YOT 53 Power Catamaran: First Look Before Cannes 2026

We joined the YOT 53 on her delivery run to Cannes, at sea, before the doors opened. This is the first real look at YOT's new power catamaran. The YOT 53 makes her European debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival, and we got aboard early. We ran her along the French Côte d'Azur, watched her come alongside the YOT 36 and YOT 41, and got a first look at the features YOT has built this boat around. A first look at a power catamaran designed to challenge what a 53-footer is supposed to be: fold-out side wings that widen the cockpit at the touch of a button, an owner's cabin that opens onto its own private terrace, a flybridge that feels like a whole extra deck, and a systems package built around 48-volt power and centralized digital control. Type: Inboard power catamaran, flybridge Naval architecture / design: JNJ Design with Catana Group Length: 53 ft (approx. 16 m) Beam: 7.25 m CE category: A (ocean) Engines: Twin Yanmar inboards, 440 hp or 550 hp, shaft drive Layouts: 3-cabin owner's version or 4-cabin version Owner's cabin: Full-beam forward suite, king berth, en suite, lounge area, direct access to private bow terrace Salon: Up-and-over tilting aft door connecting salon and cockpit Galley: U-shaped, forward in the salon Flybridge: Helm station, lounging, dining, optional wet bar and grill Electrical: Optional 48V lithium system with silent air conditioning, no generator required Built: CatanaGroup facility in Aveiro, Portugal The YOT 53 is on display at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 at the Vieux Port September 8 to 13, running September 8 to 13, 2026, in Cannes, France. Come see her in person. Catamaran Gurus is on-site through the show. Reach out and we'll set up a viewing. Learn more about Catamaran Guru: https://catamaranguru.com/about-us/ Catamaran Gurus is your safe harbor for yacht sales, yacht ownership, liveaboard lifestyle and sailing education, and charter management. Visit our website for insider details on how to own and operate a yacht for less than you think! Get expert yacht buyer assistance to ensure your buy the right boat for you and your dream.