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8 Best Catamarans That Are 30 Feet or Less

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Large-sized catamarans are appealing due to their ample spacing and comfort. Therefore, a cruising family or couple looking to buy a boat is more likely to go for one of these. But are there small cruising catamarans that provide the performance, comfort, and amenities found in larger boats?  

The best catamarans under 30 feet (9.14 m) include the TomCat 6.2, Cadillac 27and 30, Gemini 30, Endeavour 30, and Maine Cat. These time-tested cruising cats are easy to handle, premium built, and are great for daytime sailing, overnight trips, and some even suitable for long-range sea passages. 

In this article, you’ll find a list of the best cruising catamarans below 30 feet (9.14 m). Keep reading to discover which catamarans make this list, what they have to offer, their pros and cons, and how much they cost.

If you are unsure whether or not 30ft is too small for your needs, then I suggest you check out another article I wrote named Best Size Catamaran , it will discuss why length matters and how it affects safety.

Unlike most catamarans designed for racing purposes, the TomCat 6.2 is a medium-sized cat that’s well-suited to daytime cruising. It boasts high-quality construction, vacuum-bagged hulls, and a plywood-reinforced deck.

This 20 footer (6.09 m) comes with an 11-foot (3.35 m) beam and not only offers you safety and comfort but performance and versatility as well. 

This boat has a centrally placed outboard engine and two rudders that allow it to turn quickly and maneuver confidently into and out of marina slips. The 9.9 hp outboard propels it to speeds of around 8 knots (9.21 mph or 14.8 kph), though the boat has the potential to move faster if desired.

This simpler type of cat (just one engine as an example) also allows for cheaper and easier maintenance. Maintenance costs are something most people underestimate when getting a cat, if you want to get some real numbers from actual sailors then I suggest you read this article (How much does it cost to maintain a cat).

The boat sails with minimal heeling, comfortably accommodate 6-8 people, and you can sail it single-handed or take a crew. 

High and narrow hulls bearing arched bottoms allow for a low wetted surface. The hull design provides low resistance and a great deal of reserved buoyancy and also enables you to drive through closely spaced waves.

On most 20-footers (6.1 m), driving through waves generates a smooth but wet ride, but with the TomCat’s enclosed deck (link to parts names explained here ), you are safe and protected behind a windshield and the high bulwark.

The TomCat makes an excellent cruiser because it performs impressively well both under sail and power. It combines the performance of a modern sailing cat with the comfort, style, and convenience of a powerboat. It’s also trailerable since you can detach the hulls from the deck , winch up the deck on a trailer, and slide the hulls underneath.

But the best part is that it’s easy on the pocket, with the price ranging between $36,750 and $44,580 .

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Catalac 30 (9M)

The Catalac brand consists of strongly built vessels that sport thick hulls, glass windows, narrow beams, and vertical transoms . Catalac 30 was the first vessel in this popular British cruising line designed by Tom Lack in the late 60s. The boat’s appeal was attributed to its safety, ample spacing, well-built interior, and load-carrying abilities.

These characteristics are extremely important on a safe catamaran, overloading your cat makes it sit lower in the water, increases drag, reduces handling and speed, there is stuff you should know about this (so that you can make an educated buy). I have created an article where I try to explain the basics of a safe cat ( link here )

Sporting 5 berths, a massive galley, plus a cockpit with a sheltered steering position, the 30-foot (9.1 m) Catalac makes an excellent floating home for a cruising family. It sails exceptionally well, doesn’t heel ( heeling explained here ), and delivers a reasonable motor-sailer level of performance.

Furthermore, the hulls provide adequate headroom, allowing those on board to move around comfortably, and there’s enough space on the deck for sunbathing. 

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The Catalac’s structure features solid fiberglass, chined hulls, and a staggered sheerline that allows easy aft access. With a modest rig that’s easy to handle, the Catalac can deliver top speeds of up to 12-14 knots (13.81-16.11 mph / 22.22-25.9 kph) under sail.

Given that the boat’s design focuses more on comfort than speed, this is a spectacular performance.  

Catalac 9M requires a skilled hand when turning into the wind as it is prone to blowing sideways. This is because the boat lacks ballast (which helps in keeping momentum during a tack) but also centerboards ( explained here ).

Skills are always the most essential things to bring aboard and you can acquire them in many ways, my two favorite ways are through NauticEd courses (two free courses here ) or by reading books (my top 15 books here )

Back to the boat! This model came in two versions; the standard layout contained a 30-40hp outboard, while the second option had duo engines. The latter is easier to maneuver into a marina. 

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These cats retain their value pretty well. However, they might not be easy to come by since most owners find it challenging to get their hands on a larger boat with similar qualities and performance.

A Catalac 30 (9M) goes for between $33,000 and $55,000.

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Catalac 27 (8M)

The Catalac 27 8M is a pocket cruiser that boasts a strong reputation for high quality, durability, and strength. Besides, the boat’s design makes it somewhat suitable for bluewater sailing ( understand why the small size is an offshore problem).

Built like a battleship, the boat contains solid fiberglass hulls. Additionally, it comes with double engines, a large cockpit fitted with cushions all around, and features standing headroom in each hull.

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Like the Catalac 9M, this boat comes with two different layouts; a twin inboard diesel engine or an outboard engine. The twin-engine models can motor up to 1000 km (621 miles, read more on cat fuel consumption here ) without needing to refuel, while the 70 amps of charge plus water tanks (70 gallons / 265 liters) make these vessels remarkable coastal cruisers. 

Catalacs equipped with outboard engines sail faster since you can raise the engine during sailing and are also lighter. This helps to minimize drag . Catalac 8M sports a short but thick mast that helps make the boat stable. 

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Though small in size, this catamaran packs a lot of features in its small frame. It has a full-sized berth, a large galley that’s almost 8 feet (2.4 m) long, a quarter berth, head, and navigation station.

What’s more, the cockpit is as large as that of a 38 to 40-foot (11.5 to 12.1 m) cat.

Catalac 27 costs about $31,836.

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The Endeavour 30 

The Endeavour 30 catamaran is a boat characterized by stability, ample deck space, and a spacious interior. It boasts fast cruising speeds under both sail and power.

The boat has mini keels and rudders plus symmetrical hulls separated by a hydra-cell. The latter is a center section with a characteristic V-shape. 

The boat’s vacuum-bagged construction helps enhance strength and stiffness while reducing weight. Furthermore, the interior has a fiberglass mold, providing extra strength and rigidity. With sufficient breeze, this vessel can deliver reasonable off-the-wind and doable upwind speeds.

As such, you can expect to attain speeds of about ~10 knots (11.51 mph or 18.5 kph) on power reaches. Below is a video showing a panoramic tour of the Endeavour 30:

This vessel has the internal capacity of a 40-foot (12.1 m) monohull. And you can tell this from the unique layout merging the cabin and cockpit with wide doors to the numerous features packed into this 30-foot (9.14 m) vessel.

It has a spacious salon, an enormous galley, two queen berth staterooms with plenty of storage space, a head with separate showers, and a sizable U-shaped dinette. 

You can get this boat for under $50,000 .

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The Geminis by Tony Smith were the United States’s first production cruising cats. Today, these vessels remain the most appealing American-built cruising catamarans. Built between 1981 and 1990, the Gemini 30 does not have a contemporary design, but it works remarkably well for cruisers desiring generous living space in a small affordable sailboat.

At only 14 feet (4.2 m) across, Gemini cats are somewhat narrow. But this mean s they can easily fit into most of the regular marina berths.

Besides, the boats still contain enough interior space for a queen-size double berth and two smaller doubles housed in separate guest rooms.

There’s also a modest but serviceable saloon with duo settees and a collapsible table that can transform into an additional double berth.

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For the Gemini 30, this translates to a cruising cat with standing headroom that can comfortably accommodate 3 couples in private cabins or a family with small children. A good-sized galley, a spacious head with a shower, nav desk, and a large comfy cockpit make up the Gemini 30’s cruising palace.

Catamaran layout is highly personal and if you want to learn more about different characteristics then I suggest you read my article Designing the perfect catamaran layout ( Link )

While not that fast, the Gemini 30 will easily outsail the Endeavor 30 discussed above. Its daggerboards (which are explained in detail here ) can point well, and if you keep it light, it can do 7-8 knots (12.9-14.8 km/hr) under sail.

Besides, raising the daggerboards reduces the wetted surface area, and increases the speed downwind.

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The Gemini 30 tends to pound and hobbyhorse a little when sailing in choppy waters – particularly when overloaded (more on load carrying capabilities in this article ), but the deep pivoting daggerboards provide stability and lift underwater.

Furthermore, the Gemini’s retractable rudders enable it to venture into shallow waters.

This is a very popular cruising cat that’ll give you a lot of bang for your bucks.

You can find a Gemini for less than $65,000.

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Maine Cat 30 

The Maine Cat 30 combines premium quality construction materials with the most advanced building techniques to create a lightweight vessel capable of handling most offshore conditions. What’s more, this boat can remain trouble-free for years on end with little effort.

If you are in the market for a simple liveaboard cruiser that you can use for a short weekend getaway or a cruising voyage, this is it.

The boat has a sizable primary stateroom berth with ample overhead space and a dresser fitted with a hanging storage cabinet. The enormous head includes a toilet, sink, 20-gallon (75.71 L) holding tank, vanity, and a pressurized shower.

Covering the open bridgedeck is a permanent hardtop. This spacious bridgedeck can hold quite a crowd and comes with a convertible dinette that turns into an extra berth. If need be, you can even enclose the entire space using acrylic windows or screens. Gabo

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The 360-degree visibility from the cockpit allows the captain plus the crew a panoramic view, and all sail controls go back to the cockpit, which is very useful if wanting to sail single-handedly.

I believe that most boats should be set up in this way since sooner or later you might be in a situation where there is only one person to handle the controls, such as in an emergency. But more on that in another article ( Link ).

The Maine Cat 30 is a classic boat that delivers on high-performance multihull sailing. Designed to offer much better performance than catamarans bearing tall and heavy bridge decks, this cat weighs less and suffers less windage thanks to the acrylic windows.

The boat’s interior layout allows for easy cleaning as surfaces sport a smooth gel coat and satin-finished cherry trim. The solid but lightweight furniture bears the same Core-Cell foam core employed on the hull, deck, and hardtop. Plus, there’s ample storage for all your sailing equipment, cleaning supplies, and provisions.

A Maine Cat 30 can cost up to $110,000.

Heavenly Twins 27

The overall design of this well-equipped catamaran makes it a superb pocket cruiser.

Heavenly Twins 27 manages to fit not one but two coachroofs on hulls that are only 27 feet (8.20 m) long. Canoe sterns and a central cockpit separating the duo coachroofs form the boat’s other prominent features. 

Famous for their excellent build quality, medium-depth draft, and narrow beams, Heavenly Twins 27 appeals to a wide range of boating enthusiasts.

These include solo sailors, weekend sailors, cruising families, circumnavigators, beginner sailors, and experienced liveaboards such as this famous Youtube channel “Kittiwake”.

The vessels house double cabins in the hulls while the forward starboard contains the heads and, to port, the galley. You can easily access the bar from the well-protected cockpit while the Comfordesk accommodation converts into a double dock. 

A stoop through allows access from below-deck to the aft compartment without going through the cockpit. There’s ample storage space throughout the boat, plus you can section off the large stateroom into smaller double compartments if desired.

The price range for this boat is $ 20,098 to $24,193. (I believe that kittiwake is for sale too)

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The last cruising catamaran on my list is the Aquilon 26 . This French-built cruising vessel is light in weight and trailerable, which means you can disassemble it in a few hours or transport it as-is.

Designing a boat that is possible to disassemble usually means that it is structurally less strong, which by no means is a problem during coastal sailing but the Aquilon 26 is mostly attractive to sailors who prefer inland lake sailing. It’s also suitable for beginner sailors.

Although there are no real “beginner cats” there are specs to consider if you are a beginner with catamarans, most of them I have listed in another article ( here ). Gabo

This 26-footer (7.92 m) has the potential for good speed though its layout is anything but conventional- which forms part of its appeal.

The cockpit works as the saloon, and a full bimini protects the crew from lousy weather. The starboard hull contains a dinette and galley, and the port has a double berth stateroom. The windows are quite unusual, but they provide lots of light, remarkably enhancing interior visibility.

Aquilon 26 can deliver an average cruising speed of 10knots (11.51 mph or 18.5 kph).

On a beam reach, you can expect around 25 knots (28.77 mph or 46.3 kph) with an adequate breeze ( I have never sailed at 25knots but researching this boat supposedly it is possible).

You can get this boat for under $50,000.

What Makes Small Cruising Cats Attractive?

Small cruising cats are ideal for sailing along the coast. But that’s not all. Under capable hands, properly fitted smaller cats can also deliver spectacular offshore passages similar to their larger counterpart (Heres a list of full-sized bluewater cats).

They can operate over long cruise ranges, cross oceans , and circumnavigate the globe . Smaller cats are also suitable for day sailing, overnight trips, and coastal or inland voyages. 

For most sailors, comfort on board is crucial, so they’ll look for a vessel that guarantees a comfortable cruising experience. The good thing is that smaller vessels provide almost the same qualities and amenities that bigger vessels offer. Plus, you can do quite a bit with the available space, especially if it’s well laid out.  

You’ll find that most 30-footer (9.14 m) or more miniature cruising cats comprise a galley, head, bunks, navigation and entertainment electronics, and refrigeration.

Sailors usually talk about these benefits of smaller cats:

  • They’re less expensive. Large boats are costly to buy. They also cost more to hire, maintain, and dock. You can buy a small-sized boat at a much lower price, and parts tend to cost less too. Besides, you get to use smaller sails, winches, and lighter lines than those applicable on a larger boat. And since marine services such as moorings and haul-outs get billed via boat length, a smaller cat makes sailing more affordable.
  • They boast superior builds. Most cruising boats under 30 feet (9.14 m) feature designs that are 30+ years old. In those days, weather forecasts were hard to come by and not as accurate, so boat builders used hulls with thicker fiberglass than the type found in today’s builds. Furthermore, everything in the boat, including rigs, rudders, hulls, keels and decks, was designed to withstand strong winds and high waves. 
  • They have simpler systems. This means less time spent fixing and maintaining your boat. For instance, most small cruising cats often lack water-makers, hot water systems, or electric anchor windlasses. 
  • They’re easier to handle. Smaller cats are simpler to sail than larger cats. It’s also easier to sail one single-handed or with a small crew.

What is the largest cat on person can sail?

The Disadvantages of Smaller Cruising Cats

Below are some of the most discussed downsides of small cats:

  • They have limited living space, storage, and amenities.
  • Though they don’t heel much, they are less comfortable than larger boats since they get tossed around much more easily in big ocean swells.
  • It’s not easy to accommodate crew for extended periods; hence there are fewer hands to share work.
  • They are slower and take longer to get to their destination.

Though fewer are on the cruising trails than their larger counterparts, small catamarans make ideal cruisers because they are simple, seaworthy, and pocket-friendly.

When choosing the best cat for your needs, focus on quality rather than size. A well-planned 30-footer (9.14 m) is reliable and provides ample space for your accommodation, dining, and relaxation, plus a storage room for provisions and any spare parts you might need. 

And if you want even more info than I have presented to you in this article I would recommend a book from Serj, he makes it easy to understand why size matters and how to find a cat suited for your needs (amazon link )

Owner of CatamaranFreedom.com. A minimalist that has lived in a caravan in Sweden, 35ft Monohull in the Bahamas, and right now in his self-built Van. He just started the next adventure, to circumnavigate the world on a Catamaran!

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Heavenly Twins Catamarans are well-known as a capable seaboats and have made some remarkable voyages, at least 3 circumnavigations have been completed. These popular cruising multi-hulls are equally happy sitting on a drying mooring or roaming oceans. She offers family-sized accommodation in twin, private, aft double cabins, a comfortable saloon and a practical galley. The aft cabins also provide a safe play area for children and the saloon has plenty of space and stowage. Heavenly Twins have a center cockpit offering excellent crew security, and have an easily-handled rig. She will suit shorthanded sailors and families alike.

Extended in 1989 to a 27 foot version with a ‘stoop through’ to a large aft cabin with a double bed.

There are no catamarans currently for sale by owner of this brand.

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Length Overall      8.125 m      26’ Beam Overall (extended)      3.7 m       11’6” Beam Overall (trailer)      2.5 m      8’3” Weight (light ship)      2,500 kg Draft (fully loaded)      0.75 m Fresh water capacity       500l Sail Area (genoa)     25 m2 Sail Area (optional Code 0)       28 m2 Power under motor      2 x 6KW      2 x 9.9HP Batteries – Lithium LiFePO4       2, 4 or 6      175 / 9kWh Range under motor     35 nm at   4 knots

  • Electric Propulsion, Zero Emissions
  • All waste water is stored in tanks in the hulls
  • 10m2 of solar panels charge the batteries
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The Nutshell 26 generates no pollution whatsoever

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Specifications

  • 9Kg Vulcan anchor with bow roller
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The Queen berth (1.6m) is accessible from both sides (no climbing over your partner) and forms a forward-facing couch for reading or watching the world go by, with storage space above and below the bed.

The galley counter top and attached storage unit create a generous work-area, and inwards to form a 2-man dinette. Centralized, it covers the sink and gas 2-burner cooker.

Both the WC and shower open outboard, onto the side decks, handily separating noises, smells and steam from the master cabin. 

Doors opening onto the side decks, and a large opening forward window provide excellent ventilation.

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Most of your time afloat is spent in the cockpit. 

The Nutshell26 is all cockpit, with a 3.8m x 4.0m open plan space for eating, drinking, barbecuing and relaxing. In inclement weather, canvas awnings with clear windows drop down to close the entire cockpit area, creating an ambient, wind-free, and safe environment. 

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Twin 6KW electric pod-motors drive the boat at 5 knots. Slower cruising speeds conserve battery life for longer trips. Controls are ‘fly-by-wire’ joystick or twin hand- throttles.

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26' 2018 Catalyst 260 Catamaran

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Be prepared for one of the best rides you've had across rough water in a 26' boat on any bay, lake, river, or intercostal waterway. This 26', 2018 flats catamaran by Catalyst, produces the most stable, smooth, and enjoyable ride you can imagine. The most incredible part about this boat are the specs: max draft 8", full beam deck from bow to stern at 8' 6", and a smooth cruising speed of 48 MPH reaching 58 MPH (at 300hp) when in need of a little adrenaline rush.  

For the size, for the stability, for the ride, and for the price, this is the boat you'd be excited to captain with friends and family any day of the year. 

Highlights:

T-top with fiberglass hardtop, 6 rod holders

  • Atlas Jack Plate 10" offset, 6" travel
  • (2) 8' power pole blade series
  • 3 livewells (in total on the boat) all plumbed with circulating pumps, oxygen, and air
  • Garmin 7612 touch screen with NEMA controls synchronized with motor
  • 20" light bar
  • 14" molded console riser platform with storage

2019 Suzuki 300hp 4-stroke (131 hrs)

9 years left on a 10-year hull warranty from the manufacturer

3.5 years left on a 5-year Suzuki engine warranty

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Tandem Trailer included!

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Basic information, dimensions & weight, tank capacities, accommodations, vessel details, upgraded equipment.

  • T top with fiberglass hardtop, 6 rod holders
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  • Rear flip up seat with cushion and removable hinges
  • VHF radio with premium antenna
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  • Rear wading/swim ladder
  • Wet sounds audio package- head unit, (2) Revo 6" speakers, (4) Revo 8" speakers, (1) Free Air 12" sub, and (1) 4 channel amp.
  • Uflex hydraulic steering
  • 72 gallon fuel capacity, 2 tanks with switch
  • 18 total rod holders
  • All aluminum is powder coated gloss black
  • Suzuki 300hp (DF300AP) Four Stroke, 20" Shaft
  • 4 Blade Prop, 15" Diameter, 26" Pitch
  • Included is a Coastline Aluminum Trailer (Tandem w/ Spare Tire)

Standard Equipment

  • Full composite top cap
  • Large center console with livewell
  • Rear livewell
  • Windshield and windshield rail with drink holders
  • Limited space trim tabs
  • 75-gallon fuel capacity with selector switch
  • Molded hatches with GemLux friction hinges and compression latches
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  • 5 Stainless Steel Pop-up cleats
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The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

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Engine hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

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Seacart 26 Trimaran

  • Reference ID 473
  • Builder Seacart
  • Marc LOMBARD Yacht Design
  • Location France
  • Engine type Outboard engine
  • L.O.A. (mtr) 7.92
  • Beam (mtr) 5.60
  • Draft (mtr) 0.24-1.50
  • Material Fiberglass / Composite
  • Engine Yamaha outboard 2016 - 6HP

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Seacart 26 Trimaran built by Ocean Lake Marine Sweden

Construction: epoxy/PVC foam sandwich with carbon reinforcements

Owners comment

This 26 foot trimaran is a fantastic day sailer and racer, easily sailing single handed or with a short crew of 2 to 4. It’s been refitted in 2019 (waterstays, carbon mast, boom and bowsprit, Dyneema standing rigg, lazy jack, gelcoat polishing) and performs stunningly well in most wind conditions. It’s located in Vannes, Morbihan France.  
  • Mast Maerstrom carbon
  • boom Maerstrom carbon
  • bowsprit carbon
  • Standing rigg is new from 2019 (Dyneema) 
  • swivel hooks and other furlers Karver.
  • Mainsail : North Sails 3DL full batten 2012 - 28,8m² - checked by NS 2019 - good condition
  • Jib : North Sails 3DL 2012 on furler - 13.4m² - checked by NS 2019 - good condition
  • Code 0 : North Sails 3DL 2012 on furler - 28.8m² - checked by NS 2019 - worn condition
  • Gennacker : North Sails 2012 on furler - 54 m² - checked by NS 2019 - good condition
  • A3 : North Sails 2017 - 70m² - checked by NS 2019 - as new condition

Deck and Cockpit

  • One central two speed Harken winch
  • all cleats are Harken.
  • Fob light weight anchor and plumbed sheets
  • silzig buoy

Electronics and Navigational Gear

  • one large windex
  • Trailer : 2007 THULE/FOGELSTA breaked road trailer - checked 2019
  • Antifouling : Coppercoat 2018 
  • Curved foils : Carbon fiber, as new
  • Rudder : Carbon fiber, as new
  • Beam : 5.60m - 2,33m (folded)

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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Sea Cat 260 Hybrid Bay Catamaran Boat Review

The Sea Cat 260 Hybrid Bay offers top speeds of 65-MPH with the 600-HP power option seen here but twin 140’s still pushes her along nicely.

The nature of a Catamaran deck cap offers additional square footage to move around on deck forward.

The ability to add a trolling motor to this 26-footer aids your fishing capabilities greatly.

From rod lockers to insulated fish holds to dry storage, this deck style offers all of it.

Black powder coating and gelcoat on the hardtop underside aid in glare removal on bright sunny days.

This deflector style wind screen frames in a pair of MFD units nicely at the helm face.

The trim work and upholstery on this tandem seat helm station is plush and extremely comfortable.

At the rear of the helm station is a super clean rigging station with tackle storage and a slide track cooler system.

The 260 Hybrid Bay provides plenty of comfortable seating as well during a break from the fishing.

More below deck space flanks each side of the console for fish or gear storage.

You will not find a cleaner more carefully laid out wiring scheme than this and a comprehensive diagram and index identifies each wire separately.

Flip the seat down and a casting deck opens up with matching 25-gallon pressurized live wells on either end.

Bilge systems access is available to port and starboard in the cockpit.

A comfortable riding spot appears by deploying this wide and deep convertible bench at the rear casting deck.

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Cette catégorie intègre des multicoques particulièrement confortables et/ou performants, mais c’est aussi la rencontre de deux univers : celui des unités qui restent maniables en équipage privé et réduit, et un autre, les modèles qui nécessitent un équipage. Un marin ou skipper sera intégré pour profiter des extraordinaires qualités de ces multicoques de grande taille. La frontière se situe le plus souvent à 55 pieds.

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Comme le port d'Afrique du Sud auquel il emprunte son patronyme, le 500 SE a du caractère – Knysnia est une splendide ville au fond d'une baie-lagon dont l'entrée est sportive par mer agitée. Solidement construit pour affronter sans dommages des conditions difficiles, ce catamaran est livré très équipé, et la personnalisation est la règle. Le salon de cockpit est bien défendu, et la timonerie en semi-fly comporte un toit ouvrant qui permet de fermer la navstation par mauvais temps. L'ébénisterie classique des aménagements intérieurs est superbe et évoque un style british soigné. Le constructeur propose également un 550, décliné en version voile ou moteur.

Constructeur : Knysna Yacht Company

Architecte : Angelo Lavranos

Longueur : 15,24 m

Hauteur du mat: 20 m

Déplacement lège : 12 t

Motorisation : 2 x 57 CV

PRIVILEGE 510 SIGNATURE :  Vive le rostre central !

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Redynamisé par la prise de contrôle de Hanse Group, Privilège présente une nouvelle génération de catamarans baptisée Signature. Le 510 reprend bien sûr tous les atouts qui ont fait la réputation de la marque. Marc Lombard et Darnet Design collaborent pour un dessin élégant, un intérieur lumineux, une vision panoramique dans le carré et des cabines avant offrant une relation à la mer inédite. Dans sa version trois cabines, celle du propriétaire occupe tout le rostre central dans la tradition du chantier des Sables d'Olonne : un must ! Le poste de barre à mi-hauteur centralise toutes les manœuvres : il est pourvu d'un saute-vent élégant et très efficace.

Chantier : Privilège Marine

Largeur : 7,98 m

Poids lège : 16 800 kg

Tirant d'eau : 1,57 m

Surface GV : 88 m²

Surface génois : 53 m²

Nb de cabines : 3/4

Eau : 600 l

Gasoil : 800 l

Motorisation : 2 x 55 CV

Prix : 995 000 euros HT

RAPIDO 50 :  Super rapide et repliable !

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La sortie du 60 a été accueillie avec enthousiasme par les spécialistes ; Rapido Trimarans a donc demandé aux architectes Morelli/Melvin une version à bras repliables pour rationaliser le stationnement en marina. Ce bicabine reprend beaucoup d’éléments de son grand frère. Le poste de barre surélevé offre une excellente visibilité tout en protégeant le cockpit. Le redan très prononcé au-dessus de la flottaison procure un volume intérieur surprenant sans grever les performances, toujours prioritaires. Ce multicoque innovant, conçu par une des équipes mondiales les plus expérimentées, renouvelle le genre en offrant aux marins avides de sensations un outil digne de leurs exigences. Sortie prévue en 2020.

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Poids lège : 6 550 kg

Tirant d'eau : 0,67 / 3,52 m

Surface GV : 95 m²

Surface génois : 54 m²

Surface spi : 160 m²

Nb de cabines : 2

Eau : 350 l

Gasoil : 350 l

Motorisation : 38,5 CV

Prix : 800 000 $ HT

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40ft Catamaran Models Comparisons

We compare specifications, dimensions, sail area, and pricing on the most popular 40ft catamarans in 2020.

Since 2016, Fountaine Pajot, Lagoon, Leopard, Bali, and Nautitech all rolled out new 40 ft catamaran models in a similar price range that are innovative, spacious, well-built, and comfortable. The latest model to be added to this 40ft array in 2020 is the Bali Catspace.

Bali has done away with the Bali 4.1 model and has designed the Bali Catspace with much improved and innovative features while Lagoon updated their popular L400 and redesigned it with the mast further back to accommodate a self-tacking jib, open scoops, and updated interior. The FP Lucia 40, released in 2016, has pretty much stayed the same, as has the Leopard 40. They are both very popular and successful cats. While the Nautitech Open 40 is a nice sporty sailing cat, it has not really taken hold in the US market with the aft helm stations.

These 40ft catamaran models are affordable and easily be handled by a coupled. It also has all the amenities suitable for a cruising boat such as an ice maker, washing machine, bigger fridge/freezer capacity, and big living spaces, which is very attractive for live-aboard cruising couples. 

The 40ft catamaran holds its value because it is in high demand on the used boat market. The 40ft catamaran size range just makes sense.

Read our previous 40ft comparison article for older models:  How Do The Most Popular 40-ft Production Catamarans Compare?

New 2020 40Ft Catamaran Comparison

The five main production catamaran contenders in 2020 for liveaboard couples are:

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  • FP Lucia 40
  • Nautitech 40 Open

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40ft catamaran deck & flybridge layout comparison, 40ft catamaran deck & flybridge layout comparisons, 40ft catamaran models sail plan comparisons, 40ft catamaran cabin layouts comparisons, 3-cabin layout, 4-cabin layout, reader's question answered: andy asked: "which cat is the best value and what do you budget for upgrades that deliver an above average sailing and comfort experience" .

The pricing for the different brands are generally in the same range since this a competitive space and the manufacturers have to make sure they are not priced out of the market. There are essentially no “bad catamarans”. Most are all built to recognized and enforced codes such as the European CE standard, so it comes down to personal preference. Some boats have Balsa cores and others have closed cell foam cores. Some have large nets, others have small nets and some have no nets.

All the forward deck designs are acceptable and safe, as we have now conclusively seen over the last five years. The current trend is smaller nets and larger foredeck areas for the most part on cruising cats. Performance cats all have nets and longer bows and are a different category to the production cruisers. Lagoon has the biggest living space, Bali has the best live-ability overall and FP and Leopard are very popular for couples with the semi-raised helm position but that too is a personal preference.

In terms of the extras or additional options, I normally recommend the following:

  • The largest engine option available – this is important for your exit strategy especially in the US market and of course it is nice to have the extra power since the modern cats have quite a lot of windage.
  • The best winch pack available
  • All the cleats offered
  • Mostly it is smart to take the code zero pack even if you do not order the sail immediately (Difficult and expensive to retro fit)
  • Folding props – I really think that if you are going to do any extended cruising the last thing you want is to be dragging fixed props
  • Air Conditioning if you want to have it
  • Generator unless you are going to go Lithium with all the inverters and electronics to replace the generator.
  • Solar – I normally take the factory option and then add aftermarket to increase the array
  • If possible cable throttles and not electronic (If you are struck by lightning at least you can still control the engines if they still run)
  • Electrically assisted davits at a minimum – your dinghy is your “car” so one needs to have an efficient handling system (we raise our dinghy every night for security)
  • Watermaker is fantastic to have. It really makes life so much easier.
  • Estelle will definitely opt for the washing machine – we never had one but since she’s had it onboard our Lagoon 450, she will not go without again.

Which Is Your Favorite 40ft Catamaran?

So many cruisers and liveaboard couples choose their dream boats from this new 40ft catamaran market. Which is your favorite catamaran and why? Leave your comment below!

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Fabulous article and great comparisons, thank you. How do they sail? Is there any real difference?

HI Chrissy thank you! The performance of the boats are all very similar. They are all cruising cats, so not exactly rocket ships but totally adequate for a an average cruising couple. You could get a little more performance out of any of these boats depending on how aggressively you sail the boat and the type of sails you have. We race our boat and almost always end up in the top three boats.

Thank you for your article, I think we will go for the Catspace

Your welcome! I think you will be very happy with this choice. Only recommendation for any of these models, is upgrade the engines to 40hp.

In your opinion, which Cat is the the best value and what would you budget for upgrades that deliver an above average sailing and comfort experience? Obviously upgrades can be all over the map but you mentioned upgrading engine to 40hp – what else do you feel are almost ‘required’ upgrades? Thanks!

The pricing for the different brands are generally in the same range since this a competitive space and the manufacturers have to make sure they are not priced out of the market. There are essentially no bad catamarans, most are all built to recognized and enforced codes such as CE so it comes down to personal preference. Some boats have Balsa cores and other have closed cell foam cores, others have large nets, some have small nets and some have no nets, all designs are acceptable as we have now conclusively seen over the last five years.The trend is to smaller nets and larger foredeck areas for the most part. Performance boats all have nets and longer bows and are a different category to the production cruisers. Lagoon is good bang for your buck, Bali has the best liveability and space overall and FP and Leopard are very popular for couples because of the helm position.

In terms of the extras or additional options I normally recommend the following: The largest engine option available – this is important for your exit strategy especially in the US market and of course it is nice to have the extra power since the modern cats have quite a bot of windage. the best winch pack available All the cleats offered Mostly it is smart to take the code zero pack even if you do not order the sail immediately (Difficult and expensive to retro fit) Folding props – I really think that if you are going to do any extended cruising the last thing you want is to be dragging fixed props Air Conditioning if you want to have it Generator unless you are going to go Lithium with all the inverters and electronics to replace the generator. Solar – I normally take the factory option and then add aftermarket to increase the array If possible cable throttles and not electronic (If you are struck by lightning at least you can still control the engines if they still run) Electrically assisted davits at a minimum – your dinghy is your car so one needs to have an efficient handling system (we raise our dinghy every night for security) Watermaker is fantastic to have. It really makes life so much easier. Estelle will definitely opt for the washing machine – we never had one but since she’s ahd it onboard our Lagoon 450, she will not go without again.

This is a big subject and there are many opinions, I would be happy to discuss further -Stephen

We have a 2020 Leopard 40 Owners version. We love it. Just wish it carried a bit more fuel.

Hi Eugene, yes! The Leopards are very popular and we sell many of them. They are definitely a great bang for your buck. Thank you for your input!

The 40 Open has the longest WL, Largest Sail Area and has the lightest displacement… indicating it ‘should’ sail better than the others. Other than the helm position, what are the other differences (drawbacks?) you have observed or can comment on (if any)? It appears to be trying to straddle the ‘performance / cruiser’ designation… would you say it is successful?

Doug, yes you are correct however it is a displacement hull, just like the other cats in this category and while it may be a little lighter and have a bigger sailplan, it sails marginally faster, so that is not too much of a factor. In general they are nice boats but the living space is small and just like the new Excess range from Lagoon, the biggest drawback of these cats in our market is the helm position. The aft helm station have just never caught on, which is the reason that Catana and Outremer also moved their helm stations to the bulkhead rather than on the sterns.

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The seaworthiness of the Sea Cat multihull design—with its enclosed racing transom—takes the worry out of offshore jaunts, while its 14-inch draft opens the door to skinny-water forays, and the hull’s stability makes it a superb platform for fishing at any depth, cruising with the family, or enjoying a sandbar picnic.

The lamination schedule formulated by one of the top naval engineering firms, quality fit and finish, premium hardware including Gemlux stainless-steel friction hinges on all lids and hatches, and tinned copper wiring ensure years of trouble-free boating. Much like a big sport-fisher, the Sea Cat is set up with two fuel tanks and two cranking batteries, plus a house battery, enabling each of its twin outboards to run on either of the separate systems.

Sporting clean lines and clutter-free spaces, the layout includes a sizable forward casting deck with ample storage divided into four compartments, one of which serves as a dedicated anchor locker. Two raised outboard boxes that extend aft augment stowage and turn into twin seats or loungers with the optional cushions and removable backrests. Between them, a step leading to the forward deck houses another large compartment, ideal for stashing dock lines and safety gear.

Sea Cat 260 helm

A step back, the forward console seat incorporates a full-height backrest, seats two comfortably, and hides a substantial insulated box underneath that serves as a cooler or accommodates three deep-cycle batteries for a bow-mount trolling motor, leaving enough space for the crew to move from bow to stern unencumbered and gain easy access to the pair of in-floor fish boxes between the console and the port and starboard gunwales, both long enough to fit big pelagics and plumbed with Gulper Grouper waste pumps.

The center console features a wraparound windshield, custom brow with red map light, and dash roomy enough for dual 12-inch multifunction displays, 18-position waterproof-switch panel, stereo and more. SeaStar hydraulic tilt steering and a Livorsi three-spoke steering wheel come standard, and our test boat came with the optional fiberglass T-top with powder-coated aluminum frame, complete with electronics box, LED flood, spreader and overhead lights, and four-rod rocket launcher.

Our test Sea Cat also included a fiberglass helm-seating module with dual adjustable seats with flip-up bolsters and fold-down armrests, tackle station, and aluminum four-rod rocket launcher, a definite upgrade over the standard-issue aluminum leaning post. A bench-style seat accommodates two comfortably at the stern. When it comes time to fish, the backrest folds down flush with the abbreviated aft casting deck, which incorporates twin 25-gallon lighted livewells in the corners, both with clear lids and seawater blue interiors.

Sea Cat 260 helm-seat module

Port and starboard hatches take up most of the cockpit floor space aft of the helm, and a raw-water washdown with 20-foot coiled hose and nozzle, and six flush-mount rod holders on the gunwales—all with overboard drains—complete the 260 Hybrid’s list of standard equipment. Nevertheless, additional rod and drink holders, a forward livewell, freshwater shower with 10-gallon tank, electronic power steering, indirect cockpit lighting, and two types of removable ladders are among the most popular available options.

As for performance, the Sea Cat dazzled with its hole shot and acceleration during our test in Miami’s Biscayne Bay. Powered by twin Suzuki 300s, the 26-footer jumped on plane and scooted from zero to 30 mph in 7.9 seconds with minimal bow lift, and wasted no time climbing to 65.6 mph at wide-open throttle.

Suzuki 300 outboard

Driving the Sea Cat is a pleasure. With the pair of Suzuki 300s mounted far apart and power steering eliminating feedback, the boat proved agile and responsive. On S-turns and tight curves, it maneuvered promptly and efficiently with little more than fingertip pressure on the steering wheel.

In typical catamaran fashion, the 260 Hybrid took on waves and large wakes with ease, always coming down softly without jolts, pounding or rattling. Spray, which on the Sea Cat starts even with the helm at planing speed and pushes some 2 feet aft at 5,000 rpm, never made it over the gunwales, no matter our heading in relation to the wind.

Sea Cat 260 livewells

The 260 left a great impression. It’s clearly designed and built for discerning anglers who balk at the thought of limitations on the waters and species they target. If only the right dose of inshore, nearshore and offshore fishing will suffice, give the Sea Cat a close look.

Length: 26′ Beam: 8′6″ Draft: 14″ Fuel: 120 gal. Weight: 4,900 lb. Max HP: 600 Price: $122,697 w/ twin Suzuki 140s Sea Cat: seacatboats.com

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Weather: Partly cloudy Location: Virginia Key, Florida Wind: South 11 knots Sea State: 1- to 2-foot chop Test Load: Two adults, 72 gallons of fuel

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Single engine 25′ ameracat, “rides like a cat handles like a mono-hull”.

We are excited to release the newest model in our lineup, the AmeraCat 396. With a length of 39’ 6” and an impressive 12’ beam this is our biggest boat date. After months of design and planning the AmeraCat 396 has finally arrived and in production! Perfect for any offshore fishing, the AmeraCat 396 is sure to meet your every need. With the ability to be powered by 3 engines, up to 400hp each, the 398 is not only fast, it’s efficient and our smoothest riding catamaran to date. It’s unique center sponson gives it a smooth ride on the roughest days. AmeraCat is proud to have engineered this unique 3 sponson hull and we have spent years of research and planning to bring you this innovative hull design. The 25′ Single Engine turns and leans into V turns incredibly! Not only are you able to get all the benefits of a catamaran such as a softer ride and more stability, you get it at almost the same fuel efficiency as a mono hull of similar size! Here are some pics of the new AmeraCat 396 and the specs:

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  • Aprox. Dry Hull Weight- 2860 lbs
  • LOA- 25′ 5”
  • Beam- 8′ 6″
  • Max HP- 350hp
  • Fuel Gallons- 85 gallons
  • Hull Draft- 15′
  • STD Livewell Capacity: 45 Gal
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  • Beam- 8′ 6"
  • Hull Draft- 15'
  • Aprox. Dry Hull Weight-3340 lbs
  • LOA- 27′ 2”
  • Max HP- 600hp
  • Fuel Gallons- 150/160 gallons
  • Hull Draft- 14'
  • STD Livewell Capacity: 50 Gal
  • STD Fishbox Capacity: Approx. 300 Quarts
  • Aprox. Dry Hull Weight- 4850 lbs
  • LOA- 31′ 0”
  • Beam- 9′ 10"
  • Max HP- 800hp
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Essai / Corneel 26 : deux coques pour plus de plaisir !

Le Corneel 26 est l'un des petits catamarans habitables les plus rapides du marché

Comment bien choisir son voilier d'occasion ? Cette semaine le Corneel 26. Concilier le camping côtier et les pointes à plus de 20 noeuds : voilà le cocktail que propose ce catamaran de poche.

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  • Prix : à partir de 11 000 euros
  • Construit de 1985 à 1990 à 60 exemplaires

Les coques très fines donnent le ton : priorité à la vitesse ! Pour le confort, on verra après... Voilà en quelques mots le résumé de ce modèle au caractère bien trempé.

L'histoire du Corneel 26, c'est d'abord celle de deux hommes, Gildas Cornic et Eric Bruneel (qui a lancé plus tard les trimarans Neel). Corneel, c'est la contraction de leurs noms… Après un premier catamaran de 18 pieds diffusé à une centaine d'exemplaires, les deux compères mettent au point en 1985, avec Jean-François Fountaine et Michel Joubert , un catamaran day boat vivant et amusant: le Corneel 26. Il est récompensé l'année suivante par le titre de Bateau de l'Année.

Ce catamaran , démontable, séduit par sa simplicité : accastillage au pied de mât, pas de bôme ni de dérives. Avec ses ailerons fixes qui limitent le tirant d'eau à 70 cm, le Corneel 26 peut venir beacher et même s'échouer le temps d'une marée .

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On borde et c'est parti ! Le Corneel 26 glisse sans retenue et ne tarde pas, pour peu que la brise dépasse les 15 nœuds, à soulager sa coque au vent, voire la décoller complètement ! La construction en sandwich collé sous vide et avec des tissus bi-biais, qui offre rigidité et poids plume – moins d'une tonne au peson - n'est bien sûr pas étrangère à ce comportement fougueux…

Tous les habitués de la machine sont unanimes : le 26 navigue de façon relativement sûre sur une patte. Mais attention tout de même à ne pas se laisser déborder par la machine : quelques Corneel ont chaviré… L'écoute, on la garde à la main !

Un conseil plus justifié encore pour la version Sport. Avec son mât aile et 8 m2 de surface de voile en plus, le 26 devient carrément sportif. La version S (Sport) offre un à deux nœuds de plus à toutes les allures.

Adapté à une météo estivale

Ultra simple, le plan de pont offre un accastillage efficace avec juste deux bloqueurs fixés sur les poutres alu, en pied de mât. Le cockpit en dur, malgré la relative protection des deux coques, est copieusement rincé par les embruns par bonne brise. Autant préciser que la navigation à bord du Corneel 26 est certes toujours grisante, mais tout de même plus adaptée à une météo estivale.

La très faible inertie du bateau contraint l'équipage à conserver pas mal de toile pour parvenir à virer et franchir aisément le clapot. Le moteur hors-bord et sa chaise basculante suspendu sous la nacelle – elle est équipée d'un déflecteur anti-embruns – prendront la relève des voiles par calme plat.

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Confort intérieur rustique

Les emménagements sont on ne peut plus dépouillés : deux couchettes simples dans chaque coque avec un mini coin navigation à bâbord, une kitchenette à tribord. Quelques coffres et c'est tout.

On est tout de même surpris de la hauteur sous barrots. 1,45 m, ce n'est pas ridicule. De quoi envisager la croisière en mode raid côtier . Le grand cockpit et le trampoline, au mouillage , s'avèrent de parfaites zones de farniente. On peut y dresser une tente de type Queschua. Le chantierproposait même son propre abri en toile à l'origine.

En 1988, conscient qu'il manque un carré et une couchette double à son modèle, Fountaine-Pajot lance la version Love avec nacelle centrale. Soit un tatami de 1,90 par 1,35 m convertible en carré, abrité dans une drôle de bulle, assez décevante du point de vue esthétique. Ces modèles, compte tenu de leur habitabilité plus importante et de l'intimité offerte par les trois espaces de vie distincts, ont toutefois connus un certain succès et restent prisés aujourd'hui.

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Grâce à une construction très simple et l'absence de dérives, les coques ne vous causeront aucun souci. Idem pour les poutres en aluminium, des profils de mât qui ne semblent pas sujets à l'électrolyse. En revanche, quelques éléments de détails sont à revoir :

  • les chandeliers inclinés des premières versions étaient certes confortables au rappel mais se faisaient accrocher pour finir tordus
  • la tringlerie de barre d'origine et la qualité de finition sont plus que sommaires

Un boulot de remise en état à la portée d'un amateur, qui pourra être complété par un remplacement de l'accastillage – et bien sûr des voiles.

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Les avantages

  • Structure robuste
  • Dessin toujours plaisant
  • Excellentes performances

Les inconvénients

  • Tenue des chandeliers, tringlerie de safran et finitions à revoir
  • Peut chavirer par bonne brise
  • Version Love ratée sur le plan esthétique

Mais que lui manque-t-il ?

Des couchettes un peu plus larges et des vraies jupes arrière.

L'équivalent aujourd'hui ?

Pas grand-chose… les constructeurs s'intéressent désormais à des unités bien plus grandes. Même Aventura, spécialiste des petits catas, ne produit plus ses Aventura 20, 23,5 et 28. En revanche, du côté des petits trimarans, Astus, Tricat , Corsair et Quorning ( Dragonfly ) sont bien présents !

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Black Pepper Yachts are famous for their performance-cruiser monohulls and an Imoca 60′ built for the Vendée Globe (2020) raced by Armel Tripon. In 2023 they announced the Code C.69 , a fully carbon catamaran designed by Francois Perus & Romain Scolari.

This luxury yacht is all about design & performance: an exclusive addition to the Black Pepper sailing range.

Fitted throughout with luxurious equipment in the cabins, bathrooms and cockpit lounge, she has been designed to maximise comfort, safety, and style. The Code C.69 has been designed to be sailed shorthanded.

About Black Pepper

Black Pepper Yachts are based on the banks of the Loire River in Nantes, where they manufacture the “Code” range of monohull yachts, ranging from 8.20 m for the Code#, to 22.50 m for the Code 3. Their all carbon construction make this a fast range, and the shipyard has also started to build IMOCA racing boats, starting with L’Occitane en Provence, which raced in the Vendée Globe.

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What is the price of a Black Pepper Code C.69 Catamaran? How much do they cost? Black Pepper have not revealed the full options list yet, but expected price is from €6m ex VAT which puts this yacht at the very top of the luxury performance multihull market.

When will the first Code C69 launch? 2024

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US couple whose yacht was hijacked by prisoners were likely thrown overboard, authorities say

An American couple who was feared dead after their catamaran yacht was hijacked by three escaped prisoners were likely thrown overboard in the Caribbean Sea, authorities said Monday.

Ralph Hendry, 66, and his wife, Kathy Brandel, 71, were last known to be near Grand Anse Beach in Grenada. Their catamaran, named "Simplicity," was found abandoned in St. Vincent and there were signs of violence at the scene, according to Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force spokesperson Junior Simmons.

Although family, friends, and members of the sailing community had hoped the pair was still alive, police in St. Vincent and the Grenadines said Hendry and Brandel were likely thrown into the ocean when their vessel was hijacked. "Based on the investigation thus far, it is presumed that Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel are deceased," Simmons said in a  video statement Monday .

Don McKenzie, police commissioner of the Royal Grenada Police Force, said at a news conference Monday that the three prisoners escaped on Feb. 18 from the South St. George Police Station. They hijacked the catamaran on the following day and traveled to the nearby island of St. Vincent, where they were arrested last Wednesday, he said.

Police: Prisoners 'disposed' occupants of Simplicity

After escaping from the South St. George Police Station, McKenzie said the three prisoners "commandeered" the catamaran, which had two U.S. citizens on board, Hendry and Brandel. The couple were likely thrown into the ocean and died, police in Grenada said.

“Information suggests that while traveling between Grenada and St Vincent, they disposed of the occupants,” McKenzie said.

McKenzie added that while police have "nothing conclusive" to prove that the couple was dead, he cited a "low probability" they were alive.

The suspects are being investigated for several criminal acts, including "bodily harm to the couple," according to Simmons. Authorities discovered signs of violence on the couple’s boat after it was found abandoned, he said.

"Several items were strewn on the deck and in the cabin, and a red substance that resembles blood was seen on board," Simmons said.

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Police investigating prisoners' escape

According to the Royal Grenada Police Force, the escaped prisoners were identified as Ron Mitchell, 30; Trevon Robertson, 19; and Abita Stanislaus, 25.

All three were arrested and charged in December with one count of robbery with violence. Mitchell also was charged with one count of rape, three counts of attempted rape, and two counts of indecent assault and causing harm, police said.

McKenzie said police have launched an investigation into the escape and are looking into whether it was "a system failure" or a case of a "slip up."

"All aspects of that investigation are on the table," he said, adding that the police holding station where the three men were being held has "sufficient safety to prevent an incident like that (from) occurring."

The three men appeared in court in St. Vincent on Monday and pleaded guilty to four counts each of immigration-related charges, including entering the island as a "prohibited immigrant" with no passport, according to Simmons. They are scheduled to be sentenced on those charges in March.

Simplicity discovered by paddle-boarder near St. Vincent

The Salty Dawg Sailing Association said it was alerted by a cruising skipper about Simplicity, which was found "anchored and abandoned" off a beach on the island of St. Vincent. The association added that its live member’s tracking map showed the vessel anchored in Grenada before it moved to its last anchorage off St. Vincent.

"The good Samaritan had boarded the boat and noted that the owners … were not on board and found evidence of apparent violence," the association said in a statement. 

People reported that a sailing captain was paddle-boarding near St. Vincent when he noticed the catamaran with a broken sail. When he boarded Simplicity, he found the deck covered in blood and two passports belonging to Brandel and Hendry, according to People.

The St. Vincent Coast Guard took possession of Simplicity and local police are investigating with the U.S. Embassy and the Grenada police, according to the association.

Family, sailing community mourns couple's disappearance

According to a GoFundMe page raising money for the couple's families, Hendry and Brandel were "seasoned sailors who lived on their beloved catamaran." The pair spent their retirement sailing, the GoFundMe page states.

"This heartbreaking tragedy has left not only the sailing community, but also their families, shattered," the GoFundMe page states, adding that Brandel had recently welcomed her first grandchild.

The couple had sailed their yacht in last year's Caribbean Rally from Hampton, Virginia, to Antigua, and were spending the winter cruising in the eastern Caribbean, the Salty Dawg Sailing Association said. The association noted that the couple were veteran cruisers and longtime members of the association from its earliest days.

"Warm-hearted and capable, they both contributed to building the SDSA and Kathy sat on the association’s board for two years," the association said.

In a statement from the couple's families on Saturday, they thanked authorities and those who helped gather information.

"It means so much to us that so many people cared for Ralph and Kathy as friends and fellow cruisers that they are willing to stop and help in whatever way possible," the couple's sons, Bryan Hendry and Nick Buro, said.

Travel advisories near the Caribbean

Both Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines are listed under a Level 1 travel advisory, according to the U.S. State Department. A Level 1 travel advisory urges U.S. citizens to take normal precautions in the area.

Other Caribbean islands are more dangerous, with Level 2 and 3 advisories in effect for the Bahamas and Jamaica, respectively. The advisory for the Bahamas was issued last month , warning travelers to "exercise increased caution" due to crime in some areas.

A security alert posted by the  U.S. Embassy in the Bahamas also advised U.S. citizens to be "aware that 18 murders have occurred in Nassau since the beginning of 2024." The alert warns that murders have occurred at all hours including in broad daylight on the streets.

Contributing: Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY; The Associated Press

US Couple Whose Catamaran Was Hijacked Were Likely Thrown Overboard and Died, Grenada Police Say

Police in the Caribbean say they believe a U.S. couple whose catamaran was hijacked by three escaped prisoners were thrown into the ocean and died

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Relatives stand nearby as investigators from Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines stand aboard the yacht "Simplicity," which they say was hijacked by three escaped prisoners with two people on board, now anchored at the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Coast Guard Calliaqua Base, in Calliaqua, St. Vincent, Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Authorities in the eastern Caribbean said they were trying to locate two people believed to be U.S. citizens who were aboard the yacht that was hijacked by the three escaped prisoners from Grenada.(AP Photo/Kenton X. Chance)

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A U.S. couple whose catamaran was hijacked last week in the Caribbean by three escaped prisoners were presumed dead and likely had been thrown into the ocean, police said Monday.

The accounts by police in Grenada and in St. Vincent and the Grenadines were a blow to those who were independently helping search for Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel and had hoped they were alive.

Don McKenzie, commissioner of the Royal Grenada Police Force, said at a news conference that the three prisoners escaped on Feb. 18 from the South Saint George Police Station. They hijacked the catamaran Simplicity on the following day and then headed to St. Vincent, where they were arrested last Wednesday, he said.

“Information suggests that while traveling between Grenada and St. Vincent, they disposed of the occupants,” McKenzie said.

McKenzie said he had no conclusive proof that the couple was dead but cited a “low probability” they were alive.

Hours later, the main spokesman for the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force posted a video saying that while no bodies have been found, the couple is presumed dead based on the investigation so far.

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The suspects were being investigated for several criminal acts, including “bodily harm to the couple,” spokesman Junior Simmons said in the brief recorded statement. There were signs of violence on the couple's boat found abandoned in St. Vincent, he said.

“Several items were strewn on the deck and in the cabin, and a red substance that resembles blood was seen on board,” he said.

The nonprofit Salty Dawg Sailing Association has said that Hendry and Brandel were “veteran cruisers” and longtime members of the association, calling them “warm-hearted and capable.”

It said the couple had sailed the yacht in last year’s Caribbean Rally from Hampton, Virginia, to Antigua, and were spending the winter cruising in the eastern Caribbean.

A son of Hendry and a son of Brandel did not immediately return messages for comment.

A GoFundMe page created to raise money for the couple's family noted that Brandel had recently become a first-time grandmother, and that the sailing community was “shattered” by what happened.

“Kathy and Ralph, experienced adventurers, spent their retirement sailing aboard Simplicity, spending summers in New England and embracing the warmth of Caribbean winters,” the page stated.

McKenzie, Grenada's police commissioner, said a five-person team was sent to St. Vincent to help with the investigation.

After his brief announcement on Monday, McKenzie and other police officials took questions from local media, including one reporter who asked, “Who is really to be blamed for this massive failure to keep these prisoners under the control of the (Royal Grenada Police Force) which has now resulted in this tragedy?”

McKenzie said police have launched an investigation into the escape and are looking into whether it was “a system failure” or a case of a “slip up.”

“All aspects of that investigation are on the table,” he said, adding that the police holding station where the three men were being held has “sufficient safety to prevent an incident like that (from) occurring.”

When the reporter asked why the three men who were arrested remained in a holding cell instead of prison, Vannie Curwen, assistant police commissioner, said the men first had to see a magistrate who would decide whether to grant bail or order them remanded.

The escaped prisoners, Trevon Robertson, a 19-year-old unemployed man; Abita Stanislaus, a 25-year-old farmer; and Ron Mitchell, a 30-year-old sailor; were charged a couple of months ago with one count of robbery with violence. Mitchell also was charged with one count of rape, three counts of attempted rape and two counts of indecent assault and causing harm, police in Grenada said.

Simmons said the three men appeared in court in St. Vincent on Monday and pleaded guilty to four counts each of immigration-related charges, including entering the island as a “prohibited immigrant” with no passport. They are scheduled to be sentenced on those charges in March.

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    30 annonces. 22 annonces. Trouvez 849 des catamarans à vendre près de chez vous, y compris des bateaux neufs et d'occasion, des prix de bateaux, des photos et plus encore. Localisez les concessionnaires de bateaux et trouvez votre bateau sur Annonces du Bateau.

  8. 2023 Beachcat 26 Tiki COI Power Catamaran for sale

    2023 Beachcat 26 Tiki COI. WILL BE ON DISPLAY AT THE MIAMI BOAT SHOW, FEB. 15-18, 2024, LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE CONVENTION CENTER, IN PRIDE PARK!! We are very pleased to offer for sale this custom designed 26' Tiki Tour Vessel - US Coast Guard Inspected Vessel (C.O.I.) certified to carry up to 18 passengers, plus 2 crew.

  9. 26' 2018 Catalyst 260 Catamaran

    This 26', 2018 flats catamaran by Catalyst, produces the most stable, smooth, and enjoyable ride you can imagine. The most incredible part about this boat are the specs: max draft 8", full beam deck from bow to stern at 8' 6", and a smooth cruising speed of 48 MPH reaching 58 MPH (at 300hp) when in need of a little adrenaline rush. For the size ...

  10. Calcutta 263 Catamaran

    LOA: 26'3″ Beam: 8'6″ Maximum Draft: 14-16″ Weight: 4,800 lbs dry. Fuel Capacity: 140 gallons. Max HP: 300hp. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT - Transom ladder - T-Top with 2″ aluminum frame, rod holders, spreader lights, life jacket storage and electronics box - Full tower with controls (upper aand lower) - Outriggers

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  12. 26' Element

    Length: 26' Beam: 9'. POWER & PROPULSION. Twin Suzuki 200HP outboard engines w/ contra rotating SS props. FUEL CAPACITY. 175 gal (660L) TOP SPEED. 45KN. FULL SPEC SHEET. View Gallery Watch Video Custom Built Aluminum Catamaran 26' Element Introducing our 26' Element catamaran, a unique blend of speed and versatility.

  13. Hobie 16 Catamaran

    The beach-launched Hobie 16 brought the sport to legions of speed-loving sailors. The catamaran's lightweight, asymmetrical fiberglass hulls provide lift and its dual-trapeze rig lets you and your crew member harness its sheer power. Now, 45 years and over 100,000 boats later, the Hobie 16 occupies a coveted spot in the Sailboat Hall of Fame ...

  14. seacart 26

    Seacart 26 Trimaran built by Ocean Lake Marine Sweden Construction: epoxy/PVC foam sandwich with carbon reinforcements This 26 foot trimaran is a fantastic day sailer and racer, easily sailing single handed or with a short crew of 2 to 4. It's been refitted in 2019 (waterstays, carbon mast, boom and bowsprit, Dyneema standing rigg,

  15. Sea Cat 260 Hybrid Bay Catamaran Boat Review

    A comfortable riding spot appears by deploying this wide and deep convertible bench at the rear casting deck. The Sea Cat 260 Hybrid Bay offers top speeds of 65-MPH with the 600-HP power option ...

  16. Guide d'Achat 2020 : 50-60 pieds

    Ce multicoque innovant, conçu par une des équipes mondiales les plus expérimentées, renouvelle le genre en offrant aux marins avides de sensations un outil digne de leurs exigences. Sortie prévue en 2020. Chantier : Triac Composites. Longueur : 15,24 m. Largeur : 5,50 / 9,32 m. Poids lège : 6 550 kg.

  17. Luxury catamarans

    The world leader with over 7,000 catamarans built since 1984. Discover our innovative, eco-friendly sailing and power catamarans! Go to menu; Go to content; Dealers Go to footer; EN Catamarans Dream stories Discover Lagoon; Lagoon 40 years; Events Contact ...

  18. 40ft Catamaran Models Comparisons

    We compare specifications, dimensions, sail area, and pricing on the most popular 40ft catamarans in 2020. Since 2016, Fountaine Pajot, Lagoon, Leopard, Bali, and Nautitech all rolled out new 40 ft catamaran models in a similar price range that are innovative, spacious, well-built, and comfortable. The latest model to be added to this 40ft array … 40ft Catamaran Models Comparisons Read More »

  19. Fishability Test: Sea Cat 260 Hybrid

    The 260 Hybrid excels at a multitude of tasks and lets anglers fish anywhere. Courtesy Sea Cat. The seaworthiness of the Sea Cat multihull design—with its enclosed racing transom—takes the worry out of offshore jaunts, while its 14-inch draft opens the door to skinny-water forays, and the hull's stability makes it a superb platform for fishing at any depth, cruising with the family, or ...

  20. AmeraCat 396

    We are excited to release the newest model in our lineup, the AmeraCat 396. With a length of 39' 6" and an impressive 12' beam this is our biggest boat date. After months of design and planning the AmeraCat 396 has finally arrived and in production! Perfect for any offshore fishing, the AmeraCat 396 is sure to meet your every need.

  21. 15 Best Catamarans in 2024

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  22. Corneel 26 : deux coques pour plus de plaisir

    Ce catamaran, démontable, séduit par sa simplicité : accastillage au pied de mât, pas de bôme ni de dérives. Avec ses ailerons fixes qui limitent le tirant d'eau à 70 cm, le Corneel 26 peut venir beacher et même s'échouer le temps d'une marée. Des performances exceptionnelles. On borde et c'est parti !

  23. Black Pepper Code C69

    Pepper. Code C69. Black Pepper Yachts are famous for their performance-cruiser monohulls and an Imoca 60′ built for the Vendée Globe (2020) raced by Armel Tripon. In 2023 they announced the Code C.69, a fully carbon catamaran designed by Francois Perus & Romain Scolari. This luxury yacht is all about design & performance: an exclusive ...

  24. US couple whose yacht was hijacked were likely thrown overboard

    An American couple who was feared dead after their catamaran yacht was hijacked by three escaped prisoners were likely thrown overboard in the Caribbean Sea, authorities said Monday.. Ralph Hendry ...

  25. US Couple Whose Catamaran Was Hijacked Were Likely Thrown Overboard and

    Police in the Caribbean say they believe a U.S. couple whose catamaran was hijacked by three escaped prisoners were thrown into the ocean and died By Associated Press Feb. 26, 2024