Some efficient, low-wake, power catamarans

[rbgarr]

There are short videos of them in use as coaching and race judging platforms for rowing teams and regattas. See the 25XL page: http://www.stillwaterdesign.com/index.html

I like the Newick 32 design. It would be fun to have one to trailer up and down the coast here, putting in for a days exploring etc. The Gougeon Brothers built two lightweight models, set them up for camping and fishing, and got 8-10 mpg at 12-15 knots.

[crawdaddyjim50]

Looks like a pontoon boat without the comfort. I do think there is a niche for a multihull platform with low power requirements and or electric propulsion.

I would like to see something like a wharram/canoe hulls with a z-pod in the center for omnidirectional steering. Made from ply or strip and with a victorian style superstructure.

[Woxbox]

Gold Coast Yachts has been making these for quite a while.
http://www.goldcoastyachts.com/39wp.htm