Sailing catamaran
Sails up. Engine assists. 6-8 knots cruise.
- Lower fuel cost
- Quieter under sail
- Sailing IS the experience
- 6-8 knots cruise
- Carbon footprint half a power cat
Best for Crews who came to sail, not to motor.
from €1,142 / wk
Yacht types · Power catamarans
Power catamarans.
Twin diesels, no sails, all deck.
All the deck space of a sailing cat, none of the rig. 12-18 knots cruising — covers ground a sailboat can't.
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Power catamarans at a glance
What "power cat" actually means.
- Length range
- 40 – 62 ft
- Sleeps
- 6 – 12
- Cruise
- 12–18 kts
- From
- €1,890 / wk
12 – 19 m hull
3-5 en-suite cabins
3-4× a sailing cat
Croatia shoulder season
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Power catamarans
Why charter a power cat?
A power cat covers ground a sailing yacht can't — 12-18 knots cruise versus 6-8 under sail. Same deck space and cabin layout as a sailing cat, no rig to handle. Less romance, more itinerary flexibility — perfect for crews who want range over romance.
Power catamarans — at a glance
What "power cat" actually means.
- Length
- 40–62 ft
- Cabins
- 3–5
- Sleeps
- 6–12
- Draft
- 1.1 m
- Heads
- 3–5
- Engines
- 2 × 200–435 hp
- Cruise
- 12–18 kts
- Range
- 350–700 nm
12–19 m hull
Plus crew cabin from 50 ft
Same as sailing catamarans
Even shallower than a sailing cat
En-suite per cabin typical
Twin diesels
3-4× a sailing cat
Depending on speed
A power cat covers ground a sailing yacht can't. Same deck space as a sailing cat, no rig to handle. Higher fuel cost (~€1,000-€2,500/week) but bigger itineraries possible (BVI, Greek Cyclades).
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Power cat or sailing cat?
Same shape, different drive train.
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Power catamaran
Twin diesels. 12-18 knots cruise. Same deck.
- 12-18 knots cruise — 3-4× a sailing cat
- Bigger itineraries (BVI, Cyclades)
- Higher fuel cost — €1,000-€2,500 / wk
- No rig to handle — easiest format
- Wider beam typically — even more deck
Best for Crews prioritising itinerary range or hands-off cruising.
from €1,890 / wk
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Power cat questions
Asked and answered.
How much fuel does a power cat burn?
At 18 kts cruise: ~80-120 L/h. At 10 kts displacement: ~25-40 L/h. Budget €1,000-€2,500 for a week depending on how fast you push.
Do I need a licence for a power cat?
Yes — same Mediterranean charter licence (ICC + VHF). Some operators ask for prior power-boat handling; we flag any operator-specific rules.
Are power cats noisier than sailing cats?
Under engine, yes — but at displacement speed (8-10 kts) the diesels are quiet. At cruise (15+ kts) you'll hear them in the cabins.
Can I take a power cat across the Atlantic?
Most charter power cats have 350-700 nm range — not transatlantic. They're cruising boats for the Med, Caribbean and SE Asia, not bluewater.
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