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Electrification of Recreational Boating: A Historic Agreement Between Groupe Beneteau and Fountaine Pajot Announced a few days earlier, the press conference held in La Grande-Motte on the opening day of the International Multihull Show provided the opportunity to formalize an unprecedented alliance between Groupe Beneteau and Fountaine Pajot. ➡️ hubs.la/Q04dsrMh0

Makai 37 GTS | Boat Review Teaser Two years ago, we discovered the Makai 37 in Croatia, designed by the Italian naval architects Eryd Yacht Design. The Z-shaped aft structure of the coachroof/bimini is unmistakably the signature of this young brand, which has already announced a second model, the Makai 42. In the meantime, Makai has added a touch of sportiness to its 37 in the GTS version, which is fitted with a central foil - a blade between the hulls connecting one to the other. ➡️ hubs.la/Q04d9bnG0

Dometic Hatch Blinds: Skyscreen Roller Surface and Portshade tested! We’ve just received a couple of hatch blinds from Dometic, a leading creator of innovative products for boats and RVs, along with equipment for the outdoor market. Graham is putting them to the test on his catamaran. ➡️ hubs.la/Q04cvhDl0

Makai 37 GTS: A Foil That Makes All the Difference! Two years ago, we discovered the Makai 37 in Croatia, designed by the Italian naval architects Eryd Yacht Design. The Z-shaped aft structure of the coachroof/bimini is unmistakably the signature of this young brand, which has already announced a second model, the Makai 42. In the meantime, Makai Yachts has added a touch of sportiness to its 37 in the GTS version, which is fitted with a central foil - a blade between the hulls connecting one to the other. ➡️ hubs.la/Q04cJ-w90

Shift 54+: Conceived for Discerning Owners Although New Zealand-based Shift yachts is a completely new catamaran brand, it is led by a pair of highly experienced directors: Paul and James Hakes, father and son, formerly of HH Catamarans. The first model due to be unveiled is the Shift 54+, which has been under development for the past 16 months. ➡️ hubs.la/Q04ctR780

TH33: The Short Although the TH33 was unveiled at the Cannes Yachting Festival back in September, sea trials weren’t available to be undertaken until this spring in Jupiter, Florida, and then in Cannes, which is where we headed to check out how Jeanneau’s smallest powercat performed at sea. ➡️ hubs.la/Q04ctP7v0

🛥️📹 Jeanneau TH38 | The Short The TH36 was the first (and last?) power catamaran from the American brand Four Winns and it caused quite a sensation when it was launched three years ago. Testers were unanimous about the seaworthiness of the hull designed by Marc Lombard Yacht Design and the pleasure of handling the new powercat, and it was named Multihull Of The Year in the Power category in 2023. ➡️ hubs.la/Q04cjT3-0

TH33: Testing the Smallest Powercat from Jeanneau Although the TH33 was unveiled at the Cannes Yachting Festival back in September, sea trials weren’t available to be undertaken until this spring in Jupiter, Florida, and then in Cannes, which is where we headed to check out how Jeanneau’s smallest powercat performed at sea. ➡️ hubs.la/Q04c6tpJ0

VOG Tunisia Flotilla: A First Offshore Rally in Collaborative Mode With its 110,000 members, Vogavecmoi has become the leading French-speaking platform for collaborative boating. What started 15 years ago as a simple crew-matching website has grown into a key player in the shared sailing ecosystem, also evolving into a sailing club and organizer of nautical events - such as coastal flotillas. ➡️ hubs.la/Q04c5fVP0

Odisea 55: Aluminum Construction and Long Range Having already presented the Odisea 48 and 64, it’s now time for us to check out the mid-range model, the 55. This catamaran will still be built from aluminum, but it remains relatively light (just 15 tons) thanks to it featuring a compact cockpit and not featuring a flybridge. ➡️ hubs.ly/Q04bljYH0

Voodoo XF80: Faster and More Comfortable than the XF75 Voodoo Yachts is launching the XF80, a new powercat derived from the XF75 platform. Longer and sleeker than its predecessor, the 80 combines high speed, increased volume, and enhanced versatility while maintaining the fuel efficiency and high-speed range that have made the brand’s reputation. ➡️ hubs.la/Q04b8G_S0

🏆 Multihull of the Year 2026: The Votes Are Still Open! To vote, nothing could be simpler: Until April 18, visit the election’s dedicated website at ➡️ hubs.la/Q04bm2DQ0 and vote for one multihull in each of the six categories. The winners will be announced on the opening day of the International Multihull Show, on April 22nd 2026, during our Award Ceremony. ⭐️ With the support of LIZmer, Sevenstar Yacht Transport and Transmer Assurances.

Multihulls World will soon be offering free e-invitations to our newsletter subscribers for the International Multihull Show! 🇫🇷 International Multihull Show 📍 La Grande Motte, Occitanie, France 🗓️ April 22–26, 2026 ✨ Exclusive invitations for our subscribers, available in limited quantities! Subscribe to our newsletter to receive e-invitations for boat shows, access future exclusive offers, and stay up to date with the latest multihull news. 👉 hubs.la/Q04b7HSR0

B&G 70th Anniversary: The Live From offshore racing to cruising, the world's leading manufacturer of navigation electronics is essential aboard many multihulls. Founded in 1956 in Lymington, England, B&G – short for Brookes & Gatehouse – has gradually established itself as a benchmark in sailing instrumentation. Now part of the Navico Group, a subsidiary of Brunswick Corporation, the brand leverages a global ecosystem, with technical teams located in the main sailing areas. ➡️ hubs.la/Q049_H4l0

FEATURE | Team Adventure: The Return of a Legend While many racing multihulls are quickly decommissioned or even abandoned, others stay the course. Some vessels undergo “organ donations,” such as Geronimo, whose hulls and connecting arms are still in service 25 years later on MACSF, Guirec Soudée’s trimaran. And for a few rare former offshore racing legends, a complete transformation is on the horizon… This is how the Team Adventure catamaran will be transformed into a luxury charter vessel. ➡️ hubs.la/Q049-sS60

B&G: The Brand Celebrates Its 70th Anniversary! From offshore racing to cruising, the world's leading manufacturer of navigation electronics is essential aboard many multihulls. Founded in 1956 in Lymington, England, B&G – short for Brookes & Gatehouse – has gradually established itself as a benchmark in sailing instrumentation. Now part of the Navico Group, a subsidiary of Brunswick Corporation, the brand leverages a global ecosystem, with technical teams located in the main sailing areas. ➡️ hubs.la/Q049R4qd0

New Multihulls World #207 is now available! ✨ Available in print and digital version 🗞️ ➡️ hubs.la/Q049yMR50 In this issue: ✅ ⭐️ Everything you need to know about the International Multihull Show 2026 Edition ✅ 🛥️ Tests : FP44, Aquila 50 Sail, Island Spirit 525e, Lagoon Eighty 2, Unica 58 et Athena 38 ✅ 🌅 Features and Postcards to dream

Simbad 55: Built for Adventure Like most of the models that have been designed by Pierre Delion, this new Simbad 55 is a blue water catamaran. It, too, adopts the architect’s signature style with large, sweeping coachroof arches that conceal a vertical façade - and a well-protected forward cockpit. ➡️ hubs.la/Q049xH3j0

Transmer Assurances - Essential Sponsor Multihull Of The Year 2026 ⭐️ 🌅 Thanks to Transmer Assurances, our Essential Sponsor and supporter of the POWER - OVER 60' category! For years, Transmer has provided boat owners with tailored marine insurance, offering peace of mind whether cruising locally or voyaging worldwide. Their dedication to the boating community makes them a perfect partner for celebrating the largest and most powerful multihulls. We’re delighted to have Transmer backing the MOTY awards, supporting both innovation and excellence in the powerboat segment. 🗳️ Remember: voting closes April 18! Don’t miss your chance to pick your favorite multihulls: hubs.la/Q049psl00

Afinado: A Thick, Flexible Wingsail to Discover at the IMS The Multihulls World community will already be familiar with this unusual rigid-wing catamaran designed by Philippe Marcovich and Hugues de Turckheim, as we tested it three years ago in Forever Green Special Edition #22. Afinado, as it is called, will be unveiled to the public for the first time at La Grande-Motte. ➡️ hubs.la/Q049bjzr0