Windelo 54: The Sail Magazine Top 10 Best Boats in 2025 Winner
THE NEW WINDELO 54 is the next generation of catamarans with fully electric engines, while offering performance cruising for sailors everywhere. It was recently named to Sail Magazine’s 2025 Top 10 list.
Sail Magazine’s take:
Of all of this year’s entries, Windelo led the way in consistently keeping environmental sustainability at the top of the priority list. As with last year’s 50, the new 54 uses basalt fiber (fabricated from volcanic rock) in the build, rather than traditional fiberglass and recycled PET (polyethylene terephthalate, commonly used to make plastic bottles) for a core material. The 54’s power comes from two 20kW shaft-driven Bellmarine electric motors and an 18kW diesel genset, with a massive solar farm to help support them. “Windelo is committed to pushing the envelope with advanced electric propulsion systems,” says Adam. “The 54 is a culmination of their developments, delivering a practical solution for a boat that also performs well under sail.”
The new flagship looks a bit sleeker with a low profile, sharp entries on the bows, and decent bridge deck clearance. These narrow hulls sliced through the water at 62% wind speed as we sailed 9.15 knots in 16.3 knots of true wind on a beam reach. Even when we hardened up to 40 degrees, we still maintained 5.1 knots in 10.3 knots true, showing that the Windelo is a capable, all-direction sailor. Still highlighted is the enclosed forward cockpit and the innovative drop-down transom that doubles as a davit system for the dinghy.
The top 10:
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Allures 59.1
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Hanse 360
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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 350
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J/40
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Leopard 46
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Nautitech 48 Open
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Outremer 52
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Seawind 1370
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Windelo 54
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Xquisite Solar Sail 60
See the Windelo 54 at the Miami Boat Show February 12-16! Skip the lines and schedule an appointment today!