With only a few models in its catalog and less than 10 years in business, the Australian shipyard has already built up an excellent reputation among powercat enthusiasts. A success that owes nothing to chance, as demonstrated by the new 53F, just elected Multihull of the Year in the Multipower category.
So Iliad is an Australian brand which has been around since 2016. The shipyard was founded by Mark Elkington, Riccardo Bulgarelli, a former Azimut design specialist, and catamaran expert Michael Crook. After the 50, unveiled in 2019 and the 70 in 2020, the brand has gradually expanded its range, which now includes five models from 53 to 75 feet, with the latter currently in production.
A boat designed for long range cruising
From the beginning, the idea was to offer ocean-going powercats that are comfortable and easy to maintain. Iliad also offers semi-custom units, meaning that the owner can request a number of modifications to the deck layout, interior decorations or even the motorization.
The 53 Sport Sedan was presented about a year ago, and the styling was immediately appealing. However, the aim from the outset was to offer a flybridge version, a feature that gives the powercat a completely different stature. The 53 is also an evolution of the successful 50 of which he uses certain parts.
