A 1,500nm delivery gives the HH46 an early offshore test
MaHooligan departed Aqua Hub in Hong Kong on 25 April 2026 and arrived at ONE°15 Marina in Singapore on 5 May. HH Catamarans records an elapsed dock-to-dock time of 9 days, 19 hours and 30 minutes over approximately 1,500 nautical miles, producing an overall average speed of about 6.4 knots.
For a new cruising platform, a passage of that length reveals far more than a boat-show inspection or short sea trial. Crew live with the motion, storage, ventilation, energy systems and helm ergonomics continuously, allowing small design decisions to show whether they remain practical after several days at sea.
Sailing speeds settled mainly in the seven-to-eight-knot range
The passage report records typical sailing speeds of around seven to eight knots, with a maximum of 10.5 knots. Under power or while motor-sailing, the HH46 generally ran between 5.5 and 6.5 knots on a single engine at approximately 2,300 to 2,750 rpm.
Those figures matter because long-range cruising is rarely about one headline maximum speed. Owners need to know how comfortably a yacht can keep moving in mixed conditions, how efficiently it can motor when the wind disappears and whether the platform remains predictable as crew fatigue accumulates.
The updated 46 builds on lessons from the HH44
HH describes the HH46 as an evolution of the HH44, adding extended transoms, deeper high-aspect rudders and revised solar and electrical systems. Carbon and epoxy construction, daggerboards and the dual swing-helm arrangement remain central to the design, preserving the performance-cruising character of the original platform.
The new transoms increase usable length and waterline while the revised rudders are intended to improve control. For owners considering long passages, these are more meaningful changes than cosmetic updates because steering feel, tracking and easy access to the water all affect the way a yacht is used day after day.
Hybrid-ready systems support long periods away from shore power
The HH46 was developed around the option of the company's EcoDrive parallel electric-diesel system, coachroof solar generation and hydro-regeneration while sailing. HH says the electrical architecture can support major domestic loads, including air conditioning, without requiring a generator to run continuously.
MaHooligan's delivery therefore represents an important step in moving the model from design claims into real-world use. A single voyage cannot define the long-term reliability of a platform, but a sustained 1,500-nautical-mile passage gives prospective owners useful evidence that the updated 46 has begun operating in the conditions it was designed to face.
Official sources: www.hhcatamarans.com; www.hhcatamarans.com.
