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Buyer guides, market analysis, and stories from the world of multihull cruising.

Your Catamaran Journey Just Got a Whole Lot Easier

May 8, 2026

For more than three decades, our mission at The Catamaran Company has been straightforward — to make the catamaran buying, selling, and charter experience more…

The Aquila 50 Sail Has Been Nominated for Multihull of the Year 2026

May 6, 2026

The Aquila 50 Sail has been nominated for the 2026 Multihull of the Year award, presented by Multihulls World, in the Sail 45 to 55-foot category. For a boat th…

Aquila 50 Sail: Space, Performance and Innovation in One Remarkable Package

May 6, 2026

When Aquila announced their entry into the sailing catamaran market, the boating world paid attention. The brand had already earned a strong reputation in the p…

Ready to Buy a Catamaran? Here's Everything You Need to Know First

May 6, 2026

Buying a catamaran is one of the most exciting purchases you'll ever make. It's also one of the most complex. Unlike buying a car or even a house, purchasing a…

Catamaran vs. Yacht: What's the Difference and Which Should You Buy?

May 6, 2026

If you've been researching boats long enough, you've probably run into some confusion around terminology. The word “yacht” gets used loosely to desc…

Best Catamaran Brands in 2026: A Side-by-Side Comparison

May 6, 2026

Choosing between catamaran brands is one of the most important decisions you'll make in the buying process. The brand you choose shapes everything from the way…

The Best Cruising Catamarans of 2026: Comfort, Range and Performance Compared

May 6, 2026

Cruising catamarans have become the vessel of choice for sailors and power boaters who want to see the world on their own terms. The stability, the space, the s…

Catamaran Price Guide: What You'll Actually Pay in 2026

May 6, 2026

If you've been researching catamaran prices, you've probably noticed how wide the range can be. One listing says $150,000, another says $3 million and both are…

Top 10 Reasons to Buy, Sell, or Keep Your Catamaran in Texas

April 30, 2026

1. A Boater's Hub Like No Other Clear Lake ranks as the 3rd largest in-water boating community in the U.S., alongside Marina del Rey and Fort Lauderdale. Transl…

What Paperwork Do I Need to List My Catamaran for Sale?

April 8, 2026

If you are wondering what documents you need to sell a catamaran, you are not alone. As the world's leading catamaran brokerage, we work with sellers from all o…

Upgrades That Increase Catamaran Value

April 7, 2026

The Difference Between “Nice” and “Valuable” Not every upgrade is worth your money. Some upgrades make the owner happy but leave the nex…

Charter Income Catamaran Ownership — Does It Really Pay Off?

April 7, 2026

Let's be honest upfront. Charter income catamaran ownership can work — it can offset real costs and generate meaningful revenue. However, it doesn't happen on i…

How to Prepare Your Catamaran for Long Voyages

April 7, 2026

The Difference Between a Weekend Boat and a Voyage-Ready Catamaran There's a massive gap between taking your catamaran out for a weekend and preparing it for a…

Best Destinations for Catamaran Cruising

April 7, 2026

Where Catamarans Actually Shine (And Where They Don't) Not every destination is built for catamarans. What you're really looking for is calm anchorages, reliabl…

Cost of Maintaining a Catamaran Per Year

April 7, 2026

The Real Cost Nobody Talks About Upfront The Purchase Price Gets Attention. The Yearly Cost Is What Actually Determines Whether Ownership Feels Good or Stressfu…

Maintenance Checklist for Catamaran Owners

April 7, 2026

Owning a catamaran is one of the most rewarding experiences on the water, but keeping it in great shape takes consistent attention. Maintenance is not just abou…

What It’s Really Like Living on a Catamaran

April 7, 2026

The Instagram Version vs. Reality Living on a catamaran looks incredible online, and honestly, a lot of it lives up to the image. The sunsets are real. The clea…

Charter vs Private Catamarans: Which Path Is Right for You?

April 7, 2026

The Real Question Behind the Decision When most people start looking at catamarans for sale, the idea of charter income comes up pretty quickly. It sounds appea…

Best Catamarans for Families

April 7, 2026

Why Families Choose Catamarans If you have ever watched a child try to move around on a traditional monohull in choppy water, you already have a pretty good sen…

Small vs Large Catamarans: Which Size is Right for You?

April 7, 2026

Why Size Is One of the Most Important Decisions You Will Make Choosing the right size catamaran is about much more than personal preference. The size of the boa…

High-Performance Catamarans: What to Know

April 7, 2026

What Sets a Performance Catamaran Apart Not all catamarans are built with the same priorities in mind. While most cruising models are designed around comfort, s…

Best Catamarans for Long-Distance Cruising

April 7, 2026

Why Catamarans Are the Preferred Choice for Extended Voyages There is a reason that catamarans have become the dominant choice among long-distance cruisers over…

Sailing vs Power Catamarans: Which One Is Right for You?

April 7, 2026

Two Very Different Ways to Experience the Water At first glance, sailing catamarans and power catamarans share a lot of common ground. Both offer the stability…

Step-by-Step Process to Buying a Catamaran

April 7, 2026

Why Having a Clear Process Matters Buying a catamaran is one of the most significant purchases most people will ever make, and it is the kind of decision where…

New vs Used Catamarans: Which Should You Choose?

April 7, 2026

One of the First Decisions You Will Face When you start seriously looking at catamarans for sale, the question of new versus used comes up almost immediately. I…