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Who Makes The Best Power Catamaran?
By Robert Bowman | Posted On Sep 15, 2022 Updated On May 03, 2023
The story of the evolution of the power catamaran can be broken down to a simple act of marital duty. it was the 1940's and Ray Leger loved to fish off of the California coast with his wife Evelyn. Ray had been a carpenter and capitalized on the booming Southern California housing market after World War 2, later using his skills and equipment to construct fishing boats. Evelyn would routinely suffer from seasickness, a problem that Ray needed to solve in order to keep fishing. Knowing that a catamaran offered greater stability, Ray set out to build one with outboard motors. The first one, an 18-foot cabin cruiser, was outfitted with twin 33hp outboards. By the 1960's, construction had moved to fiberglass hulls and the popularity quickly soared.
Today, power catamarans are among the fastest growing segments in the marine industry, as are sailing catamarans . A recent report shows that the global catamaran market as a whole is worth over $4 billion and has an annual growth rate of over 6%. That's nearly double what the average CAGR (compound annual growth rate) is for the boating industry in total.
The transition to power cats really came from charter customers in the Caribbean that would vacation on sailing cats in the BVI's for weeks at a time. The catamarans offered greater stability, but also an incredible amount of space on board thanks to the wider beams. But people on vacation enjoying the trip would end up using the small engines most of the time as sailing comes with a certain amount of effort. Now it's common to see power catmarans in charter in the Caribbean, as well as privately owned boats behind someone's house.
As more boaters get exposed to the benefits of power catamarans, the number of builders has grown as well. Power cat brands like Aquila Boats , as an example, weren't around in the early 2000's, but are now a common boat to see all over Florida or the Northeast. Prestige Yachts also just released their very first power cat into the market, the M48. Trying to claim that one power catamaran builder is the "best" among all of the others is a tough decision as there are many factors. If judged by number of units sold over the last 10 years, then Leopard is the best power catamaran builder in the industry. Looking at boats sold globally in the MLS over the last decade, Leopard Catamarans sold 40% more vessels than the second leading power cat builder, Fountain Pajot . Other notable power cat brands that led in overall sales were Endeavor, Lagoon, and Aquila.
(Below: On the extreme luxury power catamaran market, the Sunreef 80 is among the best.)
Video by: @NautiStyles
While the number of boats sold into the marketplace is a sign of strength in a builder, it also may not necessarily equate to 'being the best power catamaran' in terms of quality. Like with monohulls, there are varying degrees of both quality and price when it comes to the subsects of the power cat industry. Both Sunreef and Horizon Yachts have expanded into large luxury power cats that, even when more than 10 years old, can still command more than $2 million as an asking price.
One way to tell if the catamaran you're buying is well-recognized for its quality is to look at some of the recent award winners. Many of the editors of multi-hull focused magazines are experts in this category and have real-life experiences on dozens of different models. Here are a few notable ones:
- Fountaine Pajot MY4.S won the 2022 Multi-Hull of the Year Award for its category (36.1' and reaches 22 knots!)
- The Aquila 54 won 2021 Multi-hull of the Year
- The Leopard 53 Power Cat won 2020 Multi-Hull of the Year
- The Lagoon 55 won the 2021 British Yachting Awards
(Below: The new Fountaine Pajot MY4.S offers a new 'sport top' style for the longtime catamaran builder.)
Whether you're purchasing a new or pre-owned power catamaran, its resale value is of the utmost importance. Nothing can stifle your enthusiasm when you are trying to sell your existing yacht only to have it sit on the market for a long time while diminishing in value. If this is of concern to you, the best advice is to stick with the more mainstream, reputable catamaran builders. Boats with odd layouts, underpowered engines, outlandish decor, and other out-of-the-norm equipment can cause your boat to sit on the market longer than anticipated.
The market demand has also improved in recent years. Over the last decade, power catamarans took roughly 330 days to sell. Almost a full year! Since 2020, however, that amount of time has decreased by 19%. Among the builders that sold within 100 days of hitting the market, Aquila, Endeavor, Fountaine Pajot, Leopard, and Robertson & Caine were prominent.
(Below: The Aquila 54 Power Catamaran has a tri-deck design with a beam of over 25-feet.)
At United Yacht Sales, we have over 250 experienced yacht brokers worldwide. Many have years of real hands-on experience with power catamarans, sailing cats, sailboats, and other similar vessels. We can assist you in the sale of your current yacht, or represent you in the purchase of a new one. Call us today at 1-772-463-3131 and we will connect you with the right sales professional that perfectly sits your needs and situation.
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The Best Luxury Power Catamarans Manufacturers
For the past few years, the motor multihull market has been on the rise. And within that segment, power catamarans seem more popular than ever.
With moderate speeds, reasonable fuel consumption and a maximum of autonomy, they now allow you to sail anywhere you want, and even consider long distance cruising.
Here is our selection of the best power multihull manufacturers and their best yachts currently available.
Sunreef Catamarans: one of the best power catamarans manufacturer
SUNREEF was founded in 2002 by Frenchman Francis Lapp and is now located in the city of Gdansk, Poland. The company has developed strongly with flagship models and a marketing strategy that attracts sailors and luxury multihull enthusiasts.
Most popular Sunreef Power catamarans yachts
Sunreef yachts have a unique and elegant design. The brand is known for being easily maneuverable with ample space for passengers to relax.
The Power range includes the Sunreef 60, 70 Sunreef Power, 80 Sunreef Power and 100 Sunreef Power.
Sunreef impresses with its yachts that are all available in fully customisable “Eco version”. Those Eco features on board include a DC-powered air conditioning system, a watermaking and purifying system to generate drinking water as well as a non-toxic paint and natural composite structures.
Charter a Sunreef 80 power
The Sunreef Power 80 – OTOCTONE is an ultra-modern motor yacht offering a high level of comfort.
She can accommodate up to 8 guests with the service 4 crew. She has an extremely spacious saloon and large living areas. It’s a must try!
Available from €59,000 per week + expenses.
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Lagoon catamarans: a leading manufacturer in the power catamarans segment
With more than 6,000 catamarans built since 1984, Lagoon is the world leader in the construction of sailing catamarans. The French shipyard offers comfortable and autonomous catamarans, and try to build their yachts in a sustainable way.
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Lagoon catamarans launched their power catamarans very recently with two flagship models.
Popular power catamarans from the brand : Lagoon Seventy 8 & Sixty 7
Lagoon shipyard offers us two motoryacht among their multihulls : The Lagoon 78 Catamaran and the Lagoon 67.
The Lagoon Seventy 8 offers an elegant silhouette and luxurious spaces with her 24m length.
The Sixty 7 is the latest outing of the yard, with continuous open spaces and brand new design.
Wish to charter a Lagoon Seventy 8 Catamaran ?
You can enjoy the Caribbean aboard a Lagoon 78 from €50,000 per week. Frenchwest is a 4 cabins version catamaran able to accommodate 8 passengers comfortably with 3 crew members. She has a nice record of past very satisfied charterers.
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AQUILA catamarans: a sleek and sporty power catamarans brand
Aquila Power catamaran started in 2012 through a partnership between Sino Eagle Group and MarineMax, the world’s largest power boat dealer.
With 40 years of experience in the production of high quality power catamarans. The rapid growth of the industry has challenged Aquila to meet the highest expectations. The brand is based on 3 pillars: Innovation – Performance – Quality.
TheSino Eagle Group, brand owner of Aquila Power Catamarans, is one of the only Chinese boat builders and yacht manufacturers that has advanced knowledge and experience in yacht building practices.
Popular Aquila power catamarans
While most multihull builders are drifting towards sailing models, Aqulia has made the choice to turn to a range thought solely towards the engine. They offer a 36-foot range for a weekender program, a 48-foot power cat range for the charter market, and a44-foot range for owner’s cruises.
54 Aquila Yacht Power Catamaran is a success thanks to its open flybridge and its versatility in keeping it completely closed or to have the option to have a solid glass front windscreen.
The Aquila 70 Powercat is the flagship of the brand. This catamaran offers superb lines, perfect balance and moreover it is powerful! It can reach a maximum speed of 27 knots. It has carbon reinforcements, which allow it to reduce its weight while gaining in solidity.
Its interiors are warm and welcoming, made of rich woods and soft fabrics. Its panoramic windows make the onboard experience even better.
Rent an Aquila catamaran
Aquila Powercat 54 – TIAMO is available for charter from 18 000€ per week in Greece. She can accommodate up to 8 guests in 3 doubles and a VIP cabin, with 3 crew members.
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SILENT YACHTS: a sustainable power catamarans manufacturer
After years of sailing at sea, Heike and Michael Köhler decided to find solutions to help propel boat systems.
They launched the first autonomous yacht, the Solarwave 46, in 2010, which began an extended 5-year sea trial across Europe.
After this successful trial, they started building the first production solar catamaran. Silent yachts thus became the pioneer of sustainable yachting.
The Silent 64 was the world’s first solar-powered offshore yacht, ushering in the first era of eco-responsible yachting. It was followed by the Silent 60, 80 and 100.
Silent yacht are designed for the environmentally conscious sailor.
Popular Silent yacht : 100 Explorer
This yacht is a tribute to the days when the brave were in search of unknown horizons. This SILENT 100 Explorer is more than a yacht – it is the boldest expression of solar yachting to date. It offers a number of significant advantages: unlimited autonomy, the safest propulsion system in the world, zero emissions, almost zero maintenance and silent sailing.
This new model is an excellent step towards the future of ecological yachting. WI Yacht’s is focused on ecological advances and encourages the realization of such projects. The entire Silent range is made up of excellent boats, capable of making trans-oceanic journeys without problems.
If you are looking for more sustainable yachts, do not miss this article .
STELLAR PM POWER CATAMARAN: an elite manufacturer of power catamarans
Stellar PM is an American specialist in custom construction, yacht refit and project management for superyachts.
StellarCat is a new brand of power catamarans, based in Fort Lauderdale, USA. The brand builds vessels only from the highest quality marine aluminium, with construction and quality standards with over 25 years of experience.
They offer yachts with exceptional levels of interior comfort and uncompromising seaworthiness. They offer two models, the first 20 metres and the second 25 metres.
Huge-beam yachts offer unrivalled stability and interior volumes of monohull superyachts almost double their length. All offering super plush accommodations with up to five/six guest staterooms and configured for generous crew quarters. Offered in a variety of interior arrangements.
Designed for quality, speed, comfort, strength, and range with serious ocean crossing distances possible and impressive maximum speeds achieved.
Popular Stellarcat : AL 25-3
This catamaran has large deck areas and living space. Its maximum speed is 30 knots with a range of 3600 miles.
Her design is not extravagant, it remains with classic and luxurious lines.
The Stellarcat AL 25-3 has large deck areas and living space. Designed for quality, speed, comfort, range and robustness,she can cover great distances and reach impressive top speeds.
The StellarCat is the only power catamaran on the market built entirely of aluminum, which gives it a higher than average speed with considerably less weight. This makes the yacht lighter, stronger, safer, faster and further.
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Innovation. Quality. Performance. Aquila Power Catamarans is the world leader in producing high-quality, innovative, and exceptionally performing power catamarans. With stringent manufacturing processes and a state-of-the-art facility, Aquila builds one of the most reliable, robust, and durable purpose-built power catamarans in the world.
Aquila’s rapid growth and global success have challenged our international design and engineering teams to rise to elevated expectations. Every model embodies the reliable features and construction methods used in the hundreds of Aquila's cruising the world today. The expanding Aquila power catamaran line includes models starting in length at 28 feet up to 70 feet, with new models being launched continually.
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With one of the most talented teams in the industry providing combined knowledge and extensive experience, Aquila has established a new expectation for power catamaran innovation.
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