YOT Power Catamarans, part of the renowned Catana Group, develops high-performance power catamarans that combine safety, comfort and style. With a focus on innovation and thoughtful design, YOT catamarans are stable, spacious and designed for smooth sailing in all conditions. They reflect the Group's expertise and offer state-of-the-art technology and high-quality workmanship.
The layout of the YOT 41
The design of the 12.57 metre-long boat offers a high level of comfort and functionality. With plenty of seating and lounging options distributed throughout the boat, everyone will find their favourite spot. The cockpit, which can be enlarged with fold-out bulwarks, creates an impressive area of around 25 square metres that can be used as a leisure or dining area. An electrically operated, 1.50 m wide stern platform makes boarding and disembarking as well as access to the water particularly convenient and practical. It can be raised or lowered at the touch of a button.
Outside, there are two benches with folding backrests that can be flexibly adjusted: They can be converted for outdoor dining or used as sun loungers so that passengers can sit either facing or with their backs to the sea. There is also a large sofa under the protective hardtop, which can also be used as a sun lounger if required. A mini fridge is within easy reach. Next to it is the well-equipped L-shaped galley.
The control centre
The helm station is generously proportioned and offers space for four people: The skipper and co-pilot sit on the starboard side, while two additional guests can be seated on the port side. A wide centre aisle ensures a safe and comfortable transition from the stern to the bow area, where a bowrider cockpit with comfortable sun loungers awaits - a real highlight.
Despite the approximately one metre high waves on our test day in October, the bow area remained dry and pleasant. You hardly feel the waves here, regardless of whether you are travelling with or against them, which is reminiscent of the gentle gliding of a foiling boat. But more on the handling characteristics later.
Lots of light below deck
As the YOT is a catamaran, we naturally have two hulls. As with many other shipyards, both are built the same way. We therefore only enter one hull. When you walk down the three steps, you are surprised by the pleasantly bright and cosy interior. Lots of light enters through the hull windows and a hatch. The bed is designed for two people. Opposite is the large bathroom, which is divided into two parts. At the front is the toilet and a washbasin, behind it is the large shower. "Finally a proper shower" is the first thing that comes to mind. Otherwise, there is plenty of storage space in cupboards or under the bed.
Two Mercury outboards for the YOT 41
With two powerful 400 hp outboards from Mercury, the YOT 41 offers enough power for the whole family. Those who like to go fast should wait a little longer before ordering. From this year (2025), the shipyard wants to test Mercury's V10 with 600 hp. This should give the cat a lot more driving pleasure. Whether this is necessary remains to be seen, as the boat still reaches a top speed of over 30 knots. To be more precise, we reached 33.7 knots at 5800 rpm. The boat consumes 156 litres of petrol. An economical trip is achieved at 3500 revolutions per minute. The large plotter then shows 13.4 knots. The twenty-knot mark is only broken at 4500 rpm. Then the boat accelerates another 13 knots. Mind you, at only 800 revolutions per minute more (5800 rpm).
The larger 600 hp engines could therefore be good for the YOT to become a little sportier. To be fair, however, you also have to consider the weather and the waves. These are not the best conditions for taking measurements. We dock back in the harbour. With the two engines, the 41 can practically be turned on its disc, which is one of the biggest advantages of a catamaran.
