BALI CATSPACE : The 100% cruising catamaran
The successful Bali range (200 examples built so far!) is going to be bolstered by a new model from next January – whose first presentation is scheduled for boot Düsseldorf 2020. This newcomer, called Catspace, will be able to offer four cabins and ten berths for a length of 40 feet. As a bonus, a gigantic flybridge, unusual in this size. On the lower deck, the surface area is used to the maximum thanks to being fully-decked. However, careful construction methods will allow the light displacement to be kept to 9.2 t. And to fully enjoy cruising, Bali will be equipping their Catspace with impressive tankage. The refrigerated volume is not to be outdone either, with 265 liters (9.35 cubic feet). This new model will also be available in a three-cabin version.
Shipyard: Bali Catamarans
Architect: Lasta Design Studio
Interior designer: Lasta Design Studio
Overall length: 12.33 m (40’5”)
Beam: 6.59 m (21’7”)
Draft: 1.1 m (3’7”)
Light displacement: 9.2 t (19,840 lbs)
Maximum sail area upwind: 101 m² (1,090 sq ft)
Engines: 2 x 20 HP to 30 HP
Diesel: 400 l
Fresh water: 700 l
Price: € 295,370 ex-tax
BALI 4.1 : On board, it's always the holidays!
As a restyle of the 4.0 generation, the Bali 4.1 is now expressing her full potential. The quality of manufacture is there, the renewed design benefits the general atmosphere, making it even more attractive. The Bali 4.1 remains lively, pleasant to sail, easy to handle, and the innovations offered - aft platform, forward cockpit, flybridge, overhead door - are all relevant and well implemented. While many Bali 4.0 (140 examples built!) and 4.1 are in charter, this model is also very convincing in “private” use; for this, the owner’s version that occupies the entire port hull is ideal.
Shipyard: Bali Catamarans
Architect: Xavier Faÿ
Length: 12.12 m (40’)
Beam: 6.72 m (22’1”)
Light displacement: 8.9 t
Upwind sail area: 81 m² (870 sq ft)
Engines: 2 x 19/2 x 40 HP Volvo
Fresh water: 800 l (211 US gal)
Fuel: 400 l (105 US gal)
Price: € 323,700 ex-tax
SEAWIND 1260 : The door retracts into the roof!
The 1260, in the Seawind range, is clearly oriented towards cruising. There’s a choice of different layouts: galley down, in the passageway, or more traditionally, in the saloon. The 12.60 can be delivered with three or four double cabins. Another specific feature of the Seawind is the famous door separating the saloon and cockpit - a system that already existed on the yard’s 1160 - that can be retracted into the top of the coachroof, thereby freeing up a giant living space, when at anchor or when under way in good weather.
Shipyard: Seawind Catamarans
Length: 12.45 m (40’10”)
Beam: 6.80 m (22’4”)
Light displacement: 8.2 t
Draft: 1.16 m (3’10”)
Mainsail: 66 m² (710 sq ft)
Jib: 28 m² (301 sq ft)
Gennaker: 115 m² (1,238 sq ft)
No. of cabins: 3 or 4
Water: 700 l (184 US gal)
Diesel: 480 l (126 US gal)
Engines: 2 x 29 HP
Price: € 355,000 ex-tax
ASTREA 42 : Comfortable and accessible
This catamaran from Fountaine-Pajot is a model that’s now well established on the market (see our complete test). A beautiful cruising machine of reasonable size, which is comfortable and technically accessible. Ease of use in the open sea, maneuverability in crowded marinas and attractive interior and exterior features: all these are the advantages of the Astrea. A model that is perfect for a sabbatical year or a Mediterranean circuit. Agile enough to slip into small Greek ports; seaworthy enough to stream long blue wakes offshore, the Astrea is a success.
Shipyard: Fountaine Pajot
Length: 12.58 m (41’3”)
Beam: 7.20 m (23’7”)
Light displacement: 11.58 t
Draft: 1.25 m (4’1”)
Mainsail: 70 m² (753 sq ft)
Genoa: 41 m² (441 sq ft)
No. of cabins: 3 or 4 double cabins
Water: 2 x 350 l (2 x 92 US gal)
Diesel: 470 l (124 US gal)
Engines: 2 x 30 HP
Price: € 383,981 ex-tax
OPEN C TRI 42 : One of the few trimarans in this category
The Open C Tri is a 42-foot trimaran that Multihulls World readers know well, since the prototype of the series is none other than Yobalema, the trimaran of the Voiles sans Frontières association. For this design, Samuel Boudon and Patrick Gaudry picked up on the philosophy of the Challenge 30. But in this version, the shipyard has redesigned the central hull and given a new lease of life to the overall design. The result: a fast and pleasant cruising boat. There’s only one constraint: make sure to keep this multihull within its lines to take advantage of its potential.
Shipyard: Open C Yachts
Length: 12.68 m (41’7”)
Beam: 8.56 m (28’1”)
Light displacement: 4.9 t
Draft: 0.70/2.40 m (2’4”/7’11”)
Mainsail: 57 m² (615 sq ft)
Genoa: 27 m² (290 sq ft)
Gennaker: 81 m² (871 sq ft)
Engines: 2 x 29 HP
Price: € 375,000 ex-tax
LAGOON 42 : The first of the latest generation!
The Lagoon 42 marked a turning point in the range: finally, with this model, the aft-set rig really expressed its qualities: ease of use, versatility and sailing pleasure. With the 42, the ergonomics are still improving - especially the very successful centered helm station - and performance is improved. Tests under spinnaker in a breeze, admittedly being pushed by a professional crew in 28 knots true with full mainsail and asymmetric spinnaker, show an amazing glide and passage through the water, with peaks over 16 knots while surfing! Outstanding performance for such a comfortable 42-foot boat.
Shipyard: Lagoon
Length: 12.80 m (42’)
Beam: 7.70 m (25’3”)
Light displacement: 12.1 t
Draft: 1.25 m (4’1”)
Mainsail area: 59 m² (635 sq ft)
Self-tacking jib: 35 m² (376 sq ft)
Code 0 area: 68 m² (732 sq ft)
No. of cabins: 3 or 4
Water: 300 l (79 US gal)
Diesel: 300 l (79 US gal)
Engines: 2 x 45 HP
Price: € 327,000 ex-tax
DAZCAT 1295 : Cut for racing!
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.
Shipyard: Multimarine Manufacturing Ltd
Length: 12.95 m (42’6”)
Beam: 6.60 m (21’8”)
Light displacement: 5 t
Draft: 0.80/2.30 m (2’8”/7’7”)
Mainsail: 65 m² (700 sq ft)
Genoa: 35 m² (377 sq ft)
Spinnaker: 160 m² (1,722 sq ft)
No. of cabins: 2 to 4
Water: 500 l (132 US gal)
Diesel: 120 l (31 US gal)
Engines: 2 x 21 HP
Price: £470,000 ex-tax
TS42.2 : The 42, but better
Five years after the launch of the first TS42 - and with about twenty examples sold, Marsaudon Composites have reworked the deck layout, the general design – it’s closer to the TS5 - and the accommodation to offer us the TS42.2. The displacement (5.8 t) is unchanged: which is half as much as most catamarans of this length! And it is precisely the compact size as well as the ease of operation and maintenance that also constitute the advantages of this machine. The TS42.2 will remain exceptionally fun on the water and perform well in racing. The stripped-down style of the fittings, combined with meticulous ergonomics, in no way prevent a cozy, protected feel.
Shipyard: Marsaudon Composites
Length: 12.98 m (42’7”)
Beam: 7.42 m (24’4”)
Light displacement: 5.8 t
Draft: 1.60 m (5’3”)
Mainsail area: 56 m² (602 sq ft)
Solent: 34.4 m² (370 sq ft)
Engines: 2 x 30 HP
Price: € 418,000 ex-tax
AVENTURA 44 : Inverted bows and chined hulls
The Aventura shipyard is continuing to renew their range of catamarans, and at Cannes exhibited (finally!) this model signed by Lasta Design and the STGI design team. The 44 had been expected five months previously at the 2019 International Multihull Show at La Grande Motte. The Aventura 44 is the manufacturer's largest sailing multihull, a new addition to the cruising catamaran sector. Elegant with its slightly inverted bows, stepped hulls and a well-proportioned coachroof, it works well under sail (test in a forthcoming issue) and is very well placed in terms of price. The deck layout to starboard f the helm station is perfectly coherent for single-handed operation. Sail trimming is easy to perform; note the really ergonomic mainsheet traveler. Available in 3 or 4-cabin versions.
Shipyard: Aventura Catamarans/STGI
Length: 13.20 m (43’4”)
Beam: 7 m (23’)
Light displacement: 9.9 t
Draft: 1.30 m (4’3”)
Mainsail: 76 m² (818 sq ft)
Genoa: 39 m² (420 sq ft)
Gennaker: 90 m² (968 sq ft)
No. of cabins: 3 or 4 double cabins
Water: 2 x 300 l (2 x 79 US gal)
Diesel: 2 x 200 l (2 x 52 US gal)
Engines: 2 x 40 / 2 x 57 HP
Price: € 329,500 ex-tax
BALI 4.3 : A revolutionary catamaran!
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.
Shipyard: Bali Catamarans
Architect: Xavier Faÿ
Overall length: 13.20 m (43’4”)
Beam: 7.12 m (23’4”)
Draft: 1.20 m (3’11”)
Light displacement: 11.3 t
Standard mainsail area: 52 m² (560 sq ft)
Self-tacking solent: 37.5 m² (405 sq ft)
Fresh water: 800 l (211 US gal)
Fuel: 800 l (211 US gal)
Engines: 2 x 40 to 2 x 60 HP
Price: € 392,120 ex-tax
MAVERICK 440 HYBRID : Ready to go!
The Maverick 440 has been available in a new version since 2019. We know this model well at Multihulls World, it was first developed as a 40-footer, then in a 44-foot version. The yard still offers its catamarans as semi-custom, allowing each owner to customize their boat. The Hydride version is really ready to go: thanks to its two electric motors, two generators, solar panels and lithium-ion batteries, the 440 offers total elf-sufficiency. There’s also a version with a shorter rig, for sailing on America’s Intracoastal Waterway without unstepping the mast.
Shipyard: Maverick Yachts
Length: 13.30 m (43’8”)
Beam: 7.45 m (24’5”)
Light displacement: 9.93 t (19,841 lbs)
Draft: 1 m (3’3”)
Mainsail area: 68 m² (730 sq ft)
Genoa: 43 m² (460 sq ft)
Gennaker: 140 m² (1,505 sq ft)
Number of berths: 6 + 2
Water: 1,000 l (264 US gal)
Diesel: 800 l (211 US gal)
Engines: 2 x 15 kW + 2 x 18 kW DC generators
Price: US$ 875,000 ex-tax
ELBA 45 : Semi-flybridge helm station
NEW
The replacement for the Helia 44 was launched back in June 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 (and even more so 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.
Shipyard: Fountaine Pajot
Length: 13.45 m (44’2”)
Beam: 7.55 m (24’9”)
Light displacement: 13.6 t (28,660 lbs)
Draft: 1.20 m (3’11”)
Mainsail area: 75 m² (807 sq ft)
Genoa: 49 m² (527 sq ft)
No. of cabins: 3 or 4 double cabins
Water: 700 l (184 US gal)
Diesel: 470 l (124 US gal)
Engines: 2 x 50 / 2 x 60 HP
Price: € 473,548 ex-tax
NEEL 45 EVOLUTION : The comfort of a cat, the fun of a tri
The Neel 45 is an atypical yet attractive multihull that has proven her worth; she offers a real alternative to catamarans for long-distance cruising. Revised and improved, she retains an impressive amount of living space and lateral cabins that offer breathtaking views. Under sail, you can count on real enjoyment, and a passage though the water worthy of... a trimaran! A single engine, centered weight and technical equipment grouped together beneath the floor of the central hull are also important features.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Shipyard: Neel Trimarans
Length: 13.50 m (44’4”)
Beam: 8.50 m (27’11”)
Light displacement: 8 t
Draft: 1.20 m (3’11”)
Mainsail area: 60 m² (645 sq ft)
Genoa: 46 m² (495 sq ft)
No. of cabins: 3 doubles or 3 doubles and two singles
Engines: 55 HP
Price: € 439,350 ex-tax
ANTARES 44 GS : Adventure for the connoisseur
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.
Shipyard: Antares
Length: 13.60 m (44’7”)
Beam: 6.60 m (21’8”)
Light displacement: 10.2 t
Draft: 1.20 m (3’11”)
Mainsail area: 56 m² (600 sq ft)
Genoa: 44 m² (475 sq ft)
Gennaker: 68 m² (730 sq ft)
No. of cabins: 3
Water: 568 l (150 US gal)
Diesel: 455 l (120 US gal)
Engines: 2 x 40 HP
Price: US$ 950,000 ex-tax
BALI 4.6 : Not just for charter…
NEW
The first Balis caused a bit of a stir five years ago with their rigid forward cockpit... During our test of the previous version (the Bali 4.5 in Multihulls World #139), we ended up with muscular upwind conditions - force 6 to 7 and rough seas off Cape Creus - in order to validate the concept when under sail: this catamaran performed perfectly. Another highlight of the Bali 4.6 is its creative ergonomics. An amazing catamaran that is perfectly in tune with the times. And just to prove that Balis do sail, one 4.5 will soon be setting off on a round the world trip, following four intensive seasons in the Mediterranean. The 4.6 is a 2020 “evolution” of this model with a fixed aft platform.
Shipyard: Bali Catamarans
Length: 13.60 m (44’7”)
Beam: 7.42 m (24’4”)
Light displacement: 11.6 t
Draft: 1.22 m (4’)
Mainsail area: 72 m² (775 sq ft)
Self-tacking solent: 39 m² (420 sq ft)
Engines: 2 x 40/60 HP
Price: € 391,540 ex-tax
BALANCE 451 : Designed for real sailors!
The Balance 451 is an owner's boat oriented towards blue water cruising. So, the yard offers several versions in order to meet all needs (from 2 to 4 double cabins with 2 or 4 bathrooms). Designed by a sailor - Phil Berman, former Hobie Cat champion - for sailors, there are many little features on board to make it easy to sail solo in all conditions. One clever idea: the daggerboards retract into the keels to facilitate beaching.
Shipyard: Balance Catamarans
Length: 13.605 m (44’8”)
Beam: 7.11 m (23’4”)
Light displacement: 8.3 t
Draft: 0.8/2.10 m (2’8”/6’11”)
Mainsail area: 72.46 m² (780 sq ft)
Self-tacking jib: 24.22 m² (260 sq ft)
Screecher: 66.10 m² (710 sq ft)
No. of cabins: 2, 3 or 4 double cabins
Engines: 2 x 29 - 2 x 40 HP
Price: US$ 470,000 ex-tax
LIGHTWAVE 45G : A very attractive Australian catamaran
Established in 1996 by Roger Overell and his wife Louise, Lightwave manufacture cruising catamarans with the greatest care at their Koomera (Australia) shipyard. The construction method - glass polyester foam sandwich with epoxy coating on the underwater hulls - guarantees excellent structural qualities. The silhouette, very dynamic, differs significantly from the style of European production, as does the interior design. Both the layout and the general ergonomics break with the usual trends. The 45 is available in the Grande version (galley down, and very large saloon) or the Maestro version with a very attractive forward owner's cabin. Lightwave multihulls, little known outside of Australia, certainly have some advantages to offer. Customization is a big part of the yard's philosophy.
Shipyard: Lightwave Yachts
Length: 13.70 m (44’11”)
Beam: 7.30 m (23’11”)
Light displacement: 9.5 t (19,840 lbs)
Draft: 1.20 m (3’11”)
Mainsail area: 75 m² (807 sq ft)
Self-tacking jib: 30 m² (323 sq ft)
Engines: 2 x 55 HP
Price: AUS$ 843,275 ex tax
