The Makai Yachts M37 is a catamaran from Croatia with twin diesels, a main deck focused on entertainment, and accommodations for extended voyaging. Its two-tone hull color, raked windshield and sloping sheerline visually lower this cat’s profile, giving it a sporty aesthetic.
This power cat is new to the US market and is part of a two-model lineup from the Split, Croatia-based yachtbuilder. The other model is a 42-footer dubbed the M42. The M37’s design was created by Emanuele Rossi, a naval architect and yacht designer from Ventimiglia, Italy. According to the boatbuilder, the M37’s overall design inspiration comes from classic sports cars.
The M37’s optional twin 370 hp Yanmar diesels allow the power cat to reach reported speeds of 35 knots. Twin 320 hp Yanmars are standard. Makai attributes the vessel’s admirable performance to its proprietary low-drag, tunnel hull form known as the Air-Glide system. The hull is also Kevlar-reinforced to add strength without significantly increasing weight. The robust build enables the M37 to be beached, making a day at the sandbar sans wet feet a reality.
In addition to the boat’s drag-reducing hull form, the M37 is equipped with a variety of tech features, including optional lithium batteries to manage hotel loads, such as heating and air conditioning. Solar panels help with recharging. A CZone digital-switching system provides at-a-glance systems monitoring and control for the M37. The helm has dual seats as well as dual multifunction displays. A Zipwake trim system helps keep the M37 as stable as a table.
The 204-square-foot cockpit is set up for at-sea entertaining with a three-person sun bed aft. The open layout has more seating forward of the sun bed. Between the two seating spaces is a folding table. The backrest of the sun bed flips back to form an alfresco dining area for eight to 10 guests. Additional L-shaped seating and another table are forward and to port. There is even real estate for a sink and an optional barbecue.
Accommodations include two staterooms with en suite heads. The owner’s space is to port with a queen-size berth and a sole-to-ceiling closet. The berth faces athwartships with ocean views out the hullside windows. The guest stateroom to starboard has an aft-facing double berth with stowage underneath, and an athwartships single berth. Hullside windows bring in abundant light.
The Makai Yachts M37 is available in a Coupe or an Open version. The Coupe model has a hardtop. There is a high level of personalization available for owners too, including a wide spectrum of fabrics, hull colors and engine upgrades in sterndrive or surface-drive configurations.
The Makai Yachts M37 is expected to be on display at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show from October 29 to November 2.
