in light airs, and mainsail/solent in a breeze are very effective. If owners manage not to overload her beyond what is reasonable, they’ll be able to take advantage of everything she has to offer!
Shipyard: Lagoon
Length: 13.99 m (45’11”)
Beam: 7.96 m (26’1”)
Light displacement: 16.6 t
Draft: 1.30 m (4’3”)
Mainsail: 87 m² (935 sq ft)
Self-tacking jib: 50.5 m² (545 sq ft)
Code area 0: 110 m² (1,185 sq ft)
No. of cabins: 3 or 4 double cabins
Water: 2 x 300 l (2 x 79 US gal)
Diesel: 2 x 520 l (2 x 137 US gal)
Engines: 2 x 45/2 x 57 HP
Price: € 433,000 ex-tax
O' YACHT CLASS 4 : 300-nautical mile days
During our test of the O Yachts Class 4, we appreciated the rigor of construction and the pleasure under sail. This catamaran, built in Latvia to Erik Lerouge's design, opens the doors to serious blue water cruising with a boat capable of lining up 300-nautical mile days in remarkable comfort at sea. The yard also offers a 100% carbon structure for an optimized weight, but the standard composite version is already light and efficient.
Shipyard: O Yachts
Length: 14 m (45’11”)
Beam: 7.60 m (24’11”)
Light displacement: 7.5 t
Mainsail: 85 m² (915 sq ft)
Genoa: 74 m² (795 sq ft)
Engines: 2 x 30 HP
Price: € 498,000 ex-tax
CATANA 47 CR : A mythical catamaran
Attention icône ! Le 47 est LE modèle emblématique de la gamme classique Catana. La version carbone infusion lui a redonné des ailes, et, même s'il ne constitue qu'un petit volume de la production de l'usine de Canet-en-Roussillon, ce catamaran rapide et sûr reste une référence pour de nombreux tourdumondistes. Bien préparé, bien armé et en configuration légère, ce "sportif-confortable" est capable d'une vélocité redoutable, certains lui prêtent même des scores de vitesse peu avouables. Un 48 est annoncé pour 2020, mais le Catana 47 reste au catalogue.
Architect: Christophe Barreau
Length: 14.03 m (46’)
Beam: 7.64m (25’1”)
Draft: 1.10/2.50 m (3’7”/8’2”)
Light displacement: 10.9 t
Sail area: 141 m² (1,520 sq ft)
Engines: 2 x 40 HP
Price: € 698,000 ex-tax
NEEL 47 : Flush-decked owner’s cabin
Neel presented their brand-new 47 at the last International Multihull Show at La Grande Motte. On board this trimaran designed by Marc Lombard, there’s the generous central space, which merges saloon and cockpit - the in-house name is the Cockloon. The main innovation: the owner's cabin is located on the same level as the rest of the platform, and offers a direct view of the route ahead or the anchorage. The floats fitted out as guest cabins allow the owner and crew to receive friends for short or medium stays or to offer some independence to the children. An intelligent and convincing layout in use. All the technical equipment is grouped in the central hull, below floor level. This means bonuses for space saving, ease of maintenance, reduced and centered weight.
Shipyard: Neel Trimarans
Length: 14.20 m (46’7”)
Beam: 8.3 m (27’3”)
Light displacement: 10.6 t
Draft: 1.60 m (5’3”)
Mainsail: 70 m² (755 sq ft)
Genoa: 50 m² (540 sq ft)
Staysail: 20 m² (215 sq ft)
Water: 600 l (158 US gal)
Diesel: 300 l (79 US gal)
Engines: 60 HP
Price: € 429,000 ex-tax
EOS 47 : Tailor-made performance
In the spirit of her big sister the Eos 54, the forthcoming 47 should delight lovers of fast cruising. The hulls designed by Marc Lombard are fine, with a sharp design - light turn of the bilges and inverted bows. As for the nacelle, it’s been reduced in length in order to lighten the weight of the platform and limit pitching. The coachroof is extended by a bimini which is perfectly integrated into the silhouette. This catamaran of nearly 14.50 m (48’) should be available in two versions, Classique or Race. Other choices for the owner: tiller or wheel steering, two to four double cabins, diesel or hybrid engines and finally the possibility of fitting out a cabin/bathroom in the forepeak for skipper and hostess.
Builder: Eos Catamarans
Overall length: 14.44 m (47’5”)
Waterline length: 14.44 m (47’5”)
Beam: 7.52 m (28’8”)
Light displacement: 9,9 t (21,825 lbs)
Draft 1.50/3.00 m (4’11”/9’10”)
Fully-battened mainsail: 83 m² (895 sq ft)
Solent: 61 m² (655 sq ft)
Gennaker: 130 m² (1,400 sq ft)
Asymmetric spinnaker: 175 m² (1,885 sq ft)
Diesel engines: 2 x 40 HP
Price: not given
ALLURES C47.9 : Aluminum and composite
Allures Yachting - a member of the Grand Large Yachting group, which also manufactures the Outremer and Gunboat ranges - is a specialist in aluminum cruising monohulls. The idea of taking the excellent hulls of the Outremer 45 and developing them to allow an aluminum construction (by pushing at 48 feet) is relevant. The deck will be made of composite material for lightness, insulation and easy maintenance. The shipyard is announcing a boat ready to sail at 12 tonnes and an anti-leeway plan consisting of profiled fins, guaranteeing good performance for cruising and allowing you to take the ground. We’ll be testing it as soon as possible!
Shipyard: Allures Yachting
Length: 14.60 m (47’11”)
Beam: 7.35 m (24’1”)
Light displacement: 12 t
Mainsail area: 68 m² (730 sq ft)
Jib: 55 m² (590 sq ft)
Gennaker area: 115 m² (1,240 sq ft)
No. of cabins: 3 or 4
Water: 450 l (119 US gal)
Diesel: 336 l (89 US gal)
Engines: 2 x 40 HP
Price: € 680,000 ex-tax
OUTREMER 45/4X : Performance and helming pleasure
In the Outremer family, the 45 is a mythical catamaran. In her first generation - design by Gérard Danson, she was the ideal cruiser for her generally sporty owners in the early 2000s. The current 45 is a Barreau/Neuman design that is much more habitable than her predecessor. But she retains the Outremer DNA - daggerboards, limited weight and comfortable layouts. The yard also offers the 45 in a higher-performance version: the 4X, more canvas and lighter in weight. A cruising catamaran that offers real pleasure at the helm and high performance while remaining usable by all experienced sailors. A real success!
Shipyard: Outremer Yachting
Length: 14.62 m (48’)
Beam: 7.15 m (23’6”)
Light displacement: 8.7 t (8.2 t)
Draft: 0.9/2.05 m (2’11”/6’9”)
Mainsail: 67 m² / 69 m² (720 / 745 sq ft)
Genoa: 39 m² / 55 m² (420 / 590 sq ft)
Gennaker: 110 m² (1,184 sq ft)
No. of cabins: 3 or 4
Water: 450 l (119 US gal)
Diesel: 336 l (89 US gal)
Engines: 2 x 30 HP
Price: € 575,000 ex-tax for the 45 / € 739,000 ex-tax for the 4X
EXCESS 15 : Helm stations on the hulls
Excess Catamarans is the new brand from Groupe Bénéteau, which already owns Lagoon, the world leader with nearly 45% of the market share. The 15 was (finally) unveiled to the public at the last Cannes Yachting Festival. Generously canvased, a little lighter than her Lagoon ancestor, she is equipped with wheel steering on both hulls for more direct helm-feel and better weight centering (no fly-bridge). The vocation of the 15 remains comfortable cruising for a sportier clientele. Inside, the volume and design of the raised saloon are very attractive, and there is plenty of light in the hulls. We appreciated a lot of the fittings, such as the folding targa-top bimini. Our boat test will be coming soon.
Shipyard: Excess Catamarans
Length: 14.76 m (48’5”)
Beam: 8.03 m (26’4”)
Draft: 1.40 m (4’7”)
Upwind sail area: 159 m² (1,710 sq ft)
Water: 2 x 240 l (2 x 63 US gal)
Fuel: 2 x 520 l (2 x 137 US gal)
Engines: 2 x 57 HP
Price: € 625,000
LAGOON 50 : 4 to 6 cabins
Appearing in 2017 at the same time as the 40, the Lagoon 50 adopted the new Lagoon identity initiated by the 42. The general architecture is still a VPLP design for this catamaran with impressive volumes able to accommodate 4 to 6 cabins. The exterior design benefited from Patrick le Quément's pencil strokes, which skillfully sculpted the silhouette. The interior, entrusted to Nauta Design, offers neat and seamanlike fittings. In our opinion, only the central island surrounding the aft-set mast support strut is up for debate. This is a powerhouse on the market, whose test has not yet gone to press, but it will do very soon, and you’ll be in for some surprises!
Shipyard: Lagoon
Length: 14.76 m (48’5”)
Beam: 8.10 m (26’7”)
Light displacement: 20,830 kg (45,900 lbs)
Draft: 1.40 m (4’7”)
Mainsail: 97.8 m² (1,055 sq ft)
Genoa: 60.3 m² (650 sq ft)
Engines: 2 x 57 / 80 HP
Price: € 561,800 ex-tax
SOUBISE 49 : Finally he’s back!
Philippe Tournier is back on the multihull scene with all his experience, a new team and new boats to build in his Soubise shipyard in France’s Charente-Maritime region. On the program, a Soubise 49 Cruiser and a 56. The new 49 will be lighter and its structure even stronger. The nacelle will now sit more than a meter (3’) above the water's surface. Two sail plans - 171 or 184 m² (1,840 or 1,980 sq ft) upwind - are available. With its rotating mast and fiber rigging, this ocean-going machine should go well.
Length: 14.93 m (49’)
Beam: 8.60 m (28’3”)
Draft: 0.60 or 0.90/2.60m (24” or 37”/8’6”)
Weight: 8.5/7 t R version (17,637/15,432 lbs)
Mast height: 20/21.20 m R version (65’7”/69’7”)
Mainsail: 102/113 m² R version (1,100 / 1,215 sq ft)
Genoa: 60/65m² R version (645 / 700 sq ft)
Engines: Volvo 2 x 40 HP sail drive
Price: € 800,000 ex-tax/Racing version by quotation
OVNI CAT 48 : Wandering cruiser on two hulls
Ovni centerboarders take their owners passage-making in complete safety thanks to their aluminum hulls. The yard therefore decided to look at the cruising catamaran sector with a 48-foot model in the same material, based on Mortain/Mavrikios plans. The hulls are in aluminum, but the deck and coachroof are in composite: the manufacturer wants to keep the weight reasonable, to offer good performance under sail. Alubat also intends to pay particular attention to the deck layout for easy use single-handed or as a couple.
Shipyard: Alubat
Length: 14.88 m (48’10”)
Beam: 7.75 m (25’5”)
Light displacement: 13.5 t
Draft: 1.35 m (4’5”)
Mainsail: 84 m² (905 sq ft)
Genoa: 54 m² (581 sq ft)
No. of cabins: 4
Water: not given
Diesel: not given
Engines: 2 x 50 HP
Price: € 795,000 ex-tax
SLYDER 49 : Top-level performance
The project took time, but the results are convincing. The discovery and testing of the latest Slyder 49 - now made in China - at the last International Multihull Show was an excellent surprise for us. This catamaran is elegant on the water, the interior style and build quality are to be commended, the deck layout is remarkable for its efficiency and excellent performance. Peak speed is not listed in the specifications, yet the daily averages, comfort at sea and the overall balance of the platform are amazing. The quality of the carbon/vinylester/foam composite is probably not unrelated to this result. See our test very soon in a forthcoming Multihulls World.
Shipyard: Slyder Catamarans
Architect: Slyder design team
Length: 14.95 m (49’1”)
Beam: 7.68 m (25’2”)
Draft: 1.10/2.20 m (3’7”/7’3”)
Displacement: 12.1 t
Mainsail: 90 m² (970 sq ft)
Genoa: 52 m² (560 sq ft)
Gennaker: 138m² (1,485 sq ft)
Engines: 2 x 40 HP
Price: € 659,000 ex-tax
SABA 50 : Setting standards in the 50-foot sector
In just a few years, the ideal cruising catamaran seems to have grown by 5 feet, going from 45 to 50. Whether the success of the Saba 50 is one of the causes or consequences of this phenomenon, it must be acknowledged that this model launched in 2014 has become one of the standard-setters in her class, offering subtle compromises on the flybridge or forward cockpit, premium comfort and pleasant handling.
Shipyard: Fountaine Pajot
Length: 14.98 m (49’2”)
Beam: 7.99 m (26’3”)
Light displacement: 15,700 kg (34,600 lbs)
Draft: 1.25 m (4’1”)
Mainsail: 83.5 m² (893 sq ft)
Genoa surface area: 57.5 m² (613 sq ft)
Engines: 2 x 60 HP
Price: € 689,631 ex-tax
ITA 14.99 : Creativity at the helm
The 14.99 is an elegant blue water cruising catamaran, designed to be handled by a couple or with a crew. It offers a modern interior layout and decor. With deep daggerboards, generous sail area and high-tech infused epoxy carbon construction, it provides excellent performance, as we were able to verify during our test. The 14.99 starts out at the slightest breath of air: the motors (electric or diesel) are only used for port maneuvers or... if there’s absolutely no wind at all.
Shipyard: Ita Catamarans
Length: 14.99 m (49’2”)
Beam: 7.80 m (25’7”)
Light displacement: 10.5 t
Draft: 1.15/2.35 m (3’9”/7’9”)
Mainsail area: 91 m² (980 sq ft)
Self-tacking jib: 49 m² (530 sq ft)
Gennaker: 140 m² (1,505 sq ft)
Water: 2 x 330 l (2 x 87 US gal)
Diesel: 215 l (57 US gal)
Engines: 2 x 15 kW
Price: € 890,000 ex-tax
MAC CONAGHY 50 : Saloon and cockpit become one
When she was first presented, at La Grande Motte 2018, the McConaghy 50 surprised, impressed and astounded. The standard notions of saloon and cockpit have been revisited: totally flush aft, and entirely glazed on the other sides. The elevated helm station is a pleasant surprise with neat ergonomics and its efficiency. Congratulations are due for the top-of-the-range sail plan and the pivoting daggerboard solution. Strong architectural choices and weight savings characterize this unit with futuristic lines.
Shipyard: McConaghy
Length: 15 m (49’2”)
Beam: 8 m (26’3”)
Draft: 1.35 / 3.75 m (4’5”/12’4”)
Mainsail: 104 m² (1,120 sq ft)
Genoa: 50.4 m² (540 sq ft)
Spinnaker: 225 m² (2,420 sq ft)
Engines: 2 x 57 HP
Price: US$ 1,648,000 ex-tax
SWISSCAT S 48 : An exemplary deck layout
The S48 is a blue water cruising catamaran exclusively designed and built on request for demanding owners. Built in epoxy/glass sandwich (with carbon reinforcements), very well-equipped, it is both reassuring and enjoyable to handle. Much of the pleasure experienced on board is the result of the care taken with the deck layout - quality of sail trimming maneuvers, winch size, clarity and efficiency. Managing the superb fractional rig with its magnificent carbon mast and its special boom is almost child's play! The S48 is now being built in Portugal. A new example is currently in build.
Shipyard: SwissCat Yachts
Length: 15 m (49’3”)
Beam: 7.56 m (24’10)
Light displacement: 11 t
Draft: 1.10/2.90 m (3’7”/9’6”)
Mainsail: 71.5 m² (770 sq ft)
Genoa: 52 m² (560 sq ft)
Gennaker: 127 m² (1,365 sq ft)
Engines: 2 x 45 HP
Price: € 1,000,000 ex-tax
HH50 : Style and performance
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Her carbon/epoxy sandwich construction uses thermoformed foam to avoid the use of grid-pattern foam: this shows the care taken with this exceptional catamaran. With curved daggerboards, a high level of equipment and its luxury interior fittings (all sandwich), there’s nothing of her bigger sisters missing from the HH50. Built in China, these top-of-the-range multihulls target an enlightened clientele that expects exclusivity, style and exceptional performance.
Builder: HH Catamarans
Architects: Morrelli/Melvin
Length: 15.19 m (49’10”)
Beam: 7.44 m (24’5”)
Draft: 1.50/3.20 m (4’11”/10’6”)
Light displacement: 11.83 t
Mainsail area: 82.80 m² (890 sq ft)
Self-tacking solent: 37.8 m² (405 sq ft)
Engines: 2 x 38 HP
Price: US$1,700,000 ex-tax
HH 50 OC : A bit more sensible for blue water cruising
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Hudson are offering their high-performance catamarans in a more sensible version, called the Ocean Series. While the lines of the talented Morelli-Melvin team remain the same, fiberglass replaces carbon for the hulls, the mast and boom are made of aluminum, and the curved daggerboards give way to fixed skegs. The quality and the three-cabin layout remain the same: the 50 OC wants to reach the clientele of cruising owners looking for a fast and luxurious unit and appreciate the ‘all-terrain’ aspect of the skegs. The 50 0C is well suited for sailing short-handed with its unique elevated steering position from where all sail maneuvers are handled.
Shipyard: HH Catamarans
Length: 15.19 m (49’10”)
Beam: 7.44 m (24’5”)
Light displacement: 13,150 kg (28,990 lbs)
Draft: 1.56 m (5’1”)
Mainsail area: 81 m² (870 sq ft)
Genoa: 44.5 m² (480 sq ft)
Spinnaker: 135.5 m² (1,460 sq ft)
No. of cabins: 3
Water: 400 l (106 US gal)
Diesel: 2 x 300 l (2 x 79 US gal)
Engines: 2 x 40 HP
Price: US$ 1,300,000 ex-tax
SUNREEF 50 : The most luxurious in this category
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Sunreef are the ultimate specialists in tailor-made luxury on two hulls. The all-new 50 offers all the benefits of her elders in just 15.20 m (50’). The forward cockpit is accessible from the saloon via a large watertight door. As for the aft cockpit, it is transformed into a vast terrace equipped with a hydraulic platform for swimming or for the dinghy. The flybridge is considerable for this size of boat. The interior style is obviously customizable to the customer's taste. All this obviously comes at a price and a weight... but what a luxury!
Shipyard: Sunreef Yachts
Length: 15.20 m (49’10)
Beam: 9.10 m (29’10)
Light displacement: not given
Draft: 1.50 m (4’11”)
Mainsail area: 75 m² (807 sq ft)
Genoa: 55 m² (592 sq ft)
Spinnaker: 200 m² (2,150 sq ft)
No. of cabins: 5
Water: 800 l (211 US gal)
Diesel: 1,000 l (264 US gal)
Engines: 2 x 80 HP
Price: € 1,300,000 ex-tax
