Longreach 44

Long distance cruising

Longreach Catamarans is a new player in the powercat world. Announced on May 14th by the eminent Australian dealer Multihull Central, this new brand is offering the Longreach 44, presented as the perfect platform for discovering the country’s northern coasts as well as the islands of the South Pacific.

Longreach 44

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Published 16/05/2021

By Emmanuel van Deth

Issue: 177

Published: may / june 2021

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In our opinion, it will be perfectly suited to long-distance cruising at any latitude, thanks to its large fuel capacity (up to 1,475 US gal/5,600 l) which guarantees a range of 3,000 miles at a speed of 8 knots. Comfort seems to have been particularly well catered for, both inside and on deck: the Longreach 44 has an incredible owner's cabin, an immense flybridge and a hydraulic platform. But this powercat sets itself apart from competitors with its particularly inverted bows and secure storage specifically for scuba tanks. The Longreach 44 is powered by powerful twin Volvo 600 IPS. In the standard version, the builder fits two keels to each hull, ensuring perfect positioning when taking the ground and to protect the propellers and rudders in all circumstances. A Hi Performance version offers foils. Multihull Central has also announced a Longreach 54, which we’ll be telling you about soon.

Technical specifications:

Builder: Longreach Catamarans

Length overall: 44’1” (13.45 m)

Beam: 21’4” (6.5 m)

Draft: 3’7” (1.1 m)

Displacement: 31,000 lbs (14 t)

Fuel: 630 to 1,480 US gal (2,400 to 5,600 l)

Water: 317 US gal (1,200 l)

Engine: 2 x Volvo 600 IPS

Cruising speed: 12 knots (1,800-mile range)

Maximum speed: 24 knots

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