20 Power Catamarans Of 2024 To Delight Any Cat Afficionado
In the past five years, except for pontoon boats, no segment of boating has grown faster than power catamarans. It’s no surprise given their inherent benefits, including more living space, enhanced privacy in accommodations, system redundancy, easy driving, and better fuel economy at a time when the fuel dock can really put a dent in our wallets. Cats are more stable under way and at rest, so you are less fatigued, and their shallow draft takes them into waters off-limits to many monohulls. New brands of powercats are popping up and existing designs are getting posh face-lifts and added amenities. Here are 20 new power catamarans for 2024 that should be on your short list to check out if you believe that a monohull is only half a boat.
Four Winns TH36
French-owned builder Four Winns launched a new range of outboard-powered catamarans starting with the TH36. This large bowrider (38′ 5″ LOA, 14′ 7″ beam) is a Marc Lombard design with sleek lines and a “suspended” hardtop that seems to defy gravity. The dual console design places the helm to starboard with a companion seat to port and a walk-through windshield center. Twin dinettes, an outdoor galley, and plenty of modular sunbed space (both forward and aft) create comfortable on-deck living. Fifteen guests can easily separate into small groups between the aft and forward cockpits. Two ensuite cabins below tempt you to take this fun cruiser out for the weekend. Power is provided by twin 300-hp outboards upgradeable to 350s and with 144 gallons of fuel, this swanky runabout can stretch her legs. Price: Inquire, fourwinns.com
Iliad 53F
Australian boatbuilder Iliad Catamarans brought us its 62-footer last year, and now has added its new 53 Fly. This distance cruiser comes standard with all kinds of amenities, including air conditioning, generator, bow thruster, full-sized freezer, washer/dryer, lithium batteries with a 5,000-watt inverter, a full electronics suite, and a hardtop loaded with solar panels. One hull is dedicated to the sumptuous master suite while two guest cabins nestle on the other side. Powered by twin 440-hp Yanmar diesels (Cummins 550-hp optional), the Iliad 53F (53′ 7″ LOA,
25′ beam) delivers a top speed of 21 knots but at a slow cruise can cover more than 3,000 nautical miles with 925 gallons of onboard fuel. And if you’re looking for immediate delivery, you’re in luck there, too, as more are slated for the spring. Price: Inquire, illiadcatamarans.com
World Cat 235TE and 260DC-X
The 235TE is the latest addition to World Cat Boats’ center console lineup. This Tournament Edition of the beloved 235CC prioritizes fishing prowess. Equipped with standard features like port and starboard 150-quart insulated floor fish boxes, stainless steel rod holders, and a freshwater shower, the boat ensures an optimized experience for any angler. The innovative fold-down forward bench seats maximize casting space while preserving comfort. Enhanced with raised gunwales, expanded bow and cockpit areas, and dual 60-gallon fuel tanks, the 235TE
(22′ 7″ LOA, 8′ 6″ beam, above) provides unparalleled range and convenience. Powered by twin 150-hp engines, she offers versatility for both inshore and offshore excursions. Optional upgrades include fender holders, windlass, additional coolers, battery charger, and a Gemlux deluxe outrigger system. At the same time, World Cat is also introducing its new 260DC-X dual console (25′ 6″ LOA, 9′ beam), with her revolutionary use of space, storage, and comfort, as well as her convenient seating options. Price: Inquire, worldcat.com
Caymas 34 CT
The Caymas 34 CT stands ready to take anything Mother Nature throws its way. With the double stepped, semi-asymmetric hulls and plenty of bow flair, you can fish in comfort through water you’d never brave with another center console in its class. The 34 CT (34′ 3″ LOA, 10′ 10″ beam) contains six insulated plumbed storage boxes, totaling 3,000 quarts of storage connected to macerator pumps. With two storage compartments forward, two amidship,s and two in the cockpit floor, you can choose where you want to utilize the space for storage versus fish boxes. A 65-gallon transom livewell is standard, with options to add two 25-gallon livewells alongside, as well as plumbing the two aft insulated storage boxes as livewells, for a total of five bait tanks all fed by a Hooker sea chest and Hooker electric pumps. Price: Starting at $449,000, caymasboats.com
Leopard 40 PC
Built in partnership with Robertson & Caine, the Leopard 40 PC (40′ LOA, 21′ 8″ beam ) joins her 46- and 53-foot siblings and is the perfect size for two owners with occasional guests. This Simonis Voogd design has many of the same features as the two larger models but on a much smaller platform. The naval architects dialed in the weight and trim and delivered an exceptional compact yacht. Inside is the signature L-shaped galley, a workable salon, and lower helm, which is unusual on a cat in this class. Below, the entire starboard hull is dedicated to the owner’s suite with two more cabins in the port hull. The flybridge has the upper helm, a U-shaped dinette, and an optional summer galley. Engine packages range from 250- to 370-hp. leopardcatamarans.com
Prestige M8
Prestige’s new flagship, the M8, prioritizes eco-friendly cruising with reduced energy consumption. Her twin hulls ensure natural stability while cutting fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by half compared to similar monohulls. With 2,900 square feet of living space, the M8 (65′ LOA, 29′ beam) offers unparalleled onboard volume. Her flybridge features a full helm station, lots of seating, and modular aft furniture. The versatile swim platform transforms into an expansive terrace or aids in tender launching, complemented by ample storage space. Choose from two galley configurations which allow four or five ensuite staterooms. The owner’s cabin occupies the entire space between the two hulls and has private access from the main deck. Price: Inquire, prestige-yachts.com
Horizon PC 52
Horizon Power Catamarans, which celebrated the launch of its 50th hull last year, has introduced a 52-footer that is now the entry point into its powercat line. Up top, you’ll find an enclosed skylounge great for all climates, and on the main deck, there’s an open plan with an impressive salon and generous galley. Accommodations include three cabins with the master suite and head commanding the entire starboard hull. Propulsion is provided by twin 550-hp Cummins engines with V-drives that push this boat on plane quickly to reach 22 knots of top speed. At displacement speeds, the onboard 800 gallons of fuel make the Horizon PC 52 (51′ 6″ LOA, 22′ beam) a distance voyager, and her generous bridge deck clearance will minimize pounding even when going into rough weather. Price: $1.7 million, horizonpowercatamarans.com
WiderCat 92
Italian builder Wider Yachts has splashed its composite WiderCat 92 (92′ LOA, 39′ 5″ beam) and she’s already making waves. Cool features include one whole deck dedicated to the owner, a 720-square-foot beach club, a drop terrace, and hybrid propulsion. Accommodation is for eight guests in four cabins plus four crew in an unusual twist—the main deck is the domain of the owner complete with private foredeck lounge. To assist with extended at-anchor living, there are 1,600 square feet of solar panels and 30 lithium batteries that can provide limited electric-only propulsion. The hybrid system allows a top speed of 15 knots or a 3,000-nautical mile range at eight knots. Price: Starting at $2.7 million, wider-yachts.com
Stellar SF2603
Based on the preceding 2503, the Stellar F2603 offers more power and higher speeds on this aluminum tri-deck platform which can also be spec’d with a tuna tower. The model can reach a top speed of 21 knots and cruise at 19 knots with twin 1,200-hp Volvo D13 IPS inboards. The range reaches up to 2,400 nautical miles with the 5,200 gallons of onboard fuel. Designed to
fish, the F2603 (85′ 8″ LOA, 38′ 1″ beam) offers a 473-square-foot upper cockpit with twin fighting pods below and hydraulic transom doors. Add in refrigerated fish boxes, livewells, freezers, fillet tables, and an ice slush machine, and you have a very fishy cat. Price: Inquire, stellarpm.com
Aquila 47 Molokai
Initially introduced to the U.S. market a decade ago, the Aquila brand has focused exclusively on powercats, and today, it offers models from 28 to 70 feet. The upcoming Aquila 47 Molokai (49′ 4″ LOA, 14′ 7″ beam) not only fits the line perfectly, it elevates Aquila’s fishing offering for offshore anglers. The Molokai 47’s twin-stepped hull is powered by twin 600-hp or quad 400-hp Mercury outboards with joystick piloting. Depending on the power configuration, expect speeds of 60-70 knots. Onboard fuel capacity of more than 1,000 gallons gives this angling cruiser long legs, and her luxurious cabin and stand-up head below mean you can go far and stay overnight. Add pressurized livewells, fish boxes, and outriggers, and you have one mean fishing machine. Price: Inquire, aquilaboats.com
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Silent Yachts 62
Austrian builder Silent Yachts introduced the new 62 which is based on its 60 but with a third deck that adds 164 square feet of living space and seven extra feet of hull length. This tri-deck offers a choice of an open flybridge, enclosed skylounge, or an owner’s suite up top. The 62 (61′ 10″ LOA, 29′ 5″ beam) is equipped with twin 340-kW electric motors, a 150-kW diesel generator, and 42 solar panels generating up to 17 kWp. The high-energy density 286-kWh lithium battery bank is water cooled and has a lifespan of more than 3,500 recharge cycles. The boat can cruise 100 miles on electric alone at 6 knots or power up to a top speed of 18 knots with the generator. Price: Starting at $2.7 million, silent-yachts.com
Lazzara LPC 300
Lazzara’s LPC 300 cat is a massive three-deck platform that offers 3,200 square feet of living space and accommodations for 10 guests in five staterooms plus two crew cabins. The full-beam master suite offers direct access to the beach club and mezzanine formed by a drop hull side. The LPC 300 (70′ LOA, 29′ beam) is designed with a drainage pipe system (rather than hoses) that connects every drain aboard. It releases all water through a discharge box thereby eliminating the need for thru-hulls. There’s also a sea chest that treats incoming water with ultraviolet light to kill microorganisms to provide clean water for generators and engines. She is powered by twin 650-hp Volvo Penta diesels upgradable to 1,350-hp with a top speed of 18 knots. Price: Inquire, lazzarayachts.com
SilverCat 22M
If Scandinavian design is your thing, visit the new Swedish SilverCat 22M, a 72-footer with a top speed of 20 knots. This aluminum cruiser (72′ 2″ LOA, 35′ 5″ beam) offers 585 square feet of dining and lounge areas and has a three-stateroom layout. Norwegian designer Espen Øino leans heavily on simple lines and a robust platform. Interior design by TDOS Yachts focuses on contemporary living and loose configurable furniture. Floor-to-ceiling windows, a large tender garage, and a fireplace on the main deck are just a few of the super-lux highlights. Once aboard, you’ll feel like you’ve landed on your own private island, and a stylish one at that. Price: $5.2 million, silveryachts.co
Vision F82
Turkish boatbuilder VisionF Yachts has launched its flagship, the aluminum F82. This semicustom design is all about luxurious space including a 580-square-foot salon and a nearly 200-square-foot master suite. The foredeck could hold a pickleball court and includes a sunken breakfast nook and large sunbeds. More lounge space is up on the sleek flybridge that also features the exterior helm. The hardtop can be optioned with enough solar panels to operate the boat for 20 hours without the need for a generator. The VisionF 82 (78′ 3″ LOA, 32′ 5″ beam) is powered by twin 1,050-hp Volvo Penta IPS engines that deliver a top speed of 16 knots. Price: $7.7 million, visionf.com
YOT 36
The YOT 36 (35′ 10″ LOA, 13′ 1″ beam) is an express boat powered by twin 300-hp Mercury V8 engines and capable of a top speed around 35 knots with a 20-25-knot cruise. The boat’s profile is attractive with contemporary hull lines, an angled hardtop, double drop terraces, and an asymmetrical walkaround design. The starboard deck from the helm forward is deep providing a safe walkway to the bow. On port, you can still walk forward to attach dock lines or reach the windlass, but the deck here is raised to make room for the cabin below. YOT spelled backward is TOY which likely isn’t a coincidence. It’s a design worth checking out when it reaches U.S. shores in the latter half of 2024. Price: TBD, yot-power-catamarans.com
NovaLuxe ELight 44
A revamped 43-footer, the new ELight 44 sports larger windows, more fluid lines, and is one-and-a-half tons lighter than her predecessor. But the real attraction is the all-electric propulsion system which will drive this model at 14 knots of top speed or at a seven-knot cruise for 1,000 miles. The ELight 44 (44′ LOA, 21′ 6″ beam) is available with either parallel or serial hybrid propulsion systems. The serial system is a familiar solution from Torqeedo. The not-yet-released parallel version is expected to deliver a higher top speed. The solar array on the flybridge hardtop generates more power than the estimated hotel requirements so you’ll have power leftover after an extended stay at anchor to motor 10-40 miles to the next island. Price: $1.2 million, novaluxeyachts.com
Makai 37
Designed in Italy and built in Croatia, the new Makai M37 has been heavily influenced by Italian sports car aesthetics. This sports coupe is very livable with a 108-square-foot cockpit, a large sunbed aft, a galley module on deck, and two cabins with ensuite heads below. A fun element is the hardtop which comes with a sunroof and can be spec’d with eye-catching colors to match the chosen upholstery. The Makai M37 (36′ 5″ LOA, 15′ 2″ beam) is powered by twin 320-hp Yanmar V8 inboards with sterndrives and can be upgraded to two 370-hp engines. The company’s “Air-Glide” shock absorbing system propels the hull to a 38-knot top speed. Price: TBD, makaiyachts.com
Infiniti 60
From a brand known for racing sailboats comes a new powercat, the Infiniti 60, in collaboration with Design Unlimited and Concept Yachts. The key to this cat is retractable foil technology that promises a 35 percent savings in fuel consumption and a top speed of 40 knots. Powered by twin 600-hp Mercury Verado V8 outboards, the Infiniti 60 (60′ LOA, 21′ 6″ beam) is also offered with electric propulsion as an option. Both GT (flybridge) and Coupe (sedan) versions are available, and owners can spec two to four staterooms with an optional crew cabin. The model is semi-custom so you can create a personalized masterpiece. Price: Starting at $4 million, infinitiyachts.com
BlueCat 30
Blue Gulf Cat Boatbuilders hail from the United Arab Emirates, and they offer a line of durable walkaround catamarans from 17 to 43 feet. Unveiled at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show last fall, the newest arrival from Abu Dhabi is the BlueCat 30 (30′ LOA, 12′ 6″ beam) that is rumored to do an astounding 100 mph with quad Mercury 400R racing outboards. Covered with copious amounts of synthetic teak throughout the cockpit and on the gunwales, this model bills itself as a “high-speed fishing cat” with impressive stability from its generous beam. There’s seating for five under the hardtop, two ahead of the console, and two more on the large sunbed which can also be a casting platform. Twin livewells are aft and twin fishing boxes forward. Price: $472,000, bluecatusa.com
Hudson 63 (and 47)
Hudson Yacht Group of China has engaged Kit Carlier Design to develop a line of powercats for two upcoming models, the 63 and the 47. The Hudson 63 (62′ 10″ LOA, 26′ 2″ beam) will showcase a full-beam master, three ensuite guest cabins, and a large entertaining salon. With 1,000-hp per side and the added lift from the incorporated foiling system, the 63 will cruise at 27 knots for 1,000 nautical miles. An option is to spec an all-carbon fiber build and jet engines which are expected to reach 40 knots at the top. The Hudson 47 (47′ LOA and 22′ 8″ beam, above) glides on wave-piercing asymmetrical hulls. With 900-hp, she will deliver a 27-knot cruise and a 500-nautical miles range. Price: Inquire, hudsonyachtgroup.com
