Multihulls World has been investigating…
It’s a subject of endless debate: from our cockpits, in the saloons, in clubhouses around the world, on the pontoons and of course during boat shows. We all ask ourselves the same question: what is the real price of the catamaran or trimaran of our dreams? Beyond the «standard» price, how much does a «ready to launch» multihull really cost? Multihulls World has carried out an investigation in an attempt to counter any preconceived ideas or fantastical expectations. We consulted eight manufacturers, sifted through as many multihulls, scrutinized 16 price lists and their options and analyzed more than 1,500 prices. All in a bid to understand exactly what’s going on and to help you make the right choice.
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Publié le
15/06/2020
Par
François Trégouët
Numéro :
14
Parution :
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2020
Let’s face it, we could never qualify buying a multihull as a “reasonable” action. However, we can comfort ourselves in the knowledge that it is a kind of impulsiveness which is “at the extreme limit of intelligence” to quote Jean Cocteau. So, having been seduced by the breathlessly fine lines of the design, or the magnificent interior and exterior fittings, which would turn any workaholic into an unbridled hedonist, or by the promise of high performance and record-breaking Atlantic crossings, it’s soon time to look at what all this madness is going to cost. There is no doubt that the basic pr…
