2023 Catamaran Makai 37

Overview

Propulsion
This cat has claws! With its super-efficient hull form and up to 740 HP the M37 is designed to achieve a top speed of 38 knots.

Diesel Engine Options:

• (2) 320 HP Yanmar 8LV-320 (standard)
• (2) 370 HP Yanmar 8LV-370 (option)

Drive Types:

• Stern Drive (standard), available with optional joystick
• Surface Drive - Yanmar Q-SPD (recommended option), available with optional joystick. Benefits include, high corrosion resistance, no cavitation, light weight, lower fuel consumption, no need for trim, reduced draft and military grade reliability.  

Benefits on inboard engines vs outboards:

• Noise: Very quiet - inherently quieter than outboards. Fully insulated (40 mm) engine bays
• Electrical supply: Huge electrical possibilities - ability to heat hot water
• Servicing: Long-range dependability
• Swimming safety: Swimmers better protected from propellers
• Boarding access: Side and stern access
• Space: Wide clear stern
• Safety: Non-explosive

Twin Turbocharger and common rail fuel injection for superior
performance both in fuel economy and acceleration

Hull Design, Construction and Performance
The Makai 37 is designed using our Air-Glide* system to create high air pressure inside, and low pressure outside the hulls to generate a unique shock-absorbing cushion. This also increases the hulls efficiency proportionally with speed. That means no more bumpy rides out to your favorite reef and no more slamming over oncoming swells. With a Makai power catamaran, speed does not come at the sacrifice of comfort.

• Finish: Full female molded hulls & decks, exterior gelcoat finish with molded non-slip surface on deck areas
• Hull Laminate: Infused polyester resin laminate with a vinylester tie layer
• Hull and Deck Core Material: PVC closed cell foam core
• Deck Laminate: Vacuum formed polyester resin laminate
• Laminate specifications are certified to CE standards
• Bottom: Epoxy barrier coat and 2 coats of high-quality black antifouling bottom paint

 

Interior
It’s what’s on the inside that really counts, and we saved the best secret for last. The M37 has full standing headroom in two beautiful staterooms. We say staterooms because both have the option of a double bed. And for families, there’s even the option of a double bed with an additional single for kids or an extra guest. Each cabin has their own shower, sink and electric flush toilet.

• Double beds in each cabin
• American Oak interior joinery
• Full standing headroom (approx. 6' 10")
• Two heads with showers
• Furniture and cabin sides glass gelcoat finish
• Cabin top lined with light weight internally molded gelcoat liner
• Floors: Synthetic timber flooring
• Handcrafted cupboard doors and trimmings
• Panoramic side windows built-in portlights
• Mattresses 150mm (6") foam upholstered
• (2) heads. One in each hull
• (2) electric freshwater toilets. Discharge via holding tank
• Holding tank built in
• Vanity basin with pressure water
• Shower stall with shower head and mixer tap
• Electric shower bilge pump with direct overboard discharge
• Large volume cupboards / shelves to very high quality

Deck and Cockpit
The Makai 37 features a broad and stable deck and cockpit that can comfortably accommodate 12 people.  

• Teak cockpit table. Table lowers to form a lounge area in the cockpit
• Upholstered lounge and dining seating
• Forward windscreen door way through foredeck
• Fiberglass hardtop over cockpit
• Full-height windscreen
• (2) forward hatches, aluminum
• (4) mid cabin hatches, aluminum
• (3) forward anchor and storage hatches, fiberglass
• (4) cockpit engine hatches, fiberglass
• (3) cockpit storage hatches, fiberglass
• (4) combing storage hatches, fiberglass
• (6) cleats
• (2) heavy duty fairleads on bows
• Rails: High quality 316 stainless steel rails to meet CE requirements
• Full width swim platform
• Stainless steel aft swim ladder
• Anchor roller under deck with permanent stowage position for 35lb plough anchor
• Electric anchor winch mounted below deck
• 50m of 8mm short link galvanized chain
• (3) PVC inflatable fenders
• (3) Mooring lines

Galley

• Al fresco galley with coordinated solid surface
• Two-burner stove
• Large bowl stainless steel sink
• Refrigerator: Front opening upright fridge 48 liters
• Under bench storage
• General waste and recycling bin

Lighting and Electrical System

• Quality DC electric switch panel with circuit breakers, LED indicator lights and voltage display
• Marine grade tinned electrical wiring with extensive use of heat sealed connectors
• Batteries: 2 x 200 AH house batteries and 2 x 110 AH engine start batteries
•  230 amp heavy duty isolation switch
• 12V lighting, including LED interior lamps and courtesy lights throughout including recessed lights in the cockpit
• 3 x 12V USB outlets. One at helm and one in each cabin
• CE approved navigation lights

Plumbing and Fresh Water Tanks

• Pressure water system with water to galley and heads
• Fresh water tank: 250 liters (66 gallons), with direct deck fill
• Electric fresh water pump
• (4) Electric bilge pumps
• (4) Manual bilge pumps
• Through-hull fittings to CE/ISO standard
• Fresh water tank level display at helm

Standard Navigation Equipment

• 12" Chartplotter with GPS
• Depth transducer
• VHF radio
• Horn
• Variable speed windscreen wiper