Multihulls from 50 to 60 feet
In terms of new arrivals and departures, this category is the most active of all, proof that most builders are trying to establish themselves in this large multihull niche. The 50 to 60-footers include both big production cruising boats and the first semi-custom builds. Hulls of 15 to 18 meters in length also mark the dividing line between two worlds: one of boats that remain manageable privately and short-handed, and the other, of models that require a professional crew. A crewmember or skipper will be part of the setup, to take advantage of the extraordinary qualities of these large multihulls. The boundary is typically seen at 55 feet. In all cases, we’re talking particularly comfortable and/ or high-performance multihulls.
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Publié le
08/12/2022
Par
Emmanuel van Deth
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187
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ST FRANCIS 50 MK2 Ready to face every ocean Building on their experience with the St Francis 44 and 48, the South African manufacturers have launched an even more comfortable and recently improved 50-footer under the name MK2. Though the design might seem quite traditional and the nacelle rather low compared to what is being built in Europe, the St Francis 50 proves to be a very seaworthy catamaran, robust and able to face the worst of the gales. For the interior, the shipyard can meet all the wishes of its customers and ensures an excellent level of finish. Builder: St Fran…
