MULTIHULL B O A T S H O W I N T E R N A T I O N A L M E D I A P A C K L A GRANDE MOTTE - FRANCE - APRIL 19-23, 2017 J A N U A R Y

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1 L A GRANDE MOTTE - FRANCE - APRIL 19-23, 2017 I N T E R N A T I O N A L MULTIHULL B O A T S H O W M E D I A P A C K J A N U A R Y Sous l égide de la

T H E W O R D F R O M O R G A N I Z E R S FEATURING NEW AND VARIED PRODUCTS The 2017 edition offers a wide range of new products The list of boats being presented for the first time in the world is

2 T H E W O R D F R O M O R G A N I Z E R S FEATURING NEW AND VARIED PRODUCTS The 2017 edition offers a wide range of new products The list of boats being presented for the first time in the world is impressive and shows how the multihull sector is successful and thriving. We wanted to present this eighth edition here at the Boot, (we d like to thank the Comité Français des Professionnes du Yachting), as we are convinced that there is a strong link between this winter show, which is known around the world and the International Multihull Boat Show, the leading in-water show exclusively reserved for multihulls and which takes place just after the Boot in April. Europe is a reference in the area of multihull boat building, but the International Multihull Boat Show aims to be the world s leading catamaran and trimaran show, whether we are looking at motorised or sail versions. Its main goal is to welcome as many people as possible, builders, architects, designers, suppliers, chandlers, sailmakers, and all the various services associated with multihulls and to satisfy the requirements of visitors, who often come from a long way away to confirm the choices they have started to make at the winter shows, like here at the Boot in Düsseldorf or at the Nautic Show in Paris. This challenge was launched in 2010 and has in part been successful, as it has exceeded our wildest hopes with more than 60 models presented. Boat builders have understood what has been going on and this year once again, we will be presenting many new products. To name just a few... Catana 53, Fountaine Pajot New 47, Fountaine Pajot MY 44, Neel 51, Leopard 45, Swiss Catamaran S48, Bañuls 60, the new Alibi, Solar Wave, Futura 49, Bali 5.2, but the big success at this show is that the major yards - Lagoon, Leopard, Fountaine Pajot, Nautitech and Privilège - are displaying most of their ranges.

T H E W O R D F R O M O R G A N I Z E R S In this context, and to satisfy the requirements of the market, we are paying particular attention this year to charter firms, which are excellent

3 T H E W O R D F R O M O R G A N I Z E R S In this context, and to satisfy the requirements of the market, we are paying particular attention this year to charter firms, which are excellent ambassadors for this type of boat; the charter market continues to expand and multihulls contribute a lot to this growth. We also need to stress the site itself at La Grande-Motte, and the work done by the teams there since the first edition in It is quite an achievement to bring together so many multihulls in this Mediterranean port, and that has been a challenge in which we have been successful. Just a short distance from the International Airport in Montpellier, the seaside resort with its hotels, golf course, sea water spa, casino, beach restaurants..., fully satisfies the needs of exhibitors and visitors, a large number of whom (54%), come from distant places. If we look at what is on offer here, they will certainly have a lot to choose from. Multihull cruising is increasingly popular and you just have to go around the world to see the importance of catamarans and trimarans in marinas or at sea and the International Multihull Boat Show will once again this year offer the first look at many new products and innovations, which yards have kept secret until now... This sector deserved its very own show, and that is now the case every year in La Grande-Motte. It is the only one of its kind... Welcome to the International Multihull Boat Show! Thank you for coming and continuing to support us and thanks for the trust you have shown us. See you from 19th April in la Grande Motte for the eighth edition... Already! Philippe Michel & Frédéric Morvant Organisers of the International Multihull Boat Show 1

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4 C lar!s, F RANCE I I M2 designfredbellocq.com É D I T I O N I N T E R N A T I O N A L M U L T I H U L L B O A T S H O W T H E C O N C E P T The concept of the International Boat Show was launched in The fact that catamarans and trimarans are on display fully configured in the water, and that economic constraints have restricted logistical costs, help explain the success of this boat show reserved exclusively for multihulls. That is why in April each year the harbour in La Grande Motte hosts the biggest display of cruising multihulls. Alongside the dock, the exhibitors village is home to the whole sector with the various suppliers, chandleries, charter firms, sailmakers, transporters, insurance and banking companies, etc. Lorient avril 2010 le salon atlantique t du multicoque u Esplanade de la Base de Sous-Marins et de la Cité de la Voile Eric Tabarly de 10 h à 19 h EN PREMIÈRE MONDIALE 4 jours pour découvrir le monde du multicoque de croisière, de course, des démonstrations, des régates, des constructeurs, des équipementiers, des architectes, des loueurs Clar!s, image builder e 3 É I I ATLANTIQUE D T O N A TI salon international nationa al du multicoque the multihull international boat show Esplanade de la base Lorient de sous-marins 18/22 avril Cité de la Voile Eric Tabarly MEDITERRANEE LA GRANDE-MOTTE SALON INTERNATIONAL DU MULTICOQUE INTERNATIONAL MULTIHULL BOAT SHOW le rendez-vous ez-vous du multicoque! Organisation M2Organisation ww F R A N C E LA GRANDE MOTTE 10/14 AVRIL designfredbellocq.com designfredbellocq.com C O N T A C T S Medias presse@m2organisation.com Organization info@m2organisation.com Telephone +33(0) Website 2

T H E S U C C E S S THE INTERNATIONAL MARKET FOR CRUISING MULTIHULLS The market for cruising multihulls represents more than 1000 units produced each year around the world; 80 % with sails and 20%

5 T H E S U C C E S S THE INTERNATIONAL MARKET FOR CRUISING MULTIHULLS The market for cruising multihulls represents more than 1000 units produced each year around the world; 80 % with sails and 20% motorised, motorised vessels represent 30% of turnover. Global turnover = around 450 million euros. In the overall boating sector, multihulls are continuing to progress and have seen a significant leap in their market share. France is the global leader, both in terms of turnover and the number of units produced; Lagoon (Bénéteau Group), Fountaine Pajot, Bavaria Nautitech, Catana, Outremer, Privilège Marine are the leaders in this sector. South Africa is in second place with the Robertson & Caine yard, which builds Leopard Catamarans, the brand name for the TUI Marine Group; a number of yards can be found in this country, such as Tag Yacht, Knysna Yachts, Royak Cape Catamaran, to mention just a few... A cruising multihull costs on average 400 to 500 thousand euros (200 thousand euros for the least expensive). The concept of a catamaran or trimaran is simple and attractive: it offers exceptional living quarters, a lot of space, exceptional light, without forgetting the stability and safety that two or three hulls offer when sailing, meaning the highest level of comfort for those aboard. These boats are particularly well suited to cruising and therefore to the charter market; this expanding market has led to family sailing becoming increasingly affordable and today it represents between 30% and 50% of the sales depending on the builder. We must not forget that over the past few years, there has been strong growth in motorised catamarans, which satisfy the requirements of those starting out or who are not very familiar with sailing. That is why all the leading brands have added motorised versions to their product range: Fountaine Pajot, Leopard Catamarans, Lagoon, Privilège Marine, Nautitech, Bali, Aventura, Flashcat, Swiss Catamaran, Jaguar, Sunreef, Outremer... and this list has been growing steadily over the years. 3

T H E E V E N T 8th EDITION FROM 19TH TO 23TH APRIL, 2017 The International Multihull Boat Show is a unique event with a global reach; it is exclusively reserved for the world of multihulls.

6 T H E E V E N T 8th EDITION FROM 19TH TO 23TH APRIL, 2017 The International Multihull Boat Show is a unique event with a global reach; it is exclusively reserved for the world of multihulls. It takes place every year in April in the harbour in La Grande-Motte (Hérault), France, in the heart of the Mediterranean. This in-water show has over the years become a must for the multihull sector. Yards and suppliers invite their client and prospective clients here after meeting them during the winter in the international indoor boat shows, such as the Paris, London and Du sseldorf boat shows Taking place in the spring, it launches the season. All those involved in this rapidly expanding market regularly attend this date on the calendar, as they have understood that they can take advantage of the event to present their latest products. Exhibitors and visitors from all four corners of the world confirm with their attendance that this is a truly international show. That is why La Grande-Motte welcomed more than 17,000 visitors in 2016, 54 % of whom came from Europe of course, but there were many from Brazil, China, the Middle East and not forgetting the Caribbean and Australia Among the most faithful, naval architects, designers, yards for custom-made boats have a special place at this show; they can be found in an area that has been set up especially for them and that is called the Multihull Club, where they can present tomorrow s multihulls, talk about them and develop them. Not to be missed, this is a small elite group, but they are very much present at the International Multihull Boat Show. The 2017 edition will highlight all those in businesses associated with the yards and the exhibitors village ashore will be a fun, yet highly professional place to discover the latest marine electronics, deck hardware, sails, services, equipment, transport, insurance, financial products, not forgetting charter firms, who today are the best ambassadors for multihull cruising; many of them will be present this year. 4

T H E R E V I E W BACK TO 2016 EDITION 17 000 visitors 54% foreigners : - 45 % Northern Europe (Germany, United Kingdom, Sweden, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Austria, Finland) - 20

7 T H E R E V I E W BACK TO 2016 EDITION visitors 54% foreigners : - 45 % Northern Europe (Germany, United Kingdom, Sweden, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Austria, Finland) - 20 % North + South America (US, Brazil, Mexico, the Caribbean zone, Argentina, Chile) % Southern Europe (Spain, Italy, Portugal) - 7% Africa (Algeria, South Africa, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt) - 5.5% Eastern Europe (Russia, Ukraine, Estonia, Poland) - 5.5% Oceania (NZ, Australia) - 2.5% miscellaneous 3500 sqm of exhibition More than 60 multihulls 5

H I G H L I G H T S & N E W S New Alibi WORLD PREMIERE The new Alibi is available in three types of finishing, and remains above all a fast and seaworthy up-market boat for discovering the world as a

To meet the demand, the builder now has two production units: one in Thailand for the composite, the other in the South of France (Canet-en-Roussillon) for installing engines, fittings, electronics

3 MY The Bali range, from 40 to 58 feet, wouldn t be complete without a motor catamaran. Logically, the builder chose the 4.

3 MY has all the features of a motor launch, with the addition of the range (2,500 miles at 8 knots), the speed and the comfort!

8 H I G H L I G H T S & N E W S New Alibi WORLD PREMIERE The new Alibi is available in three types of finishing, and remains above all a fast and seaworthy up-market boat for discovering the world as a family. To meet the demand, the builder now has two production units: one in Thailand for the composite, the other in the South of France (Canet-en-Roussillon) for installing engines, fittings, electronics and all the finishing. The ideal way to be able to be in contact with the owners, and to meet each of their demands in the best possible way. Bali 4.3 MY The Bali range, from 40 to 58 feet, wouldn t be complete without a motor catamaran. Logically, the builder chose the 4.3 as the basis - but with a completely re-worked hull - to create its vision of the motor catamaran. With its rigid forward platform, its flybridge and its saloon-cockpit all in one, the 4.3 MY has all the features of a motor launch, with the addition of the range (2,500 miles at 8 knots), the speed and the comfort! Bañuls 60 EUROPEAN PREMIERE Weighing less than 10t, its ability to accelerate in light weather is as impressive as that of sailing at 30 knots over a long distance. The weight specification, obtained thanks to a combination of carbon and glass/epoxy/corecell laid in a female mold and subjected to post curing, can be improved further for a racing version with 100% carbon. Any takers? Catana 53 WORLD PREMIERE The new Catana 53 continues along the same lines as the recent offerings from the yard, with her marked hull shape, inverted bows with a break-over angle and high freeboard. This 53 footer could be a judicious choice for a blue water program, especially for a demanding crew when it comes to performance. Thanks to significant use of carbon fiber, the yard has succeeded in keeping the weight down, without sacrificing volume. And of course there are the famous curved daggerboards which create lift effect which is far from negligible for improving performance. 6

The new Corsair 760 can be folded and transported, and offers much more comfort than its predecessors, with a small cabin offering a perfect little shelter for coastal camping.

.. EOS 54 Seen last September, the Eos 54 is a blue water cruising catamaran designed by Christophe Barreau and built by Marsaudon Composites.

The boat s semi-custom design allows an owner to find a layout of his choosing, with 2 to 4 double cabins and 2 singles.

9 H I G H L I G H T S & N E W S Corsair 760 WORLD PREMIERE AFLOAT With this brand-new trimaran, Corsair is presenting a boat which will have the heavy burden of taking up the torch from the 700 or so 24-foot Corsairs the builder has already produced! The new Corsair 760 can be folded and transported, and offers much more comfort than its predecessors, with a small cabin offering a perfect little shelter for coastal camping. But the trimaran shows its true colors under sail: boosted by a screecher on its bowsprit, runs at over 20 knots become the norm and fun aboard is guaranteed... EOS 54 Seen last September, the Eos 54 is a blue water cruising catamaran designed by Christophe Barreau and built by Marsaudon Composites. The objective of this cruising catamaran is to offer good performance under sail - a measure of safety under way, and also enjoyment to helm, something which has been shown in the initial tests. The boat s semi-custom design allows an owner to find a layout of his choosing, with 2 to 4 double cabins and 2 singles. Fountaine Pajot New 47 WORLD PREMIERE In the range, it fits between the Helia 44 and the Saba 50, offering an appealing alternative to sailors looking for a modern, seaworthy boat. The New 47 can be distinguished by its 9.2 m² lounge deck on the bimini, and its hydraulic aft platform, which is both practical and useful at anchor... Fountaine Pajot MY 44 WORLD PREMIERE AFLOAT In the tradition of the popular MY 37, Fountaine Pajot is launching a new motor catamaran, the MY 44. Aboard the MY 44, we find all the features of a motor yacht, with the advantages of a catamaran as a plus. We particularly appreciated the owner s hull and the guest cabins, as well as the huge flybridge. Offered with 2 x 260 hp as standard, the MY 44 can be equipped with 2 x 300 hp or 2 x 435 hp as an option. 7

H I G H L I G H T S & N E W S Futura 49 WORLD PREMIERE The Futura concept, whose prototype we presented to you, has become a real production boat.

An undeniable plus for easy management of the boat, but one which doesn t prevent it being a genuine, very liveable cruising boat.

as well as the bright, modern, comfortable accommodation.

10 H I G H L I G H T S & N E W S Futura 49 WORLD PREMIERE The Futura concept, whose prototype we presented to you, has become a real production boat. The Futura 49 is a catamaran with a variable beam, allowing it to reduce from 7.98m when sailing to 4.93m in port! An undeniable plus for easy management of the boat, but one which doesn t prevent it being a genuine, very liveable cruising boat. Leopard 45 WORLD PREMIERE On this Leopard 45, designed by Simonis&Voogd Yacht Design, we therefore find once again the now famous and very pleasant forward cockpit, accessible from inside the boat, as well as the bright, modern, comfortable accommodation. However this Leopard remains a boat designed for living aboard, and remains faithful to the company s DNA, through its robustness, and ease of maintenance and use for its crew. On test very soon in Multihulls World... Leopard 51 PC Perfectly suited to coastal wanderings or discovering an archipelago, whatever the latitude, the Leopard 51 PC is also capable of undertaking ocean passages. With the 2 x 370hp engines, the 51 PC reaches a 25 knot top speed, and can hold an average of 20 knots. A catamaran with real seakeeping qualities, aboard which you can receive your guests in really welcoming accommodation and appreciable volumes. Nautitech Open 46 Fly After the success of the Open 40 and the Open 46, Bavaria Catamarans is presenting its latest boat, with this Nautitech Open 46 Fly. From the design stage of the Open 46, the builder has worked on two versions, one classic and one equipped with a flybridge, which offers a nice additional living area. The extra weight and windage of the flybridge should hardly affect the performance of this boat, which is very pleasant to sail and particularly appreciated by long-term cruising families. 8

H I G H L I G H T S & N E W S Neel 51 WORLD PREMIERE The boat with an extra-large nacelle offers an unrivalled interior volume and above all, cabins with an exceptional sea view!

All this on three hulls, guaranteeing a gentle passage through the water unknown on cats or monos!

These different interpretations, called Classic, Extended, and XL allow the builder to suit everyone s budgets, whilst offering a light, seaworthy ocean cruiser, capable of covering over 300 miles a

11 H I G H L I G H T S & N E W S Neel 51 WORLD PREMIERE The boat with an extra-large nacelle offers an unrivalled interior volume and above all, cabins with an exceptional sea view! On the 51, we find a flybridge with a helm station from where all the sail-handling can be done, and a good-sized sunbathing area. All this on three hulls, guaranteeing a gentle passage through the water unknown on cats or monos! O Yacht Class 4 WORLD PREMIERE O Yachts has developed its Class 4, three versions of which are now available. These different interpretations, called Classic, Extended, and XL allow the builder to suit everyone s budgets, whilst offering a light, seaworthy ocean cruiser, capable of covering over 300 miles a day in remarkable cruising comfort. An undeniable success, which the new versions should boost even further. Swiss S48 WORLD PREMIERE This blue-water cruising catamaran follows the tradition of the range from a builder famous for the quality of its boats. Seaworthy, easy to handle shorthanded, the S48 is above all an ocean cruising boat whose top of the range equipment (carbon mast, square headed mainsail, daggerboards...) allow impressive averages to be envisaged. 9

12 T H E O F F I C I A L P A R T N E R S C O N T A C T S Medias presse@m2organisation.com Organization info@m2organisation.com Telephone +33(0) Website

The NEW BOATS to be discovered at the forthcoming boat shows

The NEW BOATS to be discovered at the forthcoming boat shows September traditionally marks the start of the season for the boat shows, which throughout the world, from Europe to Asia, via the Americas,