Who Should You Charter a Multihull from?
Multihulls, catamarans and trimarans, whether in their sailing or power versions, now represent the majority of the world’s charter fleets, and have revolutionized yachting. The comfort, stability and space they provide have made them indispensable. To keep up with demand, the range of boats on offer has expanded. We’re thinking not only of the type of boat itself - first catamarans, then trimarans and finally powercats - but also of the type of operator: should you charter from a professional or directly from a private owner? Multihulls World takes a look at the pros and cons of each option, including the rates, services, safety and the alternatives offered by online platforms.
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Publié le
26/09/2024
Par
François Trégouët
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While the first charter companies began to appear in the 70s, it wasn’t until 1985 that the first catamarans began to feature among the rental fleets. Models that have long since disappeared from the catalogues were pioneers: the Louisiane or Marquises from Fountaine Pajot, the Kennex, the first-generation Leopard, the Nautitech catamarans built by Dufour for VPM... Chartering in the West Indies was boosted by the democratization of air transport. In the USA, The Moorings, founded in 1969 by Charlie and Ginny Cary, added catamarans to its fleet for the first time in 1990, before stepping up a …
