Catamarans are becoming increasingly popular and are available in a wide variety of designs and sizes. Powerful outboards are increasingly being used for motorisation, but hybrid drives are also on the rise
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Makai 37 M37- The real pleasure
The open version of the Makai M37 | Photo Markai Yachts
The Makai M37 is available as an open version (see picture) or with a roof over the cockpit. Yanmar diesel engines are available for driving pleasure, delivering their power to the water via sterndrives or surface drives. Two cabins and two heads compartments ensure travelling comfort on board.
Photo: BluegameBluegame breaks new ground with the BGM75
With the Bluegame BGM75, the shipyard is launching a new concept. The special feature is the connection between the two hulls, which are quite close together, as this has created a huge volume that makes it possible to accommodate a large owner's cabin. Two Volvo Penta IPS D13s ensure driving pleasure and easy manoeuvring.
Photo: Yot Power CatamaransTwo outboards get the Yot 36 moving
Up to four people can sit in the front of the Yot 36 directly behind the windscreen. In the rear cockpit area, the owner has a wide range of customisation options. If you want to put together your own customised boat, you can do so using a configurator on the Yot website.
Photo: Leen TrimaransThe sunroof offers space for solar cells
The Leen 51 sails on three hulls and with a hybrid drive consisting of Volvo Penta diesel and electric motors. The latter make it easy to manoeuvre and leave the harbour almost silently. The shipyard gives the maximum speed as 20 knots and at ten knots the consumption is around two litres per nautical mile.
Length: 18,50 m
Width: 8,76
Weight: 20 t
Motorisation: Volvo Penta 450 - 600 hp, 2 x electric 20 kW
Photo: SunreefThe Sunreef has been given a very modern design
The new 77 Ultima complements Sunreef's high-tech catamaran range. It is characterised by a large amount of space and hybrid drive. The saloon is flooded with natural light and the aft deck with lowerable side walls is huge. Other highlights include a jet ski garage and whirlpool.
Photo: AquiliaIt can be equipped with twin or quad outboard engines
The Aquila 47 Molokai is ideal for fishing, but can also be used as a base for divers or simply for relaxing. A toilet, shower and double berth provide living comfort below deck. The shipyard recommends two Mercury outboards with 600 hp or four with 400 hp so that the fishing grounds can be reached quickly. During the trip, up to seven people can sit safely on sports seats in the driving position area.
Length: 15,06 m
Width: 4,44 m
Weight: 10,35 t
Motorisation: Outboard engines with a total of 1200 - 1600 hp
Photo: TesoroOn the foredeck there is a seating area with a table and comfortable sun cushions
When designing the boat, the designer made optimum use of every corner. For living comfort, he integrated two cabins with bathrooms into the hulls. The stern is dominated by a huge bathing platform.
Length: 11,80 m
Width: 4,43 m
Weight: 9,0 t
Motorisation: Outboard motor with a total of 800 hp
Ralf Marquard discovered his enthusiasm for boating on the tranquil Aller, first with inflatable boats and later with a 6-meter cabin cruiser. His electrical engineering studies at HAW Hamburg took him from the southern Heidekreis (Lower Saxony) to the Hanseatic city. Ralf Marquard has been working for the BOOTE editorial team since 1997, where he trained as a test editor. He tests both small inflatable boats and larger yachts. His personal boat is a 4.50 meter long, self-built wooden boat with a 50 hp outboard motor. In 2007, he was appointed deputy editor-in-chief at BOOTE.