Alibi 54
Although the Thailand-based builder will be present or represented at the coming shows, you will have to wait until the 2017 Multihull Boat Show in La Grande Motte, to discover the comprehensive re-styling of the Alibi 54’s accommodation. Apart from this, the builder is working on a particularly sexy flying boat...
Aventura 10 Power
Aventura will be presenting its brand-new boat for its world premiere at Cannes. The Aventura 10 Power is a very liveable motor catamaran with modern looks, advertised at less than 220,000 euros exc. tax.
Balance 526
Discovered at the last Miami show, the brand-new Balance 526 will be on show at Annapolis, in October. This fast blue-water cruising boat has been designed to be above all easy to sail shorthanded.
Bali 4.0 & 5.8
Bali Catamaran will be presenting its latest boat (the Bali 4.0) at Cannes, La Rochelle, Annapolis and most of the major boat shows all over the world. On the other hand, you will have to wait until 2017 to see the flagship of the Bali fleet, the 5.8. A catamaran with XXL volumes which promises to revolutionize the way of life in a catamaran a little more.
Catana 53 & 62
Catana is offering us a big year, with two nice new boats. At Cannes, we will be seeing the brand new Catana 62, whilst the 53 will be presented to the public for the first time at the Multihull Boat Show in La Grande Motte, in April 2017.
Corsair 760
In ten years, more than 700 Corsair 24s have been built. An impressive success for this fun, sporty trimaran. As a replacement, Corsair has just presented a brand-new boat designed by Perus Yacht Designs, called the Corsair 760. You will be able to see it next January in Düsseldorf, then in Miami.
Eos 54
You will have to go to La Rochelle, and nowhere else, to see the latest boat designed by Christophe Barreau and built at Marsaudon Composites. A fast ocean cruising boat capable of providing excitement under sail. The builder will also be presenting two TS 42s at La Rochelle’s Grand Pavois, and will be announcing the start of production of the TS 5 (a 50-footer) and the TS 3...
Fountaine Pajot
Fountaine Pajot is in a more than positive dynamic, and is again presenting numerous new boats this year, with the Lucia 40, Helia 44 Evolution, and for 2017, two brand-new boats – the MY 44 motor catamaran and the New 47...
We saw the Lucia 40 at the last Paris Boat Show. The builder’s new 40-footer immediately appealed through the volumes it offers and its good performance under sail, in its category. It can be seen this year at all the shows, from Cannes to Annapolis, via La Rochelle, Genoa, Southampton and Barcelona. With its Evolution version, the Hélia 44 optimizes its volumes and offers a new, successful design. See it at Cannes, Annapolis, Genoa and La Rochelle.
You will have to wait until 2017 to see the builder’s new 47-footer, whose code name is New 47. A catamaran which fits perfectly into the builder’s range, between the Hélia and the Saba.
Finally, as for the motor catamarans, Fountaine Pajot is presenting the MY 44, which, in the spirit of the very successful MY 37, offers luxury, design, performance and sobriety. A brand-new boat, to be discovered at Düsseldorf.
FUTURA 49
This time we’re there... The first variable beam catamaran has gone into production, and we will see it firstly at Düsseldorf, in January 2017, then afloat at the Multihull Boat Show. With a beam which varies from 4.93m to 7.98m, it offers new perspectives for those who like to go into a marina from time to time...
HH66 & 55
This is an important year for Hudson Yacht & Marine, as the builder will be presenting two major new boats, with the HH66 and HH55. The first will be at Cannes, for its world premiere, whilst the 55 and 66 will both be at Miami in February 2017. Two catamarans which are much-awaited by lovers of fast, stylish sailing boats.
Lagoon 42 & Seventy 7
It will inevitably be the most looked-at boat at the next Cannes Boat Show: the Lagoon Seventy 7 will actually be taking its first steps in public. At 77 feet, the flagship of the Lagoon fleet should also be the biggest of the multihulls present. The Seventy 7 will then be present at Barcelona. The year’s other new boat, the Lagoon 42, has already won over the enthusiasts at its presentation in Düsseldorf, then at the Multihull Boat Show. You will be able to see it at this fall’s shows, from Cannes to Barcelona, via Genoa, Annapolis and La Rochelle.
Leopard 43 PC
Leopard will be present at Cannes, Annapolis and Miami, with almost the whole of its range, and the Cannes show will be the opportunity to see the Leopard 43 PC (see the test in this edition) in its three-cabin private owner’s version.
Maverick 44
The South African builder has made a specialty of creating boats which are original, and each time very different from one another. To be confirmed at the Durban, Cape Town and Annapolis shows.
Nautitech Open 46 Fly
The Nautitech Open 46 was presented to the public for the first time at the last Multihull Boat Show. The Fly version of this 46-footer can be seen at Cannes (world premiere), Annapolis, Barcelona and Miami, whilst the Open 46 will be at Southampton and Düsseldorf.
Neel 51
Whilst awaiting the brand-new 51-foot ocean cruising trimaran that Neel is preparing for us (launch in 2017), you will be able to see the Neel 45 at La Rochelle in its Custom Line version, then at Cannes and Southampton.
O Yachts Class 4 XL et Class 6
The Latvia-based builder is preparing two important new boats for 2017, with the Class 4 XL (8.3 tonnes unladen and 3.7 tonnes load – ideal for a fast round the world trip) and the Class 6, the first two examples of which have already been sold.
Outremer 4 X et 5 X Phase 2
You will have to come to Cannes to see the two major new boats from Outremer, the 4X and 5X Phase 2. Outremer will also be exhibiting at Newport, La Rochelle and Barcelona with a 45’, whilst an Outremer 51 and a Gunboat (the group’s new acquisition) should be at Annapolis. Finally, the Outremer 5X will also be at Miami 2017.
Privilège Serie 5, Serie 6 & Euphorie
2016 is an important year for Privilège Marine, with the launch of two very beautiful boats, the Serie 5 and Serie 6, which you will be able to admire at Cannes and Miami. And in 2017, the builder will be presenting its brand-new motor catamaran, the Euphorie.
Seawind 1190
With over 150 examples sailing all over the world, the Seawind 1160 is a boat which appeals. Here comes the new version of this best-seller, called the 1190 Sport. Equipped with daggerboards, it can be seen at Annapolis from next October.
Solarwave 62
The Solarwave 62 was launched at the end of June, and is going to be presented to the public for the first time at the Cannes show. An innovative boat, as it offers a range of over 100 miles per day with just the sun as its energy source…
St Francis 50 MK2
Since 2006, the St Francis 50 has been a catamaran which has appealed to a good number of round the world sailors looking for a strong, fast boat in which to sail far and for a long time. Today the builder is presenting a new boat on this basis, the St Francis 50 MK2, whose volumes have been revised.
See it at Annapolis in October, then at Miami in February 2017.
Sunreef Suprem 68
As in previous years, Cannes is THE show where Sunreef likes to present all its expertise. And this year, in addition to the 70 Sunreef Power and the Sunreef 74 Sail, you will be able to see two new boats which won’t leave you indifferent, with their innovative design: the Sunreef Supreme 68 Sail and Power. With almost 300 m² of living area in a 24-metre boat, the Sunreef Supremes are really revolutionary. Come and see for yourself!
Swisscat 48
We will be seeing the brand new catamaran created by SwissCat Yachts at Cannes. A boat which is again carefully built – we were lucky enough to be able to visit the yard during construction – and equipped with comfort elements to live life at sea to the full and performance elements for having fun at the helm.
Tag 50 GT
The brand-new Tag 50 GT is going to be launched in the middle of September at the South African boatyard, and will then be delivered to Europe, where we should be seeing it at the next Multihull Boat Show at La Grande Motte. After the 50 GT, it will be the carbon 50 XR’s turn to be launched, followed by a new Tag 60 GT.
Tricat 30
Tricat will be taking advantage of La Rochelle’s Grand Pavois to present its brand-new trimaran, the Tricat 30. With 1.9m headroom, a real galley and an independent heads, this genuine fast cruiser will appeal to many lovers of fast cruises!
Wave 58
The Wave 58 was born from the wishes of its designers to offer a really fast sailing boat, which is also able to provide a good level of comfort, both at sea and at anchor. You will be able to see the result at the Cannes Boat Show, where this Polish-built catamaran will be presented to the public for the first time.
Xquisite X5
Those of you who saw it at the Multihull Boat Show were attracted by the intelligence of its design. The X5 is a boat designed by cruisers for cruisers, and this can be seen in every little detail which has been thought out carefully for life aboard. The X5 will be presented at Cannes and Annapolis, whilst awaiting the launch of the motor version in 2017.
