Makai 37 GTS | The Live | Multihulls World

► Two years ago, we discovered the Makai 37 in Croatia, designed by the Italian naval architects Eryd Yacht Design. The Z-shaped aft structure of the coachroof/bimini is unmistakably the signature of this young brand, which has already announced a second model, the Makai 42. In the meantime, Makai has added a touch of sportiness to its 37 in the GTS version, which is fitted with a central foil - a blade between the hulls connecting one to the other. ► Hull #5 includes this feature, and we got the chance to take it out for a test run in Aigio, Greece. It is powered by a pair of V8 Yanmar engines, each producing 370 HP, coupled to Q-SPD (Q-Marine Surface Piercing Drive) drive units with semi-submerged propellers. This configuration, with the same engine power, delivers a spectacular performance boost, as the top speed increases, according to our measurements, from 30 to 42.6 knots! The same applies to fuel consumption, which decreases by 30 to 50% at the same engine speed (starting at 3,000 rpm). In practical terms, the foil’s effect is noticeable at speeds from 20 knots, with an ideal operating range at 30 knots - a particularly high cruising speed. ► Check out the full test report in an upcoming issue of Multihulls World. ► Technical Specifications: Builder: Makai Designer: Eryd Yachts Design Length: 37’5” (11.4 m) Waterline length: 30’10” (9.4 m) Beam: 15’1” (4.6 m) Draft with raised legs: 2’2” (0.66 m)’ Draft underway: 3’7” (1.1 m) Displacement: 21,400 lbs (9.7 t) Motors: 2 x 320 or 370 HP Fuel capacity: 2 x 118 US gal (2 x 450 L) Cruising speed: 30 knots Max speed: 42.6 knots Price: €839,000 ex-tax ► Sign up for our newsletter and win a free two-month subscription to Multihulls World by clicking here: https://bit.ly/48JP1Vk ► Become a FREE SUBSCRIBER to Multihulls World's YouTube page now - https://www.youtube.com/c/MultihullsWorld ► Log on to our website to discover over 600 multihulls tests! Subscribe to our newsletter to take advantage of our promotions and boat show invitations! https://www.multihulls-world.com/ ► Follow us on Facebook! https://m.facebook.com/MultihullsWorldMag/?locale2=fr_FR ► Discover us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/multihulls_world/ ► Follow our multi news on X https://twitter.com/multihullsworld?lang=fr ► Let’s talk about business https://www.linkedin.com/company/multicoques-mag-multihulls-world/ ► Like us on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@multihullsworldmag #multihullsworld #yachting #multihull #cruising #bluewater #sailing #sailcruising #seatrial #boatreview #bluewatersailing #boat #boatlife #boating #sailingday #magazine #youtube #tiktok #catamaran #makai37GTS #makaiyachts #greece #aigio #emmanuelvandeth