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VisionF Black Cat Captures Solar Power

If you’re thinking about a boat that stands out from the crowd, take a look at the new all-black VisionF 80 catamaran from Turkey. The company says on its website that “We create innovative, exciting yachts that stand out with their distinctive designs.” But the black color is more than a cry for attention or a fashion statement. The black color is designed to attract more heat from the sun and convert it to energy, feeding the solar panels that seem to cover the boat. As is, the solar panels provide enough energy to power the black cat’s house systems.…

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Sunreef 80 Power Cat To Debut at FLIBS

The  extra-large and luxurious 80 Sunreef Power will make its U.S. debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, starting Oct. 26. The hull of the new 80 was completely designed from scratch, with the idea that the massive catamaran would serve as an all-around motor yacht that could cruise long distances in safety and comfort. Powered by twin 1,200-hp MAN diesels, the Sunreef 80 has a top speed of about 24 knots and a range of 3,500 nm. Sunreef Yachts have been made in Gdansk, Poland, since 2003. With a massive beam of more than 39 feet (about half…

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Lazzara Designs New 60-Foot Outboard Cat

Joe Lazzara, of the iconic Lazzara yachting family, has designed a new 60-foot catamaran powered by four 600-hp Mercury Verado V12 outboards. It’s a Legacy LC-60, part of the Legacy Superyachts by the Lazzara Family group, and it’s an aluminum cat with an efficient planing hull with some innovations designed to make boating more user-friendly. The Legacy cat has a steady and wide platform, with a lot of carbon fiber for strength and light weight. With the four outboards, top speed is set for 45 knots, with a cruising speed of 30 knots. The new cat is marked by its…

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Four Winns Launches New 36-foot Cat

Four Winns, now part of the massive Beneteau Group, just unveiled its totally new TH36 catamaran at the Cannes Yachting Festival. Based in Cadillac, Michigan, Four Winns says the TH36 is the first in a new line of power catamarans. The TH36 has two cabins, with two heads, below and can be powered by twin 300-hp or 350-hp outboards. The new cat is a truly international effort. Four Winns hired the Garroni Design studio in Italy to develop the lines for the TH catamaran series, and French naval architect Marc Lombard to create the stable and efficient hull shape. “At…

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Electric WiderCat92 Heading for U.S.

The massive, luxurious, electric WiderCat92 will be heading to the United States early next year. Last week, Wider, an Italian builder, announced that it formed a partnership with MarineMax so the U.S.-based retailer will be its exclusive distributor in North America. The Wider yard is now building five of the 92-foot cats, including two scheduled for the U.S. With the new partnership, “MarineMax will be able to make Wider a household name among American boaters,” said Marcello Maggi, the Wider CEO. MarineMax is one of the largest boat dealers in the world, with 79 dealerships in the U.S. Whether in…

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Aquila Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Aquila power catamarans are marking a major milestone by celebrating their tenth anniversary this summer. The boats, ranging from 28 to 70 feet, are made by Sino Eagle in China and are sold around the world to private owners. They also are put into the charter trade, primarily by MarineMax Vacations, where they have enjoyed a remarkable success and growth. MarineMax Vacations, of course, is part of MarineMax, the retail giant with headquarters in Clearwater, Florida, and 90 locations in 22 countries around the world; it’s the exclusive global distributor for Aquila. In the past ten years, Aquila says it…

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Sunreef Unveils New Line of Explorer Cats

Sunreef, the Polish builder of luxury catamarans, just announced that it’s starting an entirely new line of Explorer Yachts for global expeditions, and it has hired Mike Horn, an adventurer and explorer, as its brand ambassador. Sunreef said the new Explorer Yachts line of power cats is dedicated to discovering cruising grounds around the world, with a pioneering design that combines seaworthiness, redundancy and extreme range for long voyages. It will build on the Sunreef 50M (164 feet) that was unveiled this spring. And it will use its association with Horn to expand its exploration theme to a larger audience.…

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Leopard Building New 40 Power Cat

Leopard is building an all-new 40 powercat in its factory in Cape Town, South Africa. It will launch the cat there at the end of the year, and then hold a world premiere at the Miami show in February. The new 40 is the smallest entry in the Leopard powercat fleet, which now has a 46 and a 53. The company says the 40 will have all the comfort and seaworthiness of its larger siblings, but in a smaller package. The company says the flybridge on the 40 is the largest in its size range. It has an upper helm…

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Naval Yachts Finishing 78 Hybrid Explorer

Naval Yachts is getting ready to launch hull number one of its 78-foot XPM 78 explorer catamaran series, designed for high-latitude cruising and comfort on board. The new, low-profile cat, from Naval Yacht’s large yard in Antalya, Turkey, features some creative design work, including a split-level salon with 16-foot high ceilings, an internal balcony and windows all around with panoramic views. The yacht has four cabins for guests, but Master Stateroom 1 and Master Stateroom 2 are both on the main deck, each with a queen-sized bed and sofa, and luxurious en suite heads. That deck also has an owner’s…

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New Archipelago 47 “Explorer’s Catamaran”

A new entry from the UK, Archipelago Expedition Yachts just unveiled its flagship 47-foot cruising catamaran that it says “offers the ultimate adventure.” The first yacht in a new Archipelago Range, the 47 is being built by Chartwell Marine on the Isle of Man. The range will include 38- and 56-foot yachts later on. The Archipelago 47 is designed as an “explorer’s catamaran,” according to the company, with a combination of luxury, fuel efficiency, stability, ocean-going performance and even wheelchair access. Powered by two 420-hp Iveco diesels, the 47 is projected to have a top speed of 30 knots and…

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