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- Five motor catamarans have been nominated for the ‘European Powerboat of the Year’ title, all with a focus on space, efficiency and comfort.  
- The models range from high-speed powercats such as the Aquila 45 Sport to solar-electric concepts such as the Pioneer PY60.  
- The Prestige M6, Veya 53 and YOT 53 feature spacious living areas, flexible cabin layouts and long-range diesel engines.

European Powerboat of the Year 2027: The nominees in the catamaran class

- OMAYA 53: 16.03 m power catamaran with a ‘space-first’ design, offering more space thanks to technical areas relocated aft.  
- Flexible, furniture-free aft deck and lowerable swim platform (down to 0.5 m below the waterline, approx. 400 kg payload) for a tender or jet ski.  
- Owner and charter layouts with up to four cabins; the first OMAYA catamaran with Volvo Penta IPS, targeting a top speed of 23 kn and a range of 650 sm.

OMAYA 53: A high-performance catamaran offering plenty of space and comfort

- The 16.5-metre-long VEYA 53 is a motor catamaran with spacious living areas, designed by Berret-Racoupeau Yacht Design.  
- VEYA Yachts combines the expertise of Fountaine Pajot and Couach and, with the VEYA 53, is positioning itself in the premium motor yacht segment.  
- The VEYA 53 will make its world debut in Cannes in September 2026, followed by its US debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

VEYA 53: A new way to enjoy life at sea

- The 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival, taking place from 8 to 13 September, will showcase around 700 vessels, including numerous large catamarans.  
- Visitors will find the motor catamarans in the Vieux Port, for example in the Power Cat Village in the Pantiero area, and can view the yachts by appointment.  
- Brands on display include Sunreef with the Ultima 88 and 55, GranOcean with the W-72 from China, and the PY 60 solar catamaran from Pioneer Yachts in Stralsund.

Cool Cats: Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 for twin-hulled yachts

- The SilverCat 47 Family heralds a new generation of power catamarans, featuring an in-house design, increased beam and seamless transition between interior and exterior spaces.
- A flexible cockpit, spacious lounge areas, a hardtop, fold-down balconies and an integrated automatic swim ladder maximise the usable outdoor space.
- Construction featuring an rPET foam core made from 100% recycled plastic reduces CO₂ emissions; 14.32 m long, 4.92 m wide, Class B Offshore/C Coastal.

SilverCat 47 Family: The new generation of high-performance catamarans

- Aquila 35 Sport: 10.81 m power catamaran with four living areas, hardtop, cabin with double bed and separate bathroom, CE categories B, C, D.  
- Standard propulsion: 2x Mercury Verado V8 engines, 300 PS each, top speed 39–45 kn, cruising speed 25–35 kn; optional 2x V10 engines, 400 PS each, 1,500 l of fuel in two tanks.  
- World premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September 2026, US premiere in Fort Lauderdale in October 2026; orders now being taken, deliveries from early 2027.

Aquila 35 Sport: New high-performance catamaran with 800 PS

- 26-metre aluminium explorer catamaran by Ker Yacht Design, to be built by SilverYachts Jiangmen, construction to commence in August 2026, delivery in Q2 2028  
- Wave-piercing hulls with integrated hydrofoils, optimised using CFD and neural networks, range 2,000 sm (25 kn) or 4,000 sm (11 kn)  
- Designed as a true explorer yacht: ample storage space, easily accessible systems, 7.5-metre tender in a lift dock, interior comfortable and functional for long-distance cruising

SilverYachts’ Alu-Explorer: a 26-metre catamaran for worldwide cruising

- GranOcean is expanding in Europe, showcasing 22-metre W-series catamarans and working on its first X-32 custom project, due for delivery in 2026.
- A new shipyard in Zhuhai (28,000 m², 4,000 m² of solar panels) is set to manufacture the W and X series using renewable energy, with composite and carbon fibre construction.
- The W Series offers spacious power catamarans, whilst the X Series is being developed as a bespoke build; construction complies with ISO Category A standards and has been developed by an experienced design and engineering team.

From China to Cannes: GranOcean unveils 22-metre catamaran

- Sunreef Yachts and Brabus are developing the 17-metre-long Ultima 55, a foiling motor catamaran with two 725-PS engines and a top speed of over 40 knots.  
- Carbon fibre design, retractable side platforms extending from 5.6 to 7.6 metres in width, an outdoor deck with sun loungers, an outdoor galley and a non-slip Esthec deck.  
- Luxury interior with Moonstone leather, Alcantara and carbon fibre accents; two cabin layouts accommodating up to 6 guests plus crew; 1,500 l of fuel and CE Class B/C certification.

The upgraded Ultima 55: a high-performance catamaran from Sunreef and Brabus

- Aspen C110: 11.6-metre outboard catamaran with an asymmetrical PROA hull and a choice of either a mixed or twin 225 PS engine configuration.  
- The efficiency version reaches a top speed of 55 km/h and a cruising speed of 39 km/h; fuel consumption is 46.9 l/h at 32.5 km/h, with a theoretical range of 471 km with a 681-l fuel tank.  
- Three cabins including a king-size bed in the bow, an air-conditioned saloon with galley, a spacious cockpit and an enlarged bathing platform with dinghy storage.

Aspen C110 with an asymmetrical fuselage and two engine options

Model update: Prestige M8 EVO with a new flybridge design

- 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

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Catamarans in comparison: test reports & novelties | BOOTE

European Powerboat of the Year 2027
The nominees in the catamaran class

OMAYA 53
A high-performance catamaran offering plenty of space and comfort

VEYA 53
A new way to enjoy life at sea

Cool Cats
Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 for twin-hulled yachts

SilverCat 47 Family
The new generation of high-performance catamarans

Aquila 35 Sport
New high-performance catamaran with 800 PS

SilverYachts’ Alu-Explorer
A 26-metre catamaran for worldwide cruising

From China to Cannes
GranOcean unveils 22-metre catamaran

The upgraded Ultima 55
A high-performance catamaran from Sunreef and Brabus

Aspen C110 with an asymmetrical fuselage and two engine options

Model update
Prestige M8 EVO with a new flybridge design

Solarkat from Stralsund
Pioneer Yachts unveils the PY60 in Cannes

Catamarans in comparison: test reports & novelties | BOOTE

European Powerboat of the Year 2027The nominees in the catamaran class

OMAYA 53A high-performance catamaran offering plenty of space and comfort

VEYA 53A new way to enjoy life at sea

Cool CatsCannes Yachting Festival 2026 for twin-hulled yachts

SilverCat 47 FamilyThe new generation of high-performance catamarans

Aquila 35 SportNew high-performance catamaran with 800 PS

SilverYachts’ Alu-ExplorerA 26-metre catamaran for worldwide cruising

From China to CannesGranOcean unveils 22-metre catamaran

The upgraded Ultima 55A high-performance catamaran from Sunreef and Brabus

Aspen C110 with an asymmetrical fuselage and two engine options

Model updatePrestige M8 EVO with a new flybridge design

Solarkat from StralsundPioneer Yachts unveils the PY60 in Cannes

European Powerboat of the Year 2027
The nominees in the catamaran class

OMAYA 53
A high-performance catamaran offering plenty of space and comfort

VEYA 53
A new way to enjoy life at sea

Cool Cats
Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 for twin-hulled yachts

SilverCat 47 Family
The new generation of high-performance catamarans

Aquila 35 Sport
New high-performance catamaran with 800 PS

SilverYachts’ Alu-Explorer
A 26-metre catamaran for worldwide cruising

From China to Cannes
GranOcean unveils 22-metre catamaran

The upgraded Ultima 55
A high-performance catamaran from Sunreef and Brabus

Model update
Prestige M8 EVO with a new flybridge design

Solarkat from Stralsund
Pioneer Yachts unveils the PY60 in Cannes