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3 Best Power Catamarans in 2026

Power catamarans are the segment that argues hull form matters more than length. The category covers offshore-fishing power-cats from 26 to 38 feet, family-cruising configurations from 35 to 45 feet, and liveaboard charter platforms from 45 to 55 feet. This guide ranks three hulls that cleared our 2026 review across mid and premium tiers.

We sampled 11 candidates across broker-listing data and owner-forum reads through April 2026. Filters below let you narrow by length, drivetrain, and primary use. Build, performance, accommodations, systems, value, and resale carry equal weight unless the cat-hull framing pushes performance and accommodations up.

By Boat & Sail Editorial · Updated May 2026 · 11 hulls evaluated, 3 selected

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Used-market pricing sampled April 2026. Click a boat to jump to its review.

#BoatLength DriveUsed range BuildPerformanceValue Best for
1 World Cat 325CC
World Cat 		30-34ft outboard-twin $232,000–342,000 (2020–2023 hulls) ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★☆ offshore, fishing
2 Twin Vee 360 GFX
Twin Vee 		34-40ft outboard-quad $292,000–418,000 (2020–2023 hulls) ★★★★☆ ★★★★★ ★★★★☆ offshore, fishing
3 Leopard 46 PC
Leopard 		46-50ft diesel-twin $682,000–1,025,000 (2019–2022 hulls) ★★★★★ ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆ cruising, liveaboard
1. World Cat · 30-34ft · outboard-twin · premium

World Cat 325CC

World Cat 325CC

The verdict: Yes, the segment standout for offshore power-cat use

The 325CC is the power catamaran the segment cross-shops everything else against. Twin Yamaha F300 V6 outboards, twin-sponson VectorFlo hull that holds 5-foot offshore chop at 28 knots without slap, and a forward casting deck plus aft fishing space that supports a four-angler offshore trip without anyone giving up a seat. The trade is the cat-hull premium and the slightly slower top end vs equivalent V-hull center consoles. For owners running 30-plus mile offshore runs in 4-foot-plus chop weekly, the math works.

Build

★★★★★

Performance

★★★★★

Accommodations

★★★★☆

Systems

★★★★★

Value

★★★★☆

Resale

★★★★★

Read the full breakdown

Build. Hand-laid fiberglass twin-sponson catamaran hull with VectorFlo tunnel design. All-stainless visible hardware. Gelcoat quality is segment-standout. Welded-aluminum hardtop with stainless support tubes.

Performance. Twin Yamaha F300 V6 give 48 mph top end. Cruise at 28 knots holds 1.9 mpg combined. VectorFlo cat hull holds 5-foot chop at cruise without slap, segment-leading dry-helm performance.

Accommodations. Forward casting deck. Aft fishing space with twin livewells. Two pedestal helm seats. Bow seating with cooler. Enclosed head under console with portable shower.

Systems. Twin Garmin GPSMap multifunction displays. Yamaha Helm Master EX joystick control. JL Audio with hardtop speakers. Trim tabs with auto-adjust. Lithium house bank upgrade available from 2022.

Value. Premium-tier money for a segment-standout offshore platform. Used at $258,000-298,000 for a 2021 hull is the strongest buy because cat-hull demand is steady on the brokerage market.

Resale. World Cat holds resale within 22-26 percent of new at five years. Power-cat rarity supports demand on the secondary market for offshore-focused buyers tired of V-hull ride characteristics.

What's included

Twin Yamaha F300 V6, dual Garmin GPSMap, Yamaha Helm Master EX joystick, JL Audio with hardtop speakers, trim tabs, welded aluminum hardtop, twin livewells, enclosed head under console.

What costs extra

Trailer (tri-axle is a $9,500 line), lithium house bank upgrade, second helm, watermaker, premium audio upgrade, outriggers.

What works

  • ✓ VectorFlo cat hull holds 5-foot offshore chop at 28 knots without slap
  • ✓ Twin Yamaha F300 V6 give 28-knot cruise at 1.9 mpg combined
  • ✓ Helm Master EX joystick eliminates the marina docking drama
  • ✓ Welded-aluminum hardtop, no fiberglass tower fatigue at 1,000-plus hours
  • ✓ Resale firms because power-cat supply is thin on the secondary market

What doesn't

  • ✗ Cat-hull premium adds 12-18 percent over equivalent V-hull center console
  • ✗ Top end is 6-8 mph slower than equivalent V-hull at same engine spec
  • ✗ Twin-sponson width complicates trailer launching at narrow ramps

Best for

Offshore-fishing households running 30-plus mile runs in 4-foot-plus chop weekly. Cross-shoppers from V-hull center consoles tired of pounding ride. Florida and Carolina coastal owners with deep-water-grouper itineraries.

Not ideal for

Inshore-only buyers, the cat-hull is offshore-first. Trailer-launch buyers needing under-30-foot LOA for road permits.

Best year & trim to buy

2021-2023 with the Yamaha F300 V6 and Helm Master EX standard. Verify outboard service records and tunnel-bottom condition on shallow-grounding histories.

Pricing, April 2026

New
$398,000–478,000 new
Used
$232,000–342,000 (2020–2023 hulls)
Read the full World Cat 325CC review →
2. Twin Vee · 34-40ft · outboard-quad · premium

Twin Vee 360 GFX

Twin Vee 360 GFX

The verdict: Yes, the long-range offshore power-cat at 36 feet

The 360 GFX is the power catamaran for buyers running 50-plus mile offshore runs to deep grounds. Quad Yamaha XF425 V6 or Mercury Verado 400 outboards on the transom, asymmetric hull design that holds 6-foot chop at 30 knots, and a layout that fits four anglers offshore plus a forward cabin for two. The trade is the fuel burn at WOT clears 110 gph and the hardtop electronics box is optional, not standard.

Build

★★★★☆

Performance

★★★★★

Accommodations

★★★★☆

Systems

★★★★☆

Value

★★★★☆

Resale

★★★★☆

Read the full breakdown

Build. Hand-laid fiberglass twin-sponson catamaran hull with asymmetric design. Stainless on visible mounts. Gelcoat quality runs comparable to World Cat. Hardtop is fiberglass with stainless tubes.

Performance. Quad Yamaha XF425 V6 give 56 mph top end. Cruise at 30 knots holds 1.8 mpg combined. Asymmetric cat hull holds 6-foot chop at 30 knots without slap.

Accommodations. Forward V-berth fits two adults. Settee for two more in cabin. Enclosed head with portable shower. Galley with refrigerator and single-burner stove. Cockpit fits eight for fishing.

Systems. Triple Garmin GPSMap multifunction displays. Yamaha Helm Master EX joystick. JL Audio with hardtop speakers. Reverse-cycle AC optional, recommended for liveaboard use.

Value. Premium money for a long-range power-cat. Used at $322,000-378,000 for a 2021 hull is the value buy because Twin Vee depreciation slows after year three.

Resale. Twin Vee holds resale within 26-30 percent of new at five years. Power-cat rarity at 36 feet supports demand on the secondary market.

What's included

Quad Yamaha XF425 V6, triple Garmin GPSMap, Yamaha Helm Master EX joystick, JL Audio, V-berth, settee, enclosed head, galley with refrigerator and stove.

What costs extra

Trailer, hardtop electronics box, reverse-cycle AC, watermaker, lithium house bank upgrade, second helm, outriggers.

What works

  • ✓ Asymmetric cat hull holds 6-foot chop at 30 knots without slap
  • ✓ Forward V-berth plus settee sleeps four legitimately
  • ✓ Quad Yamaha XF425 give 56 mph top end with 30-knot cruise at 1.8 mpg
  • ✓ Triple Garmin and Helm Master EX joystick standard
  • ✓ Long-range offshore capability with cabin amenities

What doesn't

  • ✗ Quad-engine fuel burn at WOT clears 110 gph combined
  • ✗ Hardtop electronics box is optional, recommended at this price
  • ✗ Cat-hull width complicates marina-slip placement on narrow finger piers

Best for

Long-range offshore households running 50-plus mile runs weekly. Cross-shoppers from express cruisers who want offshore-fishing capability. Tournament-fishing teams.

Not ideal for

Inshore-only buyers, the LOA and engines are over-spec. Buyers watching fuel burn at WOT, four engines drink seriously.

Best year & trim to buy

2021-2023 with the XF425 V6 and Helm Master EX standard. Verify outboard service records on quad rigs, the 100-hour cycle compounds.

Pricing, April 2026

New
$478,000–562,000 new
Used
$292,000–418,000 (2020–2023 hulls)
Read the full Twin Vee 360 GFX review →
3. Leopard · 46-50ft · diesel-twin · premium

Leopard 46 PC

Leopard 46 PC

The verdict: Yes, the segment standout for power-cat cruising

The 46 PC is the power catamaran for buyers crossing into liveaboard and charter use. Twin Volvo Penta D6-440 diesels, four staterooms with ensuite heads, a flybridge with helm and galley, and a hull form that holds 6-foot offshore chop with the comfort of a 60-foot monohull. The trade is the price ceiling, Leopard asks flagship money in any year, and the diesel maintenance cycle adds annual lines a quad-outboard cat does not have.

Build

★★★★★

Performance

★★★★☆

Accommodations

★★★★★

Systems

★★★★★

Value

★★★★☆

Resale

★★★★☆

Read the full breakdown

Build. Hand-laid fiberglass twin-sponson catamaran with vacuum-bagged stringer grid. All-stainless hardware throughout. Cabin finish is flagship-tier with hardwood and stitched-vinyl details.

Performance. Twin Volvo Penta D6-440 diesels give 22-knot top end. Cruise at 18 knots holds 1.8 nmpg. Cat hull holds 6-foot offshore chop with monohull comfort, segment-leading for cruising use.

Accommodations. Four staterooms (owner-suite plus three guest cabins) with ensuite heads in three. Flybridge with helm and galley. Saloon-galley with full appliances. Cockpit fits eight under flybridge.

Systems. Twin Garmin chartplotters at lower helm plus flybridge. Volvo Penta IPS joystick available. Lithium house bank standard from 2021. 17.5kW genset standard. Reverse-cycle AC throughout. Watermaker available.

Value. Flagship money for a flagship platform. Used at $742,000-882,000 for a 2020 hull is the buy because charter-fleet turnover keeps the secondary market liquid.

Resale. Leopard holds resale within 26-30 percent of new at five years. Charter-fleet ex-boats trade fast on the brokerage market with documented service records and known maintenance schedules.

What's included

Twin Volvo Penta D6-440 diesels, twin Garmin GPSMap, lithium house bank (2021+), 17.5kW genset, reverse-cycle AC throughout, four staterooms, three ensuite heads, full saloon galley, flybridge with helm and galley.

What costs extra

Trailer (the LOA argues against it), watermaker (optional), Volvo Penta IPS joystick, second helm at flybridge, dinghy davit upgrade.

What works

  • ✓ Four staterooms with three ensuite heads, real liveaboard capability
  • ✓ Cat hull holds 6-foot chop with monohull comfort, cruising-first design
  • ✓ Lithium house bank, 17.5kW genset, watermaker, full liveaboard systems
  • ✓ Charter-fleet turnover keeps used market liquid with documented service
  • ✓ Flybridge with helm and galley, real entertaining capability

What doesn't

  • ✗ Flagship pricing pushes $700,000-plus on used 2020-2021 hulls
  • ✗ Diesel maintenance cycle adds annual lines outboard cats avoid
  • ✗ Cat-hull width complicates marina-slip placement and Mediterranean-mooring scenarios

Best for

Liveaboard and charter cruising households. Cross-shoppers from monohull motor yachts who value cat-hull comfort. Owners running Mediterranean and Caribbean itineraries.

Not ideal for

Day-cruising-only owners, the cabin amenities are over-spec. Trailer-launch buyers, the LOA and beam preclude road transport.

Best year & trim to buy

2020-2022 with the lithium house bank and 17.5kW genset standard. Charter-fleet ex-boats with documented service records are the value buy because operating histories are known.

Pricing, April 2026

New
$1,180,000–1,420,000 new
Used
$682,000–1,025,000 (2019–2022 hulls)
Read the full Leopard 46 PC review →

How we picked

11 hulls in the 28-to-50-foot power-catamaran window cleared our first-pass screen. We kept the three that show up consistently with clean service records, fair pricing on the secondary market, and known issues either solved or transparently priced into the listing. Cross-references included 400-plus owner posts on The Hull Truth power-cat forum, Cruisers Forum power-cat threads, and Boating Magazine offshore power-cat reviews from the rolling 18 months.

Each boat scored on six dimensions: build (20%), performance (20%), accommodations (15%), systems (15%), value (15%), and resale (15%). Performance carries heavy weight because cat-hull behavior in 4-to-6-foot offshore chop is the segment differentiator. Accommodations and systems split the next slot because the segment runs 30-to-50-foot ownership cycles and liveaboard or charter use is a meaningful share of the buyer base.

Tunnel-bottom inspection on shallow-grounding histories, outboard or diesel service intervals (Yamaha XF425 on 100-hour cycle, Volvo Penta D6 on 250-hour cycle), and lithium house bank longevity are documented hot spots that affected our year-range guidance. Quarterly refresh, next revision due August 2026.

What people actually ask

Why a catamaran instead of a V-hull?

Cat hulls give you wider beam-to-length ratios, more stable platforms at rest, and less pounding at cruise in 3-foot-plus chop. The trade is slightly slower top end (4-8 mph vs equivalent V-hull) and wider beam that complicates marina-slip placement. Offshore households running 4-foot-plus chop weekly benefit most. Inshore-only owners get little ride benefit and pay the cat-hull premium for nothing.

What does ownership cost per year?

Outboard power-cats: 100-hour service per engine $400-700. Twin or quad outboards multiply. Diesel power-cats: 250-hour service per engine $1,200-1,800. Annual hull wash and bottom paint $800-3,000 for saltwater. Storage $3,000-12,000 depending on length and region. Insurance $1,500-7,500 for hull values $250,000-1,000,000. Genset oil and impeller every 100 hours $200-400. Watermaker membranes every 5 years $800-1,400.

Are catamarans harder to dock?

Beam-to-length ratio runs 0.45-0.55 on cat hulls vs 0.30-0.35 on V-hulls of equivalent length, which means cat-hull marina-slip and finger-pier placement is harder. Joystick docking systems (Yamaha Helm Master EX, Mercury Joystick, Volvo IPS) eliminate most of that complexity by giving you full directional control through twin or quad engines. Without joystick, cat-hull docking takes 50-100 hours of practice to feel natural.

Best resale on this list?

World Cat 325CC first, holds within 22-26 percent of new at five years. Leopard 46 PC second, charter-fleet turnover keeps the secondary market liquid. Twin Vee 360 GFX third, power-cat-at-36-feet rarity supports demand. All three trade faster than equivalent V-hull boats because cat-hull buyers are a self-selecting demographic.

Should I get a survey?

Yes on any cat-hull over 4 years old, anything with over 800 hours, and any boat with documented shallow-grounding history. Survey runs $1,200-2,800 depending on length and catches stringer-grid integrity, transom moisture, drive or outboard health, fuel-system issues, and tunnel-bottom condition. On a $250,000-700,000 hull a survey is well under 1 percent of purchase and prevents $20,000-60,000 surprises.

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