Outremer 57 - Outremer

A 17-meter long-distance cruising catamaran that can be sailed by two people.

You can cross an ocean in a matter of weeks. You can live on an Outremer for years.

The Outremer 57 was born of a dual legacy: that of the Outremer 55 and its hundreds of thousands of miles, and that of the sixty boats from the recent generation, whose feedback has shaped every design decision.

Six winches, a single helm, a double helm seat. A large catamaran that can be sailed by two people, day and night. The whole boat is designed for the long run: the cockpit for daytime sailing, the spaces that can be adapted to your lifestyle, the light streaming in through the roof.

17,38 meters

14,3 / 19,7 tons

8,35 meters

152 m² (upwind)

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Characteristics

MultiMode cockpit™: one cockpit, three modes

A boat doesn’t operate at the same rhythm at seven in the morning as it does at midday or midnight. The cockpit of the 57 doesn’t simply define three fixed zones; it reconfigures them as the day progresses. In the centre, the three-mode bench seat adapts to the rhythm of the day thanks to its adjustable backrest: coffee with a view of the sea, sunbathing during the hottest part of the day, dining facing inwards, and everyone facing the helm during the watch. Nothing to add, nothing to tidy away. The L-shaped cockpit offers protection without feeling confined, and the saloon is just a step away.

PivotHelm™: one helm, three positions

A single, downward-sloping helm at cockpit level. The helmsman remains connected to the water and the crew without being isolated at a height, as the 57 has no flybridge. Outside the cockpit, seated at the helm. Standing for tight manoeuvres and approaching port, where you want to see as far ahead as possible. In the cockpit for crossings and night watches, sheltered without losing sight of the boat. The helm seat allows two people to share the helm, to take turns, to learn, and to watch together. Six winches cover all sail and centreboard manoeuvres, all accessible from this station.

Plein Ciel skyroof™: the sky comes aboard too

The sea through the windows, the sky and the weather through the roof. From the saloon, you can read the weather without stepping outside: the approach of a squall, a shift in the wind, the colour of the sky at the end of a watch. The light isn’t just a decorative feature; it’s a daily necessity when you’re living on board for several months. The front and side hatches maintain air circulation both at anchor and whilst sailing, and the central galley island has been redesigned to suit life at sea as well as at anchor.

MY Spaces™: a boat that knows who you are

Customising an Outremer isn’t about adding options; it’s about tailoring a boat to your lifestyle. MY Free Space™ transforms the forward port cabin into a workshop, an office, a child’s cabin, a walk-in wardrobe, a skipper’s cabin, a double cabin or a super combo: six configurations chosen before construction and fitted at the shipyard, not added afterwards. MY Fun Space™ pre-fits the forward storage compartments for diving, kitesurfing or surfing. Added to this are seamlessly integrated storage solutions, effortlessly accessible technical areas and a load capacity designed for long-distance voyages.

Useful performance: speed, because the sea requires it

Retractable daggerboards, a well-controlled weight, and a sail plan taken from the 55. The 57 maintains high daily averages even when fully loaded for long-distance cruising, and this is what allows you to choose your weather window rather than simply having to put up with it. Speed is not a performance figure to be displayed, but a safety margin. The ride at sea remains smooth and stable, the helm retains the responsiveness for which Outremer is renowned, and all manoeuvres can be carried out from the cockpit whatever the conditions.

What remains the same across the Outremer range

A larger Outremer is not a better Outremer; it is the same boat on a different scale. Slim hulls, with a length-to-hull-volume ratio that prioritises gliding.Daggerboards, not keels. Weight centred, without adding bulk to the bows, which means an Outremer cuts through the waves rather than ploughing into them. A carefully balanced weight, because it pays dividends in speed, comfort at sea and range. No flybridge. Manoeuvres left to the helmsman. And a boat designed to be repaired, anywhere, even in the middle of nowhere.

Technical specifications

Architects	VPLP
Design consultant	Patrick Le Quément
Interior designer	Franck Darnet Design
Length	17,38 m
Beam	8,35 m
Draught	1,36 / 2,30 m
Air draught	24,67 m
Displacement	14,3 / 19,7 t
Sail plan - Mainsail - Genoa - Solent jib - Gennaker - Spinnaker	105 m² 65 m² 47 m² 183 m² 220 m²
CE approval	8 / 16 p
Engines	2 x 60 HP

Do you have any questions?

What is the difference between the Outremer 55 and the Outremer 57?

The 57 is a more mature and refined version of the 55. It builds on the 55’s core features and incorporates practical improvements based on feedback from the fleet: a more protective cockpit, better visibility, more storage space, smoother movement around the boat, and more stable handling when fully loaded. It also features four unique elements: the MultiMode cockpit, the PivotHelm, the Plein Ciel skyroof and the MY Spaces.

Does the Outremer 57 really sail with a small crew?

Yes. Six winches cover all sailing and trimming maneuvers, all accessible from the helm station. There is a single helm station, at cockpit level, with no flybridge. The helm seat is a double seat, allowing two people to man the helm together. The boat also offers enough space to accommodate an occasional crew member without encroaching on the guest cabins.

Can two people handle the 57 at night?

This is precisely the scenario for which the helm station was designed. All manoeuvres are carried out from the cockpit, without having to move onto the deck. One of the two crew members can take in a reef or hoist the genoa without waking the other. The PivotHelm allows you to stay in the sheltered cockpit without losing sight of the boat. In practice, this means you can keep more sail up for longer, rather than reducing it as a precaution at nightfall.

Does the Outremer 57 have a bow thruster?

No, and that’s by design. A bow thruster adds weight to the bow, requires a hole to be cut in the hull, involves a high-power electrical circuit, and is yet another wear-and-tear part to maintain when you’re far from anywhere. The 57 manoeuvres under engine power and under sail, with two 60-horsepower engines spaced far enough apart to allow the boat to turn on the spot. It’s a technique that can be learnt in half a day, and one that we teach during test sailings and seminars.

What is MY Free Space and what are the six configurations?

MY Free Space is the forward port-side cabin, the layout of which is chosen before construction begins. Six layouts are available: workshop, office and child’s cabin, walk-in wardrobe, skipper’s cabin, double cabin, and the ‘super combo’, which combines sleeping accommodation, a desk and storage within the same space. All six are fitted at the shipyard, not added after delivery. MY Fun Space, meanwhile, refers to the forward storage compartments pre-fitted for diving, kitesurfing or surfing.

What remains the same from one Outremer to the other?

Seven design principles, from the 45 to the 64. Slim hulls. Daggerboards, not keels. Weight centred, without building up the bows. A carefully balanced weight. No flybridge. Manoeuvring left to the helmsman. A boat designed to be repaired. The ratio of sail area to displacement is, in fact, the same from the 45 to the 57, to within three per cent: a larger Outremer is not a heavier Outremer; it is the same boat on a different scale.

When will the Outremer 57 be unveiled?

The concept will be unveiled at the Cannes Boat Show in September 2026. The first boat in the range will be launched in December 2026. The official unveiling will take place in La Grande-Motte in April 2027 during the International Multihull Show, followed by an event in Cannes in September 2027. In the meantime, the construction of the first boat is being documented step by step, including by its future owners.

Can we test sail an Outremer before buying?

Yes, and it’s actually the best way to make up your mind. There are three ways to do this. Open days, held on the last Friday of every month, which combine a tour of the shipyard with sea trials. Sea trials arranged on request, with a skipper. And the Grand Large Yachting rally, which gives you the chance to sail for several weeks alongside owners who have already set off on their round-the-world voyages.

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