The HH performance cruiser brand was launched in China during 2012 by Hudson Yachts. The Chinese yard had partnered with well-known Kiwi builder Paul Hakes to produce a range of grand prix monohulls before moving quickly into performance cats with its successful 66 model.
These players had been involved in the Gunboat 60, designed by Nigel Irens, but eventually went their separate ways and HH Catamarans was formed, making use of the ubiquitous Morrelli and Melvin design house.
I was duly impressed with their early models when racing against them in the King’s Cup in Thailand a few years ago, but the brand has rapidly progressed since then. Nowadays, models are available in both power and sail, the current range comprising seven models, from the 44 to the 88. These come in carbon and fibreglass versions. The large, modern yard is situated on the Chinese mainland opposite Taiwan. It has already produced several 66-footers, which are this year joined by the new HH52 and the 44.
The review boat was hull #6 of the full carbon HH50 Sport Cruising version, a boat a Queensland sailor took delivery of earlier this year thanks to the efforts of Multihull Central in Sydney, who report busy order books for these boats.
After a day of sailing the HH50, I can clearly see the attraction, assuming your budget is large enough.
SHEER ELEGANCE
The aesthetics of reverse bows with fine entries
