Licensed Yacht BrokersSales and service of yachts and shipsThe Catamaran Makai 37fromCUSTOM BUILTis a compact, capablemotor yachtcatamaranbuilt on afiberglass and plastic hullfoundation, pairing practical accommodations with efficient diesel propulsion. Presented by Shestakov Yacht Sales and broker Andrey Shestakov.
Selecting a Catamaran Makai 37
Choosing a Catamaran Makai 37makes sense if you want a manageable footprint with strong stability and comfort. At 36 ft (11.1 m) LOA and 15 ft (4.62 m) of beam, it offers generous deck space for its size. A minimum draft of 5.741 ft (1.75 m) broadens your cruising options, while a single inboard Yanmar diesel emphasizes simplicity and efficiency. With sleeping for two and two heads, it delivers notable comfort for this size ofcatamaran.
Features of the Model
- Type: motor yachtandcatamaran
- Dimensions balanced for stability and access: 36 ft LOA, 15 ft beam, 5.741 ft (min) draft
- Propulsion: One Yanmar inboard diesel engine for straightforward operation
- Accommodations: Sleeps 2 with 2 heads for convenient overnighting
- Construction: fiberglass and plastichull with a fiberglass deck
- Tankage sized for weekend cruising: 264 gal fuel and 66 gal water
Technical Specifications
- LOA: 36 ft (11.1 m)
- Beam: 15 ft (4.62 m)
- Draft (min): 5.741 ft (1.75 m)
- Engine: 1 × Yanmar, Inboard, Diesel
- Hull material: fiberglass and plastic
- Deck material: Fiberglass
- Sleeps: 2
- Heads: 2
- Fuel capacity: 264 gal
- Water capacity: 66 gal
Pricing and Ordering
For current pricing, build availability, and personalized guidance on the Catamaran Makai 37byCUSTOM BUILT, contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales. Our team will assist with specifications, options, and delivery planning for thismotor yachtcatamaran.
Questions and Answers
Q: What type of yacht is the Catamaran Makai 37? A: It is amotor yachtcatamaranwith afiberglass and plastic hullconstruction.
Q: What are the key dimensions? A: The LOAis 36 ft (11.1 m), thebeamis 15 ft (4.62 m), and theminimum draftis 5.741 ft (1.75 m).
Q: What powers the yacht? A: One Yanmarinboarddieselengine (single-engine setup) provides reliable propulsion.
Q: How many can sleep aboard and how many heads are there? A: The yacht sleeps 2and has2 heads, ideal for couples or short-handed cruising.
Q: What are the materials and tank capacities? A: The hullisfiberglass and plasticwith afiberglassdeck;fuel capacityis 264 gal andwater capacityis 66 gal.
Owner Experience Review
Owners and reviewers have been using the Catamaran Makai 37as a family weekender and day‑boat entertainer, thanks to its 204 sq ft cockpit and social layout that comfortably hosts 10+ guests. Reports also cite capable coastal passages, including a roughly 2,000‑nm Croatia‑to‑Palma delivery during launch testing, and a weekender profile that can cross the Gulf Stream to the Bahamas. The compact two‑cabin, two‑head arrangement targets owner‑operators and charter use on short cruises.
On the water, tests describe a cushioned, low‑impact ride in 3–4 ft swells with “very few impacts and none that feel at all jarring,” attributed to the maker’s Air‑Glide, low‑drag tunnel concept. Handling is responsive and maneuverable, and joystick with Skyhook/trim options improve close‑quarters control and docking. Performance figures from reviews put a diesel test boat near 29 kt at the top end with twin Yanmar 8LVs, with claimed upgrade potential into the mid‑30s, and fuel burn reported around 4.7–5.0 L/mi at 20–29 kt.
Cabin comfort is strong for the size, with two en‑suite staterooms, good storage and light, and an owner’s berth facing a deep hull window, alongside full standing headroom in the saloon for short‑term liveaboard. Ergonomic caveats from sea trials include swept upper moldings that can hinder a standing helm sightline, and a sliding window aperture that made singlehanded cleat access awkward. Early test boats were also noisier under the saloon due to long engine bays, with the maker reportedly adding a bulkhead and damping; production is ramping from 2023 with standard Yanmar 8LV sterndrives and optional surface‑drive and hydrofoil packages that alter the service profile. Several brokerage listings record the builder as CUSTOM BUILTfor specific hulls, a database convention noted in the market.
Pros and Cons
- Cushioned, low‑impact ride in 3–4 ft swells credited to the Air‑Glide tunnel‑hull concept.
- Expansive 204 sq ft cockpit supports alfresco entertaining for 10+ guests.
- Two en‑suite cabins with strong natural light and storage suit weekender and charter use.
- Early test boats were noisy under the saloon due to long engine bays, with added damping planned.
- Swept upper moldings can hinder the standing helm sightline.
- The sliding window aperture made singlehanded cleat access awkward in tests.
Comparison with Other Models
| Model | LOA | Beam | Draft | Speed (Cruising/Max) | Gross Tonnage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catamaran Makai 37 | 36' 0" (11.10 m) | 15' 0" (4.62 m) | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | - | - |
| Classic Gaff Schooner | 99' 0" (30.44 m) | 21' 0" (6.40 m) | 7' 3" (2.20 m) – 9' 2" (2.80 m) | 8 kn / 10 kn | 100 |
| HOUSEBOAT ISLAND LIFESTYLE 2 | 40' 0" (12.19 m) | 20' 0" (6.10 m) | - | - | - |
| 38 Alfa Houseboat | 38' 0" (11.58 m) | 12' 0" (3.66 m) | - | 5 kn / 8 kn | - |
| Chesapeake Bay Log Canoe | 54' 0" (16.46 m) | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | - | - | - |
| NOVA LUXE ELIGHT 44 | 44' 0" (13.41 m) | 21' 0" (6.40 m) | 11' 3" (3.42 m) | 7 kn / 14 kn | - |
| Navisyo Homes 28 Navis V.08 | 28' 0" (8.53 m) | 9' 0" (3 m) | 5' 6" (1.67 m) | 6 kn | - |
| NOVA LUXE FARO 5 ELECTRIC BOAT | 16' 0" (4.88 m) | 6' 0" (1.96 m) | 3' 3" (1 m) | 10 kn / 22 kn | - |
| Power Catamaran | 102' 0" (31.09 m) | 43' 0" (13.11 m) | 25' 5" (7.75 m) | 11 kn / 12.6 kn | - |
| NOVA LUXE ELIGHT 50 GE SOLAR POWERED | 48' 0" (14.78 m) | 24' 0" (7.32 m) | 10' 8" (3.25 m) | 8 kn / 12 kn | - |
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