HH44 rave reviews

Met with rave reviews at the Cannes Yachting Festival when it made its international debut, the HH44 was declared “spectacular”, “stunning”, “the future” and “the best boat in the show”.

20 November 2023

Clean aesthetics, carbon construction, and the parallel-hybrid EcoDrive have led the HH44 not only to capture the attention of sailors worldwide, but to garner prestigious nominations for Cruising World and Sailing World Boat of the Year, SAIL Best Boats, and European Yacht of the Year. In each of the competitions, judges from leading sailing publications carefully evaluate each contender based on criteria such as design, innovation, performance, and manufacturing quality.

As is true for all HH Catamarans, the HH44 represents a commitment to exceptional design, innovative thinking, and excellent sailing characteristics. The HH44, with its sleek lines, advanced materials, and cutting-edge technology, has rightfully secured its place among the top contenders.

The HH44 features a sleek profile, carbon construction and the parallel-hybrid EcoDrive.

Twin aft helms pivot in and out allowing the helmsman versatility.

The large aft deck is ideal for entertaining.

A well-equipped, U-shaped, electric galley naturally integrates with the spacious saloon.

With 38 hulls sold, the HH44 is well and truly being embraced by cruising sailors.

Redefining what is expected in a catamaran of this size, the HH44’s range of features is inspired by the HH Catamarans ethos. The HH44 is robustly built, delivers superb light air performance, features contemporary luxury interiors, and perhaps most importantly, can be operated with little to no dependence on fossil fuels.

Epoxy-infused carbon and e-glass construction, combined with top-of-the-line rigging and hardware, provide a solid platform and confident sailing experience.

Twin aft helms pivot in and out allowing the helmsman versatility, while a well-considered deck layout and light-to-the-touch steering make for a pleasurable sailing experience. Folding transoms help to ensure safety at sea and deploy at anchor to provide the perfect platform for swimming and relaxing.

There are four interior styling options to choose from, each tastefully considered. A well-equipped, U-shaped, electric galley naturally integrates with the spacious, light, and airy saloon. Forward and aft opening safari windows provide ample airflow.

Down below, there is luxury accommodation for up to six guests. The impressive port side master cabin is spacious and light-filled, while the starboard hull boasts a comfortable double guest cabin aft and a single berth with an optional bunk or workshop forward.

All-told, the most exciting feature may be the parallel hybrid EcoDrive. Electric motors, a massive battery bank, hydro-regeneration, and over 4kW of solar allow for silent, fume-free electric motoring at cruising speed for up to two hours.

Combined with the reliability of trusted diesel engines for redundancy, the Eco-Drive stands to change the way sailors think about and manage their energy use for years to come.

With 38 hulls sold, the recent nominations are a further testament to the proof of concept. The market has eagerly embraced the HH44 as the future of the segment, and the sailing media appears to agree.

Multihull Central is the exclusive agent for HH Catamarans in Australia and New Zealand and has a dozen boats on order for the region including several 44s due to be completed in 2024.

multihullcentral.com/hh-catamarans

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