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YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF THIS CATAMARAN - But It's Our Newest Contender - The Max Cruise 42 -MJ Sailing
October 7, 2020 · 23 min · 242K views · Grand Rapids
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The Max Cruise 42, a 42-foot performance sailing catamaran from Vietnam-based Max Cruise Marine, has emerged as a primary contender for a new boat build.1:54 The design features a foam-cored, vinyl ester resin construction using pre-molded 3D modules rather than traditional flat-panel kit assembly.4:19 This modular approach allows for a gel-coated exterior finish, potentially reducing construction time by eight to ten months by eliminating extensive fairing and painting.5:28 The components arrive in two 40-foot shipping containers and include pre-installed tanks, bulkheads, and structural flanges for bonding.7:22
The interior layout emphasizes living space, featuring a linear bridge-deck galley, a large L-shaped settee, and a three-cabin configuration with an owner’s suite.18:52 The design includes a convertible steering station for protected helm operation and a pillar-less door system for open-air access between the cockpit and salon.13:09 The vessel remains under consideration alongside the Shoning Aero 1360.2:46 Utilizing pre-molded components significantly accelerates the assembly phase of a custom catamaran build compared to flat-panel construction.6:02
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