International Multihull Show 2026
What to Expect in La Grande Motte
The International Multihull Show returns to La Grande Motte from 22 to 26 April 2026, and this year’s edition is shaping up to be the biggest and most ambitious in the event’s 16-year history. Around 80 multihulls will be displayed afloat across three marina basins, surpassing last year’s record of 76 boats.
Thirty percent of exhibitors are based outside France, reflecting the show’s growing status as a truly international platform. Eight world premieres are confirmed, with power catamarans outnumbering sailing models among the debut launches for the first time – a significant marker of where the market is heading.
There are practical changes for visitors this year too. The entrance has moved to the town side of the marina, near the Harbour Master’s Office, and a new third marina basin has been opened to accommodate the expanded fleet.
Free electric shuttles by Totoom will run every 20 minutes between the show entrance and the Pasino Partouche parking area. Opening hours are Wednesday to Saturday 10am to 7pm and Sunday 10am to 5pm.
La Grande Motte: The Show’s Perfect Home
La Grande Motte was conceived by a single architect, Jean Balladur, commissioned in 1962 as part of the French government’s Mission Racine, a plan to develop the Languedoc-Roussillon coastline and attract tourism to a region then largely overlooked. What Balladur built from scratch on marshland and sand dunes is one of the most distinctive resort towns in Europe: a city of stepped concrete pyramids inspired by the pre-Columbian site of Teotihuacan in Mexico and the modernist concrete work of Oscar Niemeyer in Brasilia. The result was controversial for decades but is now recognised as a heritage site, awarded the Patrimoine du XXeme siecle label in 2010 as the first town in France to receive that designation for its entire architecture.
The marina is central to the town plan. Balladur designed it as the social and visual heart of the resort, and it remains exactly that. Wide, flat, well-organised and blessed with reliable spring weather on the western Mediterranean, it turned out to be an ideal venue for an in-water boat show.
The International Multihull Show was created in 2010 and began life as a biennial event alternating between Lorient on the Atlantic and La Grande Motte on the Mediterranean. The first edition in Lorient featured 50 multihulls afloat at the Cite de la Voile Eric Tabarly.
The Mediterranean edition followed in 2011 with 60 boats. By 2013 the show had settled permanently in La Grande Motte, where the weather, the marina infrastructure and the proximity to key builders (including Outremer, whose yard is based here) made it the natural home.
The 2022 edition returned after the Covid break with over 65 boats and 15,000 visitors from every continent. In 2023, 70 boats were on the water. By 2025, 76 multihulls were afloat including a dedicated powercat marina in the newly opened Port Ouest area. Each year the record has been broken. The 2026 edition expects to break it again.
The Boats
Here are some of the yachts you’ll be able to see at the show
Adventure Yachts: AY60 (18.4m x 8.47m | Power | WORLD PREMIERE)
The AY60 is one of eight world debuts at the 2026 show and one of the larger power catamarans making its first public appearance. At 18.4 metres, it sits firmly in the luxury powercat segment. Details remain limited ahead of the launch, but it will be one of the centrepieces of the powercat section of the show.
Aquila Catamarans: Aquila 50 ES, 50 Yacht, 46 Coupe, 32 Sport
Aquila brings four models to La Grande Motte. The Aquila 50 ES (14.97m x 7.86m) is a sailing catamaran making its European premiere, the first time Aquila’s sailing boat has been shown in Europe. The Aquila 50 (15.99m x 7.76m) is the power version, well established in the production powercat market. The Aquila 46 Coupe (14.44m x 5.46m) is a sleeker, sportier power model, and the Aquila 32 Sport (9.86m x 3.85m) makes its European premiere as a compact day and weekend powercat.
Aventura Yacht: Aventura 37 Explorer, 38 MY Version Fly, 37, 45, 38 SC
Aventura brings five models, including the world premiere of the Aventura 37 Explorer (11.6m x 5.94m), a power catamaran aimed at the expedition and island-hopping market. Also on show: the Aventura 38 MY Version Fly power catamaran, the sailing Aventura 37 and 45, and the larger Aventura 38 SC (16.9m x 7.5m), a substantial motor catamaran rounding out a comprehensive range display.
Balance Catamarans: Balance 580 (17.78m x 8.6m | Sail)
The Balance 580 is a high-performance offshore sailing catamaran from the South African builder that has built a strong reputation in the bluewater cruising market. At nearly 18 metres, it is one of the larger sailing cats at the show and represents the premium end of the performance cruising segment.
Bali Catamarans: Catsmart, Catspace, 4.2, 4.6, 5.2, 5.8
Bali has one of the largest presences at the show with six models afloat. The range spans from the compact Catsmart (12.08m) through the Catspace and Bali 4.2, 4.6 and 5.2, up to the flagship Bali 5.8 (17.85m x 9.06m). Bali catamarans are produced at the Catana Group yard and are characterised by wide beams, social-focused deck layouts and forward helm stations that have proved extremely popular in the charter and liveaboard markets. They will also be talking about the new Bali 7.0
Catana Catamarans: Ocean Class 2 (15.75m x 7.98m | Sail)
Catana remains one of the most respected names in performance cruising catamarans. The Ocean Class 2 is a well-proven offshore design with a strong following among bluewater sailors. We are hoping for some news on additional models from Catana, they have been teasing it for a while.
Cataruga: La Tortue 147 (14.7m x 7.85m | Sail)
Cataruga is a smaller builder producing handcrafted sailing catamarans, and the 147 (signifying 14.7 metres) sits in the mid-range cruising space with a design focused on seakeeping and liveability.
Comar Yachts: C-Cat 65, C-Cat 38
Italian builder Comar Yachts brings two very different boats. The C-Cat 65 (19.68m x 9.12m) is a large, powerful sailing catamaran at the top end of the production range. The C-Cat 38 (11.73m x 5.84m) is a compact but capable offshore cruiser that is the entry point to the range. Comar has a reputation for solid construction and practical offshore design.
Dragonfly 36 Performance (10.9m x 8.12m | Sail)
The Dragonfly 36 Performance is a folding trimaran from the Danish brand, presented here by French dealer Hellomulti. The Dragonfly range has a long reputation for combining a practical folding beam mechaniss with great sailing performance, and the 36 is the entry point to Dragonfly’s Performance range. Its beam opens to a considerably wider sailing configuration than its marina footprint suggests.
Lagoon 620 NEO, Lagoon 450 NEO
Lagoon will have two Lagoon NEO models, a separate line from the standard range, fully refurbished from existing boats. The Lagoon 620 NEO (18.9m x 10m) is a substantial catamaran with a 10-metre beam. The Lagoon 450 NEO (13.96m x 7.84m) brings similar thinking to a more accessible size.
Earthling Limited: Earthling E-40 Power Catamaran (12m x 5.5m | Electric/Hybrid/Solar | FRENCH PREMIERE)
The Earthling E-40 is one of the most talked-about boats at this year’s show. Designed and built by New Zealand engineer John McGettigan, the E-40 is a 12-metre serial hybrid power catamaran that takes a systems-engineering approach to electric propulsion. The hull is based on Alan Carwardine’s Stealth 36 powercat design, extended and built in Thailand from core composite foam with carbon fibre inserts, resulting in a displacement of just 3.5 tonnes, a figure that is central to the boat’s efficiency.
Excess Catamarans: Excess 11 Hybrid, Excess 13, Excess 14
The Excess range (produced by Groupe Beneteau) is now well-established as a more sporty sibling to the Lagoon line. All four models are on display: the entry-level Excess 11 (11.42m), the mid-range Excess 13 (12.99m), the flagship Excess 14 (15.99m).
Fountaine Pajot: FP 41, FP 44, FP 51, Samana 59
One of the largest French builders, Fountaine Pajot presents four models. The FP 41 (12.1m x 6.91m) and will showcase the yard’s commitment to hybrid propulsion across much of the range. The FP 44 and FP 51 are well-established cruising catamarans covering the 13 to 16-metre mid-market. At the top of the range, the Samana 59 (18.78m x 9.46m) has the interior volume and passage-making capability to suit long-range liveaboard use.
Garcia Yachts: Explocat 52 (15.9m x 8.2m | Sail)
Garcia is a respected name in aluminium offshore cats, and the Explocat 52 brings that expedition-focused pedigree to the catamaran market. At nearly 16 metres with a generous 8.2-metre beam, the Explocat 52 is aimed at serious offshore sailors who want structural robustness alongside the space and stability advantages of a catamaran. For those who plan to venture far.
HH Catamarans: HH44 (13.43m x 7.15m | Hybrid)
HH Catamarans from China has established itself as one of the most advanced builders in the performance catamaran sector. The HH44 is a 13.4-metre hybrid sailing catamaran with a carbon construction and a focus on light displacement and sailing performance. HH’s use of carbon infusion throughout the structure gives the 44 a weight advantage over many rivals in this size bracket.
Itacatamarans 14.99 (15.35m x 7.8m | Solar)
The Italian-built Itacatamarans 14.99 is a hybrid-powered performance sailing catamaran of 15.35 metres. A real looker from the dock.
Jeanneau: TH33, TH38
Jeanneau enters the power catamaran space with two models from its Targa Hull range. The TH33 (10.17m x 3.66m) and TH38 (11.82m x 4.3m) are both relatively narrow-beamed power cats with a dayboat and weekend-cruising focus. Their proportions differ from the wide-beam charter-style powercats dominant in the market, reflecting Jeanneau’s more traditional powerboat heritage.
Lagoon Catamarans: Lagoon 38, 43, 51, 55, 60
Lagoon is the world’s largest production catamaran builder and presents five models spanning much of the range. The Lagoon 38 (13.1m) is the entry-level model, the 43 and 51 cover the core cruising market, while the Lagoon 55 (18.38m x 9m) and Lagoon 60 (19.77m x 9.87m) represent the premium end of the range. Lagoon’s designs are characterised by large interior volumes, wide bridge decks and remain the benchmark against which most production cruising catamarans are measured.
Leopard Catamarans: Leopard 46, 52, 40 Powercat, 46 Powercat, 53 Powercat, Sunsail 465, Moorings 464PC
Robertson and Caine’s Leopard brand brings seven models to La Grande Motte. On the sailing side: the Leopard 46 (14.48m) and the Leopard 52 (15.8m) arrrive in a new Sail/Hybrid version. Power catamarans include the Leopard 40, 46 and 53 Powercats. The Sunsail 465 (13.87m) makes its European premiere, and the Moorings 464PC is also afloat. The breadth of this display reflects Leopard’s position as one of the leading volume producers across both sail and power categories.
McConaghy Boats: MC75 (23.3m x 9.8m | Sail | WORLD PREMIERE)
At 23.3 metres and 9.8 metres of beam, the McConaghy MC75 is the largest sailing yacht at the show and one of the most anticipated. Designed by Ker Yacht Design and built in carbon composite using Corecell technology, the MC75 is substantially lighter than conventional construction of comparable size. The design features push-button hydraulic composite centreboards with three pre-set positions, a system McConaghy bills as safer than fixed daggerboards because the boards retract automatically on underwater impact.
Millikan Boats: M.10 (10m x 5.5m | Solar)
The M.10 is a compact 10-metre solar-powered catamaran from French builder Millikan, aimed at day sailing and short coastal passages with zero-emission operation.
MODX Catamarans: MODX 70 (21.33m x 10m | Solar)
The MODX 70 made a strong impression at last year’s show. At 21 metres with a 10-metre beam, it is a large solar-powered sailing catamaran with an Aeroforce wing sail system, hydrogeneration capability and 70 square metres of solar panels. It targets 18 knots in 20 knots of wind and is available for charter. Its return to the show signals continued development of this ambitious project.
Moon Yacht: Moon 60 Sail (18.3m x 9.6m | Sail)
The Polish-built Moon 60 is a luxury sailing catamaran at the top end of the production market. At 18.3 metres with a 9.6-metre beam, it offers considerable living space. Moon Yacht has been developing its range steadily and the 60 represents its flagship sailing model.
Nautitech Catamarans: 48 Open (14.67m x 7.97m | Sail)
The Nautitech 48 Open is a well-established cruising catamaran from the Bordeaux-based builder. The Open configuration features a wide, unobstructed cockpit with helm stations at the aft corners, which gives the 48 a very different feel to the central-helm layouts of many rivals. It is a popular choice for sailors who want above-average sailing performance alongside offshore cruising capability.
Neel-Trimarans: Neel 52 (15.9m x 8.8m | Sail)
The Neel 52 is the flagship of the Neel range, which occupies an interesting niche: production trimarans designed for comfortable liveaboard bluewater cruising rather than racing. At 15.9 metres, the Neel 52 offers remarkable interior volume for a trimaran, including full headroom in all three hulls. It is one of the most practical trimaran options in the market for long-term ocean sailing couples or small crews.
OQS: OceanExplorer 60 (18m x 9.3m | Sail)
The OceanExplorer 60 from Ocean Quality Systems is an 18-metre sailing catamaran designed around offshore cruising comfort and seakeeping. At this size it targets serious bluewater buyers who want safety and self-sufficiency in ocean conditions.
ORC Catamarans: ORC 57 (18.39m x 9.61m | Sail)
The ORC 57 is a large sailing catamaran at 18.4 metres with a wide 9.6-metre beam. It occupies the top end of the perfromance sailing catamaran market, targeting buyers looking for speed combined with offshore passage-making capability. The new 52.2 didn’t quite make it, she splashes in May.
Outremer: Outremer 52, Outremer 48 (WORLD PREMIERE)
Outremer is one of the most important builders at the show, not least because their yard is located in La Grande Motte itself. The Outremer 52 is already well proven, having won the British Yachting Award 2023, European Yacht of the Year 2024 and Multihull of the Year 2024. Its presence at the show allows buyers to benchmark it directly against the new model sitting alongside it.
The Outremer 48 (14.63m x 7.56m) is the world premiere that shpuld be one of the stars of the show.
Prestige: M48, M7
French luxury powerboat builder Prestige brings two motor catamarans. The M48 (14.79m x 6m) is a sleek, relatively narrow power catamaran with strong styling, while the flagship M7 (17.94m x 7.54m) is a large motor cat aimed at the luxury buyer. Both reflect Prestige’s background in premium powerboat design applied to the multihull format.
Privilege Marine: Signature 510 (17.09m x 7.98m | Sail)
The Privilege Signature 510 is a well established luxury bluewater sailing catamaran from one of France’s most established builders of premium cruising multihulls. At 17 metres it is aimed at experienced offshore sailors and long-term liveaboards who want quality of build alongside performance.
Rapido Trimarans: Rapido 40 Racer (WORLD PREMIERE), Rapido 40 Cruiser
Rapido brings both versions of the Rapido 40 to La Grande Motte, including the world premiere of the 40 Racer. Both are folding trimarans at 12 metres with an 8.8-metre beam when deployed, designed by Morrelli and Melvin and built from all-carbon construction by Triac Composites in Vietnam.
The Rapido 40 Racer is the dedicated performance version. It sports a taller 19.5-metre carbon rig (2 metres higher than the cruising version), twin C-foils, a North Sails racing inventory, advanced control systems and an all-carbon structure optimised for minimum weight.
Seawind Catamarans: Seawind 1170, Seawind 1370
Australian builder Seawind brings two models. The Seawind 1170 (11.7m x 6.5m) and Seawind 1370 (13.7m x 7.6m) are both offshore-capable sailing catamarans that have built a loyal following. Seawind has a reputation for thoughtful deck layouts and solid construction aimed at shorthanded ocean sailing.
Simbad Yachts: Simbad 55 (17.59m x 8.92m | Sail | WORLD PREMIERE)
The Simbad 55 is a world premiere at the show. At 17.6 metres with an 8.9-metre beam, it is a new cruising sailing catamaran. Full details will emerge at the show.
Tricat: Tricat 8.50 (8.5m x 6.5m | Sail)
The Tricat 8.50 is one of the smallest boats at the show, a compact trailerable trimaran at 8.5 metres with a beam of 6.5 metres. This is the accessible end of the trimaran market, offering the performance and stability advantages of three hulls in a package that can be towed on a standard trailer.
Trimarine Compositos: TRM43 (13.08m x 7.92m | Sail | WORLD PREMIERE)
The TRM43 is a world premiere from Portuguese builder Trimarine Compositos, a 13-metre sailing catamaran making its first public appearance. Its debut will be closely watched by those tracking emerging builders in the performance cruising catamaran space.
Vaan Yachts: Vaan R5 (14.95m x 8m | Sail)
The Vaan R5 is a 15-metre sailing catamaran from Dutch builder Vaan. The yard has been developing an eco-focused cruising catamaran range and the R5 targets that market with a design that emphasises sailing enjoyment and structural quality.
Vision Yachts: Vision 444 (13m x 7.6m | Motor/Sail |)
The Vision 444 makes another appearance in Europe – great news for prospective buyers interested in this up and coming brand from South Africa. This year, they will also launch the 484.
Windelo Catamaran: Windelo 54, Windelo 50
Windelo continues to develop its electric-hybrid sailing catamaran range. Both the Windelo 54 (16.24m x 7.98m) and Windelo 50 (15.24m x 7.95m) feature electric-hybrid drivetrains. Windelo’s approach integrates a big solar areas generating capacity and electric motors to eliminate diesel engine use in harbour and in light conditions, while retaining a back-up generator for longer passages. The two models are among the most mature electric-hybrid sailing catamarans in production.
YOT Power Catamarans: YOT 36, YOT 41
YOT brings two compact power catamarans. The YOT 36 (10.92m x 4.5m) and YOT 41 (12.57m x 5.82m) are both aimed at the day and weekend power cruising market with relatively narrow beams, giving them a more traditional motorboat feel than the wider charter-style models.
In Summary
The 2026 International Multihull Show should be the most compelling edition yet. The world premiere list includes the Outremer 48, Rapido 40 Racer, Simbad 55, Trimarine TRM43 and Adventure Yachts AY60,. Add the French premiere of the Earthling E-40, the European premieres of the Aquila 50 ES and the comprehensive displays from Lagoon, Leopard, Bali, Fountaine Pajot, Excess and Outremer, and the show floor in La Grande Motte this April represents a broad and diverse snapshot of the global multihull market.
The broader trends are clear: power catamarans are a fast-growing segment, electric and hybrid propulsion continues to grow, and the multihull market continues to take share from the monohull market.
If you are thinking about buying a multihull, or simply want to spend four days immersed in the best the market has to offer, there is no better place to be in April than on the pontoons in La Grande Motte. We will see you there.
International Multihull Show 2026, La Grande Motte, France. 22 to 26 April 2026. Entrance at the Harbour Master’s Office, town side of the marina. Wednesday to Saturday: 10am to 7pm | Sunday: 10am to 5pm Tickets and information: www.multicoque-online.com