What happens when you throw out the rulebook and design a power catamaran with no boundaries? You get the YOT 53—a yacht created to challenge convention, disrupt the category and introduce a bold new way to experience power cruising. Catamaran Guru recently stepped aboard the newly launched YOT 53 at the Cannes Yachting Festival for
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The new YOT 53 challenges conventional power-cat design with transformative outdoor spaces, a private owner’s terrace, an expansive flybridge and the comfort of a much larger yacht.
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New BALI 4.3 Packs Big-Cat Living Into a 43-Foot Package BALI Catamarans has unveiled the new BALI 4.3, bringing many of the innovations introduced aboard the latest BALI 7.0, Bali 5.8 and Bali 5.2 into a more compact cruising catamaran. The new model builds on BALI’s signature Open Space concept with its solid foredeck, direct
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OPEN HOUSE Hollywood, FL | October 30 – 31, 2026 RSVP Escape the Crowds. Step Aboard. FREE Admission with RSVP Friday, October 30 & Saturday, October 31, 2026 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Loggerhead Marina — 1400 Marina Dr, Hollywood, Florida If you’re attending the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and looking to compare
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When Yacht Sales Turn Into Competitor Attacks Instead of Honest Comparison The yacht industry has always been built on passion, innovation, and trust. Buyers make deeply personal decisions based on engineering, safety, performance, and long-term confidence in brands and shipyards. That trust is undermined when brokers or manufacturers resort to misleading claims about competitors instead
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As international boating regulations evolve, yacht owners, buyers, and charter-management operators are facing a new wave of tax changes, fee adjustments, and compliance updates across some of the world’s most popular cruising and registration regions. From the Bahamas and Canada to Europe, the British Virgin Islands, and Turkey, 2025 is shaping up to be a
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Good seamanship is not about being fearless offshore. It is about preparation, awareness, communication, and knowing how to make good decisions before situations become dangerous. Whether you are coastal cruising, planning an offshore passage, chartering a yacht for the first time, or preparing for long-term liveaboard life, strong seamanship skills are what transform stressful situations
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One of the most common questions we hear from prospective cruisers is: “Are catamarans really safe offshore?” For decades, there has been ongoing debate between monohull sailors and catamaran owners about seaworthiness, safety, comfort, and offshore capability. Much of the skepticism surrounding catamarans comes from outdated designs, racing multihulls, or misconceptions repeated dockside for years.
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You’ve just arrived at the charter base, stepped aboard your yacht, and the adventure is finally beginning. Everyone is excited, relaxed, and ready to enjoy life on the water. But before you cast off the dock lines, one of the most important things you can do is properly brief your crew. A quick and thorough
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If you’re considering a European-built catamaran or power cat, there’s a new development that could significantly impact your purchase. The U.S. import tariff has been reduced from 15% to 10%, and in some cases, buyers who paid the higher rate may be eligible for a refund. This is not just industry noise. It’s a meaningful
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A fire aboard a boat is one of the most dangerous emergencies at sea. Fires can spread rapidly due to fuel, electrical systems, and confined spaces, leaving little time to react. Understanding the most common causes of boat fires and how to prevent them is essential for anyone cruising, living aboard, or operating a vessel.
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The conversation around yacht manufacturer bankruptcies is no longer hypothetical. It’s happening in real time, and it’s something every buyer should be paying attention to. With shifts in global demand, rising production costs, and changing market conditions, we’re seeing increased pressure across parts of the marine industry. While many established builders remain strong, recent bankruptcies
Why This Matters for Catamaran Gurus and Our Owners At this year’s press conference, Catana Group shared its 2026 to 2030 strategic plan, and for us at Catamaran Gurus, this is more than corporate news. It is confirmation that we are aligned with a builder investing in innovation, capacity, and long term strength in the
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The history of sailing is filled with stories of courage, exploration, and determination. While the ocean has often been seen as a world dominated by men, women have played a powerful role in shaping the sport and lifestyle we know today. From pioneering explorers to record-breaking offshore racers, female sailors have continually pushed the boundaries
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UPDATE: Feb 2026 FROM YOT: The very first hull of the YOT 53 is heading to final assembly.A major milestone for this new model, which will mark a bold new chapter in the story of YOT Power Catamarans. The YOT 53 carries a vision: that of an inboard power catamaran with a sculpted silhouette, designed
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One of the most overlooked indicators of yacht quality isn’t visible from the helm, the salon, or the flybridge—it’s below deck, in the engine room. On both the GrandOcean W-72 Power Catamaran and W-60 Power Catamaran, the engineering and layout tell a clear story: these yachts were designed by people who understand real-world maintenance, reliability,
Few design features in modern catamarans have sparked as much discussion as Bali Catamarans’ solid forward deck. When Bali first replaced the traditional trampoline with a rigid foredeck, it challenged decades of accepted multihull design. The result? Strong opinions, lively debate — and ultimately, a fundamental shift in how cruising catamarans are conceived. So is
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Catana has unveiled the OC² (Ocean Class²) — the next evolution of its acclaimed Ocean Class performance catamaran line. While the original OC set a benchmark for offshore capability, balance, and comfort, the OC² represents the natural continuation of that heritage: a thoughtfully evolved, owner-informed edition shaped by thousands of real sailing miles and continuous
Introducing the Catana OC²: A Refined, Evolved, Owner-Led Ocean Class Read More »
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