, Since we are obviously Catana Catamaran fans – we own two of them, Bali 5.4, Zuri and a Bali 5.8 called Snapdragon – both in our “try-before-you-buy” program, we are always excited about new product releases from the Catana Group. This week it was announced that the newest offering from Catana is the first inboard power catamaran model, the YOT 53 for the YOT brand.
We are naturally curious about this development because the Catana design team never disappoints when it comes to innovation and unique designs.
They always push the boundaries and they come up with designs that pleases both performance enthusiasts and live-aboard sailors.
JNJ Design, who also happened to develop the Aquilla power catamaran range, and the Catana design teams developed the YOT 53 power catamaran to be a pure-bred power catamaran with great performance, good fuel efficiency, stability etc. and added some of the signature Catana features of their sailing boat ranges. The result is quite spectacular, and we cannot wait to see the first model at the upcoming boat shows in Europe.
Some of the standout features of the YOT 53 Power Catamaran are:
- Tilting aft door – this signature design feature of the Bali Catamaran range was also implemented on this powercat to open the cockpit and increase the lounge or dining area
- The owner’s cabin is the entire width of the catamaran forward, offering a 180° view. Also featuring a king size walk around bed, vanity unit, large bathroom, sofa, separate head etc. But the “crowning” feature of this cabin is the direct access to the private terrace on the front deck through the forward door.
- The fold-down platforms on either side of the aft deck, the retractable sunbathing areas integrated into the aft steps and the modular furniture that can be converted to face front or back are some of the most unique features and will no doubt be a huge selling point. See the animations of this concept on the YOT 53 here>>
We will have more information of the roll out for the Yot 53 power catamaran soon, but we are confident that this range will be as popular as the Catana Group’s sailboat range and the price point will be very attractive! Read the full press release here.
