Panther 56
Full Electric | Full Carbon | Eco
A high-performance cruising catamaran designed to balance sustainability, comfort, and serious offshore capability
LOA
17.94m
Beam
8.2m
Draft
1.2m / 2.5m
Power
2x 45kW, At Peak 2x 60kW
Water/Fuel
400L / 150L
A New Benchmark in Sustainable Performance Cruising
Performance-led design. Low-impact cruising. Long-range capability.
The Panther 56 has been designed for owners who want more from a modern cruising catamaran — more efficiency, more independence, and more connection to the sailing experience. With lightweight carbon construction, integrated solar capability, and hybrid-electric propulsion, it delivers a refined balance of performance and comfort.
Equally suited to extended cruising and elevated onboard living, the Panther 56 combines clean exterior lines with intelligent deck and interior layouts.
Key Highlights
Full Carbon Build
Vacuum infused carbon hull, deck and structure.
Electric Propulsion
Electric drive system with regeneration capability under sail.
Integrated Solar Surfaces
Solar panels incorporated into the coachroof and side deck.
Performance Hull Design
Lightweight, efficient hulls with daggerboard-assisted sailing performance.
Flexible Accommodation
Configurable living spaces with multiple cabin layout options.
Electric Innovation Meets McConaghy Performance
Every Panther is shaped by McConaghy’s performance pedigree. The Panther 56 pairs a sleek hull form with carbon lightweight construction and retractable daggerboards to create a platform focused on efficient, rewarding passagemaking.
Its electric approach adds another layer of capability, supporting quieter operation, reduced generator dependence, and more flexible onboard energy management.
Exterior
The Panther 56 presents a clean, modern profile with an emphasis on integrated functionality. Hull outboard topsides and forward inboard topsides are designed to incorporate gloss-finish solar panels.
The overall effect is sleek, technical, and unmistakably performance-led.
The specifications, images and details are subject to change and the final product may differ from this webpage.
Interior
Inside, the Panther 56 is designed to feel open, calm, and connected to the water. Panoramic glazing, open-plan living spaces, and a natural flow between helm, galley, saloon, and deck create a layout that feels both practical and elevated.
Premium materials and thoughtful detailing support life onboard whether cruising short coastal legs or settling in for longer periods aboard.
Panther 56 details and layout
Dimensions
LOA: 17.94m
Hull Length: 17.09m
Max Beam: 8.2m
Draft with boards up: 1.2m
Draft with boards down: 2.5m
Displacement: 12.3 Tons
Height of mast: 25m above waterline
Systems
Standard Power: 2 x 45kW, at peak 2 x 60kw
Fuel Tank Capacity: 150L
Fresh Water Capacity: 400L
Certificate: CE-Category A-Ocean
Build
Builder / Designer: McConaghy Boats
Construction: Full carbon hull, deck and structure vacuum infused epoxy core cell construction
Main Deck
Three Cabin Configuration
