June 2014

We tracked down the inside scoop on what boatbuilders are up to next.

The Aspen 38 is only 38 feet long and yet she’s got three staterooms—including both king- and queen-size berths—and two heads. (Pretty sweet, huh?) But the 38 isn’t just notable for spacious decks. She’ll be able to cruise along on her high-speed asymmetrical hulls near 17 knots, speeds at which it is hoped a future owner can take her from San Francisco Bay to the Channel Islands in about two days, according to Aspen’s Nick Graf. Notably, the boat will only have a single 380-horsepower engine, situated in her larger, starboard hull. An interesting build thanks to her proa-type design, I’m looking forward to keeping up with her. www.aspenpowercatamarans.com

Specifications

  • Builder: Aspen
  • Model: Aspen 38
  • Year: 2014

This article originally appeared in the June 2014 issue of Power & Motoryacht magazine.