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Gunboat Introduces the Fusion 80

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Gunboat Fusion 80 – Performance and Presence

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For more than two decades, Gunboat has set the standard for high-performance cruising catamarans. Founded on innovation and built with passion, the brand created a segment that didn’t exist – the Fast Cruising Catamaran.

And they are building on that pioneering spirit continues with the Gunboat Fusion 80, a yacht that opens a new chapter: the world’s first Gran Turismo Catamaran.

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Discover all the details of the Fusion 80 and download the brochure HERE.

A New Kind of Performance

Gunboat’s DNA fuses racing precision with liveaboard comfort. The Fusion 80 extends that legacy – designed for those who crave the exhilaration of sailing, yet demand an even more luxurious living experience.

Built in La Grande-Motte, South of France, the Fusion combines advanced composite engineering with French craftsmanship and an international design team.

Inside Fusion 80 — Full Living at Sea

The Fusion 80 brings a new luxury segment to the ocean.

  • A 19m² master suite sits at sea level, offering private access to the water – a penthouse at sea.
  • Dual forward and aft cockpits invite guests to live outdoors, from sunrise to sunset.
  • Interiors by Kristian Gavoille & Valérie Garcia balance light, feel, and elegance.

Every detail has been shaped for motion – refined, fluid, and timeless.

Fusion 80 Titanium Veil

Fast Cruising Meets Gran Turismo

While the Gunboat 68 and 72 remain benchmarks for pure performance, the Fusion 80 bridges worlds – preserving Gunboat’s spirit of speed and control while expanding into new dimensions of space and lifestyle.

It’s for sailors who want to go further, live better, and experience sailing not as a sport, but as an art.

Fusion 80 — The Future of Sailing

Gunboat once reinvented performance cruising.
With Fusion, they are doing it again.

The Gran Turismo Catamaran — born from ambition, crafted for those who live in motion.

Rising to the moment:

When a brand has long been synonymous with fast luxury catamarans, anything new it launches demands attention.

The new Fusion 80 stretches into different territory: A Gran Turismo yacht that is light, and glides through the water efficiently.

The Brand Evolution

For decades, Gunboat has been the most desirable multihull brand on the market

Gunboat’s story is one of constant pushing of multihull performance boundaries: introducing comfort, volume and luxury, without losing sailing performance.

  • The early 62, 48 and 66 foot models cemented Gunboat’s reputation as a builder of light, carbon, super-fast cruising catamarans. The 55 and 60 further built the style and performance.
  • Then came the 68 Series: a big step up. The Gunboat 68 has set a new benchmark for high-performance sailing delivering speed, stability and precision with a powerful sail plan.
  • Next came the 72 Series: here the team expanded into elevated high-performance luxury sailing with larger volumes – this Flybridge version has more living space and design tweaks for more comfort while still performing in the regattas.
  • The 80-Series represents another step up in performance: a no-compromise machine steeped with the same Gunboat DNA.
  • Now the Fusion 80: this is the launch of a new segment – the Gran Turismo Catamaran, a luxury penthouse at sea.

Gunboat specialises in high-performance multihulls and are widening their appeal to “fast and liveable”, improving comfort and luxury while preserving the speed, the handling and the heritage.

The Fusion 80: “Gran Turismo” defined

So what is a “Gran Turismo Catamaran”? A Gran Turismo (GT) is a yacht that blends high performance, long-distance comfort, style, and usability. Fast, luxurious, spacious and comfortable for long passages. This is the Fusion 80 .

Key highlights:

  • Naval architecture by VPLP, with exterior lines by Patrick Le Quément & Christophe Chedal Anglais and interiors from Valérie Garcia & Kristian Gavoille.
  • A master suite of 19 m² with private sea-access.
  • A panoramic flybridge and forward lounge cockpit: social/relaxation are key to the experience.
  • The build remains advanced composite, in the performance-cruising domain with Gunboat’s famous attention to detail and weight.
  • This yacht is more spacious, – a new segment for those seeking the performance heritage, but also the comfort and space of a luxury multihull.

If you’ve sailed a 68 or 72 and loved the speed but felt you might gain on comfort/space, the Fusion 80 is the logical next step.

For Further Information

If you’re thinking of stepping up to the Fusion 80

  1. Visit the Fusion 80 site and download the brochure: check layout options, finish levels, performance specs and pricing.
  2. Sign up to the newsletter: Register your interest, download materials and keep up to date with the latest news and build slots.
  3. Compare the 68 & 72 : benchmark the extras you get (volume, comfort, social spaces) vs the handling agility, light-air speed.
  4. Contact the Gunboat Team: Arrange a sea trial or a yard visit.
  5. Consider Residual Values/Future Resale: this is one of the strengths of Gunboat and their brand. We expect the new Fusion line to match or exceed on holding value.

Final Thoughts

The Gunboat Fusion 80 widens the brand’s appeal, creating a new Gran Turismo luxury performance multihull segment.

For sailors who want the speed and light wind sailing performance, but also the space, finish and social space of a luxury yacht.

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