2023 Sail Buyer's Guide

Multihulls from 45 to 50 feet

This is undoubtedly the category where the largest manufacturers compete most fiercely. And that’s only to be expected: this size of multihull is undoubtedly the one that most family crews have in mind when they dream of letting slip the lines and living aboard. If you have the budget, you’ll be on a comfortable, safe boat that remains perfectly manageable without the need for a professional skipper. But each model we present here has its own personality: you’re sure to find the multihull that suits you!

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Publié le 01/12/2022

Par Emmanuel van Deth

Numéro : 187

Parution : Jan. / Feb. 2023

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LEOPARD 45

The essential lounge version

In 2017, with their 45, Robertson and Caine offered an attractive catamaran: this model satisfies the expectations of charterers or owners who are sensitive to the concept of open spaces. A successful model that continues to evolve: the brand-new Lounge version with a fitted-out flybridge appears very popular, to the point of eclipsing the original configuration During our test, we appreciated the design of the hulls and the seakindly behavior under sail. The forward cockpit, accessible from inside, has become emblematic of the Leopard range: a definite asset for hedonistic sailors - and for all a must at anchor to enjoy life on board. The forward door is also an excellent way to ventilate the saloon in the tropical sun.

Builder: Robertson & Caine
Length: 45’ (13.72 m)
Beam: 24’2” (7.36 m)
Light displacement: 32,850 lbs (14.9 t)
Draft: 4’11” (1.50 m)
Mainsail: 796/817 sq ft (74/75.9 m²)
Genoa: 500 sq ft (46.5 m²)
Spinnaker: 1,505 sq ft (140 m²)
Cabins: 3/4 + port forepeak
Water: 206 US gal (780 l)
Fuel: 185 US gal (700 l)
Engines: 2 x 45 HP
2024 Price: € 629,000 ex-tax

www.leopardcatamarans.com

NAUTITECH 46 OPEN

Even more attractive!

Just over two years ago, Nautitech presented a totally redesigned version of their 46 Open, and also their 46 Fly. Usually, manufacturers undertake light restyling fairly often on their models, but it’s a different story here, with the 46: apart from the Marc Lombard hulls, which remain identical - even though the topsides will now feature larger openings - everything else has been redesigned and redrawn. The accommodation and deck layout are therefore new. The rig is now a little more powerful, gaining 2 m² (21½ sq ft) of sail area. This catamaran, a successful compromise between performance and comfort, is now somewhat overshadowed by the 44 - the 46 should disappear from the catalog as soon as the next (bigger) model is announced.

Builder: Nautitech Catamarans
Architect: Marc Lombard
Overall length: 45’3” (13.79 m)
Waterline length: 45’ (13.71 m)
Beam: 24’9” (7.54 m)
Draft: 4’9” (1.45 m)
Displacement: 23,800 lbs (10.8 t)
Mainsail: 820 sq ft (76 m²)
Jib: 410 sq ft (38 m²)
Engines: 2 x 40 HP
Fuel: 2 x 79 US gal (2 x 300 l)
Water: 2 x 79 US gal (2 x 300 l)

www.nautitechcatamarans.com

TANNA 47

The Saona reviewed and updated

Presented for the first time at the Cannes Yachting Festival, the Tanna 47 is a successful and intelligent redesign of the Saona 47. The overall characteristics - rig, displacement and deck layout – all remain identical, but the nacelle has been reworked to feature new furniture with softer angles, larger overhead windows, but most importantly, a new galley – gone is the central island, but there’s now an extra 10.6 cubic feet (300 liters) of storage space. Like the latest models in Fountaine Pajot’s sailing range, the Tanna 47 has a lounger. A perfect place for the watchkeeper... but also for relaxing. However, this does mean losing the Saona’s chart table. Outside, behind the raised helm station, the lounge area has doubled in size. A large area of solar panels (50 to 100 sq ft / 5 to 9 m²) can be fitted.

Builder: Fountaine Pajot
Architect: Berret-Racoupeau Yacht Design
Hull length: 45’9” (13.94 m)
Beam: 25’3” (7.7 m)
Draft: 3’11” (1.2 m)
Displacement: 32,400 lbs (14.7 t)
Mainsail: 830 sq ft (77 m²)
Genoa: 560 sq ft (52 m²)
Engines: 2 x 50/60 HP
Fuel: 2 x 124 US gal (2 x 470 l)
Water: 2 x 92 US gal (2 x 350 l)
Cabins: 3/4
Price: € 699,833 ex-tax

www.fountaine-pajot.com

ST FRANCIS 46 CAT

Much more modern than the 50

Until now, St Francis Marine’s catamarans had been considered to be extremely solid but having a very traditional design, like the St Francis 50 MK2 with her sloping bows, just like her coachroof... The brand-new St Francis 46, announced by the South African builder in 2021, is a real break from the codes. The design, from renowned architect Anton Du Toit, is undoubtedly the major factor. The surprise is a much higher and generously glazed nacelle, inverted bows, ultra-taut hull lines and maximum openness between the saloon/galley and the cockpit. The builder has even provided a home cinema area. On the other hand, the principle of the raised helm station and bimini has been retained. The St Francis 46 will be available in a three or four-cabin version.

Builder: St Francis Marine
Length: 45’10” (13.98 m)
Beam: 26’3” (8 m)
Light displacement: 29,760 lbs (13.5 t)
Draft: 4’1” (1.24 m)
Sail area: 1,250 sq ft (116.2 m²)
Water: 2 105 US gal (2 x 400 l)
Fuel: 2 x 92 US gal (2 x 350 l)
Engines: 2 x 40 HP
Price: US$ 1,050,000 ex-tax, ready to sail

www.stfranciscatamarans.com

LAGOON 46

The proven aft-set mast… later to be rejected?

The mission for the Lagoon 46 was to replace the 450. To begin with, the two models shared the very buoyant 45-foot cruising catamaran market sector.... After the Lagoon 39 and 52 (which appeared in 2013), then the 42, 40 and 50, the 46 in turn continued with the aft-set mast. The release earlier this year of the Lagoon 51 with a mast forward of the coachroof - “old-style” - raises questions about future developments - will the 46 become a 47 with an overlapping genoa? While we wait for an answer, the Lagoon 46has attractive volume and layout; the 46 also ensures good average speeds under sail with a family crew thanks. The mainsail/code 0 combination in light airs, and mainsail/solent in a breeze are very effective. If owners manage not to overload her beyond what is reasonable, they’ll be able to take advantage of everything she has to offer!

Builder: Lagoon
Length: 45’11” (13.99 m)
Beam: 26’1” (7.96 m)
Light displacement: 34,750 lbs (15.77 t)
Draft: 4’5” (1.35 m)
Mainsail: 866 sq ft (80.5 m²)
Jib: 500 sq ft (46.5 m²)
Code 0: 1,185 sq ft (110 m²)
Cabins: 3/4
Water: 2 x 79 US gal (2 x 300 l)
Fuel: 2 x 137 US gal (2 x 520 l)
Engines: 2 x 45/57 HP
Price: € 494,667 ex-tax

www.cata-lagoon.com

LIGHTWAVE 46

A very attractive Australian cat

The Australian manufacturers moved into a new building from where Roger Overell, director and founder of Lightwave, led the redesign of their flagship model, the Lightwave 45. While the specifications of the new 46 remain the same, the catamaran that’s just been launched features inverted bows and a redesigned coachroof with larger openings. The interior has also been revised. The construction used – foam/glass/polyester sandwich with epoxy for the underwater hull – will guarantee excellent structural qualities. Customization is part of the yard’s philosophy. A forthcoming 52-footer is currently in the design stage. Our Australian correspondent Kevin Green has been to try this new model – his full test will appear in a forthcoming issue.

Builder: Lightwave Yachts
Length: 45’11” (14 m)
Beam: 23’11” (7.3 m)
Draft (skegs): 4’ (1.2 m)
Air draft: 68’3” (20.8 m)
Displacement: 16,550 lbs (7.5 t)
Mainsail: 807 sq ft (75 m²)
Self-tacking solent: 323 sq ft (30 m²)
Genoa: 447 sq ft (41.5 m²)
Engines: 2 x 50/55 HP
Fuel: 210 US gal (800 l)
Water: 210 US gal (800 l)
Price: AU$ 1,120,820 inc. QST

www.lightwaveyachts.com

O YACHTS CLASS 4

Remarkable comfort at sea

During our test of the O Yachts Class 4, we appreciated the rigor of construction and the pleasure under sail. This catamaran, built in Latvia to Erik Lerouge’s design, opens the doors to serious blue water cruising with a boat capable of lining up 300-mile days in remarkable comfort at sea. The yard also offers a 100% carbon structure for an optimized weight, but the standard composite version is already light and efficient. As standard, this model is powered by two Yanmar motors, but the manufacturer also offers an electric formula, already validated aboard two examples.

Builder: O Yachts
Length: 45’11” (13.99 m)
Beam: 24’11” (7.6 m)
Light displacement: 15,875 lbs (7.2 t)
Draft: 3’7” (1.1 m)
Mainsail: 732 to 872 sq ft (68 to 81 m²)
Genoa: 603 to 795 sq ft (56 to 73 m²)
Fuel: 105 US gal (400 l)
Water: 79 US gal (300 l)
Engines: 2 x 30 HP or 2 x 10 kW

www.o-yachts.com

NEEL 47

Flush-decked owner’s cabin

La Rochelle-based builder NEEL-TRIMARANS presented their brand-new 47 at the 2019 International Multihull Show at La Grande Motte. On board this trimaran designed by Marc Lombard, there’s the generous central space, which merges saloon and cockpit - the in-house name is the Cockloon. The main innovation: the owner’s cabin is located on the same level as the rest of the platform, offering a direct view of the route ahead or the anchorage. The floats fitted out as guest cabins allow the owner and crew to receive friends for short or medium stays or to offer some independence to the children. An intelligent and convincing layout in use. All the technical equipment is grouped in the central hull, below floor level. This means bonuses for space saving, ease of maintenance, reduced and centered weight.

Builder: NEEL-TRIMARANS
Length: 46’7” (14.2 m)
Beam: 27’3” (8.3 m)
Light displacement: 23,370 lbs (10.6 t)
Draft: 5’3” (1.6 m)
Mainsail: 755 sq ft (70 m²)
Genoa: 540 sq ft (50 m²)
Staysail: 215 sq ft (20 m²)
Water: 158 US gal (600 l)
Fuel: 79 US gal (300 l)
Engine: 60 HP
Price: € 600,000 ex-tax -

www.neel-trimarans.com

BALI 4.6

For charter use and private owners

This new model picks up on the many strong points of the Bali 4.5: 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: 46’11” (14.31 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)
Engines: 2 x 45/57 HP
Price: € 608,200 ex-tax

www.bali-catamarans.com

OVNI CAT 48

Adventurous cruising on two hulls

Since the late 1970s, Ovni’s centerboard yachts have been taking their owners to cruising grounds far and wide in complete safety thanks to their aluminum hulls. A few years ago, the shipyard decided they wanted to get into the cruising catamaran market with a 48-foot model based on Mortain/Mavrikios plans. A project that remained on hold... until the first two orders! The Ovnicat 48 will now be the next new model, to be launched in 2024 by the manufacturer. This catamaran designed for the most extreme programs will of course feature aluminum construction - except for the coachroof, which will be built in polyester composite. With an announced light displacement of 13.5 tons, Alubat are looking to keep a reasonable weight in order to offer good sailing performance. The sail plan, compared to the initial project, has been slightly enhanced, as has the size of the engines. As for the deck layout, particular attention will be paid to ensure easy use, either single handed or for a couple.

Builder: Alubat
Length: 477”’ (14.5 m)
Beam: 25’5” (7.75 m)
Light displacement: 29,750 lbs (13.5 t)
Draft: 4’5” (1.35 m)
Mainsail: 910 sq ft (84.5 m²)
Genoa: 585 sq ft (54.5 m²)
Cabins: 4
Water: 2 x 56 US gal (2 x 215 l)
Fuel: 2 x 66 US gal (2 x 250 l)
Engines: 2 x 50 HP
Price: € 1,400,000 ex-tax

www.alubat.com

OPEN C CAT4800

An ocean-going catamaran in aluminum – and it’s ultra-light

Open C Yachts have added an astonishing catamaran to their already very eclectic range. The new model can boast of being one of the lightest blue water multihulls in its category - even though it is built in aluminum, a material that’s known to be very robust but often resulting in a heavier sailboat. It should prove to be particularly fast, judging by its sail area to weight ratio of 19.24 m²/t and the presence of daggerboards. Inside, several layout configurations are offered: 3 or 4 double cabins and 2 or 3 bathrooms. It is of course by cutting back on volume - reduced freeboard and a discreet nacelle - that the manufacturers, unlike most of their competitors, have achieved this remarkable result. Some might point out the very dated lines, with a 1990’s feel (there’s a certain look of the spirit of Gérard Danson’s Outremers or Erik Lerouge’s plans) ... But we can’t wait to test this Open C Cat4800!

Builder: Open C Yachts
Architect: Tim Mumby
Material: aluminum
Length: 47’9” (14.55 m)
Beam: 24’8” (7.53 m)
Light displacement: 14,550 lbs (6.6 t)
Draft: 22”/5’11” (0.55/1.8 m)
Upwind sail area: 1,367 sq ft (127 m²)
Spinnaker: 1,560 sq ft (145 m²)
CE Category: A
Engines: 2 X 29 HP
Base price: € 550,000 ex-tax

www.opencyachts.com

OUTREMER 45/4X

Performance and helming pleasure

In the Outremer family, the 45 is a mythical catamaran. In her first generation - design by Gérard Danson, she was the ideal cruiser for her generally sporty owners in the early 2000s. The current 45 is a Barreau/Neuman design that is much more habitable than her predecessor. But she retains the Outremer DNA - daggerboards, limited weight and comfortable layouts. The yard also offers the 45 in a higher-performance version: the 4X, more canvas and lighter in weight. A cruising catamaran that offers real pleasure at the helm and high performance while remaining usable by all experienced sailors. Since fall 2021, a third version has been available: the 4.Zero, designed for renowned sailor Jimmy Cornell, and powered by electric motors.

Builder: Outremer Yachting
Length: 48’ (14.63 m)
Beam: 23’6” (7.15 m)
Light displacement: 19,180 lbs (8.7 t)
Draft: 4’1”/7’1” (1.25/2.15 m)
Mainsail: 720/740 sq ft (67/69 m²)
Genoa: 420/590 sq ft (39/55 m²)
Gennaker: 1,238 sq ft (115 m²)
Cabins: 3/4
Water: 119 US gal (450 l)
Fuel: 89 US gal (336 l)
Engines: 2 x 30 HP
Price: € 722,000 ex-tax for the 45 / € 891,000 ex-tax for the 4X

www.catamaran-outremer.com

DUFOUR 48

Still a Dufour, but without Dufour

The launch in 2018 of this Dufour catamaran intended for charter was understandably thwarted by the takeover of the yard by Fountaine Pajot... One might have thought that this 48 was going to be consigned to history. But no - Dufour Yachts and the Croatian charter company Under the Heavens signed a sale agreement this summer for JJL Catamarans. The multihull designed by Umberto Felci will therefore still be produced while keeping (for now) the Dufour brand. Under the Heavens, which already operates a fleet of ten Dufour 48s, could soon develop a complete range.

Builder: JJL Catamarans
Length: 48’3” (14.7 m)
Beam: 26’3” (8 m)
Draft: 4’3” (1.3 m)
Displacement: 32,960 lbs (14.95 t)
Mainsail: 818 sq ft (76 m²)
Solent: 517 sq ft (48 m²)
Engines: 2 x 50/60 HP
Fuel: 237 US gal (900 l)
Water: 185 US gal (700 l)
Price: € 710,500 ex-tax

www.uth-sailing.com

BALANCE 482

If you try one, you’ll want one!

Announced back in 2019, the first example of the Balance 482 was launched in summer 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa. This new model was then presented in Annapolis, USA, where we got the chance to test it. Our tester, Dominic Salander really had to be prized away from the helm at the end of the day… The 482, designed by Phillip Berman and Anton Du Toit, who we profiled in MW180, and Anton Du Toit and has already shown some remarkable performance in her initial seatrials. This catamaran is proving to be quick in all conditions, including upwind thanks to the daggerboards. The inverted bows lend the boat’s silhouette a very sporty look. The hulls and nacelle have plenty of windows, however the shipyard has decided to go for a coachroof with an overhang to protect the living area from the sun’s most vertical rays. The Versa-Helm system (a double helm thanks to an articulated steering wheel), which was already fitted to the 526 has obviously been included.

Builder: Balance Catamarans
Architects: Phillip Berman and Anton Du Toit
Overall length: 48’3” (14.71 m)
Beam: 25’11” (7.9 m)
Draft: 3’10”/7’3” (1.16/2.2 m)
Light displacement: 24,945 lbs (11.32 t)
Upwind sail area: 1,433 sq ft (133.1 m2)
Engines: 2 x 45 HP
Fuel: 2 x 106 US gal (2 x 400 l)
Water: 2 x 103 US gal (2 x 390 l)
Price: $ 1,360,000 ex-tax

www.balancecatamarans.com

C-CAT 48

An alternative to a series production boat

Of course we know about the C-Cat 37, and now the 62 in the planning stage... but C-Catamarans are working on offering other models, such as the 56 currently in build and especially the 48, of which the first example was launched in October 2021 in Italy. This offshore catamaran is as comfortable as it is fast and fun to sail. The announced light displacement, just under 10 tons, promises some beautiful sailing indeed! The design of the coachroof is as simple as it is successful - it integrates a forward hatch just behind the mast. The hulls are narrow, with straight bows, and the boat is equipped with daggerboards. These are all choices that could be tricky for very large-scale production runs - but that prove to be particularly attractive in practice!

Builder: C-Catamarans
Length: 48’7” (14.8 m)
Beam: 23’11” (7.3 m)
Light displacement: 21,400 lbs (9.7 t)
Draft: 22”/7’3” (0.57/2.2 m)
Air draft: 55’7” (16.94 m)
Mainsail: 861 sq ft (80 m²)
Genoa: 527/570 sq ft (49/53m²)
Gennaker: 969 sq ft (90 m²)
Engines: 2 x 35 HP
Fuel: 2 x 34 US gal (2 x 130 l)
Water: 79 US gal (300 l)
Price: € 985,000 ex-tax

www.c-catamarans.com

EXCESS 15

Helm stations set outboard on the hulls

Excess Catamarans is a recent brand of the Beneteau Group, which already owns Lagoon, the world leader in the cruising multihull market. The 15 was unveiled to the public at the 2019 Cannes Yachting Festival - at the same time as the 12. Generously canvassed in her Pulse Line version, and slightly lighter than her Lagoon predecessors, she is equipped with helm stations on the hulls for more direct steering and better centering of the weights (no flybridge). The vocation of the 15 remains comfortable cruising for a more sporty clientele. Inside, the volume and design of the raised saloon are very attractive. There is plenty of light in the hulls. We appreciated many of the welcome equipment features, such as the opening targa bimini.

Builder: Excess Catamarans
Overall length: 48’8” (14.84 m)
Beam: 26’4” (8.03 m)
Draft: 4’7” (1.4 m)
Light displacement: 42,000 lbs (19.05 t)
Upwind sail area: 1,657 / 1,776 sq ft (154/165 m²)
Mainsail: 1,065 sq ft (99 m²)
Jib: 592 sq ft (55 m²)
Fuel: 2 x 137 US gal (2 x 520 l)
Water: 2 x 63 US gal (2 x 240 l)
Engines: 2 x 57/80 HP
Cabins: 3 to 6
Price: € 652,167 ex-tax

www.excesscatamarans.com

BALI 4.8

All the volume of a big 50-footer!

The Bali 4.8 is already a large model in the range - there is only the 5.4 that’s bigger - and as it maximizes surface areas and volumes, you could be forgiven for thinking you were aboard a catamaran much larger than 50 feet... Of course, it offers all the Bali features - solid foredeck, interior completely free of bulkheads, tilt-and-turn door and huge 220 V refrigerators - and incorporates a forward door as a bonus. The manufacturer offers five versions of layout. There is of course the attractive 3-cabin version with a huge owner’s hull including separate toilet, interior companionway, but also direct access to the starboard transom; and 4 and 5-cabin versions. But where the 4.8 scores highest is by offering for the first time on a multihull under 50 feet… 6 double cabins and 6 private bathrooms.

Builder: Bali Catamarans
Length: 48’11” (14.9 m)
Beam: 25’10” (7.88 m)
Draft: 4’6” (1.36m)
Light displacement: 32,630 lbs (14.8 t)
Mainsail: 925 sq ft (86 m²)
Self-tacking solent: 505 sq ft (47m²)
Fuel: 264 US gal (1,000 l)
Water: 295 US gal (1,120 l)
Engines: 2 X 45/57 HP- Price: € 786,230 ex-tax

www.bali-catamarans.com

FREYDIS 49 CROISEUR

A blue water boat that’ll always make you dream…

Philippe Tournier is back on the multihull scene with all his experience, a new team and new boats to build in his Soubise shipyard in France’s Charente-Maritime region. On the program, a Freydis 49 with a carbon mast. This model, an evolution of the 46, is emblematic of the shipyard’s know-how. Light, fast and intelligently equipped, this is a blue water catamaran designed for experienced sailors, yet one that remains very easy to handle. Its bows allow a maximum waterline length while the narrow stems favor performance. The Freydis 49 Cruiser can be equipped with an optional rotating wing mast – in carbon. This model is available in versions with skeg keels or daggerboards. Tournier Marine offers its constructions in three stages of manufacture: Hull and Deck, Sailaway, and Ready to Helm.

Builder: Tournier Marine
Length: 49’ (14.93 m)
Beam: 25’7” (7.8 m)
Draft: 3’7” or 20”/8’4” (1.1 or 0.5/2.55m)
Displacement: 16,535/17,637 lbs (7.5/8 t)
Mast height: 60’4”/65’7” (18.4/20 m)
Mainsail: 1,001 sq ft (93 m²)
Genoa: 570 sq ft (53m²)
Engines: Volvo 2 x 40 HP saildrive
Price:on demand

www.tourniermarine.fr

WAVE 50

A very bold design

Whether under way or at anchor or even on the dock, it’s impossible to miss this catamaran: there’s an arch that extends the coachroof all the way to the forestay fitting, bows whose slope is strongly reversed, and huge mirror windows! Agnieszka Bona, responsible for the design of this new boat built in Szczecin, in the northwest of Poland, makes no secret of the fact that the main idea of the Wave 50 project is to be noticed... the famous arch can also disappear if a client wishes. But in the end, this superstructure, however unusual it may be, is not unwelcome - it provides shade to the forward cockpit without obscuring the view of the water from the helm station, which is set very far aft on a cantilevered flybridge. After the surprise of the first visit, you discover a well-designed sail maneuvering station where you aren’t forced to get on your hands and knees to operate the winches. As for the interior, it too is certainly audacious but ultimately attractive. The Wave 50 is available in a power version and a Wave 60 is also offered.

Builder: Wave Catamarans
Overall length: 49’1” (14.95 m)
Beam: 27’4” (8.34 m)
Draft: 4’9” (1.4 m)
Mainsail: 753 sq ft (70 m²) Genoa: 743 sq ft (69 m²)
Gennaker: 1,990 sq ft (185 m²) Spinnaker: 2,370 sq ft (220 m²)
Engines: 2 x 60 HP
Fuel: 220 US gal (840 l)
Water: 180 US gal (680 l)
CE category: A-12

www.wavecatamarans.com

CATANA OCEAN CLASS

A serious cruising boat

Inverted, fine-entry bows; controlled weight thanks to a stratification process in carbon-reinforced infusion and a reduced footprint of the nacelle; a powerful rig and deep daggerboards: this new model is indeed a Catana! Performance addicts will be able to validate having gone for a carbon mast. For the deck, the builder has opted for a central helm station. Almost a heritage from Bali, the Ocean Class benefits from a bulkhead-free nacelle with three large sliding bay windows with integral reinforcement for enjoying a vast living space, either totally protected or fully open to the outside. Is this new model inaugurating a complete new range? It’s still too early for an answer to that question…

Builder: Catana Catamarans
Architect: Olivier Poncin
Length: 49’2” (14.99m)
Beam: 25’8” (7.83 m)
Displacement: 32,400 lbs (14.7t)
Draft: 3’10”/8’2” (1.17/2.49 m)
Mainsail: 970 sq ft (90m²)
Genoa: 690 sq ft (64m²)
Gennaker: 1,400 sq ft (130m²)
Engines: 2 x 45/57 HP
Fuel: 211 US gal (800 l)
Water: 211 US gal (800 l)
Price: € 965,900 ex-tax

www.catana.com

SUNREEF 50

The most luxurious 50-footer

Sunreef is the specialist in custom-made luxury on two hulls - whether sail or power. The 50 may be the smallest in the range but concentrates 1,798 square feet (167 m²) of habitable space in just 15.2 m (50’) - along with all the features offered by her bigger sisterships. The forward cockpit is accessible from the saloon via a large watertight door. As for the aft cockpit, it is transformed into a vast terrace equipped with a hydraulic platform for swimming or for the dinghy. The flybridge is considerable for this size of boat. The interior style is obviously customizable to the customer’s taste. All this obviously comes at a price and a weight (and we would advise going for bigger motors than the standard twin 80 HPs)... but what luxury!

Builder: Sunreef Yachts
Length: 49’10 (15.2 m)
Beam: 29’10” (9.1 m)
Light displacement: 70,500 lbs (32 t)
Draft: 4’11” (1.5 m)
Mainsail: 860 sq ft (80 m²)
Genoa: 850 sq ft (79 m²)
Spinnaker: 2,150 sq ft (200 m²)
Cabins: 5
Water: 211 US gal (800 l)
Fuel: 264 US gal (1,000 l)
Engines: 2 x 80 HP

www.sunreef-yachts.com

ORC 50

Swallows up the miles…

Simplicity at sea is most often a guarantee of speed and peace of mind: to hell with complex systems and fragile interiors! It is in this spirit of happy frugality that the TS5 - now called the ORC 50 - was designed, yet she offers all the necessary comfort. Indeed, there are five double cabins and a saloon-cockpit layout that’s got everything you’ll find on a ‘full-comfort’ boat. But it’s only when you place your hand on the tiller, and sit in the bucket seat, that you know if you are right for an ORC or not! Or even motivated enough to enter a great transatlantic race: 4 ORCs are taking part in the 2022 Route du Rhum! Under way, average speeds are amazing. Other nice surprises include her excellent performance in light airs, the high close-hauled course she can keep, or simply the sensations in medium airs.

Builder: Marsaudon Composites
Length: 50’ (15.23 m)
Beam: 26’11” (8.2 m)
Light displacement: 18,960 lbs (8.6 t)
Draft: 5’7”/8’10” (1.7/2.7 m)
Mainsail: 940 sq ft (87.4 m²)
Genoa: 645 sq ft (60 m²)
Engines: 2 x 40 HP
Fuel: 58 US gal (220 l)
Water 105 US gal (400 l)
Price: € 852,500 ex-tax

www.marsaudon-composites.com

KNYSNA 500 SE

A lot of character!

Like the South African port from which it takes its name, the 500 SE has character - Knysna is a splendid city at the head of a bay-lagoon whose entrance is sporty with rough seas. Solidly built to withstand difficult conditions without damage, this catamaran is delivered highly equipped, and customization is the rule. The cockpit saloon is well sheltered, and the semi-flybridge helm station has a sunroof that allows the helmsman to be closed in if there’s bad weather. The traditional woodwork of the interior fittings is superb and evokes a neat British style. With great comfort and maintaining a favorable displacement… the yard also offers a Knysna 550.

Builder: Knysna Yacht Company
Architect: Angelo Lavranos
Length: 50’ (15.24 m)
Beam: 26’1” (7.96 m)
Draft: 4’9” (1.44 m)
Displacement: 35,275 lbs (16 t)
Mainsail: 807 sq ft (75 m²)
Genoa: 538 sq ft (50 m²)
Fuel: 158 US gal (600 l)
Water: 158 US gal (600 l)
Engines: 2 x 57 HP

www.knysnayachtco.com

PRIVILèGE SIGNATURE 510

Ever faithful to the central rostrum

Privilège has launched a new generation of catamarans called Signature. The 510, the first model of this generation, was launched in the spring of 2020. Of course, she includes all the assets that have made the brand’s reputation. Marc Lombard and Darnet Design collaborated on an elegant design, a luminous interior, a beautiful panoramic view from the saloon, and finally the forward cabins offering an unprecedented relationship with the sea. In the three-cabin version, the Owner’s cabin occupies the entire central rostrum traditional to the Sables d’Olonne-based shipyard: this is a must! The mid-height helm station centralizes all sailing maneuvers: this is equipped with an elegant and very efficient windshield.

Builder: Privilège Marine
Naval Architect: Cabinet Marc Lombard
Length: 50’ (15.24 m)
Beam: 26’2” (7.98 m)
Draft: 5’2” (1.57 m)
Light displacement: 37,000 lbs (16.8 t)
Mainsail: 945 sq ft (88 m²)
Genoa: 614 sq ft (57 m²)
Cabins: 3/4
Water: 158 US gal (600 l)
Fuel: 210 US gal (800 l)
Engines: 2 x 55/80 HP
Price: € 2,250,000 ex-tax

www.privilege-marine.com

RAPIDO 50

The biggest folding trimaran

The launch of the 60 was enthusiastically received by the specialists, so Rapido Trimarans obviously turned to architects Morelli and Melvin for a version with folding arms to rationalize docking in the marina. This twin-cabin boat has many of the same elements as her bigger sister. The raised helm station provides excellent visibility while protecting the cockpit. The very pronounced chine above the waterline provides a surprising amount of interior volume without compromising performance, which is always a priority. This innovative multihull, designed by one of the most experienced teams in the world, renews the genre by offering sailors eager for sensations a tool worthy of their requirements.

Builder: Triac Composites
Length: 50’ (15.24 m)
Beam: 18’4”/34’1” (5.6/10.38 m)
Light displacement: 18,080 lbs (8.2 t)
Draft: 26”/11’7” (0.67/3.52 m)
Mainsail: 1,020 sq ft (95 m²)
Genoa: 580 sq ft (54 m²)
Spinnaker: 1,720 sq ft (160 m²)
Cabins: 2
Water: 92 US gal (350 l)
Fuel: 92 US gal (350 l)
Engine: 40 HP
Price: $1,250,000 ex-tax

www.rapidotrimarans.com

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