Miami Boat Show. For sailing is a Catamaran Party! Tomorrow at the start

The sailing portion of the Miami Boat Show is located just behind Biscayne Boulevard. A sector that, year after year, has been able to grow within a historically engine-focused show. And there is a trend within the trend to record: out of 74 boats on display, 41 are multihulls, more than half, confirming the new blood moving the industry. We want to introduce you to ten multihull models that you are unlikely to see in Europe and that will be on the dock in Miami.

BALANCE 526

The new Balance 526 catamaran, built by South African shipyards Nexus Yachts, will be launched at the Miami Boat Show. Priority is given to water lines, seaworthiness and performance, but luxury and comfort are not lacking. Clean lines that do not add volume below deck but provide better seaworthiness, lightweight materials so as not to weigh down the deck, dual wheelhouses, one on the top and one on the bottom protected by the hard top. The design is the result of the experience of designer Phillip Berman, naval architect Anton Du Toit, and feedback from the hundreds of people who sail the catamarans built by the Multihull Company, parent company of Nexus Shipyards. balancecatamarans.com.

GEMINI LEGACY 35

An ideal catamaran for those who dream of easy and comfortable family cruising. Its strong features are its draft of only 80 centimeters, which allows it to go practically all the way to the beach, and its maximum beam of 4.2 meters, which is not exaggerated and allows easy maneuvering. This 35-footer offers spacious interiors, like volumes equal to those of a monohull of at least 40 www.geminicatamarans.com.

KNYSNA 500

The Knysna 500 in its new SE (Special Edition) version will also be presented in Miami. South African shipyard Knysna Yacht Company presents this new model with more volume on board, a revised semi-custom owner’s cabin and sporty performance. This blue water catamaran is available with 3 or 4 cabins. www.knysnayachtco.com.

MAINE CAT 38

A lightweight, easy-to-carry and easy-to-manage multihull. It is characterized by flared hulls, retractable drifts and very simple lines. As for the interior, the furniture is wooden and modular, interchangeable according to the needs of the owners. Designed to sail in all conditions at an average of 10 knots, either under sail using the two motors, this catamaran can be carried by one person and is designed to be upgraded with new components over time. www.mecat.com.

PRIVILEGE 5 SERIES

Privilège Series 5 isa cruising catamaran, with cockpit and interior salon on the same level to provide maximum space for relaxation on board. Incredible is the ability to customize the interiors, which can be designed truly to the owner’s liking.

MAJESTIC 530

The Majestic 530 is designed to give the owner space, style and safety. Prominent features include the fishing station designed along with ample space for food storage and a barbecue area. It is a true fishing sailing catamaran perfect for charter and long family cruises. www.royalcapecatamarans.com

SEAWIND 1600

The design of the boat is by one of the world’s best-known firms, Reichel Pugh Design, is aesthetically pleasing and harmonious. The boat is a sport cruising cat equipped with dual wheelhouses placed at the rear end of the two hulls, with liftable rudder blades and liftable daggerboards, thus achieving a minimum draft of about 60 centimeters.
Two 3-cabin and 4-cabin versions will be available for the interior. www.seawindcats.com

FREESTYLE 37

The Gemini “Freestyle” 37 can be outfitted as a family sailing, daysailer catamaran equipped with a dreamy cockpit.Relaxation is provided by a circular sofa and a table for wonderful dining on the water with a galley and cocktail bar. With a very low base price, the Gemini “Freestyle” 37 allows a family with friends to get out on the water in a style very similar to how you would organize a Sunday picnic. www.geminicatamarans.com

ST FRANCIS MK II
The newest and largest model in the range of catamarans built by San Francis Marine. Refined styling, marine lines, and great versatility of choice in terms of interior layout. Complete with air conditioning, an excellent refrigeration system, large battery capacity. The designer, Angelo Lavranos, drew lines that ensure speed and a very recognizable style. www.stfrancismarine.com

WAVE 58

A 58-foot luxury catamaran designed and built in Poland by Wave Catamarans. The cat knows how to be an excellent candidate for cruising in the Mediterranean: witness the extensive outdoor areas and a design that brings together the space and comfort, typical of multihulls, with the characteristics of monohulls: the ability to sail upwind. The Wave 58, moreover, while it cannot boast of large size, in its interior manages to prioritize the privacy of guests: four cabins (and a sailors’ room) arranged in such a way as to make the accommodations independent and “remote.” A gift that could make this multi-pole suitable not only for family cruises with friends, but also for possible use in charter. www.wavecatamarans.com