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Discover the Top Power Catamarans for 2024

• By Yachting Staff
• Updated: September 10, 2024

Power catamarans have seen a surge in popularity, growing both in size and appeal. These cruise-focused yachts offer homelike comfort, fuel efficiency and user-friendly operation, making them a favorite among avid travelers. Their popularity extends to the bareboat charter market for the same reasons.

In this article, we explore the world’s top power catamarans, ranging from a 36-footer ideal for a cruising couple to a 78-footer perfect for entertaining friends and family. The propulsion options are diverse, including outboards, diesel inboards, hybrids, and even all-solar setups.

Top Luxury Power Catamarans

The following power catamarans are all vessels we’ve reviewed. They are listed in no particular order.

• Fountaine Pajot MY44 : A family-oriented cat suitable for long-range cruising and aimed at owner-operators. 
• Silent Yachts 60 : This is a catamaran that can cruise comfortably for long distances using emissions-free solar-electric propulsion.
• Horizon PC74 : With interior and deck space like a much larger vessel, the PC74 is perfect for cruising the Bahamas and Caribbean.
• Aquila 36 : This beefy 36-footer is an outboard-powered, express-cruiser-style catamaran.
• Lagoon Seventy 8 Powercat : A spacious design, this vessel fits the volume of a 130-foot-long monohull into just 78 feet of length overall. 
• Horizon PC68 : This cat has a stable ride, long range, volume to spare and intriguing layout options.
• Two Oceans 555 : An elegantly simple yet luxurious 55-foot custom with the space and amenities of a much larger vessel.
• Lagoon 630 : From its open salon to its spacious decks, the Lagoon is a comfortable and luxurious platform.
• Fountaine Pajot MY5 : A midsize cruiser with serious big-boat space for family and friends. 
• Prestige Yachts M8 : The voluminous 65-footer lets owners customize onboard spaces.
• Aquila 47 Molokai : Calling all anglers: This cat has 60-plus-knot speed and is set up for serious bluewater adventure.

Fountaine Pajot MY44

The  Fountaine Pajot MY44 , a creation of Italian architect Pierangelo Andreani and French designer Daniel Andrieu, has a main deck that’s open from the aft-deck seating all the way forward to the starboard helm station. The sense of spaciousness is significant, for several reasons. First, four glass panels aft can all slide to port, creating an indoor-outdoor space with the aft deck and salon. In the salon, 32-inch-high windows extend for 12 feet down the sides of the yacht, with three sections per side, bringing in natural light along with the three forward panes that comprise the windshield. Finally, 6-foot-6-inch headroom provides vertical clearance, with a 21-foot-7-inch beam that adds interior roominess while keeping the yacht stable.

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Silent Yachts 60

Solar panels, ocean-crossing range and self-sufficiency define the electric Silent-Yachts 60 power catamaran. If there was any question that the “Tesla moment” has arrived in yachting, the Silent 60 clearly provides a positive response. Consider, for a moment, crossing oceans in silence at 5 to 6 knots without consuming a drop of fuel and never needing to plan your course between fuel stops. Imagine sitting at anchor and running the air conditioning all night, not to mention all the galley appliances plus the washer-dryer, without the hum or fumes from a genset.

Horizon PC74

As founder and director of The Powercat Company, a Horizon Power Catamarans distributor, Stuart Hegerstrom had long believed that catamaran builders needed to design their yachts to more stylish standards.

“The boats were very boxy,” he says, based on his years of experience with cats in the charter market. He and his partner, Richard Ford, asked Horizon to produce models that had high-end finishes and looked good inside and out.

The Horizon team brought in mega-yacht designer JC Espinosa to work with its own craftsmen. The result aboard the  Horizon PC74  is a catamaran with exterior styling, layout and functionality that should appeal to private and charter owners alike.

The Aquila 36  is a departure from her sisterships in that she is an outboard-powered, express-cruiser-style catamaran, but she also adheres to MarineMax’s philosophies.

With a single main living level from bow to stern and a beam of 14 feet 7 inches, the Aquila 36 is like a bowrider on steroids. She has seating that can handle 20 adults for outings and barbecues, and there are two staterooms below, one in each hull, for family weekending. The staterooms have nearly queen-size berths, en suite heads, stowage and 6-foot-6-inch headroom.

Lagoon Seventy 8 Powercat

Lagoon is a division of Groupe Beneteau, the world’s largest builder of sailing yachts, and the  Lagoon Seventy 8 Powercat  is a developmental sistership of its Seventy 7 super sailing cat. The Seventy series yachts are built at Construction Navale Bordeaux in France, which had to add a new yard to construct these catamarans because they require separate stern molds for the power and sail versions.

Horizon PC68

Multihull yachts ride differently than monohulls, often counteracting the sea’s motion for a smoother, more stable ride. On the Horizon PC68 , sharp hull entries make head seas seem gentle, and a Humphree stabilization system with blades reduces roll. Horizon uses SCRIMP construction for resin saturation that maximizes strength with an 111,112-pound displacement. And with a 5-foot-4-inch draft, the PC68 invites island cruising.

Two Oceans 555

With 27-knot speed, house-like volume, an on-deck master and top-tier tech, the Two Oceans 555 is a formidable power catamaran. Dave Jirikovic of HMY Yachts was on a quest. The sales broker was looking for the meanest, nastiest patch of Gulf Stream he could find to show a potential client what the Two Oceans 555 power cat could handle. And just as he had intended to show us, the broad-shouldered power cat didn’t even notice. He even dropped the single-lever throttles back to idle and left the 25-foot-wide Two Oceans 555 beam-on to another set of square-edged seas. The 55-footer brushed that off too. Jirikovic tried quartering into the seas—never a happy angle for catamarans—and the yacht drowsed through them.

Fitted with the optional twin 300-horsepower Volvo Penta D4 diesels, the  Lagoon 630 MY  burns only 1.64 gph total at 6 knots, giving a theoretical range of 2,952 nautical miles with standard tankage of 793 gallons. Hull No. 1 had an optional 502-gallon tank, giving it transatlantic range.

Luxury, stability and economy are all hallmarks of Lagoon’s return to luxury motor yachts. If you can take a ride, it will be worth your time.

Fountaine Pajot MY5

The flybridge deck on the Fountaine Pajot MY5 is a standout feature, offering virtually unobstructed 360-degree ocean views and an elevated beach club vibe. Aft of the off-center starboard helm is a spacious area perfect for entertaining, complete with a wet bar, refrigeration center, and ample seating. It’s the most popular space aboard according to the builder. And if the weather turns for the worse, a second helm station in the saloon allows the skipper to pilot the MY5 in climate-controlled comfort.

Prestige Yachts M8

How fitting it was that Prestige Yachts introduced its new M-Line flagship, the M8 , at Portopiccolo, a picturesque yachting village outside Trieste, Italy. Formerly a quarry, the cliff-side area had been chiseled into a clean site rife with eye-catching vistas, much like the French builder’s 65-foot power catamaran and its nearly 3,000 square feet of usable real estate.

Aquila 47 Molokai

With every boat, there’s an origin story. In the case of the Aquila 47 Molokai power catamaran, it starts with MarineMax, which saw people renting boats for bareboat charters. MarineMax Vacations was born. After experimenting with several production yachts, the company decided to build its own: the Aquila line, designed for charter as well as for sale to owner-operators.

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The Best Luxury Power Catamarans Manufacturers

For the past few years, the motor multihull market has been on the rise. And within that segment, power catamarans seem more popular than ever.

With moderate speeds, reasonable fuel consumption and a maximum of autonomy, they now allow you to sail anywhere you want, and even consider long distance cruising.

Here is our selection of the best power multihull manufacturers and their best yachts currently available. 

Sunreef Catamarans: one of the best power catamarans manufacturer

SUNREEF was founded in 2002 by Frenchman Francis Lapp and is now located in the city of Gdansk, Poland. The company has developed strongly with flagship models and a marketing strategy that attracts sailors and luxury multihull enthusiasts. 

Most popular Sunreef Power catamarans yachts

Sunreef yachts have a unique and elegant design. The brand is known for being easily maneuverable with ample space for passengers to relax. 

The Power range includes the Sunreef 60, 70 Sunreef Power, 80 Sunreef Power and 100 Sunreef Power.

Sunreef impresses with its yachts that are all available in fully customisable “Eco version”. Those Eco features on board include a DC-powered air conditioning system, a watermaking and purifying system to generate drinking water as well as a non-toxic paint and natural composite structures. 

Charter a Sunreef 80 power

The Sunreef Power 80 – OTOCTONE is an ultra-modern motor yacht offering a high level of comfort. 

She can accommodate up to 8 guests with the service 4 crew. She has an extremely spacious saloon and large living areas. It’s a must try!

Available from €59,000 per week + expenses.

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Lagoon catamarans: a leading manufacturer in the power catamarans segment

With more than 6,000 catamarans built since 1984, Lagoon is the world leader in the construction of sailing catamarans. The French shipyard offers comfortable and autonomous catamarans, and try to build their yachts in a sustainable way.

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Lagoon catamarans launched their power catamarans very recently with two flagship models.

Popular power catamarans from the brand : Lagoon Seventy 8 & Sixty 7

Lagoon shipyard offers us two motoryacht among their multihulls : The Lagoon 78 Catamaran and the Lagoon 67. 

The Lagoon Seventy 8 offers an elegant silhouette and luxurious spaces with her 24m length. 

The Sixty 7 is the latest outing of the yard, with continuous open spaces and brand new design.

Wish to charter a Lagoon Seventy 8 Catamaran ?

You can enjoy the Caribbean aboard a Lagoon 78 from €50,000 per week. Frenchwest is a 4 cabins version catamaran able to accommodate 8 passengers comfortably with 3 crew members. She has a nice record of past very satisfied charterers.

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AQUILA catamarans: a sleek and sporty power catamarans brand

Aquila Power catamaran started in 2012 through a partnership between Sino Eagle Group and MarineMax, the world’s largest power boat dealer.

With 40 years of experience in the production of high quality power catamarans. The rapid growth of the industry has challenged Aquila to meet the highest expectations. The brand is based on 3 pillars: Innovation – Performance – Quality.

TheSino Eagle Group, brand owner of Aquila Power Catamarans, is one of the only Chinese boat builders and yacht manufacturers that has advanced knowledge and experience in yacht building practices.

Popular Aquila power catamarans

While most multihull builders are drifting towards sailing models, Aqulia has made the choice to turn to a range thought solely towards the engine. They offer a 36-foot range for a weekender program, a 48-foot power cat range for the charter market, and a44-foot range for owner’s cruises. 

54 Aquila Yacht Power Catamaran is a success thanks to its open flybridge and its versatility in keeping it completely closed or to have the option to have a solid glass front windscreen.

The Aquila 70 Powercat is the flagship of the brand. This catamaran offers superb lines, perfect balance and moreover it is powerful! It can reach a maximum speed of 27 knots. It has carbon reinforcements, which allow it to reduce its weight while gaining in solidity. 

Its interiors are warm and welcoming, made of rich woods and soft fabrics. Its panoramic windows make the onboard experience even better. 

Rent an Aquila catamaran

Aquila Powercat 54 – TIAMO is available for charter from 18 000€ per week in Greece. She can accommodate up to 8 guests in 3 doubles and a VIP cabin, with 3 crew members. 

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SILENT YACHTS: a sustainable power catamarans manufacturer

After years of sailing at sea, Heike and Michael Köhler decided to find solutions to help propel boat systems.

They launched the first autonomous yacht, the Solarwave 46, in 2010, which began an extended 5-year sea trial across Europe. 

After this successful trial, they started building the first production solar catamaran. Silent yachts thus became the pioneer of sustainable yachting.

The Silent 64 was the world’s first solar-powered offshore yacht, ushering in the first era of eco-responsible yachting. It was followed by the Silent 60, 80 and 100.

Silent yacht are designed for the environmentally conscious sailor. 

Popular Silent yacht : 100 Explorer

This yacht is a tribute to the days when the brave were in search of unknown horizons. This SILENT 100 Explorer is more than a yacht – it is the boldest expression of solar yachting to date. It offers a number of significant advantages: unlimited autonomy, the safest propulsion system in the world, zero emissions, almost zero maintenance and silent sailing. 

This new model is an excellent step towards the future of ecological yachting. WI Yacht’s is focused on ecological advances and encourages the realization of such projects. The entire Silent range is made up of excellent boats, capable of making trans-oceanic journeys without problems. 

If you are looking for more sustainable yachts, do not miss this article .

STELLAR PM POWER CATAMARAN: an elite manufacturer of power catamarans

Stellar PM is an American specialist in custom construction, yacht refit and project management for superyachts. 

StellarCat is a new brand of power catamarans, based in Fort Lauderdale, USA. The brand builds vessels only from the highest quality marine aluminium, with construction and quality standards with over 25 years of experience. 

They offer yachts with exceptional levels of interior comfort and uncompromising seaworthiness. They offer two models, the first 20 metres and the second 25 metres. 

Huge-beam yachts offer unrivalled stability and interior volumes of monohull superyachts almost double their length. All offering super plush accommodations with up to five/six guest staterooms and configured for generous crew quarters. Offered in a variety of interior arrangements.  

Designed for quality, speed, comfort, strength, and range with serious ocean crossing distances possible and impressive maximum speeds achieved. 

Popular Stellarcat : AL 25-3 

This catamaran has large deck areas and living space. Its maximum speed is 30 knots with a range of 3600 miles. 

Her design is not extravagant, it remains with classic and luxurious lines.

The Stellarcat AL 25-3 has large deck areas and living space. Designed for quality, speed, comfort, range and robustness,she can cover great distances and reach impressive top speeds.

The StellarCat is the only power catamaran on the market built entirely of aluminum, which gives it a higher than average speed with considerably less weight. This makes the yacht lighter, stronger, safer, faster and further.  

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Experience the thrill of the open water with unparalleled comfort and tailored craftsmanship. Whether you are cruising the coastlines or anchored in serene bays, An ArrowCat power catamaran is a gateway to a life of adventure and tranquility.

The ArrowCat 20cc is built with strength and purpose, designed for ease and simplicity. Effortlessly take it out on the water, and enjoy straightforward maintenance and operation. Its clean, adaptable design allows for extensive customization, whether on your own or through a dealer.

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Standard Layout: 2 Cabins/ 1 Wet Head

The ArrowCat 320 Express Cruiser features a planing hull design for smooth, swift rides. Powered by twin outboard motors, it promises dynamic performance and exhilarating adventures on every voyage.

The ArrowCat 420 Coupe combines the luxury of an express cruiser yacht with the stability of a catamaran hull. Designed with a planing hull for agile, efficient navigation and powered by twin outboard motors, it delivers unmatched performance for your ocean adventures.

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Standard Layout: 2 Cabins/ 1 Full Head

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The ArrowCat 420 Flybridge boasts a catamaran hull for superior stability and a planing hull design that ensures efficient, agile handling. Powered by twin outboard motors, it offers robust performance. The addition of a flybridge enhances your view and enjoyment, making every journey unforgettable.

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Enjoy your boat year-round and stay warm and dry during cooler weather or overnight trips, while also having a comfortable and private space to retreat for whenever you need a break. Here are a few reasons why an ArrowCat power cat is an excellent boat to consider.

Catamarans have two hulls, which provide more stability in the water. They are less likely to roll or pitch, which means they offer a more comfortable ride, especially in rough conditions and for people who are prone to seasickness.

Power catamarans are typically more fuel-efficient than monohull boats of the same size. It requires less energy and yields more performance per HP. The two hulls create little to no drag or resistance to get on plane, resulting in greater fuel economy. Allowing for longer journeys with fewer refueling stops. 

Power catamarans have a shallow draft which means they can navigate diverse cruising grounds – beaches, islands, rivers, channels, and coastal areas with limited water depth. 

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Cabin boats are designed with comfortable sleeping quarters and living spaces. They feature a sleeping space with a bed, a galley with a stove, sink, and refrigerator, and a head with a shower and toilet.

Cabin boats provide protection from the elements, such as wind, sun, and rain. This allows for comfortable cruising in a variety of weather conditions, as well as providing a haven during storms

Express cruisers are designed for efficient and fast navigation, offering higher speeds compared to traditional cruising boats. They usually have powerful engines that enable them to cover long distances quickly, making them ideal for day trips or weekend getaways.

Powered By Outboard Motors

Outboard motors can provide excellent performance and speed. They can often reach higher speeds than inboard motors of the same horsepower.

Outboard motors have a simple and standard design and are relatively easy to install, they do not require additional components such as a transmission, propeller shaft, couplings, and struts, that inboard engines do. They are easily assessable and cost less to maintain than inboard motors because they are mounted outside at the rear of the boat.

Outboard motors are often designed with features that make them easy to maneuver. For example, they can be tilted or rotated to provide precise control and handling in tight spaces and shallower waters.

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At ArrowCat, we believe in creating boats that are ready for anything. Our American-owned company builds versatile, multi-functional catamarans designed not just for a specific activity, but for a lifestyle that demands freedom and reliability. Whether you’re cruising, fishing, or exploring, our boats deliver superior performance in all conditions.

Trusted by seasoned mariners across coastal and saltwater environments, ArrowCat power catamarans embody the spirit of adventure and the promise of quality.

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Welcome to skater powerboats.

Those who crave tear-duct draining, cheek-smearing velocity on the water know there is only only one king: Skater! When it comes to performance, the automobile world has Ferrari and Lamborghini, while motorcyclists long to ride a Ducati or BMW.

The Number One builder of high-performance catamarans in the world has been in business for 50 years.

Skater is the standard by which all other high-performance boat manufacturers are compared. The sleekest in design, the fastest, and the most sought-after Skater is the Bugatti of the water.

Founded and led by Peter Hledin in 1974, Skater prides itself on being at the leading edge of technology. The Skater, Michigan-based company that covers 95,000 square feet was the first to perfect the use of vacuum-bagging technology, S-glass, kevlar, carbon fiber, epoxy resins and other construction techniques in the high performance industry and we use those construction techniques on every boat we build.

Skater does not build ‘off-the-line’ boats. From the interior to the paint to the power package and everything in between, every catamaran is fully customizable to meet each client’s needs. From subtle to spectacular in design but always stunning in performance, Skater excels above the rest.

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Like human DNA, no two Skaters are the same.  Each one is built to the precise standards and expectations of our clients