Specializing in cruising catamarans, the South African shipyard has just launched a “big” sports catamaran reminding us of the famous Kat 28 (aka KL 28) from the 80s . A somewhat unique concept in today’s multihull world, yet not without interest. At least, that’s the feeling of those who have made a few tacks at the helm of this original platform.
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Conditions: north-easterly wind 6 to 14 knots, calm sea
Xquisite Yachts is a young brand, having been founded in 2014 with the intention of building catamarans that are innovative, solid and high-performance. The range currently includes three sailing models soon to be complemented by three powercats - they’re in the pipeline - all ranging from 30 to 60 feet. The models are for the most part built in Cape Town, except for this 30 SportCat, built in Poland.
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