What’s Up with cats? Our Catamaran Round Up.

The increased popularity of catamarans is no coincidence. Whether on power or sailboats, their twin hulls provide advantages over more traditional monohulls. Their wider stance keeps them from rocking side to side, and that lateral stability adds comfort, which can help people prone to seasickness feel better on the water. Catamarans are also remarkably efficient, so sailing cats tend to be faster, especially downwind, and many powercats have exceptional fuel economy and cruising range. Catamarans also offer expansive living areas by using their increased square footage for home-like open salon/galley areas, and owner’s cabins that can feature king-size beds. We have reviewed a wide variety of cats recently and thought you might be interested in learning more about these distinctive and trendy boats.

Aspen C110 Boat Test, A different kind of catamaran

Explore the Aspen C110 power catamaran’s efficient proa hull, smooth performance, spacious interior and cruising range in this detailed boat test.

The Aquila 50 Sail, the first sailcat from this popular powercat builder

The Aquila 50 Sail marks the first sailing catamaran from powercat giant Aquila, delivering oversized luxury spaces, smart helm visibility, and charter-ready capability.

Quite a Cat, the Aquila 46 Yacht

If you are looking for a powerboat under 50’ that can comfortably cruise with multiple couples, or a good size family, the Aquila 46 could be for you.

Foiling Revolution Series Part II – Funding Approved for Demonstrator Foiling Passenger Ferry

Paul Bieker and naval design firm Glosten teamed up to design a fully foiling, carbon composite, all-electric passenger ferry for Washington state named Demonstrator. If all goes to plan, she’ll be flying over Puget Sound waters in 2027.

The Silent 62 crosses the Atlantic using solar power

A dream Atlantic crossing becomes a real-world test of solar-electric technology as the Silent 62 named “100%” travels from Gibraltar to Antigua.

Suzuki 300HP outboards for cruising

Twin Suzuki DF300BS 4.4-liter V6 engines with dual props can power even substantial cruisers like the 44’ Aspen C128 catamaran. Are they tough enough to drive the boat using only engine when needed?

Carbon Cats take on the Columbia and Snake Rivers

The Carbon Cat dinghy lineup from builder Aspen Power Catamarans throws down the gauntlet with their Columbia River Expedition—a five-day, 491-mile adventure up the Columbia and Snake rivers.

Sixty Sunreef Power Eco Double Happiness

The 60 Sunreef Power Eco Double Happiness debuts at Palm Beach with solar-powered twin 120kW electric engines—luxury yachting with no diesel, just sunshine.

Luxury Catamaran Archipelago 47 Available for Arctic Expeditions out of Tromsø, Norway

Experience the ultimate in expedition charter cruising under the glow of the northern lights in a luxury catamaran. Whale watching is for everyone, but for the truly adventuresome, try Snorkeling with Orcas!

Aquila delivers a pair of new Coupes 42’ and 46’

Aquila just released a pair of new coupe style catamarans at the Miami boat show. Both catamarans and coupes are proving to be ever more popular these days, so this combination seems like a winner. Come along for a first look at these new cats.

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