International Multihull Show 2025: Previews to Discover in La Grande-Motte
New Multihulls Unveiled at International Show
The International Multihull Show 2025 showcased a vibrant sector with world premieres reflecting technological innovation, ecological awareness, and a return to the essence of sailing. From grand cruising catamarans to family-friendly models, whether sail, motor, or hybrid-powered, the show offered inspiration for every enthusiast.
Featured Multihulls
- Lagoon 38: A New Generation of Small Family Catamaran
- Excess 13: Sporty Cruising with Optimized Interior
- MODX 70: Green Propulsion and Offshore Ambitions
- Cataruga – Tortue 147: Slow Cruising in Solar-Powered Aluminum
- Aventura 38 SC: The Motor Catamaran Plays the Performance Card
- Aventura 38 MY: Flybridge and Conviviality for Coastal Cruising
- Tricat 8.50: The Transportable Trimaran Gains Comfort
- Vaan R5: Eco-Responsible Luxury According to Vaan
- Max Cruise Marine 45SC: Accessible and Sharp
Lagoon offers a more compact alternative to its larger models with this 38-footer, while retaining the brand’s signature features. Designed for family cruising, the Lagoon 38 optimizes every centimeter, offering up to 12 berths, a spacious central saloon, wide transoms for easy boarding, and redesigned hulls for increased living space. The focus is on ease of movement on board and comfort at anchor, in a size that remains manageable for smaller crews.
This new 13-meter model aligns with Excess’s line of responsive and maneuverable catamarans. Its generous sail plan (115 m2 upwind) combined with direct steering enhances the sailing experience. It retains the shipyard’s characteristic asymmetrical hulls, striking a balance between hydrodynamic efficiency and comfort. The interior emphasizes transparency, light-filled spaces, and an original layout, including a “boat office” designed for connected cruisers. The owner’s hull includes a large dressing room and bathroom, while the guest area is completely independent, with two cabins and bathrooms.
A unique model in the current multihull landscape, the MODX 70 stands out with its combined sail/rigid wing and electric motor propulsion, fully automated. At 21.33 meters long, this ultra-modern catamaran, designed by VPLP, combines lightweight construction (carbon, bio-sourced materials) and energy autonomy. It is aimed at sailors wishing to cast off for long periods without relying on fossil fuels. This innovative approach illustrates the market’s evolution towards sustainable solutions without sacrificing performance.
With the Tortue 147, Cataruga offers a catamaran that goes against current standards: a 100% aluminum structure, integrated solar panels (20 kWh per day), energy autonomy, and a choice of responsible materials such as paulownia. This 14.70 m combines robustness, durability, and a gentle way of life. The interior is treated as a true living space, warm and functional. The exterior design, by Jean-Michel Kalfon, recalls the stealthy lines of an aircraft, while the layout invites slow travel, with an assumed philosophy: move slower, but further.
Designed for dynamic outings and short cruises, the Aventura 38 SC marks the shipyard’s entry into the motor sport cruiser segment. Its planing hull, combined with outboard or inboard engines (up to 800 horsepower), allows it to reach speeds of over 35 knots. On board, there is a submersible aft platform, vast sunbeds, and a complete outdoor kitchen. The interior, with two double cabins of 160 cm and private bathrooms, is neat and comfortable for a boat of less than 11 meters.
A flybridge version of Aventura’s 38-foot motor yacht, this model stands out for its well-designed living spaces. The 15 m2 flybridge offers a lounge, sunbed, outdoor kitchen, and helm station, while the foredeck hosts a second dining area. Three cabins and two bathrooms occupy the hulls, including a full-width owner’s suite. The engine can be thermal or electric (2 x 100 kW), showing an openness to cleaner alternatives for coastal navigation.
Positioned between the Tricat 6.90 and the Tricat 30, the 8.50 strengthens the shipyard’s offering of transportable cruising trimarans. Compact when folded, it remains comfortable, with a bright saloon, a fixed kitchen, a closed toilet area, plenty of storage, and a headroom of 1.82 m. It is a boat designed for families seeking performance, autonomy, and flexibility. True to Tricat’s DNA, it remains agile, fast, and fully customizable according to the owner’s wishes.
Already recognized for its recycled aluminum constructions, Vaan returns with the R5, a high-end catamaran designed to combine design, ecology, and long-term comfort. Few technical details are available at the moment, but this 15-meter model promises to be a showcase of the Dutch shipyard’s sustainable know-how, with meticulous finishes and a genuine desire to reduce environmental impact without compromising on quality.
A direct successor to the Max 44SC, this new 45-footer offers an excellent compromise between speed, comfort, and payload. Thanks to a lightweight construction by infusion and an optimized structure, it gains in sailing performance and downwind efficiency. This model, designed with user feedback, is aimed at experienced boaters seeking affordable performance. An option to follow for those who dream of long voyages without wanting to break the bank.
The show took place in La Grande-Motte from April 23 to 27, 2025. Attendees had the opportunity to discover these new boats afloat, exchange ideas with shipyards, and perhaps dream about their next voyage. Many other boats were also present on the docks.
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