
Nahoa Yachts
Designed by real sailors. Masterminded by a world-class naval architect. Built by the best.
The Nahoa 55 was born from the hard-won lessons of 1.5 circumnavigations. She is an aluminum expedition catamaran built to cross oceans fast and thrive in the most remote waters on earth.
Priorities
It’s about the moments in between — not just the miles.
After 1.5 circumnavigations, we know that 80% of your time is spent at anchor. A great catamaran isn’t just fast — it’s balanced. Space, comfort, safety, and capability matter just as much as passagemaking performance. The Nahoa 55 delivers all of it.
Comfort
Crossing oceans is an endurance test, not a race. Comfort keeps the crew sharp and reactive, especially on long, dark, squally nights. Balancing speed with a layout that promotes rest, alertness, and well-being on every passage.
Safety
Safety isn’t theory — it’s priority one. A sheltered forward cockpit, connected spaces for clear communication, and aluminum’s unmatched ductility make Nahoa Yachts the ultimate choice for serious offshore sailing.
Speed
Too slow and you’re caught by weather. Too fast and life aboard suffers. Optimized for 10–12 knots, the Nahoa 55 will easily exceed 200-mile days while carrying a real cruising load.
Fun
The ocean is a playground. From kiting and diving to fishing and exploring, the Nahoa 55 carries the toys and equipment to make every anchorage unforgettable.
Why Aluminum
Sailing around the world is a monumental task, from navigating foreign waters to procuring broken parts; it’s a full-time job and more. The Nahoa 55 is born from all the lessons we’ve learned over the past nine years and 50,000+ nautical miles from our first circumnavigation.
Aluminum is the ultimate material for long-range, expedition-style cruising yachts due to its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and ductility (deforms before it breaks). Unlike fiberglass, aluminum doesn’t require constant polishing, and deck hardware such as cleats and stations are welded on, eliminating leaks from above.
Maintaining a boat is a constant, but aluminum significantly minimizes those efforts. Most great expedition vessels are still built in aluminum to this day.
Carbon Fiber
Upon impact, carbon fiber tends to splinter, creating sharp, jagged edges. This splintering can compromise the structural integrity of the hull. Despite its strength, the brittleness of carbon fiber means it can be more susceptible to catastrophic failure when subjected to high-impact forces.
Fiberglass
When impacted, fiberglass tends to crack and can develop a network of fractures radiating from the point of impact.
Aluminum
Aluminum hulls are extremely ductile, allowing them to absorb and distribute impact forces effectively. Instead of cracking or splintering, aluminum hulls typically deform, showing dents and bends rather than punctures.
Ductility (noun): The ability of a material to undergo significant plastic deformation before rupture, often characterized by its capacity to be stretched or bent without breaking.
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Quality & Certification
The Nahoa 55 has been crafted not merely to comply with Lloyd’s SCC and relevant ISO rules for stability, buoyancy, and watertight compartments, but to surpass them. Given that the Nahoa 55 is conceived as an Expedition-style catamaran, having a design that not only meets but exceeds certifiable standards is of paramount importance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I purchase a Nahoa 55 ?
First and foremost, we are still in the process of finalizing the details for the design. This phase is expected to be completed in the next few months. Currently, we are focusing on ironing out the remaining interior and exterior fit-out details.
What is the build time?
When it comes to the build time at a professional yard, we anticipate it to range from 14 months to 18 months. We already have one exceptional yard that ticks all the boxes, and we are confident it will be an excellent choice. Stay tuned for more details coming soon!
What are the trade-offs?
Nahoa Expedition yachts aren’t for everyone. Every boat is a series of compromises. Too performant and you loose on comfort. Too comfortable and you loose on performance. After 10 years of sailing around the world and countless conversations with fellow cruisers and delivery captains, we have arrived at this performant yet practical expedition catamaran. Emphasis has been given to durability and safety yet not compromising too much on speed. She will be able to exceed 250 mile days at a 10 knot average.
Summary
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