Boats on the Edge: The AC72 Catamaran
May 18th 2013
The “platform” provided by the hulls, crossbeams and trampoline on the AC72 is the size of a tennis court.
Posts Tagged ‘catamaran’
Morrelli & Melvin Unveil the California 45
April 25th 2013
The multihull design company announced a collaboration with McConaghy Boats to produce a new racing catamaran with hydrofoils.
The multihull design company announced a collaboration with McConaghy Boats to produce a new racing catamaran with hydrofoils.
Video Short Take: Moorings 5800
October 22nd 2012
There's a lot going on with Moorings and Sunsail: three new locations, and this new 58 foot catamaran built for the charter trade.
There's a lot going on with Moorings and Sunsail: three new locations, and this new 58 foot catamaran built for the charter trade.
Video Short Take: Fountaine Pajot Sanya 57
October 20th 2012
Zuzana Prochazka takes us aboard the new Fountain Pajot flagship catamaran.
Zuzana Prochazka takes us aboard the new Fountain Pajot flagship catamaran.
Lagoon 450: Fine-Tuning a Chartering Favorite
December 2nd 2010
This upgrade to the successful 440 tweaks safety and transom design features and adds yet more comfort belowdecks.
This upgrade to the successful 440 tweaks safety and transom design features and adds yet more comfort belowdecks.
Sunreef 58, Cool and Refreshing Style
November 15th 2010
Small enough for an owner to manage alone, this new Sunreef Yachts model still offers expansive accommodations.
Small enough for an owner to manage alone, this new Sunreef Yachts model still offers expansive accommodations.
Hatteras 60 GT: Crush and Run
August 31st 2010
More horsepower, and a hull that can take it, should make this new Hatteras convertible a tournament winner.
More horsepower, and a hull that can take it, should make this new Hatteras convertible a tournament winner.
America’s Cup Race 2 Almost Didn’t Happen
February 15th 2010
All of the pre-race litigation may have shown its value in creating a level playing field yesterday when observers helped the presiding race officer start the final race over the objections of most of his crew, who were representatives of the defending yacht club.
All of the pre-race litigation may have shown its value in creating a level playing field yesterday when observers helped the presiding race officer start the final race over the objections of most of his crew, who were representatives of the defending yacht club.
Winged Trimaran Wins First America’s Cup Race
February 13th 2010
Closing at 40 knots (or thereabouts), USA (BMW Oracle) and Alinghi 5 nearly had a head-on collision in the pre-start. Things got even more interesting after that, but the advanced wing technology aboard the American trimaran proved superior.
Closing at 40 knots (or thereabouts), USA (BMW Oracle) and Alinghi 5 nearly had a head-on collision in the pre-start. Things got even more interesting after that, but the advanced wing technology aboard the American trimaran proved superior.
Discovery 50, a Catamaran to Sail the World
January 11th 2010
Sailed by a couple, this Dixon Yacht Design multihull can go the distance, quickly, and look good doing so.
Sailed by a couple, this Dixon Yacht Design multihull can go the distance, quickly, and look good doing so.
Setting Sails (& Wing): America’s Cup Heads to Spain
December 15th 2009
While massive multihulls spread their wings half a world apart, the New York State Supreme Court issued a tedious but series of decisions. Finally, both boats seem headed toward a match in February on the Mediterranean.
While massive multihulls spread their wings half a world apart, the New York State Supreme Court issued a tedious but series of decisions. Finally, both boats seem headed toward a match in February on the Mediterranean.
New Catamarans Cruise into Annapolis
October 16th 2009
Take your pick: Lagoon 400, Sunsail 384, Leopard 38, Lipari 41
Take your pick: Lagoon 400, Sunsail 384, Leopard 38, Lipari 41
Catamaran vs Trimaran: America’s Cup Mismatch or Final Proof?
August 3rd 2009
The lead-up to the 2010 America’s Cup has consisted of a series of exhibitions in litigation, but the 33rd Cup Match next February will regenerate the event as a yacht design competition.
The lead-up to the 2010 America’s Cup has consisted of a series of exhibitions in litigation, but the 33rd Cup Match next February will regenerate the event as a yacht design competition.
Sunsail 384 Cat Launched into Charter Service
July 20th 2009
Four couples can split costs, making this a very reasonable bareboat charter—and easy to handle, too.
Four couples can split costs, making this a very reasonable bareboat charter—and easy to handle, too.

