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Catana's best-selling model owes its success to the many voyages accomplished aboard it. What better visiting card than a log displaying tens of thousands of miles?

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Mexico, our reference catamaran, was one of the last 471s built – no.83 of 86 in total. A very respectable score for a boat over 14 metres long: moreover it is the Canet en Roussillon-based builder's best-seller. It is also an emblematic model. The one that has the best trips to its name... "A lot of Catana 471s have sailed round the world, or carried out other big voyages, with a couple, a singlehanded sailor or a family with children aboard," Nicolas Pistre, the company's marketing director enthuses. "This is the boat which made the company's reputation and gave it the image of a safe round the world boat which is fast, comfortable and easy to handle. It is a boat which is still sought after for its exceptional seakeeping qualities." The most extraordinary voyage was without a doubt that of Bruno Nicoletti. After a first circumnavigation aboard a Catana 44, he sailed round the world again via the southern oceans aboard a Catana 471...at over 70 years old! Record sales and long voyages make this model a much sought after catamaran on the second-hand market. The typical profile of the purchasers? A family ready to set off! The 471's career cannot just be summed up by a nice slic...

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OWNER’S VERSION The Catana 471 is a well known performance catamaran from the Catana boatyard in Canet-en-Rousillon France designed by Christophe Barreau. It is considered the “sweet spot” of the Catana range for the right mix of performance, accommodations and ocean crossing sea keeping abilities with many vessels completing circumnavigations. MODEL / HULL # CONSIDERATIONS FOR BUYERS For those buyers looking at 471s, it is important to know that these boats were built in a semi-custom fashion up until 2004 when they were renamed to the Catana 47 Ocean Class, which saw several higher end components being swapped out, such as Harken deck gear to Lewmar, while carbon fibre masts became an option vs. being installed as standard previously. They did upgrade the bimini top, but the newer design has more limited solar panel installation options. Most – not all – of the late model Catana 47 Ocean class from 2004 to 2007 were configured for charter in cooperation with Dream Yacht charters.

Many of the earlier pre-2004 built 471s had Espace carbon fibre masts that have known issues for corrosion at the mast base (some have been cut shorter as a result), hydraulic steering and aluminum / stainless fuel and water tanks again prone to corrosion and with significantly less tankage volumes. Many hulls have also just one central powered winch in the cockpit.

After 3 years of pre-purchase studying and a global search, we purchased Element which has the desired massive diameter Alucarbon carbon fibre mast, mechanical steering, stainless diesel tanks and plastic water tanks totalling 200 gallons (800 l) each and 3 powered Harken winches. It was just one of two vessels that were available for sale back in early 2015 with this configuration. Element also has a factory optioned bowsprit with additional furler and a rare cockpit upgrade to include the flip-up seats in the cockpit like a 472, which are very popular with crew and guests without the limited head room galley layout and rear facing navigation station typical of the 472. LOCATION Pangkor Marina and boatyard in Lumut Malaysia is a duty and tax free port for international yachts, is the gateway to SE Asia cruising with potential ports of call in Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines while also being a hub for incoming and departing sailing rallies. The Sail East Malaysia Rally departs Pangkor in late March / early April and meets up with the Sail Indonesia Rally in July which returns to Pangkor in late October.

Our family took part in the 2019 Sail Indonesia Rally which exceeded all expectations and offered fantastic scuba diving opportunities, attendance to cultural activities / events and great socialization with fellow international sailors. Lumut is just 2 day sails from the popular yachting destination of Langkawi and its an additional overnight sail to Phuket Thailand.

Element is moored in Pangkor Marina because moorage charges (650 USD/month) with unlimited power and water are significantly less than Langkawi and Thailand with the ability to haul-out the yacht for survey. Cost of living while in Malaysia is also less expensive with quality meals costing between $3 and $5. All interior furniture and flooring is constructed of foam-cored sandwich for lightness and rigidity. Cabinetwork and inner surfaces are Cherry wood veneer trimmed in teak using the Oberflex process (maintenance free). Ceilings are isothermal and ultra light, with easy to clean soft touch vinyl covered access panels in bright ivory surrounded by beige Alcantra trim. All floors are in teak veneer with black grooves utilizing the Stratifil process (maintenance free). Interior brightness has been enhanced with the installation of 7 additional LED lighting fixtures to the salon and galley. MAST & RIGGING Alucarbon Carbon Fibre Mast (21.50 m Air Draft) [Same mast as installed on early Catana 50 (slightly shorter) and is significantly larger in diameter than most earlier Catana 471 an 472 models] Aluminum White lacquered Boom, Cross-beam, davits and folding bowsprit (factory option) by JP Marechal.

All Standing Rigging completely replaced and upgraded to include Hi-Mod compression Terminals (similar to Stalok, but rated better by practical sailor magazine) to allow for wire stay replacement in isolated global locations without the need for a swaging machine (Pro-Rigging, Mallorca Spain, Sept 2016). All Running Rigging replaced (2015/2016).

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Construction.

• Catana 471s were built with two outer hull molds and one deck mold that were vacuum bagged using vinylester resin and cored with PVC closed cell foam with unidirectional cloth for the outer laminate & Twaron aramid cloth for the inner laminate over the entire hull.
• The daggerboard trunks were over engineered to be seven times stronger than the daggerboards.
• All of the structural bulkheads are cored with Nidacore honeycomb with carbon fibre reinforcement on both sides.

Accommodations

• Three double cabins with large berths and extra large opening "Moonlight" ports continue the trend of offering a superb sea view from the berths, as well as from the Owner's bathroom located forward in the starboard hull.
• The hull passageways are fitted out with a variety of generous cabinetry and storage areas with additional interior shelving being added to the stateroom closets.
• All interior furniture and flooring is constructed of foam-cored sandwich for lightness and rigidity.
• Cabinetwork and inner surfaces are Cherry wood veneer trimmed in teak using the Oberflex process (maintenance free).
• Ceilings are isothermal and ultra light, with easy to clean soft touch vinyl covered access panels in bright ivory surrounded by beige Alcantra trim.
• All floors are in teak veneer with black grooves utilizing the Stratifil process (maintenance free).
• The raised salon of the Catana 471 with its forward facing wrap around navigation station and linear aft facing galley comfortably accommodates up to eight people allowing panoramic ocean views that may be enjoyed while seated around the folding salon table.
• Two forward opening hatches combined with the sliding glass door and window aft provide excellent salon ventilation, especially while cooking.
• Cushions of the U-shaped Salon, are constructed using high-resilience, extra thick Bultex foam, for optimum comfort with large storage areas beneath.
• Cushions have recently been re-covered with red leatherette for ease of cleaning.
• Interior brightness has been enhanced with the installation of 7 additional LED lighting fixtures to the salon and galley.
• Linear shaped galley facing aft, with large kitchen countertop in "starry night" Corian with cover for a sink and the stove adding further valuable counter space.
• There are numerous storage cabinets, a hidden trash can compartment with double stainless sinks.
• The 200 L top loading fridge with sliding storage baskets has thick insulation, with anti-condensation facing and double sealant on the opening.
• The Frigoboat refrigeration systems are extremely efficient in the tropics with electronic thermostat controls, utlizing keel cooled heat exchangers attached to each hull as Catana original factory equipment.
• The 100 L Stainless steel deep freeze is custom fitted on the galley port side.
• The stainless double sinks have a mixer tap with shower faucet for fresh water (hot and cold) and drain tap for water maker.
• The cockpit of a Catana 471 is vast.
• The two offset and raised helm stations make sail trimming easy and allow the helmsman to keep an eye on the boat and its crew at all times.
• Mainsail hoisting, reefing and dousing are all handled by a central Harken 53 electric speed winch on the aft beam keeping crew safe within the confines of the cockpit without the need to go to the mast.
• The wide flush side decks remove slip, trip and fall hazards as there are no ropes or hatches to stumble upon while moving forward at sea.
• The North Sails polymer trampoline is extremely comfortable under foot when hoisting the spinnaker or weighing anchor and is a great place to relax at sea in modest weather conditions.

Electronics

• B&G NMEA 2000 Network backbone (2019)
• B&G Zeus 3S (9") Chart Plotter at Nav Station (refit 2023)
• B&G Zeus 3 (7") chart plotter at each helm station (2019)
• 5 x B&G Triton 2 Displays in cockpit (2019)
• B&G Wind/Speed and Depth instruments (2019 / 2022)
• Simrad AC70 Commercial Grade Autopilot Computer with Simrad A2004 Commercial Grade Autopilot Head Control at Stb Helm (2019)
• B&G T2 Linear Autopilot Drive (2021), to be installed (refit 2023)
• Original Simrad Radar is no longer compatible with newly replaced chart plotter at navigation station desk
• Raymarine Type 2s Linear Autopilot Drive [Backup] (Original Factory Equipment)
• VESPER XB8000 NMEA 2000 Class B AIS Transceiver with WIFI Data broadcast and Anchor Alarm (2022)
• ICOM M506 NMEA 2000 VHF w/backup AIS receiver (2019)
• Shakespear Mast Antenna and upgraded VHF Coaxial Cable (2019)
• ICOM Command Mic IV (New IN BOX - not yet installed)
• Iridium Go (2016)
• DC Electrical System: 12V
• AC Electrical System: 220v @ 50hz
• 4 x 304Ah LiFePO4 (1200Ah Total) House Battery Bank.
• Each battery is composed of 4 x 304Ah EVE Cells and managed by independent 200A JK Battery Management Systems with 2A active balancing between cells, Bluetooth Control via cellphone or tablet and Monitoring utilizing Victron GX Device communication integration.
• Batteries have been "marinized" to minimize corrosion and vibration within standardized battery cases.
• Each Battery is independently switched and fused for safety and redundancy and are connected to the DC system via a Victron Lynx Power-in Module. (2022)
• Distributed DC and AC Electrical System using 10 "Carte Boards" with 8 fused circuits each, distributed throughout the vessel for shorter and lighter wire runs (Original Catana Factory Configuration).
• Victron 220V/12V/3000W/120A Multiplus Inverter/Charger (2019)
• Victron 85A MPPT Controller networked to Multiplus (2016)
• Victron Bluesolar 130W Solar Panels x 10 = 1300W (2016)
• Victron Centaur 220V 100A Charger [Backup] (2018)
• Victron 712 Smart Shunt (2019)
• Victron Colour GX System Monitoring with remote VRM Portal enabled. (2019)
• Victron Network to USB Adapter to program Multiplus
• Victron 30A DC-DC Smart Charger x 2 for each engine alternator output control to LiFePO4 House Bank (New in BOX) [DISCUSSION POINT FOR FUTURE OWNER]
• Swi-Tec 35A Hydrocharger with charge controller (2017)
• Most Internal lighting fixtures and navigation lights converted from Halogen to LED and additional lighting added to Main Saloon (2015 and 2019)
• Red night sailing lighting added at nav station, main saloon and cockpit. (2015)
• 5v 2A USB charging ports added at nav station desk, saloon, master stateroom and helm stations. (2022/2023)
• Harken Winches x 8, including 3 Electric ( 1 x Main Halyard/Reef, and 2 x Genoa Sheet Winches) --> many 471 hulls have just 1 Main powered winch;
• Harken Sheet Tracks and Sheet/Turning Blocks throughout.
• Profurl Furlers x 2 Mounted on Cross Beam and Bowsprit
• Spinlock XTC Clutches x 20
• Custom upgraded 316 Stainless Bow Sprit Dolphin Striker Pad eyes and Backing Plates for improved load distribution to hulls (2015)
• Additional Seldon Padeyes (2016) at raised helmstations for Wichard reflective Jacklines (2016)

Sails & Rigging

• Carbon/Dacron Sails by North Sails Israel (NEW 2012)
• Sail Inspection/Service by North Sails Turkey (2015/2016)
• North Sails Turkey: New Sunbrella Cockpit Enclosure (2015)
• North Sails Turkey: New Sunbrella Main Sail Bag (2015)
• North Sails Turkey:New Saloon Window UV Covers (2015)
• North Sails Turkey: New Coated Grid Trampoline (2016)
• North Sails Martinique: Sail Service/New UV Covers (2017)
• North Sails (Solidaire) Phuket: Sail Cleaning/Inspection/Service (2022)
• 90 sq. m Full Batten Main with Dyneema Lazyjacks. [Discussion point with purchaser}
• 60 sq. m 100% Genoa mounted on Inner forestay with Profurl Furler
• 82 sq. m 130% Genoa mounted on folding Bowsprit outer forestay with Profurl Furler
• 150 sq. m Symmetrical Spinnaker (Purchased used 2016 from Catana 471 #66) (nearing end of life - requires inspection)
• 168 sq. m Rolly Tasker Black Asymmetrical Spinnaker (NEW UNUSED in the plastic with NEW Racing Deck Bag) (2022)

Engine Details

• 2 x Volvo D2-55A 55HP 2L 4 cylinder naturally aspirated diesel engines (5100 hours each)
• No troublesome electronic MDI as on newer models with the same engine block) Oil/filter and fuel filter changes every 100 to 150 hours depending on oil disposal availability. (Volvo manual states 200 hours)
• The Volvo D2 Series engines are rebranded Shibaura Japanese tractor engines which have been marinized by Perkins/Volvo after they purchased the Shibuara Factory.
• Both engines are simply constructed, running beautifully and are straight forward to maintain.
• Currently equipped with 60A alternators.
• Port Saildrive Volvo S130 (2014 by previous owner)
• Volvo 3 Blade folding Props x 2 (2014 by previous owner)
• Starboard Saildrive Volvo MS25S (Factory Original - built more robust than the S130 in my opinion, but unable to withdraw oil fully from drive leg without a haul out).
• Element has generally been hauled out annually or just prior to a major passage with sail drive shaft seals and zincs replaced annually.
• Engines inspected and serviced by Volvo during initial purchase (2015)
• Heat Exchanger Service x 2 (refit 2023)
• Racor 500 Fuel filters replacing Volvo cyclone filters (2015)
• New RAW water hoses (refit 2023)
• New Port engine RAW water Pump (2016)
• Stb Oil Sump and Rear Crankshaft Seals x 2 (2019)
• Port Oil Sump and Forward Crankshaft Seals x 2
• 2 x New Stainless Exhaust Elbows (refit 2023)
• New Engine Mounts (refit 2023)
• New engine circulation hoses, fuel lines, exhaust hoses and alternator v-belts (refit 2023)
• Engine rooms repainted (refit 2023)
• All engine gaskets replaced, except head gasket (refit 2023)
• Addition of NEW Kus Engine gauge Clusters and engine sensors (refit 2023) - to be connected
• Custom K&N air filters (2022)
• 2 x 110A Serpentine Belt Alternators Upgrade (NEW in BOX - require new engine pulley kits for installation)
• Saildrive bellows have recently expired in 2023.
• A NEW Volvo bellows replacement kit is currently on hand, with another on order, both will be replaced prior to sale completion during survey haul-out, so there are no questions regarding age with the surveyor.
• 3.4m Zodiak Fibreglass bottom Inflatable RIB (2003 - Original factory installed equipment) Last serviced Phuket Thailand (2022).
• 25 HP Yamaha 2 Stroke (2003 - Original factory installed equipment) with optional auto oiler (no fuel mixing) serviced Phuket Thailand (2022).
• Wichard reflective Jacklines with additional Seldon padeyes installed adjacent helms seats, horseshoe and lifering flotation devices.
• Bilge Pumps: 6 x Electric / Automatic and 2 x Manual Plastimo (cockpit bulkhead mounted).
• Life Raft: Plastimo Offshore 6 person ISO 9001 (2016) --> re-certified to 2027.
• Epirb: ACR GlobalFix Pro (2016) --> Requires battery replacement and re-registration.
• Life Jackets: Expired --> require replacement
• Flares: New (2024)
• Fire Extinguishers: 6 New Fire Extinguishers (2024), NEW stainless fighting access ports mounted on transom steps for engine rooms (2023).

Anchor & Docking

• Primary Anchor: 45 kg Stainless Ultra Anchor
• Secondary Anchor: 45 kg Stainless Bugel Anchor (never used by current owner)
• Rode: 83 m (272 feet) of 10 mm German made Stainless chain with a "5" stamped on every 5th link....the best you can buy, installed by the previous owner.
• Windlass: Maxwell RC12-10 vertical windlass (2015)
• Anchor bridle, docklines, fenders etc.

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Catamaran for sale by owner – 2001 catana model 471, location: oxnard, ca, usa                   price: us$429,000.

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CATANA 471 Detailed Review

If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of CATANA 471. Built by Catana (FRA) and designed by Christophe Barreau, the boat was first built in 1997. It has a hull type of Catamaran Twin Dbrd. and LOA is 14.3. Its sail area/displacement ratio 33.21. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Volvo, runs on Diesel.

CATANA 471 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about CATANA 471 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

Boat Information

Boat specifications, rig and sail specs, auxillary power tank, accomodations, contributions, who designed the catana 471.

CATANA 471 was designed by Christophe Barreau.

Who builds CATANA 471?

CATANA 471 is built by Catana (FRA).

When was CATANA 471 first built?

CATANA 471 was first built in 1997.

How long is CATANA 471?

CATANA 471 is 13.8 m in length.

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Catana 471 is a 51 ′ 6 ″ / 15.7 m catamaran sailboat designed by Christophe Barreau and built by Catana between 1997 and 2006.

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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)

SA: Mainsail area: 78 to 91m2 Genoa area: 28 to 52 m2 Gennaker: 82 m²

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Catana Catamarans

Catana began building catamarans in 1984 thanks to two sailing enthusiasts: Jean-Pierre Prade and Thierry Goyard. They began building in Cogolin in the South of France. The company is now based in Canet-en-Roussillon, France. This article covers the history of this famous multihull yard.

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In their early years, Catana became the world leader in fast-performance cruising catamarans helped by legendary Australian multihull designer Lock Crowther. Following the Crowther era, Christophe Barreau and Frédéric Neuman continued the success with a series of designs that remain popular to this day.

Like Nautitech catamarans , they favoured a more exposed helm position aft for maximum sailing feel – the sporty (monohull) set-up , if you like. The latest model (the Ocean Class 50) has a raised starboard helm.

The two original partners of Catana employed Lock Crowther to design a range of models from 38′ to 48′. The two directors (Goyard and Prade), both engineers, sailed for several years on multihulls,  including a round trip to Greenland, on a Lock Crowther design of course.

Later, a young architect called Christophe Barreau started working with Lockie on the deck & interior. The 411 design was credited to both men.

From Cogolin to Canet en Roussillon From 1984 to 1993, the Catana yard in Cogolin built around five to seven boats per year. In 1986 they started using  Twaron for the inner skin of the shell.

Catana moved to Canet en Roussillon in 1998 and the company was sold in 2000 to a group of investors. Prade left the boat business, but some years later Goyard opened XL Catamarans, also in Canet, selling high-performance catamarans (the TS50/TS52) designed by Barreau.

The Marsaudon Connection Before shutting up shop at XL Catamarans, Goyard commissioned Barreau to design the TS42 (now built by Marsaudon Composites in Lorient and one of the fastest 40′ performance cruising cats on the water.  Marsaudon had collaborated with Catana previously on the 521/522- they built a dozen of them under contract.

Barreau’s Boats Hull #1 of the C411 (now Pelagic) was the first model credited to Barreau, but Crowther’s name also pops up on this design. Crowther was probably retained as a consultant with Christophe Barreau taking the lead.

Barreau continued to develop the design DNA started by his mentor with asymmetrical hulls, tulip-shaped bows, a narrow waterline, and daggerboards for upwind sailing.

Lombard Advises More recently, Catana set up an in-house design studio and worked with the Marc Lombard Group as a consultant (another of my favourite multihull design teams and known for its Nautitech, Neel and Privilege designs).

Lombard is credited with designing the Catana 70, after which they brought the designs in-house, but you can still spot his influence in the shapes of the hulls.

Carbon Infusion Technology Catana remains a world specialist in fast cruising catamarans ranging from 42 to 90 feet, all designed for long-distance cruising and continues to be unique in that it builds boats using their Carbon-Infusion and Twaron processes.

The hulls, bulkheads, deck and furniture are all built in foam-cored sandwich, which make Catana Catamarans light and fast. Recent models have veered away from the super fast, light cats of their early years (Marsaudon have moved into this space), but they are no slouches particularly when the wind picks up.

Performance and Safety Catana focuses on producing fast, comfortable ocean crossers. Their yachts are above average on the performance front, though not as quick as others in lighter winds. It’s a segment of the market that is getting more competitive: HH for example has launched its OC50 catamaran which sits in this space.

The latest design is the Ocean Class, a 52-footer that launched in 2020 with a single raised bulkhead helm.

The History of Catana- a Timeline

• 1984: Catana is founded in Cogolin, France.
• 1984 Catana 40C
• 1988 40S (until ’92)
• 1989 Catana 37 (until ´91), 39 (until 94), 42S, 46 (until ´90)
• 1991 Catana 47 (Crowther), Catana 48 (8 units built until ´96)
• 1992 Catana 44, 48R (2)
• 1994: Catana 411
• 1995 Catana 381
• 1996 Catana 531
• 1997: Catana opens in Canet-en-Rousillon and launches the legendary 471. Also Catana 611.
• 1998 Catana 431 launched followed by the 432. Also Catana 721
• 1998 Bruno Nicoletti completes the Vito Dumas circumnavigation on his Catana 44: Brumas Patagonia.
• Catana 45 One Off (custom Barreau project)
• 1999: they launched the Catana 401 which replaced the 381 and 411 (later also built by Phisa as the 42)
• 2000 Catana Aikane 56 (VPLP design)
• 2000: the 472 and 581 are launched: these both have more luxurious specs than earlier boats.
• 2001: launch of the 582, a luxury performance cruiser, later marketed as 58 Ocean Class
• 2002: the Catana 52 is launched, eg 521, 522 then Ocean Class
• 2003 Last 471 produced in May #68  “Element”.
• 2003 Catana was bought by Poncin. They market the 47-footer as the 47 Ocean Class up to 2007
• 2004 Catana 43 Ocean Class (evolved from 431), 47 Ocean Class
• 2006: Catana began to manufacture larger yachts from 82 to 90 feet long.
• 2007 The Catana 50 Ocean Class is launched
• 2008 Catana 41 Ocean Class, 65 ,Catana 90
• 2010: launch of the Catana 42 and a lighter 50.
• 2011: launch of the Catana 47 and 59.
• 2012: The Catana 70 is launched
• 2013 Catana 55
• 2016 Catana 62
• 2017 Catana 53 launched at La Grande Motte.
• 2020 Catana launches the Ocean Class,  a 52-footer with a single raised helm station on the starboard bulkhead.

(Sorted by Year)

Catana 40, 40S (1984-92)

The Catana 40 was the very first model launched in 1984 when Catana was based in Cogolin in the South of France.

Hull #1 was called “Pêcheur de Lune” (Moon Fisherman). The first owners registered her on 25th July 1985 in Toulon. In 2019, she was restored by Alberto Machado and renamed “Oceanus”

There are 2 versions, the 40C (11 built? Hull #11 was launched in 1988) and the 40S. The plate above is from a 40S (Hull #15, 1995).

Fast Cat This cat is quick! She weighs only 5.8 tonnes, meaning she sails well even in light winds.  The bridgedeck was high for the time, so there was less slamming compared to the cruising cats of the time such as the Prout range.

And upwind, with her fine hulls and daggerboards, she was a real performer.

There’s not much space on her compared to modern cats, but the owners didn’t care as they were flying along.

Even so, she came with four double cabins- the limited space was well thought out: an excellent design that is very rare on the second-hand market.

Later Came the 40S The later 40S was built with a C39 deck mold and a 42 cockpit mold spliced together. An example is “Avighna” (1992) Hull #16.

The 40S has a narrower beam than the original 40C models which became the 42.

Catana 42S (1988?)

Another Lock Crowther creation, the Catana 42S was slightly longer and sleeker than the original 40C developed from the same moulds I believe. A lovely looking catamaran, especially from this angle. Around 20 were made.

An example is “ Paikea “, a 1990 42S.

Catana 37 (1989)

The smallest Catana, but pretty rare…

Catana 39 (1988)

Image Credit: Twilight (1993)

Another example is Tigre, a Catana 39S, hull #4.

Catana 44 (1992)

Another popular Lock Crowther design from Catana’s early days. This yacht evolved from the 42. A new wider hull mould was made using the same deck mould and that became the 44.

The 44 design was later lengthened and became the 48.

An example is S/V Pacific Hoodlum #10 (1994), a Catana 44S. Bruno Nicoletti famously completed a “Vito Dumas” circumnavigation on his Catana 44 named “Brumas Patagonia”.

Catana 48 (1992)

The 48 is probably the most sought-after of Lock Crowther’s early Catana designs. She has a much lower bridge deck than more modern Catanas but has a high power-to-weight ratio – she’s a fast cat.

The Catana 48 is a modified 44 with transom extensions and a bigger rig.

They also built two Catana 48Rs (Racing) which were stretched 42s and different from the standard 48s.

There were only eight 48s produced. I am not sure whether this number includes the 48Rs. Hull #8 was launched in 1996.

Catana 411 (1994)

The 411 design was credited to both Lock Crowther and Barreau. Shown is Pelagic, the #1 hull. The deck mold was hand-built and the boat was transported to the Paris Boat Show where it had to be sold to keep Catana afloat.

There were 29 411s built. Hull #29 (Darbrook) was built in 1999

Catana 381 (1995)

This is a quirky cat and Catana’s smallest. The big story is the aft central helm. I love it, they don’t make them like this anymore! I believe this model went up to hull #23. So, if someone tells you that Catana used to be famous for their twin aft hulls, you can put them right with this model.

Catana 531 (1996)

A Real Looker A large, powerful catamaran from Catana’s earlier days (90s). These boats remind me a bit of the early Lagoons – they are sleek. Nice looking cats.

Catana 471 (1997), 47 Ocean Class (2003)

With the launch of the 471, the Barreau/Neuman design partnership started to motor. This is one of my favourite Catana designs, they nailed it with this one. An example is “Our White Magic” (2002). Hull #45.

Another example is S/V Scenic Route #64

The last Catana 471 hull (#68) named “Element” was delivered in May of 2003. Then this model was marketed as the 47 Ocean Class until 2007.

The 471 is the best-selling Catana model to date and voted “Boat of the Year” in 1999 in the US.

Read our full Catana 471 review.

Catana 611 (1997)

Catana 431, 432 (1998),.

43 Ocean Class ( from 2003)

Launched as a kind of ‘mini 471’, the 431 shares many of the same design characteristics as the bigger boat. The Barreau Neuman team was finding their feet with these designs. A great balance between performance and comfort.

431 hull #54 Papillon, for example, was delivered in June 2003 with an Alucarbon mast. Other examples are S/V Icaros #48 (2002) and Rizkitt #10 (1999).

After the purchase of Catana by Poncin in 2003, this model was sold as the 43 Ocean Class.

Catana 721 (1998)

Catana 401 (1999).

The Catana 401 replaced the 381 and 411. These are very popular boats. The 401 was an updated 381 with a new cockpit mould from the cockpit bulkhead aft.

When Catana stopped production of the 401, they sold the moulds to Phisa, which lengthened them, made some other changes and sold it as the Phisa 42. They are worth a look, as the interior finish was upgraded on the Phisa.

Catana 472 (2000)

The 472 is a higher-spec version of the 471. Shown above is “El Gato”. Aesthetically, Catana hit top marks with these boats

Catana Aikane 56 (2000)

This 56-footer was designed by VPLP

Catana 581/582 (2000/2001)

Incorporating all of the design features that made these Christophe Barreau Catanas so sought after. This is a high-end performance cruising catamaran with narrow hulls, a high bridgedeck clearance, minimal weight forward of the mast, and high-aspect daggerboards instead of low-aspect keels.

You will struggle to find a better long-distance blue water cruiser than this boat.

Catana 521, 522 (2002)

Another Barreau/Neuman design from their “Purple Patch” years. If you are looking for a bigger version of the legendary 471, this is it. Marsaudon built a dozen of these fast cats under contract. They look like they could weather a storm, don’t they?

The Marsaudon Connection The last one was built in 2005: “Chaton”- this is a very fast boat with a carbon mast, that averages between 220 and 240 miles on longer passages: a true luxury performance cat. Another example is “O2” which was built by Dominique Marsaudon in Lorient in 2003.

Catana 50 (2006)

Catana went through some financial difficulties after the dot com crash in the early noughties, but they came roaring back with the Catana 50. This cat was well received thanks to its stable ride through the waves. The defining feature was that bulbous bow: a wave-piercing profile that minimised hobby-horsing and provided extra buoyancy.

The Catana 50’s boards are angled slightly inward to maximize lift under sail- she performs well upwind.

Catana 41 Ocean Class (2008)

This is very similar to the newer 42. The saloon layout is different from the later boat with the galley port forward.

Catana 65 (2008)

The 65 was one of the last Christophe Barreau designs for Catana. They were making some big catamarans at this point.

Catana 90 (2008)

The largest yacht that the shipyard has constructed is the Catana 90, like the example above, Orion. This is a sleek looker despite its length.

Catana 42 (2010)

The 42 is an updated version of the 41 that was launched 2 years earlier. The galley was moved to the aft of the salon and they improved some of the sail handling. Then they renamed her the 42, maybe in honour of that great early Lock Crowther design?

The 42 was named “Boat of the Year” in the US in 2014.

Catana 42 Brochure

Catana 82 (2010)

Launched from Catana’s large yachts division that was set up in 2006. The 82 is not the prettiest in the range (in my opinion, I am sure the owner would disagree). For me, it looks like they just stretched the smaller boats.

Catana 47 (2011)

The 47 is no longer part of Catana’s current line-up. We were hoping for her to get the new look like the 53, but the yard has moved direction to the newer Ocean Class range with a bulkhead helm. They seem to be moving more towards the comfort end of the spectrum, probably influenced by the success of the Bali range.

She is a very solid, seaworthy catamaran that is infused with carbon, and evolved from the 471 but doesn’t look as pretty.

Read our full Catana 47 review in the performance catamarans section.

Catana 59 (2011)

In 2013, the Catana 59 was designed by Marc Lombard working alongside Catana’s in-house team, and it caused something of a stir, as the 47 and 42-foot models were the only remaining Christophe Barreau designs.

The design philosophy later extended to the 53 and a modernised stretched version: the 62.

She has lovely lines: a high freeboard, good bridge deck clearance, and a generous sail plan. The new muscly look is an indicator of this cat’s performance.

Catana 70 (2012)

A very sleek design for such a large yacht, the 70 was designed by Marc Lombard. After this, Catana brought the design in-house, but you can still see Lombard’s influence in the later designs such as the 53. He was retained as a consultant.

Catana 70 Brochure

Catana 55 (2013)

Image Credit: Curie via Samboat

Catana 62 (2016)

The big sister to the 53, the 62 evolved from the earlier 59.

With its maxi hulls with inverted bows, foil-type daggerboards, Carbon Infusion and Twaron Impact technology, the C62 is one of the safest catamarans in its class.

Catana 53 (2017)

The 53 is the only remaining model in Catana’s current line-up apart from the Ocean Class. We are hoping that they will get back to widening the range in the future, but it looks like they will focus on the 50 Ocean Class and the Bali brand for now.

The living space is huge thanks to those twin aft helms and the Open design between the saloon and cockpit.

This model was awarded “Multihull of the Year” by Cruising World in 2017. Read our Catana 53 review in the performance cats section.

Catana 53 Brochure

We also have an Owner’s Review on this cat which is well worth a read. Thanks to Rowan on PolePole.

Ocean Class (2022)

The new Ocean Class is a 52-footer. This design is quite a departure for Catana as she has a single raised bulkhead helm. She’s a solid-looking design.

Catana Ocean Class Brochure

We first saw this model at La Grande Motte in 2022. Read our Catana Ocean Class review .

A big thank you to the members of the Catana Catamarans Owner’s Group on Facebook for helping with this history.

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