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“On a composite boat, the black hull and superstructure would make the exterior surfaces uncomfortably hot, but excess heat is easily dissipated by the aluminum hull into the water,” said a builder’s rep.

The boat’s main propulsion comes from twin Volvo Penta IPS 1050 engines for a top speed of 18 knots. At an economical speed of 12 knots the catamaran consumes less than 8 gallons of fuel per hour—far less than an SUV. The shallow 2.6-ft. draft makes it ideal for dropping anchor close to shore and accessing smaller bays that large monohull yachts wouldn’t dare to enter.

Designed for family cruising, the 78-foot multihull has large, open-deck spaces, including an open foredeck with a sunken lounge. This area can be accessed directly from the main salon via a shell door integrated into the windscreen beside the helm station. The flybridge is where the party happens, with a bespoke Void sound system included as an extra on the black edition.  By day, the area is ideal for sunbathing or sitting and enjoying the sea views from the weather-resistant sunpads and seating.

Inside there is more dining for 12 guests. For sleeping, eight guests are accommodated in four cabins, including a large master stateroom starboard side.

Suitably, the interior décor is crisp and modern, with a main dining table made from glossy Black Forest marble. The boat’s success now depends on finding enough owners who are willing to cross over to the dark side.

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Vision F80 yacht tour: Inside a €5m powercat with an electric future

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At the recent Palma Boat Show, MBY deputy editor Jack Haines took the chance to tour the new Vision F80 powercat…

One of the standout boats at the 2022 Palma Boat Show was the Vision F80, an enormous all-black catamaran from Turkish yard Vision F, who are currently working in partnership with Silent Yachts .

The Vision F80 on display at Palma was fitted with Volvo Penta IPS, but future versions will feature hybrid and electric boat powertrain options.

Our tour starts at the transom with its split bathing platform and hydraulic tender launch platform in the middle.

Once you’re in the cockpit, you really get a sense of the true size of the Vision F80 – with a 30ft beam there’s plenty of room for huge side decks that look like they’ve been borrowed from a bowling alley.

Moving inside, the galley is accessed via its own separate staircase to port, leaving the entire main deck free for a sprawling saloon.

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Two more staircases towards the bow lead into the guest accommodation, with the owner’s cabin and a twin cabin to starboard, plus two further cabins to port.

Additional toy storage is offered on the foredeck – there is more than enough room for a Williams jet tender and a jetski, which can be launched via a deck crane.

But arguably, the star of the show is the vast flybridge , which boasts acres of entertaining space, more than enough to fit a hot tub should you require.

Enjoy the tour…

Vision F80 specifications

LOA: 78’1″ / 23.8m Beam: 31’4″ / 9.56m Draft: 2’7″ / 0.8m Displacement (dry): 52 tonnes / 114,640lbs Engines: Twin Volvo Penta IPS 800 Cruising speed: 12 knots Fuel capacity: 7,650L / 1,682 gal Water capacity: 3,800L / 836 gal Starting price: €5 million (ex. VAT)

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