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catamaran
noun
cat·a·ma·ran
ˌka-tə-mə-ˈran 
ˈka-tə-mə-ˌran
: a vessel (such as a sailboat) with twin hulls and usually a deck or superstructure connecting the hulls
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The two 48-passenger catamarans that Manatee County launched its water taxi service with each cost about $450,000.
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James A. Jones Jr., Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
That is the same day Hendry and Brandel’s catamaran was discovered.
—Lizzie Johnson, Washington Post, 24 Feb. 2024
Those who prefer something more active can rent jet skis or head on a catboat tour in a two-person catamaran.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2024
Visitors here can also take a catamaran to Cayo Blanco, a small cay off the coast.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024
The catamaran hull is further enhanced by a Praxis dynamic positioning system for keeping the yacht in place at sea.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024
The couple lived together on his 47-foot catamaran, the Siren Song, but police never searched his boat and say that a judge denied their request for a warrant.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2024
Sunreef is known for innovative catamaran designs that incorporate solar panels into the hull, mast, boom, and hard top Bimini covers, extending range and reducing fuel use while streamlining the appearance.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
There are also daily dolphin tours on a two-decker catamaran to experience a signature Florida Keys adventure.
—Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2024
James A. Jones Jr., Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
That is the same day Hendry and Brandel’s catamaran was discovered.
—Lizzie Johnson, Washington Post, 24 Feb. 2024
Those who prefer something more active can rent jet skis or head on a catboat tour in a two-person catamaran.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2024
Visitors here can also take a catamaran to Cayo Blanco, a small cay off the coast.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024
The catamaran hull is further enhanced by a Praxis dynamic positioning system for keeping the yacht in place at sea.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024
The couple lived together on his 47-foot catamaran, the Siren Song, but police never searched his boat and say that a judge denied their request for a warrant.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2024
Sunreef is known for innovative catamaran designs that incorporate solar panels into the hull, mast, boom, and hard top Bimini covers, extending range and reducing fuel use while streamlining the appearance.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
There are also daily dolphin tours on a two-decker catamaran to experience a signature Florida Keys adventure.
—Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2024
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catamaran
noun
cat·a·ma·ran
ˌkat-ə-mə-ˈran
ˈkat-ə-mə-ˌran
: a boat with twin hulls
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