2025 Sail Buyer's Guide

40 to 45 Feet
Whether they’re designed for comfortable cruising or for racing, performance, these 12- to 14-meter units have two major advantages: they remain accessible in terms of handling and technical management, while being big enough to claim a certain level of comfort offshore. This category is therefore somewhat of a gateway to blue water cruising with friends and family. The oceans and all the seas of the world await you!
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Mark Bernie, Julie Echelle, Dick Sawyer, Emmanuel van Deth and Kim Wellington
Publié le 28/11/2024
Par Mark Bernie, Julie Echelle, Dick Sawyer, Emmanuel van Deth and Kim Wellington
Numéro : 199
Parution : Jan. / Mar. 2025
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Multihulls World #199

Bali Catspace

Optimized for Full-comfort Cruising

 
 
The Catspace is nothing if not ambitious: it offers four cabins and ten berths in a length of just 40 feet. As a bonus, a gigantic flybridge, unusual in this size. On the lower deck, the areas are designed to be used to the maximum thanks to the integrated deck. However, careful construction allows the displacement to be kept to 9.4 t lightship. To fully enjoy cruising, Bali equips the Catspace with impressive tankage. And refrigerated volume is not to be outdone, at 9.35 cu ft (265 liters). This model, launched almost three years ago, is available in a three or four-cabin version. An excellent platform for family cruising, as we were able to experience for ourselves during a 400-mile test last summer.

Builder: Bali Catamarans
Architect: Lasta Design Studio
Overall length: 40’5” (12.33 m)
Beam: 21’6” (6.55 m)
Draft: 3’11” (1.19 m)
Light displacement: 20,725 lbs (9.4 t)
Mainsail: 527/560 sq ft (49/52 m²)
Self-tacking solent: 323 sq ft (30 m²)
Drivetrain: 2 x 21 to 40 HP
Fuel: 106 US gal (400 l)
Water: 200 US gal (760 l)
Price: € 397,000 ex-tax
www.bali-catamarans.com

Dragonfly 40

Three Hulls, Two Steering Wheels

 
 
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Since its first presentation at Düsseldorf in 2020, this folding trimaran has become the flagship of the Dragonfly fleet. The program assumed by Jens Quorning, its architect-builder, is offshore cruising - with the emphasis on ease of handling, high average speeds and optimized size for berthing or storage ashore anywhere in the world thanks to a width contained to 13 feet (4 m) when the trimaran is folded. Note that there are two steering wheels. During our test in Denmark back in June, we appreciated the performance of the 40, but also its comfort and the extremely meticulous finish. This model can be delivered in four versions: Touring, Ultimate, C Ultimate and C Performance.

Builder: Quorning Boats
Length: 40’8” (12.4 m)
Beam: 13’1” / 27’7” (4 m / 8.4 m)
Draft: 2’4”/7’3” (0.7/2.2 m)
Light displacement: 10,580 to 12,790 lbs (4.8 to 5.8 t)
Mainsail: 700/805/895 sq ft (65/75/83 m²)
Genoa: 355/410/474 sq ft (33/38/44 m²)
Gennaker: 1,185/1,505/1,615 sq ft (110/140/150 m²)
Berths: 6-8
Fuel: 40 US gal (150 l)
Water: 58 US gal (220 l)
Drivetrain: 40/57 HP
Price (Touring version): from € 660,400 ex-tax

www.dragonfly.dk 

Bali 4.2

Proven Front Door

 
 
Bali Catamarans clearly understood the interest of having a forward door and are now adding it to the list everything that makes up a Bali: tilt-and-turn door, flybridge, maximum deck area and large tanks - fuel, water, and refrigerators (11.5 cu ft/326 liters!). The 4.2, launched in February 2021, is certainly a leisure multihull, in the same spirit as the Catspace, though does carry a little more canvas. Ease of handling, shallow draft and plenty of room to laze around are perfectly suited to charter. But that's not all: the manufacturer is planning a new optional space in the saloon, the “Club Corner” - a bar area with proper, comfortable armchairs.

Builder: Bali Catamarans
Architect: Xavier Faÿ
Interior Design: Lasta Design Studio
Overall length: 40’10” (12.45 m)
Beam: 23’2” (7.07 m)
Draft: 4’ (1.22 m)
Displacement: 25,130 lbs (11.4 t)
Mainsail: 540 sq ft (50 m²)
Self-tacking jib: 375 sq ft (35 m²)
Gennaker: 680 sq ft (63 m²)
Fuel: 158 US gal (600 l)
Water: 227 US gal (860 l)
Drivetrain: 2 x 29/45 HP
Price: € 489,000 ex-tax
www.bali-catamarans.com

Seawind 1260

Really Neat Folding Door!

 
 
The 1260 adopts a famous Seawind specialty: the door separating the saloon and cockpit folds away into the roof in good weather, freeing up XXL-sized living space at anchor or while you’re sailing. Within the Seawind range, the 1260 is clearly oriented towards blue water cruising and remains a classic – a bit more dated, it does not adopt the modern design seen with the 1600 and 1370. The choice between different layouts is possible: galley ‘down’, or more traditionally, in the saloon. The 1260 can be delivered in three or four double cabin versions.

Builder: Seawind Catamarans Length: 40’10” (12.45 m)
Beam: 22’4” (6.8 m)
Draft: 3’10” (1.16 m)
Displacement: 18,100 lbs (8,2 t)
Mainsail: 710 sq ft (66 m²)
Jib: 258 sq ft (24 m²)
Gennaker: 710 sq ft (66 m²)
Cabins: 3/4
Fuel: 127 US gal (480 liters)
Water: 185 US gal (700 liters)
Drivetrain: 2 x 29 HP
www.seawindcats.com

Astrea 42

A Great Cruising Machine

 
 
Forever Green
This catamaran is the second in size in the sailing range from Fountaine Pajot after the New 41 and is a model now well-established in the cruising catamaran landscape: it has convinced charter companies and owners alike. The 42 is a beautiful cruising machine of reasonable size, is comfortable and technically accessible. Ease of use offshore, maneuverability in congested marinas, and attractive interior and exterior features: these are all assets for the Astrea 42, which adopts the latest generation Fountaine design. This model is now available in an electric version.

Builder: Fountaine Pajot
Length: 41’3” (12.58 m)
Beam: 23’7” (7.2 m)
Draft: 4’1” (1.25 m)
Light displacement: 28,000 lbs (12.7 t)
Mainsail: 753 sq ft (70 m²)
Genoa: 441 sq ft (41 m²)
Cabins: 3/4
Water: 2 x 92 US gal (2 x 350 l)
Fuel: 124 US gal (470 l)
Drivetrain: 2 x 30/50 HP or 2 x 25 kW
Price: € 521,100 ex-tax
www.fountaine-pajot.com

Leopard 42

Forward Door and Lounge Area

 
 
This model was launched late 2020 and has been designed to accommodate 8 people without restrictions thanks to its volume and its load capacity of nearly 4 tons. There’s the same generosity in terms of tank capacity. The 42 remains faithful to the forward door between the saloon and the foredeck, but offers a lounge on the coachroof, within reach of the raised helm station and with dedicated access. All sail maneuvers are accessible to the helmsman so as to facilitate short- or single-handed sailing. Inside, the yard has retained the concept of the galley being forward in the saloon and facing forward, as with the chart table.

Builder: Robertson & Caine
Architect: Simonis & Voogd Design
Length: 41’7” (12.67 m)
Beam: 23’1” (7.04 m)
Draft: 4’7” (1.4 m)
Displacement: 30,180 lbs (13.69 t)
Mainsail: 710/755 sq ft (66.6/70.1 m²)
Genoa: 500 sq ft (46.5 m²)
Drivetrain: 2 x 45 HP
Fuel: 158 US gal (600 l)
Water: 174 US gal (660 l)
Price: from € 539,000 ex-tax
www.leopardcatamarans.com

Lagoon 42 Millenium

The World’s Best-selling Cruising Catamaran

 
 
The 42 has left its mark on the history of the Lagoon shipyard, which has just celebrated its 40th anniversary, as this model launched in 2016 has well exceeded the 1,000 units built - a success that surpasses those of the Lagoon 380 and even the 450. In fact, the Lagoon 42 has become the world's best-selling liveaboard cruiser, no less. This multihull with its comfortable accommodation is easy to handle, with its aft-set rig and self-tacking jib. On deck, you'll appreciate the well-designed central helm station. The yard finally launched its new 43 this year, but the Lagoon 42 is still holding out for a few more months with a unique, over-equipped configuration - at a much -reduced price, of course!

Builder: Lagoon
Length: 42’ (12.80 m)
Beam: 25’3” (7.70 m)
Light displacement: 26,675 lbs (12.1 t)
Draft: 4’1” (1.25 m)
Mainsail: 592/635 sq ft (55/59 m²)
Self-tacking jib: 376 sq ft (35 m²)
Code 0: 732 sq ft (68 m²)
Cabins: 3/4
Water: 79 US gal (300 l)
Fuel: 79 US gal (300 l)
Drivetrain: 2 x 57 HP
Price: € 499,000 ex-tax
www.cata-lagoon.com

Vaan R4

Style, Aluminum, and Electric Drivetrain

 
 
Forever Green
The aluminum catamaran that we discovered just over two years ago in Hellevoetsluis, in the south of the Netherlands, is without doubt one of the only 40-foot catamarans on the market to adopt this robust, 100% recyclable material. Vann Yachts’ eco-responsible approach is also reflected in the use of electric motors and the adoption of non-polluting and/or recyclable materials, such as the highly successful new headlinings fitted to the R4 #2 presented at Cannes. In addition to these first two R4s, the builder has already launched two R5s, and two more catamarans are currently in production. A great success story for this young company...

Builder: Vaan Yachts
Length: 42’ (12.8 m)
Beam: 23’2” (7.06 m)
Draft: 4’3”/6’5” (1.3/1.95 m)
Displacement: 24,000 lbs (10.9 t)
Mainsail: 592 sq ft (55 m²)
Solent: 323 sq ft (30 m²)
Gennaker: 1,453 sq ft (135m²)
Drivetrain: 2 x 10 or 15 kW
www.vaan.yachts

Lagoon 43

An Opening Bulwark and an Incredible Owner’s Cabin!

 
 
This new, eagerly awaited catamaran features a rig that is stepped further forward than on the 42, and it has an overlapping genoa. The design shows a slender, sloping coachroof base that refines the superstructure. At the stern, the bulwark is cut out to ensure direct access to the quay when the catamaran is moored alongside. On deck, the 43 gains a forward cockpit compared to the 42. The helm station remains raised on the port side but is now accompanied by a U-shaped bench seat rather than a simple sunlounger. Inside, the builder has designed an ingenious modular table that can straddle the nacelle and cockpit while providing seating for 12. A large opening hatch is installed in the forward face of the nacelle. The forward volume of the hulls has been optimized to increase sleeping capacity - in the Owner’s version, the bed is installed forward and there is a proper desk, like you would have at home. The 4-cabin version offers all equivalent volumes.

Builder: Lagoon
Architect: VPLP Design
Design: Patrick le Quément and Nauta Design
Hull length: 42’1” (12.82 m)
Beam: 25’3” (7.69 m)
Draft: 4’7” (1.4 m)
Air draft: 65’5” (19.94 m)
Light displacement (CE): 29,365 lbs (13.32 t)
Square-topped mainsail: 732 sq ft (68 m²)
Genoa: 398 sq ft (37 m²)
Drivetrain: 2 x 57 HP
Fuel: 150 US gal (570 l)
Water: 79 US gal (300 l)
Berths: 6 to 8
CE Category: A12/B14/C20/D30
Price: € 499,000 ex-tax
www.catamarans-lagoon.com

Neel 43

The Cruising Trimaran Reinvented

 
 
More compact obviously than her big sisterships, the Neel 43 still has a high freeboard and a very similar nacelle in terms of design. During our test in 2022 and again this spring, we were delighted by the fun to be had at the helm as well as the boat’s speed potential. The manufacturer is also offering a Performance version with a carbon mast and rigging. Note: the available layouts now include a third, separate cabin.

Builder: Neel Trimarans
Architects: Marc Lombard Yacht Design Group
Length: 42’4” (12.9 m)
Beam: 24’3” (7.4 m)
Draft: 4’11” (1.5 m)
Air draft: 62’4” (19 m)
Light displacement: 19,850 lbs (9 t)
Upwind sail area: 1,098 sq ft (102 m²)
Mainsail: 630 sq ft (58.60 m²)
Solent: 467 sq ft (43.40 m²)
Drivetrain: 50 HP Volvo saildrive
Price: from € 496,045 ex-tax
www.neel-trimarans.com

Dazcat 1295

A Catamaran Built for Performance!

 
 
Darren Newton, the designer-builder of the Dazcat range, likes to validate his work by racing his catamarans, even those (such as the 1295) that are oriented towards blue water cruising. Designed to sail far and long-term with a short-handed crew, the 12.95 is also often the fastest in a race, even on a technical course. The designer and shipyard are very exacting on the weight calculations and weight centering. As with all Dazcats, each owner has a margin of customization according to his or her program. This is a most talented cat!

Builder: Multimarine Manufacturing Ltd
Length: 42’6” (12.95 m)
Beam: 21’8” (6.6 m)
Light displacement: 12,125 lbs (5.5 t)
Draft: 2’8”/6’7” (0.8/2 m)
Mainsail: 700 sq ft (65 m²)
Genoa: 376 sq ft (35 m²)
Asymmetric spi: 1,722 sq ft (160 m²)
Cabins: 2 to 4
Water: 132 US gal (500 l)
Fuel: 31 US gal (120 l)
Drivetrain: 2 x 21 HP
Price: £ 990,000 ex-tax
www.multihullcentre.com

Excess 13

Fold-down Transoms

 
 
NEW
The main new thing about this catamaran is the signature it bears. The Lombard design team has been at work here, in collaboration with Jean Marc Piaton for the interior design. The first images highlight a nacelle with contained volume - as evidenced by the very wide side-decks - a galley that opens onto the cockpit, and fold-down. Also noteworthy are the futuristic design of the davits and the imposing span of the folding helm benches. Top marks for the rainwater recovery system installed on the coachroof, and the cabin doors that double as closet doors. The Excess 13 will be available in 3- and 4-cabin versions with standard or Pulse Line rigs. The first presentation of this new model is scheduled for the next International Multihull Show at La Grande Motte in April.

Builder: Excess Catamarans
Architect: Marc Lombard Yacht Design Group
Length overall: 42’7” (12.99 m)
Beam: 23’9” (7.25 m)
Draft: 4’10” (1.48 m)
Displacement: 23,370 lbs (10.6 t)
Sail area: 1,238/1,335 sq ft (115/124 m²)
Drivetrain: 2 x 40 HP
Fuel: 2 x 53 US gal (2 x 200 l)
Water: 79/158 US gal (300/600 l)
Berths: 6 to 12
www.excess-catamarans.com

Bali 4.4

A Forward Door and Maximum Deck Area

 
 
Launched in January 2022, the Bali 4.4 replaced the 4.3 and the older 4.5. So, in the current range, it sits between the 4.2 and the 4.6. This model features all the innovations specific to the brand: rigid foredeck, opening windows, tilting saloon/cockpit door and fixed aft platform to optimize the available deck area of 946 square feet (87.9 m²). The 4.4 also adopts a forward door and a flybridge with a significantly lowered helm station. Inside, 3 or 4 cabins, a large L-shaped galley and a saloon that can accommodate ten people.

Builder: Bali Catamarans
Overall length: 42’11” (13.09 m)
Beam: 24’3” (7.4 m)
Draft: 4’2” (1.26 m)
Light displacement: 30,000 lbs (13.6 t)
Mainsail: 818 sq ft (76 m²)
Code 0: 797 sq ft (74 m²)
Solent: 452 sq ft (42 m²)
Fuel: 211 US gal (800 l)
Water: 227 US gal (860 l)
Drivetrain: 2 x 40/57 HP
CE Category: A
Price: from € 599,000 ex-tax
www.bali-catamarans.com

Max 44SC

With or Without Daggerboards, and a Choice of Diesels or Outboards…

 
 
NEW
Max Cruise Marine is an American company whose catamarans are built in Vietnam. Inverted bows, narrow hulls at the waterline (3’5” / 1.05 m max hull width), carefully designed appendages (daggerboards or keels) and only 16,975 lbs (7.7 t) announced as ready to sail: the Max 44SC, with nearly 1,100 sq ft (100 m²) of upwind sail area, should prove to be very pleasant and fast to sail. For propulsion, the shipyard offers diesel or outboard engines. This catamaran can be delivered in separate kits, with a view to amateur construction. A hybrid propulsion system is also offered.

Builder: Max Cruise Marine
Overall length: 44’24’’ (13.6 m)
Waterline length: 42’11’’ (13.28 m)
Beam: 23’11” (7.3 m)
Draft: 21”/5’10” or 3’10” (0.54/1.77 m or 1.16 m)
Displacement: 16,975 lbs (7.7 t)
Upwind sail area: 1,060 sq ft (98.4 m²)
Mainsail: 730 sq ft (68 m²)
Self-tacking solent: 330 sq ft (30.4 m²)
Gennaker: 840 sq ft (78 m²)
Drivetrain: 2 x 25 HP outboards or 2 x 30 HP inboards
Price: from $ 599,900 ex-tax
www.maxcruisemarine.com

Vision 444

A Big Hit Made in South Africa

 
 
The Vision 444 is a robust yet lightweight and high-performance, high-end blue water catamaran. This model, currently the only one in the range, was launched in 2019. Since then, some 15 examples have been built in Knysna, South Africa, with the pace accelerating over the past 12 months seeing 5 hulls. Inside, this multihull boasts particularly generous headroom (6’11”/2.1 m in the nacelle and 6’2”/1.89 m in the cabins). The construction is in infusion, and all technical components are carefully assembled to facilitate maintenance operations.

Builder: Vision Yachts
Length overall: 43’1” (13.12 m)
Beam: 24’11” (7.6 m)
Draft: 3’10” (1.17 m)
Air draft: 65’3” (19.9 m)
Light displacement: 24,955 lbs (11.32 t)
Mainsail: 823 sq ft (76.5 m²)
Self-tacking jib: 348 sq ft (32.3 m²)
Drivetrain: 2 x 37 HP
Fuel: 200 US gal (757 l)
Water: 220 US gal (833 l)
www.visionyachts.com

Maverick 440

Ready to Go Blue Water!

 
 
Forever Green
The Maverick 440 has been available in a new Hybrid version since 2019. This model is based on the 400 platform but being longer offers a greater payload and less pitching. The yard still offers its catamarans as semi-custom, allowing each owner to customize their boat. The Hybrid version is really ready to go: thanks to its two electric motors, two generators, solar panels and lithium-ion batteries, the 440 offers total self-sufficiency. There’s also a version with a shorter rig, for sailing on America’s Intracoastal Waterway without unstepping the mast.

Builder: Maverick Yachts
Length: 43’8” (13.3 m)
Beam: 24’5” (7.45 m)
Light displacement: 21,900 lbs (9.93 t)
Draft: 3’3” (1 m)
Mainsail: 730 sq ft (68 m²)
Genoa: 460 sq ft (43 m²)
Gennaker: 1,505 sq ft (140 m²)
Berths: 6 + 2
Water: 264 US gal (1,000 l)
Fuel: 211 US gal (800 l)
Drivetrain: 2 x 40 HP or 2 x 15/20 kW
www.maverick.life

Nautitech 44 Open

A Successful Mix of Comfort and Performance

 
 
This much-awaited catamaran was launched at the end of 2021 - it replaced the 46 Open, which dated back to 2015. At just shy of 44 feet in length, it's a judicious choice in terms of size: first because it’s right in the heart of the market, then because there are many 42 and 45-footers in the catalogs, but not so many 43 or 44-footers. Note the short coachroof, twin helm stations on the hulls, measured displacement and a lower boom to optimize the sail area: the yard is maintaining its course, and its specifications, to ultimately offer a high-performance multihull – staying faithful to its 40 and 46 Open. Another innovation is the addition of a “smart room”, that can be a utility room/workshop, very useful when blue water cruising.

Builder: Nautitech Catamarans
Overall length: 43'8” (13.3 m)
Beam: 24'2” (7.36 m)
Draft: 4’9” (1.44 m)
Displacement: 24,030 lbs (10.9 t)
Upwind sail area: 1,130 sq ft (105 m²)
Drivetrain: 2 x 30 HP
Fuel: 2 x 66 US gal (2 x 250 l)
Water: 2 x 79 US gal (2 x 300 l)
CE Certification: A10/B10/C22/D22
Price: from € 698,900 ex-tax
www.nautitechcatamarans.com

Excess 14

For the Pleasure of Sailing

 
 
The objective of this model is to offer genuine pleasure of helming, with its asymmetrical hulls, deeper appendages and a sail plan potentially boosted by a boom that’s almost flush with the bimini and large downwind sails secured to long bowsprit. While the first iteration of the Excess 11 still featured a self-tacking jib, note the return of an overlapping genoa on the 14. The new pivoting helm seat is more functional (it is integrated into the mini-bimini) than the old folding seats. The colors and materials are also a little more neutral than the flashier ambiance seen aboard the “old” Excess 12 and 15.

Builder: Excess Catamarans
Naval architect: VPLP
Interior design: Nauta Design
Hull length: 43’9” (13.34 m)
Beam: 25’9” (7.87 m)
Draft: 4’10” (1.48 m)
Light displacement: 28,220 lbs (12.8 t)
Upwind sail area: 1,324/1,453 sq ft (123/135 m²)
Code 0: 818/925 sq ft (76/86 m²)
Drivetrain: 2 x 45/57 HP
Fuel: 2 x 53 US gal (2 x 200 l)
Water: 79/158 US gal (300/600 l)
Price: € 525,200 ex-tax
www.excess-catamarans.com

Cervetti 44

Optimized for Charter

 
 
NEW
The new Cervetti 44 had been announced for 2023, but ultimately, it was this year that we got to discover it. This catamaran optimized for charter features the inverted bows of its big sistership, the 48, with a greater angle and, above all, more width. The composite bowsprit is also retained. The nacelle, on the other hand, is proportionally larger. Inverted glazing should prove highly effective in keeping the interior cool. The flybridge design features an XXL sunbathing area and a central helm station. Note that a power version is also available – the Cervetti 44P.

Builder: JJL Catamarans
Architect: Skyron
Length: 44’ (13.42 m)
Beam: 23’11” (7.3 m)
Draft: 4’3” (1.3 m)
Displacement: 36,375 lbs (16.5 t)
Mainsail: 840 sq ft (78 m²)
Jib: 430 sq ft (40 m²)
Gennaker: 1,075 sq ft (100 m²)
Drivetrain: 2 x 60 HP Volvo
Fuel: 235 US gal (900 l)
Water: 235 US gal (900 l)
Cabins: 3/4
Berths: 6/8
www.cervetti-catamarans.com

HH44 OC/SC

Fast Cruising in Hybrid Mode

 
 
Forever Green
The smallest model in the HH range manages to reconcile a very “performance” vision of cruising (all-carbon construction, a sleek sail plan with a 62’ (19 m) mast, and deep daggerboards in the SC version) with a hybrid propulsion system. The catamaran will be equipped with a very efficient hydro-generation system for charging while under sail. Diesel engines give total safety by doubling the means of propulsion. At anchor or in port, the transoms fold down on each side to create bathing platforms. This model also comes in an Ocean Cruising version with classic fiberglass construction, aluminum mast, and skeg keels.

Builder: Hudson Group
Architect: Hudson Yacht & Marine Ltd.
Hull length: 44’1” (13.43 m)
Beam: 23’5” (7.15 m)
Draft: 5’3” (1.59 m) or 3’11”/9’10” (1.2/3 m)
Light displacement: 21,980/23,390 lbs (9.97/10.61 t)
Mainsail: 799 sq ft (74.2 m²)
Solent: 545 sq ft (50.6 m²)
Gennaker: 1,603 sq ft (148.9 m²)
Drivetrain: 30 HP + 2 x 10 kW
Price (OC version): from US$ 995,000 ex-tax
ww.hhcatamarans.com

Elba 45

Semi-flybridge Helm Station

 
 
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Forever Green
With more than 200 examples delivered so far, the Elba 45 incorporates the essentials of the new Fountaine/Racoupeau generation and in particular the semi-flybridge helm station with sail handling console. This arrangement is practical and ergonomic for use short-handed or when solo. The interior focuses on daily life on board. The galley, for example, is a relaxed space, and gone is the chart table, whose use no longer felt relevant to the builder in these days of chartplotters and tablets. An all-new electric version is now on offer.

Builder: Fountaine Pajot
Length: 44’2” (13.45 m)
Beam: 24’9” (7.55 m)
Light displacement: 30,910 lbs (14.02 t)
Draft: 3’11” (1.2 m)
Mainsail: 807 sq ft (75 m²)
Genoa: 527 sq ft (49 m²)
Cabins: 3/4
Water: 2 x 92 US gal (2 x 350 l)
Fuel: 124 US gal (470 l)
Drivetrain: 2 x 50/60 HP
Price: € 697,000 ex-tax
www.fountaine-pajot.com

Aventura 45

Up to 6 Cabins, 2 with Access from the Cockpit!

 
 
The replacement for the Aventura 44, still by Lasta Design, features a number of innovations, starting with the possibility of offering up to six cabins and four bathrooms thanks to companionways in the cockpit. In the four-cabin version, all berths lie athwartships. This modern catamaran also features a half-flybridge on the starboard side and a helm station at mid-height, ahead of which is the sail maneuvering station on the coachroof.

Builder: Aventura Catamarans
Architect: Lasta Design
Length: 44’3” (13.5 m)
Beam: 24’7” (7.5 m)
Draft: 4’7” (1.4 m)
Displacement: 26,455 lbs (12 t)
Upwind sail area: 1,238 sq ft (115 m²)
Drivetrain: 2 x 45 or 57 HP
Price: from € 579,000 ex-tax
www.aventura-catamarans.com

Antares 44 Hybrid

Adventure for the Connoisseur

 
 
Forever Green
For several years now, the Antares has been a sure bet for sailors looking for an owner's catamaran to sail around the world. But the distribution of these craft remains relatively discreet. Built in Argentina, the Antares has the particularity of being offered “ready to go” with all the options necessary for life on board for a round the world trip. The GT version offers a new helm station, well protected by a large bimini. The skipper will appreciate this attention to detail as much when in the tropics as when in the North Atlantic... or South Atlantic. The Antares hulls are high-performance, and a taller rig is now available: this multihull is aimed above all at a clientele of demanding adventurous sailors.

Builder: Antares
Length: 44’7” (13.6 m)
Beam: 21’8” (6.6 m)
Light displacement: 19,510 lbs (8.85 t)
Draft: 3’11” (1.2 m)
Mainsail: 613/764 sq ft (57/71 m²)
Genoa: 475/527 sq ft (44/49 m²)
Cabins: 3
Water: 150 US gal (568 l)
Drivetrain: 2 x 30 kW
Price: US$ 1,233,000 ex-tax
www.antarescatamarans.com

Bali 4.6

For Charter Use and Private Owners

 
 
This model picks up on the many strong points of the very first Bali, the 4.5 – namely, tilt-and-turn door, blurring the boundary between inside and outside, and maximum exploitation of the available deck area, but pushes the concept even further with the forward cockpit, the fitted-out flybridge and the forward door. Since its launch in the fall of 2020, the Bali 4.6 has seen excellent commercial success, including among private owners, thanks to its four layout versions ranging from 3 to 5 cabins.

Builder: Bali Catamarans
Length: 44’11” (13.68 m)
Beam: 25’2” (7.66 m)
Light displacement: 30,450 lbs (13.8 t)
Draft: 4’2” (1.25 m)
Mainsail: 835 sq ft (77.6 m²)
Solent: 474 sq ft (44 m²)
Drivetrain: 2 x 45/57 HP
Price: from € 675,000 ex-tax
www.bali-catamarans.com

Punch 1370

Wood Epoxy is Making a Comeback

 
 
In the 23-year period from 1987 through 2010, Christian Hernandez and his Multicap Caraïbes shipyard built dozens of catamarans in plywood/epoxy. Designed first by the famous Philippe Harlé, and later by the Mortain/Mavrikios firm, these multihulls are still delighting their owners, and the brand has now been relaunched! Christian, now with the help of his nephew, has re-established a shipyard in Portugal and offers a complete new range of Punch models. Among these models, the 1370 is the first to leave the yard. Its short, coachroof with a cap reflects a clear desire to contain the displacement, which is just 8.5 t lightship. Inverted bows, narrow hulls at the waterline and a generous sail plan ensure both speed and an easy passage through the water...

Builder: Multicat Algarve
Length: 45’ (13.7 m)
Length at waterline: 42’ (12.8 m)
Beam: 24’3” (7.4 m)
Draft: 4’2” (1.27 m)
Light displacement: 18,750 lbs (8.5 t)
Mainsail: 657 sq ft (61 m²)
Genoa: 506 sq ft (47 m²)
Drivetrain: 2 x 30/40 HP
Water: 2 x 79 US gal (2 x 300 l)
Fuel: 2 x 79 US gal (2 x 300 l)
Price: from € 649,000 ex-tax
www.multicat-algarve.com

Seawind 1370

A Future Best-seller?

 
 
Seawind, based first in Australia and then in Vietnam is well-known in the 35 to 42-foot market with almost 800 catamarans built. The relatively traditional design of the models has been upturned by the arrival of the Seawind 1600, a much more modern boat. The 1370, just like the 1170 drives the point home with very similar lines. Much lighter than most of her competitors, she is intended to be more powerful while being able to accept a large payload. The design is very contemporary with strongly inverted bows - a break with the smaller models.

Builder: Seawind Catamarans
Overall length: 45’ (13.7 m)
Beam: 24’11” (7.6 m)
Draft: 4’3” (1.3 m)
Air draft: 70’10” (21.6 m)
Displacement: 27,120 lbs (12.3 t)
Mainsail: 860 sq ft (80 m²)
Genoa: 390 sq ft (36 m²)
Drivetrain: 2 x 40 HP
Fuel: 158 US gal (600 l)
Water: 158 US gal (600 l)
www.seawindcats.com

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