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Mares 47 Outboard Express

The Mares 47 Outboard Express (47′ LOA, 15″ beam) is the builder’s latest model and when equipped with quadruple Suzuki four-stroke, 350-hp engines, the 47 Outboard Express can run to 52 mph at top speed, and she cruises at 40 mph. The helm features comfortable seating and a Raymarine electronics package that includes radar and a chart plotter.

The boat features a glossy, maple wood interior, a huge master stateroom with a king-size walk-around bed and office, a full-size salon, and the galley aft with refrigerator, freezer and microwave incorporates an opening window to serve the aft deck, also with a refrigerator and freezer and barbecue station. All Mares models are known for seakeeping abilities in the most challenging conditions, and the new Mares 47 Outboard Express is no exception.

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Horizon Powercats PC60

With the Horizon Powercats PC60 (60’9″ LOA, 24’6″ beam), Horizon Powercats focused on designing an exquisite power catamaran with a high-end finish and ample lounging and entertaining options. The PC60’s appealing lines are reminiscent of a stylish motoryacht; from the side, it’s hard to tell that it has two hulls. Powered by Cummins QSM11 705-hp engines, the PC60 runs to a top speed of 23 knots, and at 18 knots, has a cruising range of 420 miles. She sleeps six guests in three staterooms with room for two crew in the fourth cabin. The PC60’s helm features a Stidd helm chair, a bench seat to starboard and sun lounge to port.

The extensive electronics package includes a full complement of Garmin equipment, Wi-Fi router, and a complete entertainment system. The interior appointments reflect a European style, and the eclectic wood combinations of satin and gloss ribbon cut walnut, light birch flooring, and plush soft furniture surfaces have a sophisticated feel yet remain relaxed and inviting.

The galley options include a Sub Zero full-height refrigerator/freezer, wine coolers, dishwasher, oven, and induction cooktop. The PC60 appeals to clients who have owned much larger motoryachts, fishing boats, trawlers, and lower-end power and sailing cats and offers a similar volume, deck space, accommodation, and amenities in less space resulting in half the annual running costs and improved attributes.

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Offshore 52 Powercat

The Offshore 52 Powercat (52′ LOA, 24′ beam) offers a spacious air-conditioned interior with a fully appointed galley, four staterooms; two have king beds, two have queen beds, each with an extra convertible twin bed. Amenities include two heads and one full bathroom, and six TVs throughout along with a state-of-the-art entertainment center and deep plush seating in the luxurious center cabin.

To accommodate the needs of the undersea adventurer, the Offshore 52 Powercat also has a scuba tank filling station, and the bathroom has a scuba gear drying and storage area. For making long trips as comfortable as possible, the enclosed command station is air-conditioned, and an 18kW generator and reverse-osmosis watermaker are included.

Completely customizable, the first Offshore 52 Powercat was designed and built for a scuba diving family who wanted a liveaboard cruiser to travel frequently between Florida and the Caribbean. Powered by two 200-hp inboard engines, the 52 Powercat runs to a top speed of 25 knots and cruises at 12 knots.

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Lagoon Seventy 8

In designing the Lagoon Seventy 8 (78′ LOA, 36′ beam), the real challenge was to develop cutting-edge solutions designed for owners looking for a new generation of large motoryachts. The Seventy 8’s enormous flybridge is fully customizable with features, such as a hot tub, a large foldaway dining table to starboard and a sun lounge forward. In addition, a hardtop fitted with an electric sliding sunroof is available. The Seventy 8’s helm station offers a seat to starboard so the pilot can enjoy the experience of navigating while admiring the ocean.

A forward platform as big as a dance floor affords a great area for relaxing and an incomparable sense of freedom. Aft, a tender-lifting platform connects the two skirts and creates a large swim platform. The refined interior offers a meticulous choice of materials by Nauta Design. The vast salon showcases contemporary furniture surrounded by large windows and flaunts exceptional headroom. The owner’s suite has its own separate location on the yacht and features a private swim platform. Volvo Penta D11 510-hp diesel engines are standard.

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Fountaine Pajot MY 44

The Fountaine Pajot MY 44 (44′ LOA, 21’8″ beam) offers stylish lines and unique living spaces that allow an incredible amount of light into its interior. The MY 44’s spacious flybridge offers a sunbathing lounge overlooking the sea. Her salon offers a large open area with a terrace, large lounge and galley opening directly onto the cockpit, where friends and family can enjoy outdoor activities all day long.

Two staterooms to starboard are for guests, while the owner’s cabin is to port. All cabins have a sea view and an ensuite bathroom, and an additional private forward cabin to port can be added as an option. The Fountaine Pajot MY 44 offers excellent speed while underway, and the hulls of the MY 44 have been specially studied to deliver excellent seaworthiness and stability at every speed. She can be equipped with Volvo Penta IPS systems with power from 350- to 600-hp providing a range of more than 2,000 nautical miles and top speeds of up to 30 knots. Additional features include a hydraulic gangway and dinghy crane.

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Endeavour 340

The Endeavour 340 (34′ LOA, 16′ beam) offers excellent performance, economy, accommodation, and comfort. This long-range cruiser is a full-displacement catamaran designed in Australia and lends itself to extended inshore and offshore cruising with twin 60-hp outboards. Owners can comfortably cruise at 12 knots with a range approaching 600 miles or speed to your destination at 20 knots averaging two miles per gallon.

The U-shaped galley and dinette, along with the ergonomically designed center helm, provide stunning panoramic views. The layout flows seamlessly to the large aft cockpit designed for entertaining or lounging. Whether you are a family looking to cruise inshore and island hop or are transitioning from sail yet still have an adventurous spirit, this Endeavour 340 can fulfill your needs.

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ArrowCat 420 Express Cruiser

The ArrowCat 420 (41’9″ LOA, 14’9″ beam) is an express cruising catamaran. Her 18-inch draft is ideal for southern coastal boating and designed by naval architects for the rugged waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The ArrowCat 420 can handle the elements and keep the captain and crew safe and secure. Open the bi-fold door to the aft deck, or relax comfortably inside the luxuriously air-conditioned salon while enjoying panoramic views.

This 42 Express Cruiser is a semi-custom build, so buyers have a variety of choices regarding the layout, the most popular of which is a king berth cabin forward with another double cabin; a three-cabin layout is also available. Powered by twin Suzuki 350-hp outboard engines, the ArrowCat 420 runs to a top speed of 40 knots with a cruising range of 300 miles at 20 knots.

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Sunreef Supreme 68

The Sunreef Supreme 68 Power Catamaran (67’1″ LOA, 34’6″ beam) was introduced at the 2017 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and attracted many visitors who explored her large, custom-designed living space, her superyacht-style salon and dinghy garage.

The salon’s soothing décor in white and beige tones, Italian furniture and chrome details blend seamlessly. Floor-to-ceiling glazing with doors opening onto the aft and the sides welcome the outside in and give an open feel to the lounging area. To port, a quartz-finished bar is just a few steps away from the yacht’s well-equipped galley, occupying a part of the salon’s bow section together with a dining table for eight.

The Supreme 68 accommodates eight overnight guests due to her practical, four-stateroom layout. All guest cabins are ensuite, with clever storage, TVs, and queen-size beds. The flybridge offers guests plentiful seating and sunning areas with easy access to the bar. The boat’s full-beam bow terrace is finished in teak and features a Jacuzzi.

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Top Catamarans for Cruising: Powercat Roundup

Top Catamarans for Cruising

Powercats offer stability, spaciousness, beautiful lines, and so much more. See some of the industry’s top catamarans for cruising.

The multi-hull catamaran design has centuries-old roots in seafaring cultures around the world— think outrigger canoes in the South Pacific. As engine technology evolved, applying power to sailing catamarans was a natural progression. Today, powercats range from 28-foot fishing boats to 70-foot luxury yachts that come equipped with sought-after mono-hull features like generous interior appointments, advanced electronics, and equipment that ensures ease of use. These days, the top catamarans for cruising are wide and varied.

Bareboat charter companies, such as The Moorings and MarineMax Vacations, use powercats for their fleets, where customers charter and pilot the boats themselves. (Allowing charter customers to pilot vessels unaided says a lot about how well powercats perform.) And once you take a tour of the luxury powercats, you will be amazed at the size; the sprawling interiors seem more like apartments than boats.

Here’s a look at some of the leading powercats and the top catamarans for cruising from top builders worldwide. Anglers will recognize some that are ideal for fishing, while cruisers will spot those designed for relaxation and luxury. Whatever your reason for looking at powercats, you’ll agree that two hulls just might be better than one.

Mares 47 Outboard Express

Sunreef Supreme 68

Offshore 52

Arrowcat 420 Express Cruiser

Lagoon Seventy 8

Endeavor 340

Horizon PC60

Fountaine Pajot MY 44

By Doug Thompson, Southern Boating March 2018

World Cat 280DC-X

The launch of the World Cat 280DC-X center console (27’6″ LOA, 9’2″ beam) changes the traditional monohull yacht owner’s perception of how a catamaran looks and performs. The 280DC-X is evidence of a more modern approach while highlighting the advantages of owning and operating a cat. A revolutionary new feature with the 280DC-X is an innovative, frameless glass windshield that World Cat engineered to create a seamless viewing experience and maximized visibility.

Adding sophistication to the overall deck layout, the World Cat 280DC-Xmodel showcases a fiberglass top with surfboard-edge and powder-coated frame and an ergonomically designed console with a stitched, matte vinyl top for better visibility in bright light. The fiberglass-lined head runs deeper than most heads in a boat this size, and deluxe bow seating accommodates six adults. Abundant storage includes a step-in closet in the starboard bow with room for scuba tanks and more.

The cockpit showcases a double-wide seat that converts from a front to the rear-facing arrangement, and a walk-through transom with a latched door provides safe, easy access to the On-Ramp swim platform/ ladder. Powered by twin Yamaha 200-hp outboard engines, the boat runs to a top speed of 49 mph.

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Leopard 43 Powercat

The Leopard 43 Powercat (42’8″ LOA, 22’1″ beam) offers an improved hull design and updated interior. The stepped-hull design adds interior volume allowing for roomier accommodations without sacrificing performance. Powered by twin 320-hp engines, she reaches a top speed of 24 knots, cruises at 14 knots and maintains exceptional fuel efficiency consistent with all Leopard power catamaran models.

The Leopard 43 PC’s large flybridge includes a grill, wet bar and direct access to the sunbathing platform found forward. Inside, the salon and galley allow for nearly 360-degree panoramic views and create a feeling of continuous, indoor-outdoor living space. All Leopard powercats are also available through Leopard’s sister company, The Moorings, through the charter-yacht ownership program.

leopardcatamarans.com or read our full review of the Leopard 43 Powercat.

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Aspen C120 Power Catamaran

The Aspen C120 Power Catamaran (42’6″ LOA, 13’10” beam) runs on a revolutionary new patented hull design. The two hulls, while identical in profile, are different with one being 35 percent thinner. These non-symmetrical hulls are shaped to compensate for the offset thrust and torque of its one engine, and since both forces are proportional to speed and thrust, the boat runs straight and appendage drag is reduced by 20 percent.

Powered by a Volvo Penta 330-hp engine, the Aspen C120 runs to 23 knots and cruises 350 miles at 16 knots. The upper deck offers sunpads and full helm control, and the salon has an open layout providing views from every seat. Each hull has a head with shower. To starboard is a queen stateroom complete with hanging locker, portlights, and reading lights, and to port is a twin cabin suitable for kids or crew. The full-width, king master stateroom is forward and includes port and starboard hanging lockers, drawer sets, and a starboard vanity.

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Aquila 44 Power Catamaran

The Aquila 44 Power Catamaran (44’1″ LOA, 21’6″ beam) was designed in collaboration with J&J Design Group, Seaway engineers, and builder Sino Eagle as well as MarineMax.

The Aquila 44’s expansive salon and galley feature a 360-degree view, large seating area, hidden TV stowage, and voluminous storage. Corian countertops, refrigerator and freezer, stove, and microwave oven are galley features. Three large cabins with ensuite heads allow guests to travel in privacy. The full-beam forward master stateroom offers a luxurious retreat with office area and king-size bed. Guests relax on the oversized flybridge with added enclosure, electric grill, and sunpad seating flanking the central helm station while Aquila’s revolutionary flybridge provides direct access to the bow.

Entertaining comes easy on the Aquila 44 with a cockpit bar window that opens from the galley to the outdoor aft seating. In addition to retail ownership, the Aquila 44 is available for charter ownership through MarineMax Vacations. Powered by twin Volvo Penta D4 225-hp diesel engine, the boat runs to a top speed of 24.4 knots and cruises 241 nautical miles at 14.9 knots.

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Hudson HPC48

The Hudson HPC48 (46’6″ LOA, 22’5″ beam) is a strong, stable power catamaran
that could be called the “four-by-four” of the sea.

Boasting large, wraparound salon windows, modern spacious interiors, and three beautifully furnished cabins, the Hudson HPC48 is a luxury apartment and holiday venue for family and friends.

The HPC48 comes from the drawing board of British yacht designer Bill Dixon. The flybridge helm has ample room for seating up to 15 people and has been fitted with a barbecue grill, large sofa with table, a sound system, and a king-size sun lounger, all perfect for relaxing with guests while taking in the 360-degree ocean views. The salon is fitted with a generous modern galley space, a dining table that seats eight, a reading sofa, and a bar.

Powered by Yanmar 370-hp engines, the HPC48 runs to a top speed of 21 knots and has a range of 837 nautical miles at 8.8 knots.

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