A price reduction can say more than a brochure. The new €9.5 million ask for Acali, the first WiderCat 92 to launch, is one of those moments. Delivered in 2024 and still under full shipyard warranty, the 28-meter hybrid catamaran is not a build slot or concept. It is in the water, fully outfitted, and available now.
Acali is Wider’s first multihull and a measured entry into the space. At 12 meters across, it offers main-deck volume that rivals larger monohulls, with a full-beam owner’s suite forward and private foredeck terrace. Below are three guest cabins, including two VIPs with balconies that open directly to the sea.
The layout is designed for calm, not spectacle. The main salon and upper lounge use a restrained palette and clean lines to support long days aboard without visual fatigue. A shaded aft dining area keeps lunches cool, while the foredeck sunpads offer space for slower afternoons.
Outside, the 67-square-meter beach club is a highlight. Fold-down sides and a convertible transom create a clean, usable platform just above the waterline. Tender storage is tucked out of sight. When the aft door is down and the bulwarks are open, the platform feels more like a low dock than a stern deck, with only the sound of water against the hull.
The hybrid system, a Wider signature, pairs electric propulsion with a robust battery bank and solar support. It allows for silent operation at anchor and low-vibration cruising. Quoted performance is honest: 4,000 nautical miles at 6 knots, 12 knots cruising, and 14 knots at max. Solar panels are integrated cleanly into the hardtop and superstructure, helping to support hotel loads and reduce reliance on generators.
Technically, Acali is sound. The yacht is built to RINA class and was supervised by a leading industry surveyor. It reflects Wider’s experience in hybrid systems from its monohull series, scaled here to take advantage of the catamaran platform. Stability, range, and onboard comfort are all part of the brief.
Multihulls still split opinion, but the market is shifting. For owners seeking quiet, usable space and low environmental impact, Acali makes the case with clarity. The format supports longer stays, cleaner energy use, and a more relaxed pace.
The revised price reflects Wider’s intent: not to wait, but to place the right boat in the right hands. In a year when scarcity, delays, and speculation have clouded the brokerage landscape, a turnkey yacht from a known shipyard stands out. Acali may not change every mind about catamarans, but it offers a serious answer for those ready to rethink what a cruising yacht can be.
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