Founded by Doyle Heckaman in 1989, Splendor Boats are known for their revolutionary design which features a catamaran hull that requires only one engine. Splendor is a custom builder; it’s most popular model is the SunStar 240, a seaworthy deckboat that offers more standard horsepower and a sink and cooler storage area. It’s fitted with stainless steel handrails, drains, faucets and lighting fixtures.

Read a full review of the SunStar 240 on NewBoats.com. Visit the Splendor Boats website to learn more about the company, which is now owned and operated by the 3rd generation of Heckamans. The Splendor Boats Showroom is located in Silver Lake, Indiana.

The M2 45 is a hydrofoil-planing catamaran that is capable of speeds in excess of 50 knots. The M2 45 combines speed, efficiency and modern style. Available in both Sport Cruiser and Sport Fishing models, twin diesel inboard motor options range from 250 hp to 440 hp. At about 12 knots, the boat will move onto the hydrofoil supports. The hydrofoil system is positioned between the semi-hulls and carries part of the boat’s load when under speed. This load-carrying feature is combined with the inherent stability of this planing catamaran makes the M2 45 an economical high speed power cat. Found out more about the M2 45 on the M2 Motor yachts website.

The basic design of the catamaran boat goes back thousands of years.  The stability of the catamaran’s twin hull design allowed people and cargo to be transported safely across the Pacific Ocean.  These are some of the benefits of the catamaran design and of powercats: