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- Pioneer Yachts will unveil the 18-metre PY60 solar catamaran, featuring electric propulsion and a top speed of 11 knots, in Cannes in 2026.  
- A solar roof, battery storage and diesel generators form an integrated energy system for largely low-carbon, silent cruising.  
- The PY60 is owner-operated, uses a 48-volt system and offers single-level living; the “Pioneer One” serves as Mike Frank’s test and reference platform.

Solarkat from Stralsund: Pioneer Yachts unveils the PY60 in Cannes

- Sunreef 88 Ultima: 28.40 m catamaran with 387 m² of living space, built in Ras Al Khaimah, optionally with hybrid drive (Eco version).
- Two propulsion options: classic Volvo D13 IPS 1050 engines or Eco version with 22-75 kWh batteries and integrated solar panels.
- Layouts with 3-5 cabins, full-width master cabin with sauna; flexible outside deck with ocean lounge, garage and optional hydrofoils.

Sunreef 88 Ultima: manoeuvrable cat with hybrid drive option

- Archipelago builds robust aluminium motor catamarans (40-80 feet) for the high seas, with a shallow draught and a focus on simplicity, range and safety.  
- In addition to diesel and diesel-hybrid drives, a fully electric Archipelago 40 is being developed, the range of which is to be increased in the future using a methanol range extender.  
- Methanol technology offers decarbonisation opportunities, but suffers from high system costs, the need for high-purity methanol, limited infrastructure and long development periods.

Interview: Stephen Weatherley from Archipelago is "pretty excited"

- Pioneer Yachts from Stralsund is developing the PY60, a 60-foot solar-electric catamaran with fully electric propulsion.
- Thanks to solar panels on the roof, the PY60 is designed to enable long-distance cruising without an external power supply; top speed: 11 knots.
- The first Pioneer One will be launched in 2026, tested by founder Mike Frank himself and presented at the Cannes Yachting Festival.

Pioneer Yachts: New shipyard in Stralsund builds electric catamaran

- Makai Yachts presents the 42-foot M42, a power catamaran with a choice of diesel inboards or outboards.
- Folding side walls enlarge the aft cockpit to a large terrace at water level and allow 360-degree access to the water.
- Three cockpit layouts (sport fishing, diving, flybridge) address different uses from long-distance cruising to charter operations.

Makai M42: With inboards or outboards

- The 27-metre-long Sunpower Alva 90 is a fully integrated solar-electric catamaran designed to run without fossil fuels.  
- 200 m² of integrated solar panels (40 kWp) feed high-performance batteries with 240-360 kWh for emission-free driving and a long range.  
- Performance, efficiency and behaviour in various conditions are tested in sea trials, with a signal effect for the superyacht sector and yachting.

German-Australian E-Cat: Sunpower Alva 90 starts test phase

- VEYA 53 is the first motor catamaran model from VEYA Yachts, world premiere in Cannes in September 2026, followed by Fort Lauderdale in 2026.
- VEYA is planning a model series with two further models for 2027 and 2028, each with a limited annual production of 12 to 15 units.  
- VEYA Yachts is a joint project between Fountaine Pajot and Couach, based in Arcachon and focussing on power catamarans in the upmarket segment.

VEYA Yachts: The catamaran shipyard enters the next phase

- Sea Loop Marine has developed the Loopia 290 Family, a 9-metre electric pontoon boat made from recyclable aluminium for sheltered waters.
- The boat offers a flat, wheelchair-accessible platform without steps, wide walkways, easy access from the jetty and an integrated toilet.
- Propulsion: two 40 kW electric motors, 92 kWh battery, up to 57 nm at 6 kn, up to 16 kn top speed; base price 270,000 euros net.

Loopia 290: One platform for many possibilities

- VisionF 65 is an 18.88 metre GRP catamaran with 60 m² flybridge, 50 m² saloon and CE category A for offshore use.  
- Flexible layouts with 4+2 or 5+2 cabins offer up to eight guest beds and three crew berths, all guest cabins with en-suite bathrooms.  
- Powered by 2x Volvo Penta D8-450, supplemented by 20 kW generator, 123.2 kWh batteries and 42 solar panels with up to 16.8 kW output.

VisionF 65: Under 24 metres for the first time!

- Eli-Combat 65: 19.50 metre motor catamaran with 76 square metre helipad for rescue, evacuation and offshore support in open waters.  
- Designed for coast guards, civil defence and humanitarian organisations: Search and rescue operations, firefighting, medical emergencies, drone operations.  
- Composite construction, 9.17 m width, 2×221 kW or 2×625 kW engines, 6,000 litres of fuel, tender lift system and 24-hour landing operation.

Rescue from the air: the helicopter lands on the Eli-Combat 65

- Eli-Cat 65: 19.5 m catamaran with 76 square metre helipad, composite hull and folding mast for landings on the open sea.  
- Can be used privately or as a support boat for rescue services, technical and maintenance teams; access to ships/platforms possible via tender.  
- Eight guest cabins with bathrooms, panoramic living area, mobile stern platform; motorisation 2×221-625 kW, 6,000 l fuel, 800 l fresh water.

Eli-Cat 65: Helicopter landing pad on two fuselages

- Whisper 50 is a 15.45 metre long, all-electric catamaran with two 100 kW electric motors and a large battery pack.  
- Extensive solar panels on the roof support the system and cover a large part of the hotel's energy requirements.  
- Layout with wide saloon, three or four cabins in the hulls, flybridge with second helm station; cruising and max speed designed for quiet cruising.

Whisper 50: Practical and functional E-Cat for quiet cruising

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Catamarans in comparison: test reports & novelties | BOOTE

Solarkat from Stralsund
Pioneer Yachts unveils the PY60 in Cannes

Sunreef 88 Ultima
Manoeuvrable cat with hybrid drive option

Interview
Stephen Weatherley from Archipelago is "pretty excited"

Pioneer Yachts
New shipyard in Stralsund builds electric catamaran

Makai M42
With inboards or outboards

German-Australian E-Cat
Sunpower Alva 90 starts test phase

VEYA Yachts
The catamaran shipyard enters the next phase

Loopia 290
One platform for many possibilities

VisionF 65
Under 24 metres for the first time!

Rescue from the air
The helicopter lands on the Eli-Combat 65

Eli-Cat 65
Helicopter landing pad on two fuselages

Whisper 50
Practical and functional E-Cat for quiet cruising

Catamarans in comparison: test reports & novelties | BOOTE

Solarkat from StralsundPioneer Yachts unveils the PY60 in Cannes

Sunreef 88 UltimaManoeuvrable cat with hybrid drive option

InterviewStephen Weatherley from Archipelago is "pretty excited"

Pioneer YachtsNew shipyard in Stralsund builds electric catamaran

Makai M42With inboards or outboards

German-Australian E-CatSunpower Alva 90 starts test phase

VEYA YachtsThe catamaran shipyard enters the next phase

Loopia 290One platform for many possibilities

VisionF 65Under 24 metres for the first time!

Rescue from the airThe helicopter lands on the Eli-Combat 65

Eli-Cat 65Helicopter landing pad on two fuselages

Whisper 50Practical and functional E-Cat for quiet cruising

Solarkat from Stralsund
Pioneer Yachts unveils the PY60 in Cannes

Sunreef 88 Ultima
Manoeuvrable cat with hybrid drive option

Interview
Stephen Weatherley from Archipelago is "pretty excited"

Pioneer Yachts
New shipyard in Stralsund builds electric catamaran

Makai M42
With inboards or outboards

German-Australian E-Cat
Sunpower Alva 90 starts test phase

VEYA Yachts
The catamaran shipyard enters the next phase

Loopia 290
One platform for many possibilities

VisionF 65
Under 24 metres for the first time!

Rescue from the air
The helicopter lands on the Eli-Combat 65

Eli-Cat 65
Helicopter landing pad on two fuselages

Whisper 50
Practical and functional E-Cat for quiet cruising