Powered catamarans have many attractions for both the cruising boater and day sailor alike. This Iliad 70 built in China quickly demonstrates that it will be difficult to offer more space, a more stable platform and, more surprisingly, a more economical motor cruiser in this size…
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Test location: Sydney, Australia
Conditions: calm sea
Iliad: a new range launched in 2019
Australian company Multihulls Solutions has brought to market a remarkable new line of powered catamarans with the debut of the Iliad marque in 2019. The first model, the Iliad 50 (see our test in MW169) was unveiled at the Sanctuary Cove show. Her big sister, the Iliad 70 made her debut at the Sydney boat show. These will be joined by a 90 later, according to company boss Mark Elkington who was heavily involved in the conception and design. He explained to us about the…