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catamaran
noun
cat·a·ma·ran
ˌka-tə-mə-ˈran 
ˈka-tə-mə-ˌran
: a vessel (such as a sailboat) with twin hulls and usually a deck or superstructure connecting the hulls
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Power catamarans were also quickly adopted as race boats.
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2024
Ponant, the French expedition line, will this month launch the Spirit of Ponant, a 76-foot catamaran with six guest cabins.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2024
Many local marinas and tour companies offer half- or full-day rentals of pontoon boats or catamarans.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 24 June 2024
Photo : Silent Yachts Silent 62 Tri-Deck Optimized for outdoor living and warm climate sailing, Silent Yacht’s 62 3-Deck, full-electric catamaran promises quiet, emissions-free cruising.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2024
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2024
Ponant, the French expedition line, will this month launch the Spirit of Ponant, a 76-foot catamaran with six guest cabins.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2024
Many local marinas and tour companies offer half- or full-day rentals of pontoon boats or catamarans.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 24 June 2024
Photo : Silent Yachts Silent 62 Tri-Deck Optimized for outdoor living and warm climate sailing, Silent Yacht’s 62 3-Deck, full-electric catamaran promises quiet, emissions-free cruising.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2024
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catamaran
noun
cat·a·ma·ran
ˌkat-ə-mə-ˈran
ˈkat-ə-mə-ˌran
: a boat with twin hulls
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