The Sailing Catamaran yacht Q5 is a 30m catamaran currently under construction at the Yachting Developments Shipyard in Auckland, New Zealand. Yacht Q5 is due to be launched in early 2012.

Exterior of the 30m Super Catamaran Q5 by Yachting Developments

The catamaran Q5’s exterior styling and naval architecture is by Warwick Yacht Design and the project management is by MCM. The superyacht Q5 will have interior styling by the Interior Designer Redman Whiteley Dixon. She is being built to stringent GL class survey.

Salon of the 30m Super Catamaran Q5 by Yachting Developments

Yachting Developments Catamaran Q5 is being built under the hull name hull YD66. She is a large volume cruising catamaran measuring 100 feet in length with a 48 feet in beam.

Work on the 30-metre catamaran Q5 stated in October 2008 however construction was suspended at the request of her owner.   Maintenance of the superstructure was undertaken throughout her period of hibernation until her return to the main building shed in late 2010 where work on the Q5 yacht resumed.

The Q5 yacht is made of high strength light weight post-cured epoxy Eglass/Carbon fibre composite. Structurally engineered by SP-High Modulus, the Q5 sailing yacht  is designed to cruise the world in comfort and style.  The Q5 YD66 catamaran by Yachting Developments will be able to accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 luxurious cabins and will have 3 crew cabins. Launch date for the catamaran Q5 is set for early 2012.

Specifications of the 30m Catamaran Q5 by Yachting Developments.