In exciting news from Takacat Inflatables, they have announced a one piece, fully rigid, fiberglass deck option for the Takacat LX series will be coming soon. Unlike a conventional RIB the deck is fully removable for easy transportation & maintenance. This is an ideal option for customers who are after a rigid inflatable boat / catamaran. The deck has loads of buoyancy and can also be used separately as a float / paddle board. Stay tuned more to come soon.
The Australian owned Outremer 5X launched last month from the Outremer factory at La Grande Motte, France. One of the best looking Outremer Catamarans we have seen she was launched just in time to compete in the Outremer Cup 2018, where she came third in her first regatta. Congratulations to Dr Bill and Liz Donnelly on such an impressive looking boat and doing so well in this hotly contested regatta. Check out the video of her test sail and photos from the Outremer Cup below.
Due to a customer needing to move their order to a later production slot, we have an opportunity to take delivery of a new Seawind 1260 before summer this year with an attractive incentive from the factory. Buy now for Summer Seawind 1260 Three cabin owners version 2 x 29HP Yanmar Diesel Spring 2018 Delivery + FREE Free Highfield Hypalon 3.4m Dinghy Free 6hp Suzuki outboard Free Rainman 100L/hour 12V watermaker TOTAL VALUE APPROX= $20,000 INC GST Sydney 0418 670 751 Brisbane 07 3393 5550 Perth 0418 887 911 NZ +643 546 6976 For more photos, information and specs CLICK HERE
The award winning Aquila 36 in the fishing version has launched in Australia, one of the many variations of the model which can be built to suit your needs. The fishing version comes with all the standard Aquila 36 features but also features a live bait well, ice chest, rod holders and also a fishing platform off the back of the boat. Since launching about 16 months ago there have been 45 boat sold, which is a strong testament to this innovative powercat which recently won the Multihull of the Year award in France. For more information on the Aquila 36 click here
The second Seawind 1600 to launch, ‘Double J’ named for John and Jaunita her proud owners, went into the water this week in Vietnam. Destined for Queensland, Australia she is first doing a 300NM shake down sail to Nha Trang where she will do some more coastal sea trials before being handed over to her owners. John and Jaunita are then sailing her back to Australia over the next few months, aiming to be in Australia towards the end of the year. Very exciting times with many people looking forward to seeing her.
The much anticipated first Privilege Euphorie 5 was launched last Tuesday. The 15.98m powercat will be delivered to her owners mid June. This is the first motor catamaran built by the Privilege Marine shipyard in Port Olona. Emphasis was placed on comfort and autonomy. The boat of 15.25 m will be completed at the dock of the shipyard and delivered to its owner in mid-June. The Euphorie 5 is a model designed on the basis of the Privilège Serie 5, sailing catamaran, with many modifications especially at the rear of the hull to accommodate the two engines of 320 HP each .The bridge and the interior have been improved ergonomically with a large cockpit, relaxation area and owner’s cabin. For more information on this exciting new Powercat follow this link https://www.multihullcentral.com/boat/privilege-euphorie-5/
Some great footage of the tight racing at this years Outremer Cup between Outremer’s old and new. If you would like to find out more about the Outremers, join the regatta next year as either a crew or boat owner or arrange a trip to the factory contact us on or 1300 852 620.
Aquila Power Catamarans have just won the ‘Multihull of the Year’ in the powerboat category for their exciting and innovative Aquila 36. This is another great achievement for the design following them receiving the prestigious Christofle Yacht Style Award in January, which recognizes the best of the yachting industry in Asia and internationally, showcasing excellence and creative flair. Launched at the 2017 Miami Boat Show, the Aquila 36 represents the latest innovation from the world’s leading power catamaran brand. Like no other in its class it’s designed to be a luxury weekend family boat or it also makes for a great ocean going fishing boat, dive boat, cocktail cruiser or even passenger vessel with a comfortable seating capacity for 20 guests. We will be showcasing the Aquila 36 along with the sisters the Aquila 44 and 48 at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat show…
We have just received news that Corsair Marine have won “Multihull of the Year” for the Corsair 760 in the under 40 foot class. These awards are not only an important message reinforcing the uniqueness of our models and brand, but they truly are well deserved recognition of the high quality product that Corsair is currently putting out in the market place. This is a fantastic achievement and testament to a great design and top quality product! To learn why the Corsair 760 won this years’ Multihull of the hear Click HERE ‘It is a great little family boat perfect for that weekend away and still able to cater for all skill levels on the racing scene’ said skipper Daniel Van Kerckhof, current F18 Australian Champion. ‘The little Corsair handles superbly and is quite damn comfy.’ The Corsair 760 is currently available to view…
The award winning Corsair 760 is on display at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron from now until the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show at the end of May. During this time she is also available for test sails by prior arrangement, please contact Michael Meehan 0419 872 235 or to arrange a time.