ILIAD 53S

A new powercat without flybridge

Even though Iliad Catamarans only launched in 2019, the new brand has already launched three powercat models from 50 to 74 feet. The Iliad 50 that we tested in MW169 has already seen 7 examples sold in Australia... Building on its success, the yard is announcing the Iliad 53S: this new model is innovative in terms of design, as it does not have a flybridge, thus presents a sporty silhouette, or sedan appearance - hence the “S”.

ILIAD 53S

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Published 24/03/2022

By Emmanuel van Deth

Issue: 183

Published: may / june 2022

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With its significantly lowered superstructure, the 53S can venture onto inland waterways, opening up new cruising possibilities. Like her predecessors, this powercat is a beachable cruising boat, solidly built in a foam/vinylester sandwich. This catamaran is also very comfortable and particularly well equipped as standard - air conditioning, generator, complete electronics, bow thruster, electrical appliances, lithium batteries, a 5,000-W inverter, solar panels, video/sound system etc. Powered by two 440 HP engines, the Iliad 53S is expected to reach 24 knots and be capable of covering more than 3,000 miles in long-distance cruising mode.

Builder: Iliad Catamarans
Length: 53’8” (16.35 m)
Beam: 25’ (7.6 m)
Draft: 3’11” (1.2 m)
Displacement: 52,900 lbs (24 t)
Recommended engine: 2 x 440 HP Volvo or Yanmar
Maximum speed: 24 knots
Maximum range: 3,000 miles
Fuel: 925 US gal (3,500 l)
Water: 210 US gal (800 l)
Certification: CE A-12. B-12. C-20. J-30
Price: from US$1,760,000 ex-tax