2026 Sail Buyer's Guide

55 to 60 feet
This category, which only 10 years ago symbolized ultimate luxury with a few rare semi-custom models, now boasts more than 20 multihulls - some of which are already bestsellers. These catamarans (especially) and a few trimarans all offer absolute comfort for living aboard without no time limit. On the other hand, they become more demanding to handle for a crew of enlightened amateurs, so entrusting these units to professional skippers is therefore recommended.
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Numéro : 205
Parution : Jan. / Feb. 2026
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Multihulls World #205

Dazcat Ocean Cruiser 55

Designed and Built by Sailors, for Sailors

 
 
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The Cornwall-based shipyard has decided to refocus its 40 to 55-foot range and has launched the Dazcat Ocean Cruiser (DOC) range, with a first model, the 55, just announced. The main feature of this Dazcat is the adoption of a forward cockpit/maneuvering station, with the wheel just behind, at the front of the nacelle. Another helm station is located mid-height, to starboard. This new model maintains a strict weight schedule, with carefully centered masses, and is able to take the ground thanks to its shoal draft when the appendages (carbon daggerboards) are raised. As for the bimini, this has been designed to optimize the surface area of solar panels, which also largely cover the dinghy on its davits. Optionally, the Ocean Cruiser can be propelled by a hybrid diesel/electric drivetrain.

Builder: Multihull Centre
Overall length: 55’ (16.76 m)
Beam: 26’3” (8 m)
Displacement: 26,450 lbs (12 t)
Sail area: 1,625 sq ft (151 m²)
Drivetrain: 2 x 40 HP or hybrid
www.multihullcentre.com

Max 55SC

Performance and Hybrid Propulsion

 
 
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The flagship of the Max Cruise Marine range is designed for high performance, with a weight of just 12 tons thanks to its meticulous composite construction using the infusion process. The sail area to weight ratio of 12.29 m²/t makes it very favorable for speed in light airs. The nacelle is well protected from waves as it is 3 feet (0.9 m) above the water. The 55SC comes with skeg keels as standard, but daggerboards are also available as an option. The interior layout can be customized to suit the owner’s requirements. The hybrid propulsion system has already proven itself: a Max 55SC crossed the Pacific Ocean without needing to refuel.

Builder: Max Cruise Marine
Length: 55’1” (16.8 m)
Waterline length: 54’6” (16.6 m)
Beam: 27‘11” (8.5 m)
Draft with skeg keels: 4‘7” (1.4 m)
Displacement: 26,450 lbs (12 t)
Sail area: 1,578 sq ft (146.62 m²)
Price: € 1,054,500 ex-tax
www.maxcruisemarine.com

Knysna 550

Much more Modern than her Predecessors

 
 
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The new Knysna 550, for which hull #1 has already been ordered, is an excellent surprise, with a very neat coachroof design featuring sloping, colored aft pillars and inverted forward windows. The hulls are slender but well-defended at the bow, providing a generous glazed area in the cabins. On the first 3D images of the 550, you can clearly make out the good old, perforated aluminum toerail that already surrounds the Knysna 500SE - when all you swear by is rustic and sturdy, even after four years of in-house development, you can’t go wrong!

Builder: Knysna Yachts
Length: 55’ (16.83 m)
Beam: 29’9” (9.06 m)
Draft: 4’11” (1.5 m)
Displacement: 39,200 lbs (19.6 t)
Mainsail: 1,440 sq ft (133 m²)
Genoa: 672 sq ft (62 m²)
Drivetrain: 2 x 80 HP
Fuel: 264 US gal (1,000 l)
www.knysnayachtco.com

Swisscat 55

A Very Attractive Design

 
 
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Test MW200
Swiss Cat Yachts is back in business, having kept a relatively low profile in recent years: their new 55 made a big impression at Cannes, with its inverted bows, modern, attractive layout and, of course, its electric metallic blue exterior. Circulation on board has been optimized thanks to wide side-decks and gentle slopes - such as the steps between the cockpit and the sugarscoops. The deck plan is particularly sleek, in the same style as the minimalist (and somewhat exposed) helm stations.
The weight calculation of around 31,000 lbs (14 t) and the generous sail area (1,840 square feet/171 m² upwind) guarantee excellent performance even in light airs. In bigger seas, the 3’3”/1-meter bridgedeck clearance will protect the catamaran from slamming. As for the cutter rig, it guarantees safety and ease of handling offshore.

Builder: Swiss Cat Yachts
Length: 55’5” (16.9 m)
Beam: 26’11” (8.2 m)
Displacement: 30,865 lbs (14 t)
Draft: 2’2”/9’6” (0.66/2.9 m)
Sail area: 1,840 sq ft (171.2 m²)
Drivetrain: 2 x 57/80 HP
www.swisscatyacht.com

Explocat 52²

Maneuvering Station Up or Down

 
 
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Test MW174
Sixteen of these aluminum catamarans have already been built by Garcia Yachts since 2020 – a great success in this niche market. Elected MOTY in 2021, this model is designed for exploration programs, making it somewhat unique in the world of cruising catamarans - but that doesn’t mean it can’t evolve. The shipyard has announced a new design for hatches in the after end of the hulls and more user-friendly sugarscoops. But what’s of even greater interest to serious sailors is the option to choose between two versions of the helm/maneuvering stations. Based on the principle of a pivoting steering column, you can opt for a lower or upper console - with a wider bench seat and possibly an outdoor galley.

Builder: Garcia Yachts
Architect: Pierre Delion
Length: 55’7” (16.95 m)
Beam: 26’11” (8.2 m)
Light displacement: 41,000 lbs (18.6 t)
Draft: 4’11” (1.5 m)
Sail area: 1,798 sq ft (167 m2)
Fuel: 2 x 145 US gal (2 x 550 l)
Drivetrain: 2 x 60/75 HP
www.garciayachts.com

Bali 5.8

The Flagship of the Range

 
 
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Test MW201
Aboard the biggest of the Balis, the integral deck instead of a trampoline is able to offer both a forward cockpit and a real beach club area at the stern - connected to a hydraulic platform. To keep weight under control, the yard has used Catana technology, implementing carbon structural bulkheads. On board, you’ll find the opening forward door, the saloon-cockpit and the famous tilting aft door. The galley, chart table/desk and cabins (of which there are anywhere from 3 to 6, depending on the version) are all designed in an XXL spirit that should satisfy the most demanding owners in terms of comfort.

Builder: Bali Catamarans
Length: 55’8” (16.96 m)
Beam: 29’9” (9.06 m)
Draft: 4’10” (1.47 m)
Displacement: 54,900 lbs (24.9 t)
Sail area: 1,927 sq ft (179 m²)
Drivetrain: 2 x 80/115 HP
Fuel: 317 US gal (1,200 l)
Price: € 1,452,000 ex-tax
www.bali-catamarans.com

FP55

Flybridge and Rigid Foredeck

 
 
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This new catamaran that’s scheduled to launch in the spring and it marks a clear turning point in terms of architectural choices for the brand. Firstly, there’s the flybridge with helm station: until now, this configuration was only available on the Samana 59, with the other smaller FP models featuring a double helm/maneuvering station offset to starboard. And then there’s the rigid foredeck, as seen on every model in the Bali range, and the forward door. No more trampolines! The FP55 is therefore attempting to satisfy both the charter market and owners, with a focus more on comfort than performance.

Builder: Fountaine Pajot
Length: 55’9” (16.98 m)
Beam: 28’10” (8.8 m)
Draft: 6’1” (1.85 m)
Light displacement: 70,750 lbs (32.1 t)
Sail area: 1,894 sq ft (176 m²)
Drivetrain: 2 x 80 HP
Fuel: 2 x 161 US gal (2 x 610 l)
Price: € 1,395,000 ex-tax
www.fountaine-pajot.com

Neo 560 Cat

Deep Daggerboards and All-carbon Construction

 
 
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Italian builder Neo Yachts & Composites was founded in 2014 and quickly specialized in the production of very high-end IRC monohulls. The Neo 560 Cat becomes the first multihull offered by the shipyard, though the philosophy remains unchanged: Marco Veglia, the architect of the Slyder 47 and the Mattia 52 and 60, has designed a catamaran with racy lines (an aft-set coachroof, broken inverted bows, gigantic bowsprit and very deep daggerboards) that will be built entirely in carbon/epoxy using the infusion process. With 2,260 square feet (205 m²) of upwind sail area and a displacement of 32,000 lbs (14.5 t), the Neo 560 promises spectacular performance.

Builder: Neo Yachts & Composites
Length: 55’10” (17.02 m)
Beam: 28’1” (8.55 m)
Draft: 4’11”/12’ (1.5/3.65 m)
Displacement: 31,967 lbs (14.5 t)
Sail area: 2,207 sq ft (205 m²)
Jib: 915 sq ft (85 m²)
Code 0: 1,722 sq ft (160 m²)
www.neoyachts.com

Punch 1710 LC

Wood/Epoxy Catamarans Making a Big Comeback

 
 
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The 1710 remains very close to the 1700 (see test in MW108). “The former model was built entirely in strip-planking, and it will be the same for this new one”, confirmed Alain Mortain, the naval architect for Punch. So, we’re back to wood/epoxy, and with a sail area to weight ratio of 12.19 m²/t, the flagship catamaran promises good performance. The version presented here is the Long Charter, designed for blue water voyaging. A day charter version, the DC, is also available.

Builder: Multicat Algarve
Architects: Mortain/Mavrikios
Length: 56’1” (17.1 m)
Beam: 29’6” (9 m)
Draft: 5’ (1.52 m)
Light displacement: 35,275 lbs (16 t)
Sail area: 2,025 sq ft (195 m²)
Drivetrain: 2 x 75 HP
Fuel: 2 x 105 US gal (2 x 400 l)
www.multicat-algarve.com

Outremer 57

The 55, but Better?

 
 
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The imminent launch of the Outremer 48 and the upcoming official announcement of the new flagship, the 64, make it look like the shipyard is radically restructuring its range. This is further evidenced by the images we have just received for the sailing edition of our Buyer’s Guide: the Outremer 55 is out, and the 57 is in! While the broad lines are very similar (the general specifications have not yet been revealed but are expected to be identical to those of the 55, except for the length of the hulls), there are a host of small details that have changed - all of which are improvements - such as the extended sugarscoops, the streamlined design of the coachroof, the better-integrated davits, and the central island, which is better organized in terms of storage and, above all, has rounded corners.

Builder: Outremer Yachting
Architect: VPLP
Estimated length: 56’5” (17.2 m)
Beam: 27’3” (8.3 m)
Displacement: 30,645 lbs (13.9 t)
Draft: 4’6”/7’7” (1.36/2.3 m)
Sail area: 1,851 sq ft (172 m²)
Drivetrain: 2 x 60 HP
Price: € 2,050,000 ex-tax
www.catamaran-outremer.com

C-Cat 56

Blue Water Cruising with Italian Class

 
 
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The very elaborate design of the coachroof and hull windows, added to the two-color upholstery, sets the tone: Enrico Contreas and Marco Amadio are offering us a chic, elegant and deliberately Italian catamaran! But beyond her flattering appearance, the C-Cat 56 is a light and well-canvassed offshore catamaran: performance will be good. Two versions will be available: the Gran Turismo, with twin helm stations aft and daggerboards, and the Itinere, featuring a raised central cockpit and skeg keels. In both cases, the nacelle benefits from
beautiful overhead windows. The large sliding door between the cockpit and the interior creates a truly open and protected space, virtually eliminating the notion of inside/outside. Launch is scheduled for July 2027.

Builder: Comar Yachts
Length: 56’9” (17.3 m)
Beam: 26’11” (8.2 m)
Displacement: 30,650 lbs (13.9 t)
Draft: 3’/9’8” (0.9/2.95 m)
Sail area: 1,895 sq ft (176 m²)
Drivetrain: 2 x 60 HP
www.comaryachts.it

Majestic 570 Fly

XXL Flybridge… Or Not

 
 
Majestic’s flagship was launched just over four years ago now. This catamaran retains a very classic design with cleverly angled bows and multi-tiered superstructures - however you can have one without the giant flybridge. That said, the builder hasn’t skimped on the hull openings and hatches: the sea is visible everywhere and ventilation is provided from the first breath of air. The builder can fit out up to six cabins on board and offers numerous customization possibilities. The 570 comes standard with a plethora of equipment: she is ready for a round-the-world trip as soon as she has splashed!

Builder: Royal Cape Catamarans
Length: 57’ (17.38 m)
Beam: 28’3” (8.6 m)
Light displacement: 47,400 lbs (22.5 t)
Draft: 4’9” (1.5 m)
Sail area: 2,217 sq ft (206 m²)
Drivetrain: 2 x 80 HP
Fuel: 2 x 185 US gal (2 x 700 l)
Price (2025): $ 1,790,000 ex-tax
www.royalcapecatamarans.com

ORC 57

A Racer That’s Got Us Dreaming

 
 
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Very light but habitable, the 57 offers exceptional performance. This model will fulfil the requirements of crews infatuated with speed, by offshore racing and also by high-end charter. The flagship of the ORC range is therefore faithful to the brand’s DNA, but is this time drawn by Marc Lombard, the two previous models having been by Barreau/Neuman. This unique catamaran is now available in an ADV version with the interior redesigned by Darnet Design. A wheel steering version will be launched next summer.

Builder: ORC
Length: 57’7” (17.56 m)
Beam: 29’8” (9.05 m)
Draft: 5’5”/10’10” (1.65/3.3 m)
Light displacement: 25,130 lbs (11.4 t)
Sail area: 2,055 sq ft (191 m²)
Drivetrain: 2 x 57 HP
Price: € 1,625,000 ex-tax
www.ocean-rider-catamarans.com

Vaan R6

Still in Aluminum and Green!

 
 
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Following their first R4 and the R5, Vaan Yachts has unveiled visuals of the largest model in the range, the R6. The builders have retained the same design, namely high freeboard, vertical bows and a short nacelle with an arch at its after end, extended by a fabric bimini. The cockpit features twin helm stations and uses the concept of a Y-shaped sail maneuvering console, as seen on the R4. Construction remains faithful to aluminum – with most of the materials used coming from recycling channels - and propulsion is of course electric.

Builder: Vaan Yachts
Material: Aluminum
Length: 58’ (17.68 m)
Beam: 29’8” (9.03 m) Air draft: 91’6” (27.9 m)
Sail area: 1,884 sq ft (175 m²)
Drivetrain: electric
www.vaan.yachts

Windelo 58/59 Sport

A Green Catamaran Looking to Go Even Further

 
 
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This new model, still equipped with daggerboards, manages to maintain a fairly light displacement and has a manageable sail area - it should be fine to handle without having a professional crew. Having said that, a cabin which is directly accessible from the cockpit, is provided for the skipper. The design, still by the Barreau/Neuman team, is supported by the Stellantis studio: the lines remain close to those of the first Windelos, with slim hulls at the bow and hollowed out at the stern, a very aft-set nacelle, and a helm/maneuvering station at the foot of the mast. Inside, there is curved glazing without uprights and a respectable headroom of 7’2” (2.2 m). The yard offers versions called the Adventure, the Yachting, and soon, the 59 Sport.

Builder: Windelo
Length: 58’ (17.68 m)
Beam: 31’1” (9.48 m)
Draft: 4’5”/9’10” (1.35/3 m)
Displacement: 39,700 lbs (18 t)
Sail area: 2,001 sq ft (186 m²)
Drivetrain: 2 x 60 kW
Fuel: 317 US gal (1,200 l)
Price: € 2,100,000 ex-tax
www.windelo-catamaran.com

Voyage 590

Blue Water and Full Comfort, Made in South Africa

 
 
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Voyage Yachts was founded in 1994 in Cape Town, South Africa, under the leadership of Kay Oldenburg. The yard produces large blue water catamarans in small production runs - around 200 units have been launched, and the current production rate is 5 to 6 boats per year. Voyage Yachts employs a staff of around 50, and is currently producing two models, of which the flagship is the Voyage 590, launched in 2020. With its inverted bows and modern design, this top-of-the-range multihull is seductive and entertaining thanks to its spaciousness and plethora of equipment. Three layout versions are available for 12 to 14 people. Hybrid propulsion is also available.

Builder: Voyage Yachts
Length Overall: 58’4” (17.72 m)
Beam: 28’5” (8.66 m)
Draft: 5’2” (1.59 m)
Displacement: 55,120 lbs (25 t)
Sail Area: 2,179 sq ft (202.5 m²)
Drivetrain: 2 x 75 HP
Fuel: 250 US gal (950 l)
Water: 250 US gal (950 l)
Price: $ 1,720,860 ex-tax
www.voyageyachts.com

Balance 580

With Deep Daggerboards, this Cat is Playing the Performance Card

 
 
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Test MW204
With her relatively short nacelle and inverted, “broken” angle bows, this model incorporates all the brand’s visual codes. Construction is in a silica and carbon fiber combo in the areas subject to heavy loads. The lamination is done by hand and under vacuum with a foam core and epoxy resin. The shipyard offers a full carbon version called the Carbon XP. With daggerboards that dive to a lowered depth of over 10 feet below the surface, the 580 guarantees great performance: under certain conditions, the polars promise she will sail faster than the wind - and even maintain a constant speed of 19 knots in optimal conditions.
The Balance 580 is available in 3, 4 or 5 cabin versions.

Builder: Balance Catamarans
Length overall: 58’4” (17.78 m)
Beam: 28’3” (8.6 m)
Draft: 5’5”/11’ (1.65/3.35 m)
Displacement: 36,750 lbs (16.67 t)
Sail area: 2,372 sq ft (220.4 m²)
Drivetrain: 2 x 57 HP
Fuel: 264 US gal (1,000 l)
Price: $ 2,990,000 ex-tax
www.balancecatamarans.com

Cure 55

An Australian Cat with Appealing Speed

 
 
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The Cure 55 is a sharp all-carbon catamaran that makes the most of its one-piece structure to keep its displacement down to less than 11 tons. The hulls are angled at 2.5° like the old Catanas, with very fine entry, slightly inverted bows, and daggerboards. The Hall Spars rig is obviously also in carbon, as is the Park Avenue boom that sits flush with the coachroof. Reliable and efficient, this fast offshore cruiser can take you to the far side of the world!
Test MW203

Builder: Cure Marine
Overall length: 58’4” (17.78 m) Beam: 28’6” (8.69 m)
Draft: 4’3”/7’11” (1.3/2.41 m)
Displacement: 24,030 lbs (10.9 t)
Sail area: 1,765 sq ft (164 m²)
Fuel: 211 US gal (800 l)
Drivetrain: 2 x 57/80 HP
Price: AU$ 3,064,000 ex-tax
www.curemarine.com.au

Privilege Signature 580

Forward Door and Private Access for the Owner’s Cabin

 
 
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Aboard this luxury catamaran, an Atlantic crossing becomes a walk in the park, or almost... Our test highlighted the care given to the finish, the quality of the equipment but also the ease of maneuvering. Even though the owner’s cabin is no longer in the central rostrum, it benefits from private access to the forward cockpit, which in line with current trends also enjoys direct access to the saloon. The yard also offers a more traditional version without a forward door.

Builder: Privilège Marine
Length: 58’9” (17.9 m)
Displacement: 63,935 lbs (29 t)
Draft: 6’1” (1.85 m)
Sail area: 2,290 sq ft (211 m²)
Fuel: 264 US gal (1,000 l)
Drivetrain: 2 x 110 HP
Price: € 3,500,000
www.privilege-marine.com

Sixty Solar Sail

Optimized for Full-comfort Blue Water Cruising

 
 
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Test MW199
Presented as an avant-premiere at Annapolis in 2024, the big sistership of the X5 Plus adopts a relatively conventional design - the big arch around the cockpit is now no more. The name Solar reflects the manufacturer’s desire to limit fossil fuel consumption by offering an impressive surface area of solar panels. Some neat touches will improve life when cruising, such as the forward sunbathing area that’s well protected between the coachroof uprights, the aft platform equipped with a carbon mini-crane and the large holds, and lockers ready to store all your nautical equipment. The helm and maneuvering station is elegantly protected by a hard-top, not to mention the rigid handrail that surrounds the entire deck. A semi-custom finish is offered by the manufacturer.

Builder: Xquisite Yachts
Length: 59’1” (18 m)
Beam: 29’2” (8.91 m)
Draft: 5’5” (1.65 m)
Light displacement: 60,650 lbs (27.5 t)
Sail area: 2,422 sq ft (225 m²)
Drivetrain: 2 x 110 HP and 2 x 15 kW (option)
Price (2025): US$ 3,000,000 ex-tax
www.xquisiteyachts.com

Rapido 60

The Most Famous Production Trimaran?

 
 
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This trimaran has gained considerable notoriety since the YouTubers from Sailing La Vagabonde settled aboard one of the models built by the Vietnamese shipyard. The Rapido 60 was designed with the aim of reconciling very performance, helming pleasure, and comfort. Of course, the living space offered is not the same as catamarans of the same size. Only the central hull is fitted out - and the width remains quite contained. Nevertheless, the outer hulls offer enormous storage volume, which allows for a bluewater cruising program. The speed potential of this model is outstanding, as it can withstand average speeds as fast as 15 to 20 knots for several hours. A very satisfying sailing multihull but demanding, nonetheless.

Builder: Rapido Trimarans
Length: 59’5” (18.1 m)
Beam: 38’5” (11.7 m)
Draft: 3’3” (1 m)
Light displacement: 21,385 lbs (9.7 t)
Mainsail: 2,109 sq ft (196 m²)
Drivetrain: 53 HP
Price: $ 1,790,000 ex-tax
www.rapidotrimarans.com

Lagoon 60

Offering Exceptional Comfort

 
 
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In terms of outline, the new 60-foot model, as ever signed by VPLP, presents a silhouette relatively similar to that of the 55, except that the sail plan uses an overlapping genoa. The main innovation on deck concerns the aft cockpit, literally transformed into a beach club by eliminating the traditional bench seat. This enormous surface area is further enlarged by an aft platform and fold-down bulwarks. As for relaxation space, the forward cockpit and huge flybridge, equipped with a full galley, are not to be outdone. For the interior, the designers have managed to ensure totally flush circulation from one cockpit to the other, including of course the nacelle - a floor without steps, and that changes everything!

Builder: Lagoon
Length: 59’11” (18.27 m)
Beam: 32’5” (9.87 m)
Draft: 5’5” (1.65 m)
Light displacement (CE): 70,560 lbs (32 t)
Sail area: 2,571 sq ft (239 m²)
Drivetrain: 2 x 150 HP
Fuel: 343 US gal (1,300 l)
Price: € 2,182,800 ex-tax
www.catamarans-lagoon.com

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