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The Max Cruise 48 catamaran features a 10:1 fineness ratio, prioritizing cruising payload and interior volume over the performance-oriented 12.5:1 ratio of the Max Cruise 44.12:11 The 48-foot model adds four feet of length and two feet of beam, allowing for a larger salon, a U-shaped settee, and a dedicated helm station with integrated B&G chart plotters.3:37 The design includes an optional forward cockpit with a drainage scupper system and a cabin top configured for 3,800 watts of solar power.2:44 Propulsion options include straight diesel with sail drives or a hybrid system utilizing shaft drives located beneath the aft berths.15:31 The interior layout offers a three-cabin configuration with a split head and shower, plus a versatile workshop or office space.9:22 The manufacturer also produces a 55-foot model, with the first hull featuring a custom interior that eliminates the aft cockpit in favor of an indoor-outdoor living space and a centralized internal helm.17:52

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