The best CATAMARANS 2026
Definitely, catamarans are becoming more and more popular, and for good reason. They are very functional boats and, above all, very stable. There’s no need for gyroscopic stabilization (Seakeeper or Quick); multihulls have exceptional stability while underway.
The U.S. Coast Guard tests hulls in the most challenging waves, and catamarans consistently achieve the best results (according to construction standards established by the U.S. Coast Guard).
Their exterior and interior volumes are unmatched when compared to monohulls (conventional yachts).
But then, which model should you choose?
Each year, the MULTI HULLS publication releases the best in each category.
To help you with your research, here is the list of the top 4 choices for the following categories:
– Sailing under 45 ft
– Sailing from 45 to 55 ft
– Sailing above 55 ft
– Motor under 45 ft
– Motor from 45 to 60 ft
– Motor above 60 ft
Let’s start with the 2026 MULTIHULL OF THE YEAR for the 45-foot-and-under category:
It’s the WAMA YACHTS 42 XL 2026
Here is the link to the manufacturer’s website: https://www.wamayachts.com
It is constructed of aluminum.
Some technical specifications:
Overall length: 42 ft 9 in
Beam: 17 ft 8 in
Draft: 2 ft 9 in
Lightweight: 28,660 lbs
Fuel tank: 422 US gal
Fresh water tank: 211 US gal
Number of cabins: 3 + 1 crew cabin
Base price: €1,450,000 or $1,695,692 USD (approx)
Here is its layout (WAMA 42 XL 2026):
Here are all the winners by category:
The winners for sailing catamarans over 55 feet:
– MC68 (McConaghy)
– C-Cat 65 (Comar)
– OE62 (Ocean Explorer)
– Knysna 550
The winners in the 45- to 55-foot sailing catamaran class:
- Leopard 52
- Balance 502
- Aquila 50 sail
- Island Spirit 525e
The winners in the category of sailing catamarans under 45 feet:
- Lagoon 38
- FP44 (Fountaine Pajot)
- Excess 13
- Seawind 1160 XL
The winners in the power catamaran (PC) class for boats over 60 feet:
- SY80 (Silent Yachts)
- Oceanwalker S60
- AY60 (Adventure Yachts)
- Sixty Solar Power (Xquisite)
The winners in the 45-foot to 60-foot power catamaran (PC) class:
- Prestige M7
- Rapido 500 Eco Power
- Ultima 55 (Sunreef)
- Aventura 56 MY
The winners in the power catamaran (PC) class for boats 45 feet and under:
- Wama 42 XL
- Millikan M.10
- Heritage 36
- Th33 (par Jeanneau ou par sa division Four Winns en Amérique)
Don’t hesitate to consult a broker at http://www.ItaYachtsCanada.com and its division http://www.ProprioBateau.ca to make the right choices based on your criteria.
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