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• By Tim Murphy
• Updated: October 31, 2001

Among the 29 boats in the contest, eight were catamarans, making them the single largest category this year. The number of new models at the Annapolis shows has been rising, too; their numbers on the show docks have met or broken records for each of the last three years: from 38 multis two years ago to 42 this year and last.

The boats we sailed ranged from 34 to 57 feet. The lone cat in the mid-30s size range was the Esprit 3400, built by Creeksea Ltd. in Durban, South Africa, and designed by Prout. At the other end of the size scale was the luxurious French-built Lagoon 570.

Between 42 and 47 feet we saw six cats. Two, the Moorings 4200 and 4700, were designed by Alex Simonis and built by Robertson & Caine to Moorings charter specs, which are impressive; the boats are also sold for private use under the name Leopard 42 and 47. The EndeavourCat 44, built in Clearwater, Florida, was the most commodious of all the cats. The French-built Outremer 45, the only cat in the contest with daggerboards, was the one most stripped down and powered up for speed. In the opinion of the judges, the one boat that best blended performance, safety, and comfort into two hulls was the Voyage 440.

Of the structure, a judge said, “Every multihull takes enough time getting through the wind that you’ve got torsional loads going through the skins, and, man, this one was a tight as a good guitar body.” Of the sailplan, one judge said, “They really had their bases covered for a variety of wind ranges in a very safe way. Of the deck layout, another judge said, “Wherever you walked, you had a feeling that it was the most appropriate pathway to where you were going.” Of the systems, a judge said, “The electrical panel was absolutely 4.0, and the fuel tank forward was as fine an execution as I have ever seen.” For these reasons and others, the judges called her the Best Cruising Multihull for 2002.

But that’s not all. Said one judge, “She’s the first multihull I’ve seen that I really consider a prime yacht and a functional cruiser.” Said another, “Everything about this boat indicates that it’s seriously made for going to sea. Without any hesitation, you could hang the word ’passagemaker’ on it and your conscience would be at ease.” It’s the first time in the contest’s nine year history that the overall boat of the year award goes to a multihull. Congratulations to the folks at Voyage Yachts in Cape Town, South Africa.

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Voyage 440 is a 43 ′ 11 ″ / 13.4 m catamaran sailboat designed by Alexander Simonis and built by Voyage Yachts.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

The Voyage 440 is a performance, luxury, bluewater cruising catamaran. The spacious galley up combines with the saloon and cockpit to form an exceptional entertainment area. All cabins have queen-size beds. The layout options offer either the Owners version with three queen-size cabins, and a choice of two or three head / showers; or the Charter version with four queen-size cabins, and four head / showers. The deck has been designed for safety and shorthanded sailing with all controls led aft to the coachroof winches. The 440 also features a generous performance sail plan. The ample deck and trampoline area allow for comfortable outdoor activities, and the large cockpit is shaded by a bimini with hardtop walkway aft. The traveler arch features a step-through to the dive platform.

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Brand: Voyage 440

The Voyage 440 model won CRUISING WORLD Boat of the Year in 2002 and Best Cruising Multihull in 2002, the first multihull ever to win the overall sailboat of the year award! he judges fairly gushed over the unmatched blend of performance, quality of construction, and attention to details necessary to qualify her as a true bluewater cruising cat. Though Voyage Yachts was anticipating this coup would boost the sales of their 4 cabin versions for their namesake charter fleet, instead they found the factory book full of orders for owner’s versions. The 2001-2004 era Voyage 440 Owner’ s versions set a standard that few other production catamarans have subsequently achieved. They are so well regarded that most have known only one or two owners since new.

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Note: this boat is not for sale to US citizens while in US waters.

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Engine(s) Total Power: 80 HP SPECIFICATIONS: Designer Alex Simonis,Voogd and VOYAGE yachts Overall Length: 44.7 ft Waterline Length: 41 ft > Beam: 25.1 ft > Draft: 3.5 ft > Mast Height off DWL: 62 ft > Displacement: 20240 lbs Sail area: 1120 ft2 Water Capacity: 106 US Gal Fuel Capacity: 106 US Gal 2 x Engines: 40 Hp YANMAR Berths: 6

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Lagoon 440 catamaran.

Launched in 2004, the Lagoon 440 catamaran was the first catamaran under 45 feet to boast a fly bridge and an unprecedented nacelle in the shape of a gull’s wing. With the production of 432 units, the Lagoon 440 catamaran broke world records for the under-45 feet range of catamaran.

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DESIGN – EXTERIOR & INTERIOR

Designed by shipyard Jeanneau, the main designing objective of the Lagoon 440 was enhanced speed and reduced pitching.

ACCOMODATIONS

Accessed by a sliding door, the Lagoon 440 has a large saloon which can easily be populated by 8 people. The pale wooden finishing of the light interior has a calming effecting, pronounced by the air conditioning system which can be controlled separately. The vertical windows characteristic to Lagoon not only give a panoramic view through the saloon but also allow for sunlight to filter through without heating up the interior. 

The curvaceous settee in the lounge with its chunky upholstery makes for a comfortable sitting space and faces the L-shaped galley which with its spacious counters comes equipped with three stainless-steel sinks and a three-burner stove along with an oven, fridge and a freezer. There is also a sliding window which can be opened for fresh air or to reach out to the aft cockpit. All of the cockpit is protected by a fiberglass hard top which gives further control over the weather inside the catamaran through air conditioners and heaters. There is also plenty of storage space in the form of cupboards lining the top of the galley.

The owner’s version of the Lagoon 440 catamaran replaces the two cabins on the starboard hull in the charter version with a private suite. The private suite has a 175 cm island master berth with the same pale wooden finishing and also boasts a comfortable settee along with storage space in the form of a hanging locker, cupboards underneath the bed and drawers. There is also a vanity table with a stool that can be pulled out and a separate, spacious shower compartment. The wide window in the cabin allows for light but only opens one-way to ensure privacy. The other two cabins in the port hull also house double berths and attached shower compartments but the cabins are not as large as the master suite.

In terms of space on the deck, the Lagoon 440 has been divided into three main parts, namely the flybridge helm, the aft cockpit, and the forward seating area. This allows for multiple spaces to be occupied by people on board without them interfering with one another.

Given that the Lagoon 440 catamaran is the first catamaran under the 45 feet range to have a flybridge to where all the sail-handling lines lead, it not only provides excellent visibility of all four sides of the vessel to the person on sails – allowing efficient and complete viewing of both the mainsails and the jibs – but also allows the same person to work the lines without leaving the helm. The bimini covering the helm station, however, is small and can be in want of a better enclosure to protect the rest of the crew. The flybridge is elevated enough to prevent the spraying of water while on passage but that does not mean it requires extra effort while docking as it is still to a level close enough to that of the deck. The helm station has the main steer in the center with mainsail winches behind and gauges and other three winches on the sides.

The aft cockpit can be converted into a dining place with a table that can be stored in the ceiling storage compartment. There is not only plentiful storage space for non-perishables with storage cabinets running along the bench but the aft cockpit also houses a spare refrigerator. As previously mentioned, the cockpit is backed with a fiberglass enclosure and has two small windows that open into the helm and allow for ventilation.

The side-decks are spacious and allow enough to room walk freely with stainless steel grab-rails providing the safety mechanism all around.  The fore-deck also offers two supple trampolines right in front of the forward sitting area. The forward sitting area is also comfortably spacious and has hatches that open into the interior.

ENGINE ROOMS

The Lagoon 440 catamaran has two Volvo Penta diesel engines of 40 horsepower each which are in separate, easily accessible compartments in the sugar scoops with enough room for engine checks and maintenance. The generator is placed in one of the lockers aft of the cabins and is well-insulated and soundproofed.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The Lagoon 440 catamaran has a full length of 13.61 meters and a width of 7.70 meters. The mast height from the waterline is 21.40 meters. It has a total displacement of 12150 kilograms. The total water reserve capacity is 900 liters divided into three 300 liters reserve. The fuel reserve comprises of a pair of 325 liters each. Lagoon 42 catamaran has a sail area of 1248 sq. feet.

PRICE RANGE

The price for Lagoon 440 catamaran ranges from $330,000 to $400,000.

In conclusion, the spacious layout of the Lagoon 440 catamaran provides for a good family voyage option while its unique flybridge equipped with winches gives a rather interesting skipper experience. Its four cabins and four heads along with the seating arrangements in the forward and aft cockpits also offer the exciting opportunity of entertaining guests and hosting a party – the galley, of course, is equipped well enough to provide for the food.

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This Voyage 440 hybrid catamaran is powered by two 15kW Oceanvolt sail drive motors, a 16 kWh lithium battery pack and two 20 kW DC generators.

Technology used in the Voyage 440 hybrid catamaran:

• Boatbuilder:  Voyage Yachts
• Lenght overall: 13.3 m
• Beam: 7.65 m
• Boat weight: 9200 kg
• Previous motor system: 2 x 40HP Yanmar diesel engines
• Electric motor system: 2 x Oceanvolt SD15 electric saildrive motors
• Electric motor system nominal power: 2 x 15kW
• Electric motor system voltage: 48 V
• Battery pack: 16 kWh Super-B battery pack
• Generator: 2 x Polar DC 20kW DC generators

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