Cora 48

A Powercat designed for Cruising in Australia…or Elsewhere

The Cora 48 Catamaran is a newcomer to 40 to 50-foot powercat arena. And yet, even if the sector is increasingly competitive, it relies on the know-how of a highly qualified shipyard and brings with it resolutely top-of-the-range manufacturing quality and services.

A flybridge cruiser available in a three or four-cabin version, the Cora 48 Catamaran is semi-custom design allowing owners to put their own personality on each vessel.

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Practical info

Boat Test price5.00€ Inc. tax

Purchase

Boat Test price5.00€ Inc. tax

Purchase

Test location: Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Conditions: Southeast wind 7 – 9 knots, calm sea

Powercats are prolific here in Australia, as I saw at the recent Sanctuary Cove Boat Show, with all the major global brands represented. Climbing aboard them are unusual buyers because many are first-time boat owners. The attraction for many I spoke to is lifestyle, centered around vast living spaces and relatively easy handling. Add to this frugal fuel consumption, an especially important feature because of Australia’s vast coastline, and the reasons for the Cora 48 Catamaran’s arrival are apparent.

A New Brand, but a Solid Background

The Cora brand name is newly coined but the Thailand yard, PMG Shipyard, are very experienced builders of sail and powerboats between 38-105 foot, principally catamarans. Philippe Guénat, originally from Switzerland, established the yard on the Gulf of Thailand at Rayong, a few hours south east of Bangkok in 2004. The management has a strong European flavor such as naval architect Dr Albert Nazarov and with key Asia Pacific staff, including project manager Dean Thompson from New Zealand. After graduating from the New Zealand Shipyard Marine ...

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