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The forward cockpit on the Nahoa M puts every line, every sail control, and the helm in one sheltered position — forward of the mast, under a hard bimini, protected from spray and weather. You can reef, trim, and steer without ever stepping onto an exposed deck. It's the single biggest quality-of-life change we've made in our next catamaran — and it came from real miles, not a drawing board. The Nahoa M is a 56ft aluminum expedition catamaran designed by Pierre Delion.

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