2024 Multipower Buyer's Guide

In these smaller sizes of 20 to 30 feet, monohull designs are still hanging in there, but compact multipowers, catamarans for the most part, are now a feature of many manufacturers’ catalogs in the United States, Australia and even Brazil. The catamaran formula of course offers increased stability, both when under way and at anchor. These multihulls are most often propelled by twin outboards. Accessible and easy to handle, these units allow day trips, fishing and, why not, for the better-equipped powercats, a bit of coastal cruising. Most of the models are content with a moderate beam, thus meaning they will enjoy more reasonable marina fees.