Bluewater Sailing in First Class
Presented to the public for the first time at the International Multihull Show at La Grande-Motte back in April, the Simbad 55 certainly isn’t choosing to go unnoticed. With its large, sweeping coachroof arches, immense flybridge, and a finish that clearly draws inspiration from the world of superyachting, this new catamaran makes its ambitions clear: to offer a very high-end vessel, yet one that is sufficiently seakindly and easy to use that it doesn’t require a professional crew to operate. A few months after first seeing it at the dock, we revisited hull #1 in Monaco. The luxurious and iconic backdrop was set - fitting the bill perfectly, especially since we were exploring the Legend version, the fully-loaded model.
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Conditions: 2 to 6 knots of wind, calm sea
A Very Ambitious Newcomer
While Simbad Yachts is a new brand, the project brings together experts who know their craft well. The naval architecture was entrusted to Pierre Delion, while Darnet Design handled the deck plan and interior layout. The shipyard is based in Alicante, Spain, where, according to Simbad, about 100 people are involved in production.
The specifications are ambitious: to offer a true blue water catamaran capable of providing all the comforts expected aboard a luxury vessel…
