Cure Marine co-founder Dave Biggar and Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli at Mooloolaba Marina. Photos: Sunshine Coast Council
A new 3D-printed carbon fibre catamaran is set to unveiled to the public at next month’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in Queensland.
The Cure 55 catamaran was built at Cure Marine’s Coolum Beach headquarters on the Sunshine Coast, designed by renowned Australian naval architect Paul Bury and built by Cure Marine’s skilled team.
The catamaran, named Miyu (‘beautiful moon’), will sail from Mooloolaba to her Gold Coast owners.
Cure Marine is already building five more Cure 55 catamarans with orders received from Australia, Europe and the United States, says the Sunshine Coast Council.
Mayor Rosanna Natoli says Cure Marine is creating a world-class product that is engineered and manufactured locally.
“We’re proud to see Sunshine Coast businesses like Cure Marine leading the way in high-tech manufacturing and global innovation,” she says.
“It’s impressive to see this level of production stem from the Sunshine Coast.
“Congratulations to the entire team at Cure Marine for delivering to the world this exemplary high-performance vessel.”
Using the largest 3D printer in the southern hemisphere, each catamaran will feature over 1000 3D printed parts and extensive use of carbon fibre.
The Miyu off Mooloolaba.
Last year, the company launched a 70-foot carbon fibre catamaran, the Cure Custom 70.
Cure Marine co-founder Dave Biggar says his team is proud to launch a vessel that pushed the industry forward to a new standard of excellence.
“Our team has worked tirelessly to push the industry forward and to create a world-class product during the development and manufacture of this boat,” he says.
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Meanwhile, Fremantle is to host the Sail Grand Prix global event next year.
SailGP features 15-metre catamarans raced by teams from 12 nations at speeds of over 100 kilometres close to the shoreline.
The annual global championship takes place in major cities such as New York, Saint Tropez and Abu Dhabi. Next January, Fremantle will serve as the first stop for the event.
Set over two days, the Perth Sail Grand Prix will include at least three 15-minute races a day with a showdown between the three teams for US$12.8 million in prize money.
Spectators will be able to watch from a purpose-built grandstand and the event will return to WA in 2027 and 2028.
