Aventura 14 – A versatile and much cheaper trawler

Presented in Cannes as a preview, the second powercat of Aventura Catamarans finally revealed its secrets to us during a test at La Grande-Motte, at the end of the International Multihull Show. Well finished and with a high-end comfort, this rather elegant motor catamaran plays in the register of the ocean trawler; it is also capable of very varied programs… and not to spoil anything, it is by far the cheapest powercat of this category. Trial location: La Grande-Motte Conditions: 15 to 20 knots westerly wind, light to rough seas

Trial location: La Grande-Motte
Conditions: 15 to 20 knots westerly wind, light to rough seas

In the early 2000s, the manufacturer Aventura, specialized in the manufacture of composite polyester, started its activity with monohulls of less than 8 meters and small catamarans of coastal camping of 20 to 28 feet, then of coastal cruise. From the outset, the prices displayed are tight; this “least expensive boat in its category” position is permanently anchored in the manufacturer’s policy – it is still forbidden today.
The next decade saw a rise in the construction industry to models over 40 feet long – super-habitable and comfortable – for offshore cruising. Since 2015, it is the architect Samer Lasta who designs the Aventuras, and this collaboration makes a great success for the brand, which has become established in the panorama of manufacturers of medium-scale multihulls. With more than fifty units produced annually, Aventura Catamarans is right behind the very first major shipyards. Three sailing models are available: 34, 37 and 44. The first powercats started in 2016 with the 10 Power, with an outboard and inboard powertrain.