An express-cruiser catamaran is a dual-hull craft that allows living aboard.
These crafts are mainly used for cruising, but can also be used for daytime excursions, fishing, or leisure.
Most models are built of composite materials (fiberglass or polyester resin, vinyl ester or epoxy). Some are made of aluminum.
Both hulls usually offer living space, and are connected together by a platform decking on which is situated the covered unit.
Above the platform, some express-cruiser catamarans feature a flybridge, i.e. an open space protected or not by a hard-top or a bimini-top, which allows to enjoy the view and the sun.
Each hull is usually equipped with a single engine, which eases port maneuvering. The engines can be diesel, fuel, hybrid or electrical.
Consider carefully the necessary space: number of bunks, exterior spaces, dining space. Consider as well mooring options and maitenenance costs.
The presence of a flybridge is a pleasant option that allows to view the sea from a shaded and elevated position.
Motorization must be studied and take into account the craft's weight and navigation. Constructors offer many types of engine powering.
Consider the standard equipment and the optional features.
- Good livability
- Do not depend on wind
- Relatively fast
- Little roll
- Fuel consumption
- Brutal pitch at sea
- Requires much port space
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Electric boat : express-cruiser catamaran (solar energy) SC 46 Horizon
14,12m 
46' 4"ft
The SC46 is the first luxury yacht in the world powered 100% through solar energy. Highly efficient battery packages store sufficient...
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Power catamaran : flybridge express-cruiser (4 cabins) FlashCat 47 Flash Catamarans
14,05m 46' 1"ft
The catamaran Flashcat 47 is the new model that Flash Catamarans presents the market as a result of experience with previous models. This spectacular catamaran has a new helmet with more than 1.5m overall length, allowing higher performance to the boat. The Flashcat 47 will be the first ship built at the new yard in Valencia, so it will benefit from the new capabilities offered by new and modern...
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Power catamaran : flybridge express-cruiser 39PC Leopard Catamarans
11,76m 38' 7"ft
The Leopard 39 Powercat is an innovative, efficient and spacious yacht that takes the best features from the popular Leopard 47 Powercat to bring you an exciting midsize catamaran...
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Power catamaran : express-cruiser (custom-made) DESIGN NEWCAT 47 Alwoplast
14,32m 47' 0"ft
First, a fuzzy concept enters the back of the brain; wouldn't it be great if we could get a large and really livable pilothouse into a smaller cat. And how can we provide the hot performance and features of a fantastic boat like the A57 in a smaller and more affordable package? After...
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Power catamaran : flybridge express-cruiser (4 cabins) I43PC CATHUGO Yachts
13,11m 43' 0"ft
At the first view her look is quite the same as her bigger sisters i54PC and i66PC. But when you have a look inside you will be surprised. You won’t expect this roomy interior for space of...
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Power catamaran : express-cruiser 380 SPORT Stealth Yachts
11,8m 38' 9"ft
The STEALTH 380 sport is a performance orientated, leisure or light-duty commercial vessel ideally suited to sport fishing,...
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Power catamaran : express-cruiser 11,5 SD Advanced-Cat-Yachts, Kaptn.Klaus Iwan
14,8m 48' 7"ft
Sun- and living-deck 35 m² .Movable sun roof. In the front two Commander-Seats...
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Power catamaran : express-cruiser with enclosed flybridge (aluminium) aurora (dalian) yachts co ltd
14m 45' 11"ft
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13m 42' 8"ft
The ‘V1250 Conquest’ is unashamedly about more room and comfort. With wide access, 2.1mt headroom, 3 large cabins and a choice of 1or...
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Power catamaran : express-cruiser 3470 Glacier Bay
11,43m 37' 6"ft
The 3470 Express Cruiser broadens your horizons with big sea-keeping ability and creature comforts of much larger cruisers. Yet, with outboard power and speed, the 3470 can run with the big offshore...
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Power catamaran : express-cruiser TRAWLERCAT 36 Endeavour
10,97m 36' 0"ft
The TrawlerCat36 has an amazing amount of room for a 36 foot yacht. Everyone who comes through the companionway is impressed with the accomodations. The salon has plenty of room for everyone...
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Power catamaran : express-cruiser PACIFIC 3200 Sea Sport, Inc
9,8m 32' 2"ft
The Pacific 3200 catamaran is a uniquely designed boat with unparalleled performance. The twin asymmetrical hulls create a high speed, stable, and efficient ride not found in other boats this size....
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Power catamaran : express-cruiser FISH HAVEN Geo Shipyard
12,5m 41' 0"ft
Fish Haven - Geo Shipyard, Inc. built this Hysucat for the Mississippi department of Marine Resources to use along their coast to survey the bottom of the Mississippi Sound and the Gulf of Mexico....
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Power catamaran : express-cruiser LIGHTWAVE 38' POWERCAT Lightwave Yachts
11,58m 38' 0"ft
Power Catamaran - The Lightwave 40' Powercat provides excellent fuel efficiencies at impressive cruising speeds. Contemporary styling, luxurious furnishings and quality finishes enhance the timeless appeal of this vessel. This impressive Power Catamaran encompasses all the advantages of the modern day catamaran including shallow...
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Power catamaran : sport-fishing express-cruiser 4100 SPORTSCRUISER Noosa Cat Australia Pty
11,1m 36' 5"ft
The 4100 Series . . . 12.26 m of unstoppable, high performance offshore boating in a class of its own. Designed as a true multi-functional vessel,...
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Power catamaran : sport-fishing express-cruiser P37x Mayrik Yacht Design
11,5m 37' 9"ft
P37x BigGame is a boat especially dedicated to sporting fishing with large fish, marlin, swordfish, sea-bream, tuna. The hulls studied for speed, with a V constant on almost a half the length guarantee...
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Power catamaran : sport-fishing express-cruiser ROGER HILL Coastal Boats
10m 32' 10"ft
From designer Roger Hill, this power cat has been designed primarily for fishing off the coast, day trips, and short cruises. Capable of top speeds...
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Power catamaran : sport-fishing express-cruiser SOLITAIRE LOMOcean Design
14m 45' 11"ft
Solitaire was commissioned by the happy owners of a previous LOMOcean design, the 11m, 40 knot power catamaran Aquavett Inspired by the performance and sea keeping of the smaller boat, the New Zealand based couple wanted a larger, extended family oriented boat whilst spending more time on the water, cruising,...
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Power catamaran : flybridge express-cruiser POWERCAT 420 African Cats
12,75m 41' 10"ft
With its incredibly shallow 0.9 draft and rock like stability, the African Power Cat 42 can take you anywhere you want to go.And with four luxurious...
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Power catamaran : flybridge express-cruiser 350 AussieCat
12,29m 40' 4"ft
The LeisureCat 350 Sportscruiser (35ft) (LOA 42ft) has been designed to carry us well into the 21st century. Still with our very fast planing hull and excellent all-round performance, the 350 has a sleek superstructure more...
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Power catamaran : flybridge express-cruiser DP 15 Multimarine Composites
15m 49' 3"ft
The Dazcat Power 15m is a custom designed wheelchair accessible power catamaran commissioned by Paul and Pauline Scholey for cruising in the Med. It has a specially designed hydraulic lift...
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Power catamaran : flybridge express-cruiser 42 ArrowCat Marine
12,5m 41' 0"ft
The ArrowCat 42 takes all the great qualities of the ArrowCat 30 and scales them up for greater comfort. The roomy interior and comfortable sleeping arrangements...
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Power catamaran : sport-fishing flybridge express-cruiser 350 SPORTCRUISER LeisureCat
12,29m 40' 4"ft
The LeisureCat 350 Sportscruiser (35ft) (LOA 42ft) has been designed to carry us well into the 21st century. Still with our very fast planing hull and excellent all-round performance, the 350 has a sleek superstructure more...
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Power catamaran : sport-fishing flybridge express-cruiser 320 EC World Cat
9,8m 32' 2"ft
The 320EC express cabin is how World Cat is adding an element of luxury to offshore fishing. The helm is located on centerline, with port and starboard entry doors leading to the galley stand-up head. Both the galley and the head...
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Power catamaran : flybridge express-cruiser (ocean cruising) MC 40 Motorcat
13,1m 43' 0"ft
By 2010 the Bond Yachts may develop, in parallel with its activity for the construction of Motorcats , a new boat MotorCat 40 ,Cruiser designated as largest of its line, fast family cruiser . Capable of crossing oceans this cat will follow successful looks of its smaller sister MC 29 .Single bow idea had many praises...
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Power catamaran : flybridge express-cruiser (2 cabins) P-47 Maine Cat
14,4m 47' 3"ft
Maine Cat has brought our 20 years of experience building lightweight Core-Cell composite sailing catamarans to create a completely unique fuel efficient power catamaran. The combination of significant weight saving, very slender hulls, horizontal drives...
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Power catamaran : express-cruiser KSS-P40 Corporación Ballotta
12m 39' 4"ft
This very spacious 40 feet power...
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Power catamaran : sport-fishing express-cruiser 32′ AMERIKAT All American Marine
9,65m 31' 8"ft
One of the latest Teknicraft Catamarans by All American Marine, Inc. is a 32'...
