Yachts International Editor-in-Chief and Newport-Bermuda Race veteran Kenny Wooton shadows the 2024 race aboard Illiad’s 53F power cat. Obvious reasons notwithstanding, the vibe on the Iliad 53F power catamaran is a hundred miles removed from that of the concrete sailboat. The standout feature among many on the 53 is the booming volume of available stowage—always a concern for off-grid cruising. Suffice it to say, finding a clean, dry space to stow a few cases of beer would not be a problem.
