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International Multihull Show

Every boat show now includes a selection of multihulls, as this once niche part of the market is now not only firmly mainstream but continues to grow at a phenomenal rate. Nonetheless, there remains an exhibition that stands out from the rest—the International Multihull Show at La Grande Motte, near Montpellier in the South of France.

Although, a somewhat compact show, it is still by far the best place in the world to make direct side-by-side comparisons between the many different models out there. Many of the smaller yards are also thereby providing a pretty complete picture of the state of today’s multihulls.

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