2025 Multipower Buyer's Guide

Over 70 feet

The luxury multihull sector certainly doesn’t seem to be experiencing a crisis: orders are even increasing every year. In addition to one-offs designed and built to order, builders are now launching small series production runs. The likes of Fountaine Pajot are now joining Sunreef and Lagoon in this sector. The advantages of these two- or three-hull platforms seem to be convincing: stability, XXL living space and layout possibilities are appealing to yachtsmen who have come from monohulls, but also to newcomers to (large) yachting. More and more projects, bigger and bigger units are being launched and innovation knows no bounds: this is the world of dream multipowers!

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Published 25/10/2024

By Mark Bernie, Julie Echelle, Dick Sawyer, Emmanuel van Deth and Kim Wellington

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Issue: SP23

Published: dec. / jan. 2025

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Cosmopolitan 70

An Electric Offshore Catamaran in Aluminum

Forever Green

German entrepreneur Christian Braun and Iván Salas Jefferson of Iddes Yachts have launched Cosmopolitan Yachts, a new brand of custom-built aluminum electric catamarans. The first model is a powercat designed for unlimited offshore cruising. The emphasis has been placed on the sea-keeping qualities of the hulls (note the tunnel between the hulls in a double gull-wing shape), the electric technology, and respect for the environment. Aluminum was the obvious choice thanks to its capacity to be recycled, its lightness and its solidity. Foils have been designed in order to improve comfort. Engineering has been focused on reducing energy consumption and vibration while guaranteeing maximum range and reliability. The builder also offers a Cosmopolitan 85 (available in a “Narrow” version, in the region of 6½ feet/2 meters less in the beam) as well as a 115 and even a 125.

Builder: Cosmopolitan Yachts
Architect: Iddes Yachts
Material: aluminum
Length: 70’5” (21.47m)
Beam: 36’5” (11.1 m)
Draft: 5’7”
Solar energy production: 17-19 kWp
Cruising speed: 10 knots
Max speed: 18/20 knots

www.cosmopolitanyachts.com

Nauticks NN68

A Complete Range of Powercats

Greek builder Nauticks had a stand at boot Düsseldorf 2024 to present, in model form, their complete range of 5 powercats from 48 to 80 feet. Each model is characterized by very different and innovative hull porthole cut-outs - with the exception of the Nauticks 68 presented here, whose vertical rectangular windows are somewhat reminiscent of Sunreef. The shipyard has deliberately opted for the very high-end sector, with great flexibility for customization. The deck layout has been optimized to offer the largest possible surface area, with a foredeck that joins the two straight bows and an aft platform that can be lowered to the level of the sugarscoop to form an enormous beach club area. Inside, the nacelle offers spectacular volume, while each hull houses two luxurious cabins.

Builder: Nauticks
Length: 70’6” (21.5 m)
Waterline length: 68’2” (20.78 m)
Beam: 28’7” (8.7 m)
Draft: 3’11” (1.2 m)
Air draft: 24’10” (7.56 m)
Displacement: 93,700 lbs (42.5 t)
Engines: 2 x 800 HP Volvo D13
Cruising speed: 15 knots
Max speed: 20 knots

www.nauticks.com

Serenity 72

An Owner’s Suite with Panoramic Views

With 20 years’ experience in custom building and refitting aluminum, steel and composite yachts, Serenity Yachts has also launched a range of powercats driven by electric motors. The yard, based in Antalya, Turkey, has just announced a new model, but this time equipped with a traditional internal combustion engine. Built in aluminum, this ocean-going multiyacht was designed by the team of French-based architect Pierre Delion. The layout was designed by Darnet Design. A few figures give an idea of the promised comfort: 1,830 square feet (170 m²) of available deck space ...

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