Story by TMC Editor / September 30, 2024
We are counting down the days until the 2024 Annapolis Sailboat Show! If you are planning on coming to see all of the wonderful boats available, be sure to come by The Multihull Company tent where we will be showcasing the 2022 Custom Current Marine 46 “Nohea” that is currently available.
Looking for more boats? The Multihull Company has multiple excellent listings of used boats surrounding the Annapolis area, take a look and see for yourself!
Step aboard the 2012 Lagoon 560 catamaran, CASCADIA 2, where luxury meets performance. This stunning vessel accommodates up to 10 guests across 5 spacious staterooms, each with plush bedding and en-suite facilities, ensuring comfort and privacy on every journey. Designed with premium materials, the interior strikes a perfect balance of style and functionality, making it ideal for entertaining or chartering.
CASCADIA 2 features expansive deck spaces for relaxation and socializing, including a flybridge with breathtaking views, a luxurious salon, and an alfresco dining area in the cockpit. With only two owners since new and never chartered, this catamaran is in turnkey condition and ready for adventure. Equipped with powerful Yanmar engines, ample tank capacity, and numerous recent upgrades, CASCADIA 2 promises a smooth and enjoyable sailing experience. Don’t miss your chance to make this exceptional catamaran your own!
Palooza is a superbly crafted bluewater performance sailing catamaran from the esteemed Catana factory in France, designed for safe and comfortable ocean crossings. This 41-foot vessel features a composite hull and offers spacious accommodations, including two heads and multiple sleeping areas ideal for couples or small families. With significant upgrades such as new Volvo engines (2018), a Paguro generator (2024), and lithium batteries (2021), Palooza is not only reliable but also equipped for modern sailing adventures. The upgraded 12V air conditioning and a newly installed 3-burner stove with solenoid cutoff enhance onboard comfort, while recent bottom paint ensures optimal performance.
The catamaran boasts an impressive array of features, including a complete Garmin electronics package for navigation and communication, along with a Raymarine autopilot system for easy sailing. Comfort is prioritized with new cushions, a custom outdoor propane grill, and under-hull lights, making it perfect for entertaining or relaxing at anchor. With extensive spare parts and thorough maintenance, Palooza is ready to take you on your next maritime journey, whether it’s a weekend getaway or a long-term adventure across the seas.
This 1996 composite catamaran boasts a length of 49.5 ft and a spacious beam of 27 ft, perfect for adventure and relaxation on the water. With four queen-sized en-suite cabins plus a captain’s cabin, this vessel comfortably accommodates guests and offers ample storage throughout. The gourmet galley shares stunning panoramic views with the large saloon, creating an inviting space for entertaining.
Built with durability in mind, the catamaran features a twin keel design and high-quality materials, ensuring strength and stability. Equipped with twin 39 hp Yanmar engines, it promises reliable performance. Enjoy exceptional amenities, including a well-appointed cockpit with a custom BBQ, modern electronics for navigation, and air conditioning for comfort. With recent upgrades and regular maintenance, this catamaran is ready for your next sailing adventure. Don’t miss this chance to own a piece of maritime excellence!
Set sail on ALACRITY, a remarkable 40 ft Fusion Catamaran crafted in the former Manta Catamaran factory in Sarasota, Florida. Built with a durable foam core and Vinylester resin, this active vessel combines innovative design with expert craftsmanship, ensuring resistance to osmosis for lasting performance.
Equipped with twin Yanmar 3YM30 diesel engines, ALACRITY delivers reliable power and features luxurious amenities like a well-appointed galley, spacious living quarters, and efficient air conditioning. Recent upgrades, including a new 20 kg Spade anchor, enhanced solar power systems, and cutting-edge electronics like Starlink and Garmin navigation, ensure a modern sailing experience. Perfect for both day trips and extended cruising, ALACRITY invites you to explore the open waters in style. Ready to embark on your next adventure? Don’t miss the chance to make this stunning catamaran yours!
This high-tech 42ft yacht is currently 50% completed, with the option to purchase it outright or customize the finish to your specifications. Ojigwan Yachts specializes in custom composite construction, utilizing advanced techniques like vacuum infusion and epoxy resin for a lightweight, durable design. Featuring dual Yanmar engines, a robust battery bank, and a full suite of navigation electronics, this yacht balances luxury with performance.
The design includes three double-bed staterooms and a spacious living area, incorporating high-quality materials like carbon fiber for enhanced durability. With advanced rigging and self-tacking sails, this vessel is optimized for sailing efficiency. Whether you choose to finish it to your preferences or take it as is, this yacht offers an exceptional platform for sailing enthusiasts.
Introducing the 2006 Switch 55, Fantazia—an exceptional owner’s version performance cruising catamaran, meticulously refitted for world voyaging. With over $175,000 invested in upgrades, this vessel boasts a complete paint job for the decks and hulls (2017), upgraded composite standing rigging (2017), and new saildrives (2022). The 2020 upgrade of a Lithium House Battery Bank with soft start ensures modern convenience. Fantazia is not just about enhancements; it’s a testament to careful craftsmanship, combining performance and comfort for the discerning sailor. For serious inquiries, a comprehensive investment list is available.
Fantazia represents a high-performance evolution of the renowned Switch 51, offering impressive speed and ample interior space—ideal for bluewater cruising. Designed by VPLP and constructed at Sud Composites in France, this catamaran is lighter and faster than contemporaries like the Catana 52 and 58, effortlessly cruising in the low to mid-teens. With lavish interiors, a spacious galley, and an owner’s suite that occupies an entire hull, comfort is paramount. Extensively equipped with twin gensets, a water maker, and satellite communications, Fantazia is ready for extended voyages. Currently docked at Zimmerman Marine in Mathews, VA, this nearly turnkey vessel awaits its next adventure. Don’t miss the chance to experience the allure of Fantazia firsthand!
The Voyage 440, designed by Alexander Simonis and built in South Africa, is an exceptional turnkey cruising catamaran ideal for ocean crossings. Priced under $300k, it boasts extensive recent upgrades, including new Yanmar 3JH40 engines and sail drives (with only about 30 hours), along with a complete bottom job and new standing rigging. With a 5.5 kW Next Gen genset and air conditioning, Tourmaline is equipped for both comfort and convenience.
This vessel has received numerous accolades, including the 2002 Boat of the Year Award, recognized for its robust construction and thoughtful design as a true passage-maker. Featuring four cabins and three heads, Tourmaline is ready for your next adventure, making it a rare find in today’s market. Don’t miss out on this meticulously maintained catamaran!
A stunning 2016 Privilege Series 5 catamaran, crafted in Les Sables-d’Olonne, France, and known for its exceptional luxury and solid construction. With a well-deserved reputation, Privilege Catamarans focuses on producing top-tier bluewater sailing vessels. Halcyon has exclusively been used for private family adventures, never chartered, and features a functional layout with three double cabins and four heads. Notably, the starboard aft cabin has been customized into a full-time office/workshop. Its warm oak interiors and spacious U-shaped galley create an inviting atmosphere, while large sliding doors offer seamless flow between the salon and cockpit, enhancing the onboard experience.
Equipped with a host of modern amenities, Halcyon boasts a 48V lithium battery bank (400Ah), 3200W solar setup, and a powerful 10kW Victron inverter, ensuring energy independence while at sea. The vessel features 75hp Volvo Penta engines with only 1235 hours and MaxProp feathering propellers for optimal performance. Onboard comforts include a 59000 BTU air conditioning system, dive compressor, and RO drinking water system, making it perfect for extended cruising. Halcyon is US Duty Paid and available for showings by appointment in the Chesapeake Bay—don’t miss your chance to explore this luxurious catamaran!
The Switch 51 is a high-performance world voyager designed by VPLP and built at Sud Composites in France. With over $500,000 invested in a complete refit since 2021, this 2004 model features brand-new engines, rigging, sails, and a lithium battery system, alongside upgraded air-conditioning and solar panels. After a successful season in the Caribbean, Holokai is in fantastic condition and ready for viewing in Virginia Beach.
This luxurious catamaran boasts three cabins and two heads, along with dual daggerboards for exceptional performance. Renowned for its robust construction, Holokai is CE Certified—Category A (Ocean) and equipped with the latest Raymarine electronics and a new watermaker. With meticulous upgrades throughout, this vessel stands out as an exceptional choice for discerning sailors ready to embark on their next adventure.
Ruby Star is the only pre-owned Vision 444 on the market, recognized for its award-winning design that harmonizes sailing performance with liveaboard comfort. This 2021 model features a 3 cabin/3 head owner’s version layout, making it ideal for families or couples looking to embark on world voyages. With dual 38hp Beta Marine engines and an extensive list of upgrades—including an 800ah lithium battery bank, an 8kW generator, and comprehensive Garmin navigation electronics—Ruby Star is meticulously maintained and ready for adventure.
Currently located in Norfolk, VA, Ruby Star has been extensively cruised along the Bahamas and US East Coast. Recent maintenance includes new bottom paint and servicing of all engines and generators, ensuring she’s in top condition. This catamaran blends modern luxury with practicality, offering a spacious salon, fully equipped galley, and comfortable sleeping arrangements, all while ensuring ease of handling for shorthanded sailing. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this exceptional vessel!
This 2017 Nautitech 46 Open is a fully equipped blue-water yacht, ideal for discerning sailors. With an owner’s version layout featuring three staterooms and three heads, Vlaroda combines luxury and functionality. Powered by twin 55 hp Volvo diesel engines, this well-maintained yacht boasts a spacious salon, large cockpit, and modern amenities. The vessel is in excellent condition and has never been chartered, making it a pristine choice for your next adventure. Schedule your preview today!
This impressive catamaran spans 46 feet with a beam of 24′ 9″ and a draft of 4′ 9″. Highlights include a full cockpit enclosure, modern navigation electronics, and three refrigeration units, ensuring comfort on long voyages. The vessel features a Dacron full-batten mainsail, electric self-tailing winches, and a generator with solar panels for off-grid power. With thoughtful safety features and a recent bottom paint, Vlaroda is ready to sail and explore the seas.
I’ve used The Multihull Company to list and sell two catamarans in the past year and they have been excellent to work with. The first cat was a vessel (42 Lagoon) I had released from my charter company. We had som difficulties during the sale process with the buyer finalizing the purchase and TMC handled things beautifully and we were able to close as expected. The second, a 1997 Island Packet Cat, they were able to attract multiple potential buyers, in a fairly short period of time, and just before our sailing season ended here in Michigan. Will, Andrew, Riley and the rest of the team there have been excellent to work with. Very professional and responsive. As someone that has worked in sales and sales management for my entire career, I appreciate the process they have in place and their execution.
Yacht Broker Micheal Streng did a fantastic job helping us buy our dream retirement boat. He is pleasant, professional, smart, diligent, and totally focused toward ensuring the best outcome for us- his clients.
He helped us identify the key features we wanted. And, helped us then learn the market by seeing firsthand seeing all the boats available. How? By organizing a two day driving extravaganza to see as many boats available from dawn to dusk.
But, his crucial expert assistance continued throughout the whole buying process… helping us craft multiple offers and counter offers to ensure we “bought-right”!
His expertise continued with calmly helping us organize the multitude of details, from sourcing survey experts and renegotiating credits for issues… to ensuring our foreign manufactured vessel had duty paid receipts… thus all saving us much aggravation and thousands of dollars!
In closing, sourcing and buying a boat right has adventurous elements of the “wild-west”. Our Broker – Micheal Streng was our LoneRanger & Tonto… expertly guiding and helping us to help make our dream a reality.
Tom & Danielle
Waterford, Connecticut
We purchased a Lagoon 470 catamaran through Zvonimir (Zee) Kalinic, TMC’s broker in Croatia and Italy. Zee is the ultimate professional and by far the best broker we have ever had the pleasure of doing business with. Thankyou Zee for your professionalism, guidance and support in securing this purchase for our family! Not an easy task being Australian and purchasing in a foreign country but thanks to your help and the assistance of Andrew Holland in the office, this process was made so much more stress free.
Thank you Zee and The Multihull Compnay!
Andrew Hodgdon was a pleasure to have as a broker. He was always there for me and I appreciated his help and professionalism. Thank you Andrew!! Highly recommended.
Just wish to share our thanks with Cal Landau and The Multihull Company for their service selling our catamaran that we owned for nearly 15yrs. Cal our broker in West Palm Beach was THE BEST!
He worked with us beyond the call of duty in helping us prep and moor our boat during some horrendous weather that came through last Winter and always offered to lend a hand while we were in West Palm procuring supplies. etc. Cal was always present to show the boat, learned about our boat systems to answer questions from shoppers and made a very informative listing with great photos and video that attracted a lot of action. I wish to highly recommend Cal and The Multihull Co if you’re planning on putting your boat on the market.
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