MAKAI Power Catamarans is a modern, innovative brand in the luxury boating world focused on designing and building high-performance power catamarans that combine elegance, comfort, and superior sea-going capabilities. Founded by a team of industry veterans with decades of experience, the company has quickly made a name for itself by addressing a growing market demand for multihulls that offer more space and efficiency than traditional monohulls, without sacrificing performance or style. Italian designer Emanuele Rossi contributed to the brand’s distinctive aesthetic, which draws inspiration from classic sports cars to create sleek, athletic lines and cutting-edge hull shapes.

Makai’s debut model, the M37, is a flagship example of this ethos. At around 37 feet in length, it blends spacious luxury with thoughtful engineering: dual cabins with ensuite heads, generous cockpit and salon areas, and innovative features like the Air-Glide shock-absorbing hull design that enhances comfort and fuel efficiency. The M37’s semi-asymmetric hull gives it surprisingly high performance for its class, with some configurations capable of speeds approaching those of much larger vessels while maintaining stable, smooth rides in varied conditions.

Building on that success, Makai has expanded its line with models like the M42, which emphasizes all-season cruising comfort with an enclosed saloon, generous galley, and optional flybridge — ideal for longer voyages and diverse climates.

Across its fleet, Makai places a strong emphasis on fuel efficiency, onboard comfort, and practical usability, making power catamarans accessible for both experienced boaters and newcomers. By positioning production in Croatia and leveraging a global dealer network, the company aims to bring its blend of performance and elegance to cruising enthusiasts around the world.

The Air-Glide system on Makai Yachts’ power catamarans is a proprietary hull and tunnel design that significantly improves ride comfort, efficiency, and performance. It works by drawing air into the space between the twin hulls, creating a high-pressure cushion beneath the boat that acts like a shock absorber against waves. This cushioning effect reduces slamming and harsh motion in choppy water, so passengers experience a smoother ride even at higher speeds. The design also lowers drag and increases fuel efficiency compared with traditional hulls, allowing Makai catamarans to cruise more comfortably and economically without sacrificing speed.

M37

The M37 offers an unusually roomy interior for its class, including two large cabins each with en-suite heads and generous natural light and headroom typically found on much larger yachts.

M42

The Makai Yachts M42 is a luxury all-season power catamaran that builds on the success of the M37 by offering enhanced comfort, space, and versatility for cruising enthusiasts.