»The popularity of boats with more than one hull, especially the catamarans, It's more evident with each passing year.. The trend towards cruising multihulls does not stop, and maybe even come full circle. The popularity of boats with more than one hull, especially the catamarans, it is more evident with each passing year in rental fleets, on the docks of boat shows and in the most remote anchorages around the world. The multihull genie is out of the bottle and it doesn't look like it's coming back. This reality was revealed once again in the Boat of the Year trials. 2023, in which the Cruiser Multihull class, with five legitimate applicants, was undoubtedly one of the strongest categories».
Cruising World Magazine highlights the dominance of French shipyards in this competition and, in particular, of the brand leader Fountaine Pajot. As they mention in their announcement of winners: Multihull of the YearIt's only fair that one of those pioneering companies tops the list for 2023: Well done, Fountaine Pajot. Well done, Fountaine PajotMultihull of the Year.
Why the Tanna sailing catamaran 47 It is the "Best Catamaran of the Year 2023"?
It seems that both on dockside and under sail inspections, el Fountaine Pajot Tanna 47 sounded to our panelists..."I think she is my favorite Fountaine Pajot model of all timeMultihull of the Year, says Judge Herb McCormick. Multihull of the YearThe size and dimensions are ideal: he is a big cat but not overwhelming. A big reason is the command post, with pods dedicated to driving, and the handling of the sails. Y, My God, it navigated really wellMultihull of the Year.
Judge Mark Pillsbury also appreciates on the Tanna catamaran 47:
~ The intelligent distribution of the deck
~ The corresponding systems: Multihull of the YearWith lots of solar panels, a desalination plant and refrigeration space more than enough, the Tanna 47 he was very well prepared to navigate and live on boardMultihull of the Year.
~ Ease of handling: Multihull of the YearIn a stretch of sleeve with 13 wind knots, we sail to 7 u 8 knots, and I liked the arrangement of the rudder, with the wheel slightly separated from the winches. The ship was easy to sail solo, but there was room for the crew to jump on top and help out whenever they wantedMultihull of the Year.
Multihull of the Year