Newly Unveiled Luxury Yachts Gracing the 2025 International Multihull Exhibition
The 2025 International Multihull Show in La Grande Motte has proven to be a significant event for cruising catamarans and trimarans, showcasing a plethora of groundbreaking new launches that are shaping the future of multihull cruising with innovations in design, technology, and sustainability.
One of the standout newcomers is the **VisionF E-Cat 80**, marking a significant shift towards green propulsion in multihulls. This is VisionF's first fully-electric catamaran, with the company planning further launches like the all-aluminium VisionF 101 Alu and the VisionF 82, building on this eco-friendly foundation.
Another notable debut is the **Aquila Powercatamaran Series**, which has expanded its lineup with models like the 42 Coupe and 46 Coupe outboard versions. The 46 Coupe notably won the Power Catamarans Under 15m category at the Yacht Style Awards, highlighting its performance and design appeal. Aquila also debuted the 50 Yacht, complementing other flybridge models, and offers an Offshore fishing cat series, underscoring their versatility in multihull design.
The **Lazzara LPC 300** is a 21.4-metre luxury power catamaran that emphasizes extraordinary interior volume—over 300 square metres—providing space and comfort usually found in much larger monohulls. Its patented full-beam lower deck platform allows for significant additional features, making it ideal for Mediterranean cruising and setting new standards in power catamaran luxury.
Lagoon, a top luxury catamaran builder, introduced the **Lagoon 46 Iconic** and **Lagoon 38**. The Lagoon 38, replacing its top sellers, shares many features with the Lagoon 43. The Lagoon 46 Hybrid, a new model from Robertson and Caine, replaces the Leopard 45, offering a hybrid drive from Alternative Energies. The system allows for silent nights at anchor with aircon and silent days with just one hour of genset time.
In the world of trimarans, the **Dragonfly 36**, designed by Danish trimaran specialists, and the **Tricat 8.50** from Tricat, with a weight of under two tonnes and a foldable size of 21ft length and under 10ft beam, have also made their debut. The Dragonfly 36 can carry full sail in up to 20 knots and folds the floats in 40 seconds.
The **MODX**, making its debut at the show, is a new yacht designed to be the first yacht capable of self-generating energy and sailing without emitting CO2. Designed by VPLP, a multihull and offshore racing supremo, and built by a Lorient yard with experience in offshore racing multihulls, the MODX includes dual inflatable and retractable wingsail rigs, developed by Lorient-based specialists Aeroforce, which offers 35% extra power over conventional sails.
The **Excess 13**, a new model from Marc Lombard's studio, is another crucial new model for the Groupe Beneteau brand. With lighter hulls, lighter fittings, and a 'less is more' philosophy, the Excess 13 prioritizes performance and ease of sailing fun over the first round of VPLP-designed models. The Excess 13 includes new features such as monohull-style fold-down bathing platforms on the transoms and a rainwater catching system on the coachroof.
The Dragonfly 36 boasts new asymmetric float designs with added volume for diagonal stability. The Lagoon 38 installs a water purification system as standard and offers solar panel capacity up to 1,420W. The Excess 13 is over three tonnes lighter and has 10m2 more upwind sail area compared to the Lagoon 43.
These launches collectively demonstrate a clear trend in the multihull sector towards greater luxury, increased onboard volume, sustainable propulsion with electric models, and performance enhancements. The VisionF E-Cat 80 stands out for its environmental innovation, Lazzara’s LPC 300 for its volumetric space efficiency, and Aquila’s expansions for blending cruising comfort with fishing capabilities, all of which promise to influence the future of multihull cruising significantly.
- The 2025 International Multihull Show has not only showcased innovations in design and technology, but also exhibited a growing focus on lifestyle aspects, such as the fusion of cruising comfort with food-and-drink experiences onboard the Aquila Powercatamaran Series.
- The diversity of new launches in the multihull sector, including the eco-friendly VisionF E-Cat 80, the Lazzara LPC 300 emphasizing home-and-garden comfort with extraordinary interior volume, and the travel-friendly Dragonfly 36, reflect a broader trend in embracing a more comprehensive lifestyle incorporating fashion-and-beauty, food-and-drink, home-and-garden, and travel experiences onboard multi-hull vessels.
