The Boat
The Boat: A Legacy of Adventure and Innovation
Makani is a one-of-a-kind catamaran built for performance and luxury. With her exceptional design and history, she offers an unforgettable sailing experience in Hawaii.
The History of the Makani Catamaran
What started as a visionary idea soon became the reality of the Makani Catamaran. Built in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, her construction began in September 2004, and by August 2005, she was ready to face the open ocean. Makani’s maiden voyage was nothing short of epic—an 8,000-mile journey from the Virgin Islands to Hawaii, passing through the Panama Canal, up the coast of Central America, and heading northwest to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, before finally reaching the Hawaiian Islands.
On October 20, 2005, Makani arrived at her new home in Kewalo Basin, Slip F31, Honolulu, HI, where she has since become a symbol of luxury cruising.
Makani Catamaran Specifications
⦁ Length: 64 Feet
⦁ Width: 32 Feet
⦁ Displacement: 29,000 Lbs
⦁ Passenger Capacity: 79 (With Crew of 5)
⦁ Crew: Captain, First Mate, and Bartender (Additional Crew Available for Larger Groups)
⦁ Built: Gold Coast Yachts, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
⦁ Designer: Dave Wallworth/Jon Jepson
⦁ Construction Completed: August 2005
⦁ Arrived in Hawaii: October 2005
Vessel Details
⦁ Vessel Material: Core Cell Foam/Epoxy/Carbon Fiber
⦁ Total Sail Area: 1,764 Square Feet
⦁ Sails: North Sails 3DL
⦁ Rotating Wing Mast: 70’ Carbon Fiber by Southern Spars (New Zealand)
⦁ Standing Rigging: ARAMID Uni-Directional Kevlar
Engine and Performance
⦁ Engines: Twin Yanmar 125 Hp Turbo Diesel Engines
⦁ Propellers: 3-Blade Folding Propellers from Gori
⦁ Speed: 13 Knots (Under Power)/Up To 30 Knots (Under Sail)
Onboard Amenities
Entertainment
⦁ Flat-Screen HDTV
⦁ DVD Player
⦁ Surround Sound Audio System in the cabin
⦁ USB Device Hook-Up
⦁ PowerPoint Presentation-Compatible HDTV
⦁ Restrooms (2 Freshwater Heads)
⦁ Dual Bar Stations
⦁ Semi-Enclosed Main Cabin Area
⦁ Open Fore and Aft Decks
⦁ Helm Station Seating for Passengers
⦁ Two Forward Sunbathing Nets
⦁ 20 Nautical Mile Excursion Limit
⦁ Dual Swim Ladders off Stern