The Catana Group is expanding its range of power catamarans with a more powerful version of the YOT 36. A version with two 400 hp Mercury Verado V10 outboard engines will be presented for the first time at the International Multihull Show in La Grande Motte from 23 to 27 April. The new motorisation is intended to give the power catamaran even more performance and driving pleasure. The model was originally presented at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2023 with two 300 hp V8 engines. The market launch of the more powerful version is planned for summer 2025.
Powerful V10 engines for more performance
According to the manufacturer, the new Mercury Verado V10 outboard engines with 400 hp promise top performance. Thanks to the high torque, they should ensure good acceleration and immediate response behaviour. A special feature is the Adaptive Speed Control function, which keeps the engine speed constant with changing loads or conditions. This makes cruising at lower speeds smoother and more fluid.
The Catana Group emphasises that vibrations and noise have been reduced. At full throttle, everything runs more smoothly and quietly. For precise manoeuvring, the catamaran can be steered using a joystick, which allows fingertip control of speed, reverse and steering. In combination with the remarkably stable and easy handling of the YOT 36, according to the manufacturer, the new version guarantees safety, driving pleasure and thrills.
Availability and colour options
The 400 hp V10 engines will be available in the colours black and cold fusion white. Following the presentation of the catamaran at the International Multihull Show at the end of April, the performance-enhanced version will be available from summer 2025.
The Catana Group is a family business specialising in the development, construction and marketing of leisure catamarans. With five production sites in France, Tunisia and Portugal as well as a service centre and an industrial carpentry workshop, the group has more than 40 years of experience. The head office is located in Canet en Roussillon in the south of France. Over 1,300 employees work on innovative and environmentally friendly designs.
Now also with electric drive
The electric drive system consists of two ePropulsion electric motors with a combined output of around 80 kW and a 94 kWh battery pack and enables a smooth, quiet ride. The performance data is not designed for top speed, but rather for efficient, quiet cruising. The maximum speed is around 17 kilometres per hour, and ranges of several dozen nautical miles are possible at moderate speeds. If you want to be more sporty, you can also order two 48-volt/130-kW motors. This should also enable the boat to glide.
The idea and parts of the realisation came from the Hungarian dealer Tamás Lőrincze, who sells YOT catamarans in his home country and on the Adriatic. One of the reasons: On Lake Balaton, for example, only electrically powered boats may be authorised and sailed.
Technical data YOT 36
- Length over everything: 10,92 m
- Width: 3.99 m (with open platforms 5.40 m)
- Motorisation: 2 x Mercury Verado V10 with 400 hp (294 kW) each
- Fuel tank: 2 x 575 litres
- Fresh water tank: 2 x 150 litres
- Holding tank: 100 l
- Cabins: 2
- Wet rooms: 2
- CE category: B
- Max. number of persons: 10
- Address: yot-power-catamarans.com
Jan-Ole Puls
Editor Test & Technology
