MAVERICK 400 - EVERYTHING YOU’D FIND ON A CATAMARAN 5 FEET LONGER…
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The objective of the South African builder Maverick Yachts with this 400 is clearly to offer maximum comfort - worthy of that of a house - on board a 40-foot catamaran. The hull shapes are designed above all to be safe in bad weather and capable of taking a large payload. The 400 is easy to manage short-handed and has been optimized for easy maintenance. The finish of the fittings is absolutely meticulous. This model is available in a three or four-cabin version.
Builder: Maverick Yachts
Architect: Phil Southwell
Length: 40’ (12.2 m)
Beam: 24’5” (7.45 m)
Draft: 2’11” (0.9 m)
Displacement: 21,950 lbs (9.5 t)
Mainsail: 640 sq ft (59.4 m²)
Genoa: 350 sq ft (32.6 m²)
Engines: 2 x 30 HP
Fuel: 2 x 105 US gal (2 x 400 l)
Water: 2 x 132 US gal (2 x 500 l)
Price: n/a
BALI CATSPACE - 100 % CRUISER
NEW / TEST in MW173/ MOTY 2021 Nominee
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The Bali range now counts nine models – some of which, however, are soon to disappear from the catalog, currently well-served in the 40 to 54-foot range. The Bali Catspace is the smallest, but not the least ambitious: She 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 integrateddeck. However, careful construction allows the displacement to be kept to 9.2 t lightship. To fully enjoy cruising, Bali will equip their Catspaces with impressive tanks. And refrigerated volume is not to be outdone, at 9.35 cu ft (265 liters). This new model is available in a three or four-cabin version.
Builder: Bali Catamarans
Architect: Lasta Design Studio
Interior architecture:
Lasta Design Studio
Overall length: 40’4” (12.31 m)
Maximum beam: 21’6” (6.56 m)
Draft: 3’7” (1,1 m)
Light displacement: 20,280 lbs (9.2 t)
Maximum sail area upwind: 1,087 sq ft (101 m²)
Engines: 2 x 20 HP to 30 HP
Diesel: 106 US gal (400 l)
Fresh water: 185 US gal (700 l)
Price: € 295,370 ex-tax
DRAGONFLY 40 - THREE HULLS, TWO STEERING WHEELS
NEW / TEST in MW173 / MOTY 2021 Nominee
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This folding trimaran has become the flagship of the Dragonfly fleet - the last model in this size was the 12 M, whose production stopped several years ago. 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. 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.
Builder: Quorning Boats
Length: 40’8” (12.40 m)
Beam: 13’1”/27’7” (4.00 m/8.40 m)
Draft: 2’4”/7’3” (0.70/2.20 m)
Light displacement: 12,790 lbs (5.8 t)
Mainsail: 700 or 805 sq ft (65 m² or 75 m²)
Genoa: 355 or 410 sq ft (33 m² or 38 m²)
Asymmetrical spinnaker: 1,185 or 1,505 sq ft (110 m² or 140 m²)
Berths: 6-8 - Fuel tank: 40 US gal (150 l)
Water tank: 58 US gal (220 l)
Engine: 40 HP/27 kW
Price: € 570,000 ex-tax
SEAWIND 1260 - PORTE ESCAMOTABLE
TEST in MW172
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The 1260 adopts a famous Seawind specialty: the door separating the saloon and cockpit folds away into the roof in good weather, freeing up XXLsized 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: 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: 743 sq ft (69 m²)
Jib: 301 sq ft (28 m²)
Gennaker: 710 sq ft (66 m²)
Engines: 2 x 29HP
Fuel: 127 US gal (480 l)
Water: 185 US gal (700 l)
Price: US$ 430 000
ASTREA 42 - CRUISING MACHINE
TEST in MW161
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This catamaran signed by Fountaine Pajot 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. A model that’s perfect for a sabbatical year or a Mediterranean circuit. Agile enough to slip into small Greek ports and seaworthy enough to stream long blue wakes in the open ocean, the Astrea is a success.
Builder: Fountaine Pajot
Length: 41’3” (12.58m)
Beam: 23’7” (7.20m)
Draft: 4’1” (1.25m)
Light displacement: 28,000 lbs (12.7 t)
Mainsail: 753 sq ft (70m²)
Genoa: 441 sq ft (41m²)
Cabins: 3 or 4 doubles
Water: 2 x 350 l (2 x 92 US gal)
Fuel: 470 l (124 US gal)
Engines: 2 x 30 or 50 HP
Price: € 371,568 ex-tax
LEOPARD 42 - FORWARD DOOR AND LOUNGE AREA
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Leopard Catamarans is announcing a new 42. In the spirit of the 45 and the 50, it will be offering the best compromise between comfort and performance by keeping a powerful sail plan - overlapping genoa, square-topped mainsail (option) - and hulls with pronounced chines. This model 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. All berths (in 3 or 4-cabin version and the same number of bathrooms) are accessible from the sides. The Leopard 42 was due to make her world premiere at the now-cancelled Miami Boat Show in February 2021, so it will now be at the Sanctuary Cove show (Brisbane) and at the International Multihull Show at La Grande Motte.
Builder: Robertson & Caine
Architects: Simonis & Voogd Design
Length: 41’7” (12.67 m)
Beam: 23’1” (7.04 m)
Draft: 4’7” (1.40 m)
Displacement: 26,100 lbs (11,840 kg)
Mainsail: 755 sq ft (70.1 m²)
Genoa: 500 sq ft (46.5 m²)
Engines: 2 x 45 HP
Fuel capacity: 158 US gal (600 l)
Water: 174 US gal (660 l)
Price: € 389,000 ex-tax
LAGOON 42 - FIRST OF THE LATEST GENERATION
TEST in MW148
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The 42 marked a turning point in the Lagoon range: on this model the aft-set rig really demonstrates its qualities: ease of use, versatility and sailing pleasure. With the 42, the ergonomics are still improving - especially the very successful centered navstation - and performance is on the rise. Tests under spinnaker in breezy conditions, although the boat was being handled by a professional crew in 28 knots with full mainsail and asymmetrical spinnaker, show an astonishing glide and passage through the water, with speeds of over 16 knots surfing, with video to back it up! Remarkable performance (and images) for such a comfortable 42-footer.
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 or 4
Water: 79 US gal (300 l)
Diesel: 79 US gal (300 l)
Engines: 2 x 45 HP
Price: € 348,000 ex-tax
NEEL 43 - THE CRUISING TRIMARAN, REINVENTED
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The concept of a wide catamaran-type nacelle on a three-hull platform is NEEL... A great idea that has allowed the shipyard to build up an incredible reputation in 10 years and to restore the good name of trimarans. The NEEL 43, announced last June, is the smallest model of the range, replacing the 45. More compact obviously than her big sisters, the 43 will still have a high freeboard and a very similar nacelle in terms of design. The central hull adopts a pronounced rocker to be able to increase the volume. The load capacity is very impressive for a trimaran, reaching nearly 3. One innovation: the use of bio-sourced and recyclable materials. Nearly 30 units have already been ordered: the launch price, at under € 300,000 ex-tax, is undoubtedly one of the reasons for this... The first model is slated for launch in April 2021.
Builder: NEEL Trimarans
Architects: Marc Lombard Yacht Design Group
Length: 42’4” (12.90 m)
Beam: 24’3” (7.40 m)
Draft: 4’11” (1.50 m)
Air draft: 62’4” (19 m)
Light displacement: 19,850 lbs (9 t)
Upwind sail area: 1,098 sq ft (102 m²)
Mainsail: 641 sq ft (59.60 m²)
Solent: 467 sq ft (43.40 m²)
Engine: 50 HP Volvo saildrive
Price: € 329,800 ex-tax
VAAN R4 - LUXURY IN ALUMINUM
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The aim of this new Dutch builder is to launch a range of luxury catamarans based on a maximum of recycled elements - the hulls of the R4 will be made of 50% recycled aluminum from window frames, road signs or license plates - and ecological materials such as cork or vegetable alternatives to leather. On deck, the two helm stations - one on each hull - and the absence of a rigid bimini are striking. The principle is to enjoy beautiful sensations at the helm. A removable cover can nevertheless be fitted. Inside, the yard wishes to break away from general trends and propose a design closer to the codes used in luxury hotels.
Builder: Vaan
Length: 42’ (12.80 m)
Beam: 23’1” (7.05 m)
Displacement: 24,000 lbs (10.9 t)
Mainsail: 592 sq ft (55 m²)
Solent: 323 sq ft (30 m²)
Motors: 2 x 10 or 15 kW
Price: € 399,000 ex-tax
BALI 4.2 - NOW WITH FRONT DOOR
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This is the replacement for the 4.1! Bali 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 all-new 42, scheduled for launch in February 2021, will certainly be a leisure multihull, in the same spirit as the Catspace. Ease of handling, shallow draught 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
Length: 42’2” (12.85 m)
Beam: 23’3” (7.08 m)
Draft: 3’8” (1.12 m)
Displacement: 25,350 lbs (11.5 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)
Engines: 2 x 30 or 45 HP
Price: € 363,800 ex-tax
DAZCAT 1295 - AN EXCEPTIONAL CRUISING CATAMARAN FOR RACING
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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 1295 is also often the fastest in a race around the cans. 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: 21’4” (6.50 m)
Light displacement: 11,575 lbs (5.25 t)
Draft: 2’8”/7’7” (0.80/2.30 m)
Mainsail: 700 sq ft (65 m²)
Genoa: 376 sq ft (35 m²)
Gennaker: 1,076 sq ft (100 m²)
Cabins: 2 to 4
Water: 132 US gal (500 l)
Diesel: 31 US gal (120 l)
Engines: 2 x 21 HP
Price: £ 530,000 ex-tax
ORC 42 - THE TS42, BUT BETTER
TEST in MW142
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Six years after the launch of the first TS42 - and some twenty units sold - the Marsaudon Composites yard has reworked the deck plan, overall design and accommodation, to offer us the ORC 42 - TS have in the meantime become ORC. The displacement (12,800 lbs/5.8 t) is unchanged: this is half that of most catamarans of this length! And it is precisely the compact size, ease of handling and ease of maintenance that are also the assets of this superb machine. The ORC 42 is always fun to helm and performs well racing. The uncluttered styling of the layout, combined with meticulous ergonomics, does not prevent the cocooning feeling that is appreciated when blue water cruising.
Builder: Marsaudon Composites
Length: 42’7” (12.98 m)
Beam: 24’4” (7.42 m)
Light displacement: 12,800 lbs (5.8 t)
Draft: 5’3” (1.60 m)
Mainsail: 603 sq ft (56 m²)
Solent: 370 sq ft (34.4 m²)
Engines: 2 x 30 HP
Price: € 418,000 ex-tax
BALI 4.3 - A REVOLUTIONARY CAT!
TEST in MW145
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When it was launched, the yard named Bali 4.3 “Loft”. It must be said that with this boat, the traditional layout of the cruising catamaran has been profoundly revisited: a fully rigid forward cockpit right up to the bows, a single interior volume between the saloon and the cockpit and external access through an ingenious tilting door - it retracts into the coachroof. And that’s not all: a sliding window in the front, has redesigned access and ventilation... So the Bali 4.3 is innovative in just about every aspect. Xavier Faÿ’s design is inspired and the performances are good - as long as they aren’t overloaded. And there’s nothing to criticize about the particularly robust construction.
Builder: Bali Catamarans
Architect: Xavier Faÿ
Overall length: 43’ (13.10 m)
Beam: 23’4” (7.12 m)
Draft: 3’11” (1.20 m)
Light displacement: 24,900 lbs (11.3 t)
Standard mainsail: 560 sq ft (52 m²)
Self-tacking solent: 405 sq ft (37.5 m²)
Fresh water: 211 US gal (800 l)
Fuel: 211 US gal (800 l)
Engines: 2 x 40 to 2 x 60 HP
Price: € 403,900 ex-tax
MAX 42SC - WITH OR WITHOUT DAGGERBOARDS, DIESELS OR OUTBOARDS…
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Max Cruise Marine, a builder based in Vietnam, is offering an attractive 42-foot catamaran. Inverted bows, narrow hulls at the waterline (3’5”/ 1.05 m max hull width), carefully designed appendages (daggerboards or keels) and only 16,300 lbs (7.4 tonnes) announced as ready to sail: the Max 42SC, 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.
Builder: Max Cruise Marine
Length: 43’ (13.1 m)
Beam: 23’ (7 m)
Draft: 21”/5’9” or 3’9” (0.54/1.76 m or 1.14 m)
Displacement: 16,300/17,200 lbs (7.4/7.8 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)
Price : n/a
AVENTURA 44 - AN ATTRACTIVE PRICE
TEST in MW170
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This model, designed by Lasta Design and the STGI design team is the largest sailing multihull from Tunisiabased Aventura Catamarans, a new addition to the cruising catamaran market, in this particularly competitive sub-45-foot sector. Elegant with its slightly inverted bows, chined hulls and a well-proportioned coachroof, it works well under sail and is very well placed in terms of price. The deck layout to starboard of the helm station is perfectly coherent for single-handed operation. Sail trimming is easy to perform; note the really ergonomic mainsheet traveler.
Builder: Aventura Catamarans/STGI
Length: 43’4” (13.20 m)
Beam: 23’ (7 m)
Light displacement: 20,950 lbs (9.5 t)
Draft: 4’3” (1.30 m)
Mainsail: 818 sq ft (76 m²)
Genoa: 420 sq ft (39 m²)
Gennaker: 968 sq ft (90 m²)
Cabins: 3 or 4 double
Water: 2 x 79 US gal (2 x 300 l)
Diesel: 2 x 52 US gal (2 x 200 l)
Engines: 2 x 40/2 x 57 HP
Price: € 299,608 ex-tax
MAVERICK 440 - READY TO GO!
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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” (13.30 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)
Diesel: 211 US gal (800 l)
Engines: 2 x 40 HP or 2 x 15 kW + 2 x 18 kW DC generators
Price: US$ 875,000 ex-tax
ELBA 45 - SEMI-FLYBRIDGE HELM STATION
TEST in MW167
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The replacement for the Helia 44 was launched in June 2019 and is nestled between the Astrea 42 and the Saona 47. 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 design is convincing, the light and ventilation well-designed, the clever volumes... as for the silhouette, it’s in the moment, so what more could you ask for? The 45, from a technical point of view, is also innovative with the form of the after end of the hulls helping reduce pitching movements. The revisited interior gives pride of place to daily life on board. The galley, for example, is a relaxed space, and gone is the chart table, whose use no longer seems relevant in these days of chartplotters and tablets.
Builder: Fountaine Pajot
Length: 44’2” (13.45 m)
Beam: 24’9” (7.55 m)
Light displacement: 30,860 lbs (14 t)
Draft: 3’11” (1.20 m)
Mainsail: 807 sq ft (75 m²)
Genoa: 527 sq ft (49 m²)
Cabins: 3 or 4 double
Water: 184 US gal (700 l)
Diesel: 124 US gal (470 l)
Engines: 2 x 50/2 x 60 HP
Price: € 475,567 ex-tax
ANDAMAN 42 - HELM STATION AND COCKPIT FORWARD!
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The little sister to the Andaman 50 offers an original deck layout with a helming and sail maneuvering station installed in a forward cockpit, ahead of the mast. This layout, which is popular with the big boys - Gunboat and HH - has the advantage of completely freeing the aft cockpit for relaxation. Light and well-canvassed, the Andaman 42 should perform well. The manufacturer is open to all possible customizations…
Builder: Catathai
Architect: Alexandre Fortabat
Length: 44’3” (13.50 m)
Beam: 23’2” (7.05)
Draft: 4’7” (1.40 m)
Displacement: 20,300 lbs (9.2 t)
Sail area: 1,055 to 1,185 sq ft (98 to 110 m²)
Fuel: 2 x 53 US gal (2 x 200 l)
Water: 2 x 79 US gal (2 x 300 l)
Engines: 2 x 31 or 42 HP
Price: € 308,000 ex-tax
BALANCE 442 - MOVABLE HELM STATION
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The forthcoming Balance 442 is, according to Phillip Berman – founder of Balance Catamarans – a smaller version of the 526 with a significantly lower price tag. The 442 has beautiful inverted bows and the famous moving helm station - the low position allows the helmsman to be perfectly protected. This new model promises excellent performance - but also exemplary robustness: “It’s one thing to build fast and beautiful catamarans, but they have to be built tough enough to withstand the worst weather a sailor can encounter,” concludes Phil. Launch is scheduled for April 2021 for this new model with already 7 units sold. The builder also prepares a 482.
Builder: Balance Catamarans
Architect: Phillip Berman and Anton Du Toit
Length: 44’3” (13.50 m)
Beam: 24’11” (7.60 m)
Displacement: 23,700 lbs (10.75 t)
Draft, boards down: 7’1” (2.15 m)
Air draft: 65’8” (20.01 m)
Sail area: 1,205 sq ft (112 m²)
Motors: 2 x 29 HP
Fuel capacity: 2 x 105 US gal (2 x 400 l)
Price: from $ 698,000 ex-tax
ANTARES 44 GS - ADVENTURE FOR THE CONNOISSEUR
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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 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 GS 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 efficient: this multihull is aimed above all at a clientele of demanding adventurous sailors.
Builder: Antares
Length: 44’7” (13.60 m)
Beam: 21’8” (6.60 m)
Light displacement: 22,500 lbs (10.2 t)
Draft: 3’11” (1.20 m)
Mainsail: 613 sq ft (57 m²)
Genoa: 475 sq ft (44 m²)
Gennaker: 730 sq ft (68 m²)
Cabins: 3
Water: 150 US gal (568 l)
Diesel: 120 US gal (455 l)
Engines: 2 x 40 HP
Price: US$ 950,000 ex-tax
SEAWIND 1370 - A SERIOUS REFRESH!
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Seawind, based first in Australia and then in Vietnam is well-known in the 35 to 42-foot market with more than 700 catamarans built. The relatively traditional design of the models has upturned by the arrival of the Seawind 1600, a much more modern boat. The 1370 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 - but the care taken with the interior ventilation, visibility, comfort at the helm and ease of handling are all part of Seawind’s DNA. 12 hours after the announcement of this new Seawind back in July, 16 examples had already been sold! To be discovered at the International Multihull Show in April 2021.
Builder: Seawind Catamarans
Overall length: 45’ (13.7 m)
Waterline 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: 24,250 lbs (11 t)
Mainsail: 860 sq ft (80 m²)
Genoa: 390 sq ft (36 m²)
Engines: 2 x 40 HP
Fuel capacity: 158 US gal (600 l)
Water: 158 US gal (600 l)
Price: US$ 699,000 ex-tax
