The 17.38-metre Outremer 57 is less about adding rooms than about making a long-distance catamaran easier to live with hour after hour. Developed from the 55 and owner feedback across thousands of sea miles, it introduces a reconfigurable cockpit and a pivoting helm so the yacht can adapt as the day changes.
The cockpit changes with the time of day
Outremer's MultiMode cockpit is designed so the central bench can change orientation for morning coffee, sunbathing, dining or watchkeeping. This allows one physical space to support several routines without asking the crew to dismantle furniture every few hours.
That adaptability matters during long voyages because the cockpit is used constantly. A family may spend breakfast, sailing watches, lunch and evening conversation in the same general area, so small ergonomic improvements can shape daily comfort more than another formal interior room.
A pivoting helm keeps the skipper connected
The PivotHelm can be used from different positions, allowing the helmsperson to stand with better visibility during manoeuvres or sit more securely within the cockpit during long passages and night watches. Two people can also share the helm seat.
This makes watchkeeping feel less isolated. The person steering remains closer to family or crew rather than being placed on a separate flybridge, preserving conversation and shared awareness while still giving the skipper the visibility needed for more demanding situations.
The yacht is sized for two-person operation
Outremer explicitly designs the 57 so that a couple can handle the boat day and night. Six winches and sail-control systems are concentrated around the helm station, reducing the need to move large distances around the deck during ordinary manoeuvres.
For owners planning years rather than weeks aboard, manageability is a form of freedom. A yacht that can be handled by two people allows travel to continue without permanent professional crew, preserving privacy and making the voyage feel more personally owned.
Hybrid regeneration supports quieter independence
The 57 can be fitted with SailCharge regenerative hybrid propulsion, allowing energy to be recovered while sailing and reducing generator dependence at anchor. The same efficient hull that improves sailing performance also creates opportunities to recover energy during longer passages.
This supports a quieter liveaboard lifestyle in remote anchorages. Less generator time means less noise, fewer fuel-driven routines and a more natural relationship with the places visited, which can matter greatly when the attraction of a destination is its isolation.
Official sources: catamaran-outremer.com.
