NEW 2017 LEOPARD 45
With this 45, Leopard Catamarans has completed a twenty-year cycle, as the very first Leopard built at Robertson & Caine in South Africa was a 45-footer! But a lot of ground has been covered in 20 years, with this brand-new boat which of course picks up all the features of the current range.
On this Leopard 45, designed by Simonis &Voogd Yacht Design, we therefore find once again the now famous and very pleasant forward cockpit, accessible from inside the boat, as well as the bright, modern, comfortable accommodation. Note that the builder has made an extra effort with the details, with refined woodwork and impressive stainless steel finishing.
However this Leopard remains a boat designed for living aboard, and remains faithful to the company’s DNA, through its robustness, and ease of maintenance and use for its crew.
On test very soon in Multihulls World...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Robertson & Caine
Length: 13.72 m
Beam: 7.35 m
Unladen weight: 14.5 t
Draft: 1.55 m
Mainsail area: 73 m²
Genoa area: 50.4 m²
Spinnaker area: 140 m²
Number of cabins: 3 or 4 + port forepeak
Water: 780 l
Diesel: 700 l
Engines: 2 x 45 hp
Price: 389,000 euros exc. tax
NEW 2017 NAUTITECH OPEN 46 FLY
After the success of the Open 40 and the Open 46, Bavaria Catamarans is presenting its latest boat, with this Nautitech Open 46 Fly. From the design stage of the Open 46, the builder has worked on two versions, one classic and one equipped with a flybridge, which offers a nice additional living area. The extra weight and windage of the flybridge should hardly affect the performance of this boat, which is very pleasant to sail and particularly appreciated by long-term cruising families.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Bavaria Catamarans
Length: 13.71 m
Beam: 7.54 m
Unladen weight: 11.4 t
Draft: 1.45 m
Mainsail area: 69 m²
Self-tacking jib area: 38 m²
Air draft: 22.90 m
Number of cabins: 3 to 4
Water: 2 x 300 l
Diesel: 2 x 300 l
Engines: 2 x 40 hp
Price: 401,900 euros exc. tax
NEW 2017 FOUNTAINE PAJOT NEW 47
You will have to visit the International Multihull Boat Show at La Grande Motte in the South of Frnace, in April 2017, to discover the brand new catamaran from Fountaine Pajot, as well as its name. For the moment, as for the Lucia, the boat’s code name is New 47.
In the range, it fits between the Helia 44 and the Saba 50, offering an appealing alternative to sailors looking for a modern, seaworthy boat. The New 47 can be distinguished by its 9.2 m² lounge deck on the bimini, and its hydraulic aft platform, which is both practical and useful at anchor...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Fountaine Pajot
Length: 13.94 m
Beam: 7.70 m
Unladen weight: 13.3 t
Draft: 1.30 m
Mainsail area: 75 m²
Genoa area: 52 m²
Air draft: 21.56 m
Number of cabins: 3 or 4
Water: 700 l
Diesel: 2 x 470 l
Engines: 2 x 40 hp
Price: 440,000 euros exc. tax
NEW 2017 DNA F4
Excitement lovers, the DNA F4 is made for you! This latest generation catamaran is a 46-foot ‘flying boat’. Designed to sail above the waves, thanks to its foils, its all-carbon construction guarantees it out-of-the-ordinary performance, as the designers are announcing a top speed of over 35 knots. The first production boat is already in the water, and a version called the ‘G4’, for coastal cruising, is being designed.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: DNA
Length: 14.20 m
Beam: 6.95 m
Unladen weight: 2.8 t
Draft: 1.9/2.05 m
Mainsail area: 73 m²
Jib area: 35 m²
Gennaker area: 51 m²
Number of cabins: 2, or 3 in the G4 version
Water: 210 l
Engines: 10 kW
Price: By quotation
NEW 2017 SWISS S48
The brand-new SwissCat S48 has just been launched, and will be presented to the public for the first time at the coming International Multihull Boat Show. This blue-water cruising catamaran follows the tradition of the range from a builder famous for the quality of its boats. Seaworthy, easy to handle shorthanded, the S48 is above all an ocean cruising boat whose top of the range equipment (carbon mast, square headed mainsail, daggerboards...) allow impressive averages to be envisaged.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: SwissCat Yachts
Length: 14 m
Beam: 7.5 m
Unladen weight: 13.5 t
Draft: 1 / 2.80m
Mainsail area: 69.5 m²
Genoa area: 52 m²
Gennaker area: 103 m²
Number of cabins: 3
Water: 2 x 240 l
Diesel: 2 x 320 l
Engines: 2 x 45 hp
Price: 751,000 euros exc. tax
NEW 2017 SEAWIND 1260
Here is another new boat from Seawind, with this 1260, a catamaran which is very clearly ocean cruising-oriented. A boat which will be offered with the traditional galley in the gangway, so dear to the builder. But to meet an increasing demand (notably from the European market), the builder will also be offering new accommodation, with a galley in the saloon.
A boat which will inevitably appeal to families looking for a boat for a voyage.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Seawind Catamarans
Length: 12.45 m
Beam: 6.80 m
Unladen weight: 8.2 t
Draft: 1.16 m
Mainsail area: 66 m²
Jib area: 24 m²
Gennaker area: 66 m²
Number of cabins: 3 or 4
Water: 700 l
Diesel: 480 l
Engines: 2 x 56 hp
Price: 410,000 US$ exc. tax
NEW 2017 MC CONAGHY MC 50 CAT
McConaghy is presenting a modern catamaran, designed by Jason Ker, the MC 50 Cat. A (very) up-market boat, equipped with a flybridge, where the particularly beautiful double steering position occupies pride of place. With its rotating carbon mast and innovative accommodation – open concept, with direct cockpit – accommodation – helm station access – the MC 50 Cat puts the helmsman and crew at the center of the boat’s life. Hull n°1 will be launched at the beginning of the year.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: McConaghy
Length: 15.30 m
Beam: 8 m
Unladen weight:
Draft: 1/2.70 m
Sail area: 150 m²
Number of cabins: 3
Water: 600 l
Diesel: 500 l
Engines: 2 x 55 hp
Price: 1,540,000 US$ exc. VAT
NEW 2017 FUTURA 49
The Futura concept, whose prototype we presented to you, has become a real production boat. The Futura 49 is a catamaran with a variable beam, allowing it to reduce from 7.98m when sailing to 4.93m in port! An undeniable ‘plus’ for easy management of the boat, but one which doesn’t prevent it being a genuine, very liveable cruising boat. Built in Estonia at Polar Yacht Manufactory, the first production example should be presented at Düsseldorf¨.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Futura Yacht Systems
Length: 14.92 m
Beam: 4.85/7.95 m
Unladen weight: 10.8 t
Draft: 1.15 m
Mainsail area: 88.5 m²
Genoa area: 42.60 m²
Gennaker area: 175 m²
Number of cabins: 1, 2, 3 or 4 cabins
Water: 775 l
Diesel: 280 l
Engines: 2 x 40 hp
Price: 454,000 euros exc. taxes
NEW 2017 TS 5
The new generation of TS catamarans, spearheaded by the very successful TS 42, will soon be supported by two new boats - the TS 3 (see the section ‘Under 40 feet’) and this brand new project for a 50-footer, called TS 5. Again designed by Christophe Barreau and built by Marsaudon Composite, the TS 5 is a fast ocean-cruising boat, equipped with nice daggerboards and a modern hull which, associated with its light weight, should give it good performance. To be discovered in the fall of 2017.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Marsaudon Composites
Length: 15.24 m
Beam: 8.20 m
Unladen weight: 8.6 t
Draft: 1.20/2.80 m
Air draft: 23 m
Mainsail area: 88 m²
Jib area: 60 m²
Water: 2 x 200 l
Diesel: 2 x 110 l
Engines: 2 x 40 hp
Price: 550,000 euros exc. tax
NEW 2017 MUMBY 49
The new Mumby 49 catamaran is built in the Philippines, in aluminum, and the n°1 boat is going to be launched during 2017. The company has experience with cats, as it has been building Mumby 48s since 2010. The new boat can be completely customized, according to each owner’s wishes and choices. The accommodation can therefore be developed for a singlehanded sailor as easily as for charter use. A robust boat, for sailing far and safely.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Mumby Catamarans
Length: 15.20 m
Beam: 7.92 m
Unladen weight: 9.5 t
Draft: 0.55 m
Price: By quotation
NEW 2017 PANDORA 13,50
Here is a simple, light boat capable of decent average speeds, thanks to a modern hull, while still offering comfortable accommodation for ocean cruising. The builder is offering a choice of either daggerboards or stub keels to prevent leeway, whilst the interior will be offering coating/paint finishing and headlinings to keep the weight down while retaining a warm atmosphere. The n°1 in the series is under construction.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Pandora Marine
Length: 13.50 m
Beam: 7.20 m
Unladen weight: 6 t
Draft: 0.50 m
Mainsail area: 70 m²
Jib area: 38 m²
Gennaker area: 80 m²
Number of cabins: 2, 3 or 4
Water: 2 x 180 l
Diesel: 2 x 200 l
Engines: 2 x 38 hp
Price: On request
NEW 2017 ISLAND SPIRIT 410
Thailand-based Island Spirit is offering a new 41-foot catamaran, which uses again the features that made the company’s 380 a success, but offers almost 40% more living area. Designed by Albatross Marine Design, this boat can on request be built with three or four double cabins, which can be either partitioned or ‘open’, to give an even greater feeling of space and volume, or in a day-charter version to accommodate up to 40 passengers.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Island Spirit Catamarans
Length: 12.63 m
Beam: 7.02 m
Unladen weight: 7.5 t
Draft: 1.43m
Mainsail area: 59 m²
Jib area: 31 m²
Number of cabins: 3 or 4
Water: 780 l
Diesel: 340 l
Engines: 2 x 30 hp
Price: 339,000 US$ exc. tax
NEW 2017 XQUISITE X5
With the exception of the coachroof, everything is new and particularly successful on the Xquisite X5. Its rigorous specifications, its comprehensive top-of-the-range equipment and the very exacting perfecting stage make it a boat which really is ready to leave. A blue-water cruising boat, designed for shorthanded voyages – the deck plan is really successful – and equipped as standard with all the essential options.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Xquisite Yachts
Length: 15.44 m
Beam: 8 m
Unladen weight: 18 t
Mainsail area: 100 m²
Jib area: 33 m²
Reacher area: 83 m²
Number of cabins: 3 or 4
Water: 4 x 215 l
Diesel: 2 x 395 l
Engines: 2 x 80 hp
Price: 1,200,000 US$ exc. tax, equipped for blue water cruising
NEW 2017 CORTHINX CX 450
Built in Poland, the Corthinx 450 is an ocean cruising catamaran, comfortably equipped with four double cabins and four heads. It is aimed at both private owners and charter companies, and offers some nice living areas, with a flybridge, a forward cockpit and a bathing platform... The first two examples have been sold, and the n°1 is under construction.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Corthinx
Length: 13.99 m
Beam: 7.70 m
Unladen weight: 13.5 t
Draft: 1.40 m
Mainsail area: 70 m²
Jib area: 45 m²
Gennaker area: 90 m²
Number of cabins: 4 + crew
Water: 2 x 500 l
Diesel: 2 x 550 l
Engines: 2 x 40 hp
Price: 479,000 euros exc. tax
NEW 2017 CATATHAI 44 GRAND VOYAGE
The 44 Grand Voyage is a catamaran built by Catathai in Thailand. Just like all the boats in the builder’s range, this Catathai 44 has been thought out, designed and built by sailors, for long-term cruisers. A generously-canvassed boat for always cruising under sail, and a deck plan optimized for shorthanded crews, make it a much-appreciated boat. A boat to be customized by the builder, according to your wishes.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Catathai
Length: 13.45 m
Beam: 6.97 m
Unladen weight: 7.8 t
Draft: 1.25m
Mainsail area: 74 m²
Genoa area: 40 m²
Gennaker area: 96 m²
Number of cabins: 2, 3 or 4
Water: 700 l
Diesel: 500 l
Engines: 2 x 31 hp
Price: 357,000 euros exc. tax
TS42
This catamaran is a real success: it allows its crew to race – and race rather well – or set off for a long voyage. Its compact size and its ease of handling and maintenance are additional advantages for this exceptionally entertaining and rigorous machine, which will allow you to envisage some nice cruises off the beaten tracks.
A boat designed for fast ocean cruising as a couple or a family.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Marsaudon Composites
Length: 12.98 m
Beam: 7.42 m
Unladen weight: 5.8 t
Mainsail area: 56.2 m²
Self-tacking jib area: 34.4 m²
Gennaker area: 80 m²
Number of cabins: 3
Water: 2 x 110 l
Diesel: 2 x 90 l
Engines: 2 x 30 hp
Price: 355,000 euros exc. tax
LAGOON 42
During our test (see Multihulls World 148), we appreciated this modern, well-designed boat. Good seakeeping qualities, pleasure under sail, and the ergonomics (notably of the helm station) are a leap forward, and the performance is clearly improved. The tests under spinnaker in a strong breeze showed a surprising ability to slip through the water and the waves! Remarkable for such a comfortable 42-footer.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Lagoon
Length: 12.80 m
Beam: 7.70 m
Unladen weight: 12.1 t
Draft: 1.25m
Mainsail area: 59 m²
Self-tacking jib area: 35 m²
Code 0 area: 78m²
Number of cabins: 3 or 4
Water: 300 l
Diesel: 300 l
Engines: 2 x 45 hp
Price: 350,000 euros exc. tax
HELIA 44 EVOLUTION
The Helia remains one of the builder’s top boats for those wanting to set off on a voyage, whether as a family or a couple. With the Evolution version, the Helia is offering brighter accommodation – with notably a now completely open forward end with an integrated mastfoot – as well as some new volumes. A successful catamaran which will be able to adapt to the needs of many sailors, whatever their programs.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Fountaine Pajot
Length: 13.30 m
Beam: 7.40 m
Unladen weight: 10.8 t
Draft: 1.15 m
Mainsail area: 70 m²
Genoa area: 45 m²
Number of cabins: 3 or 4
Water: 700 l
Diesel: 470 l
Engines: 2 x 40 hp
Price: 384,560 euros exc. tax
NEEL 45
The Neel is an unquestionable success, with over twenty boats currently sailing around the world. This 45-footer offers an impressive liveable volume, side cabins with an unobstructed view of the sea, pleasure under sail and a way of slipping through the waves that only a trimaran can provide. A genuine ocean cruiser, fast and comfortable, equipped with stowage areas unheard of in catamarans.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Builder: Neel Trimarans
Length: 13.50 m
Beam: 8.50 m
Unladen weight: 8 t
Draft: 1.20 m
Mainsail area: 60 m²
Self-tacking staysail area: 20 m²
Genoa area: 46 m²
Number of cabins: 3 doubles or 3 doubles and 2 singles
Water: 500 l
Diesel: 300 l
Engine: 55 hp
Price: 550,000 euros exc. tax
LAGOON 450
Since last year, the Lagoon 450 has been available in either the ‘F’ version with a flybridge, or the ‘S’ version with a SporTop. The 450 S is aimed at those of you who prefer a more conventional steering position, allowing everyone to remain together and lowering the boat’s center of gravity, giving better stability for the same sail area. In any case, the 450 is aimed at those who want to cover the miles in remarkable comfort...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Lagoon
Length: 13.96 m
Beam: 7.87 m
Unladen weight: 14.96 t (S version) – 16.9 t (F version)
Draft: 1.30 m
Mainsail area: 79 m²
Genoa area: 51 m²
Gennaker area: 104 m²
Number of cabins: 3 or 4
Water: 2 x 520 l
Diesel: 2 x 175 l
Engines: 2 x 45 hp
Price: 373,000 euros exc. tax (S version) – 389,000 euros exc. tax (F version)
BALI 4.3 LOFT
The Bali range offers catamarans which differ from the usual pattern, and dare to seek new solutions via interesting innovations. Between the completely rigid forward cockpit, and the interior volume on the same level between the saloon and the cockpit, not to mention some clever work on the ventilation, the Bali 4.3 offers to reinvent the way of life aboard our catamarans. And under sail? The Bali proves to be particularly seaworthy...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Catana
Length: 13.20 m
Beam: 7.12 m
Unladen weight: 11.3 t
Draft: 1.20 m
Mainsail area: 52 m²
Self-tacking jib area: 37.5 m²
Number of cabins: 3 or 4
Water: 2 x 400 l
Diesel: 2 x 400 l
Engines: 2 x 40 or 50 hp
Price: 341,890 euros exc. tax
CATANA 47
The Catana 47 enjoys an excellent reputation among lovers of voyages in boats.
It must be said that since the emblematic 471/472 in the 90s, this is the size of boat recognized as ideal for blue-water cruising as a family or a couple. Easy to handle, seaworthy, and fast, the Catana 47 is a boat designed to make life easy for the owner/sailor/long-term cruiser and his or her crew.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Builder: Catana
Length: 14.03 m
Beam: 7.64 m
Unladen weight: 10.9 t
Draft: 1.10/2.50 m
Mainsail area: 86 m²
Genoa area: 53 m²
Gennaker area: 84 m²
Number of cabins: 3 or 4
Water: 670 l
Diesel: 600 l
Engines: 2 x 40 hp
Price: 669,000 euros exc. tax
LEOPARD 48
The key words describing the Leopard 48 are volume and well-being. Aboard, we find a warm atmosphere, so that everyone will really feel at home. We appreciated notably the work carried out on the lighting and the 360° view, as well as the excellent ventilation. The Leopard 48 is of course equipped with the very successful forward cockpit, accessible from the interior, which cruise after cruise remains one of the areas most enjoyed by the crew.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Builder: Robertson & Caine
Length: 14.75 m
Beam: 7.64 m
Unladen weight: 17 t
Draft: 1.47 m
Mainsail area: 90.8 m²
Genoa area: 53.7 m²
Gennaker area: 150 m²
Number of cabins: 3 or 4
Water: 780 l
Diesel: 700 l
Engines: 2 x 39 hp
Price: 489,000 euros exc. tax
BALI 4.5
On our test (see Multihulls World 139) we were able to validate the concept of the forward platform - which is rigid, with no trampoline - during a particularly rough passage in a force 6 to 7 and heavy seas. The boat’s clever ergonomics – from the ventilation to water and energy production – makes this a catamaran completely suitable for life aboard and outings with the family. A surprising boat, which deserves a test!
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Catana
Length: 13.60 m
Beam: 7.42 m
Unladen weight: 11.6 t
Mainsail area: 72 m²
Self-tacking jib area: 39 m²
Gennaker area: 78 m²
Engines: 2 x 40 to 2 x 60 hp
Price: 384,860 euros exc. tax
BALANCE 451
In the Balance range, the 451 is a special case, being the only boat built in China (the others are built in South Africa). This comfortable ocean cruiser is also capable of covering the miles consistently, whatever the conditions. A boat which is easy to manage shorthanded, with the special feature of being able to be beached, thanks to the daggerboards which retract into the mini stub keels protecting the saildrives and rudders.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Startown Marine Ltd
Length: 13.60 m
Beam: 7.11 m
Unladen weight: 8.3 t
Mainsail area: 65.63 m²
Jib area: 24.22 m²
Spinnaker area: 127 m²
Engines: 2 x 39 hp
Price: 550,000 US$ exc. tax
ATLANTIC 47 MF
With the Atlantic 47 and its original rig, the architect Chris White is offering a boat which is fast under sail but also extremely easy to handle shorthanded. The result is a boat with two wing masts, equipped uniquely with headsails – very easy to handle with the modern fittings available nowadays. The idea is to do away with the mainsail, as it is the least efficient sail aboard...in any case, according to the designer!
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Alwoplast SA
Length: 14.35 m
Beam: 7.36 m
Unladen weight: 9.2 t
Wing mast area: 2 x 16 m²
Jib area: 2 x 41 m²
Engines: 2 x 38 hp
Price: 1,073,000 US$ exc. VAT
O YACHTS CLASS 4
O Yachts has developed its Class 4, three versions of which are now available. These different interpretations, called Classic, Extended, and XL allow the builder to suit everyone’s budgets, whilst offering a light, seaworthy ocean cruiser, capable of covering over 300 miles a day in remarkable cruising comfort. An undeniable success, which the new versions should boost even further.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: O Yachts
Length: 14 m
Beam: 7.60 m
Unladen weight: 7.5 t
Mainsail area: 85 m²
Genoa area: 74 m²
Jib area: 44 m²
Engines: 2 x 29 hp
Price: 594,000 euros exc. tax
BROADBLUE RAPIER 400
Here is a really original catamaran, which comes to us from England. A boat which is as comfortable for family cruisers as it is for those who like singlehanded sailing or cruiser racing. We particularly appreciated the innovative open saloon-cockpit area which allows everyone, from racing crews to children, to enjoy sailing and take full advantage of the – often exciting – atmosphere which reigns aboard...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Broadblue Catamarans
Length: 11.99 m
Beam: 6.70 m
Unladen weight: 5 t
Mainsail area: 58 m²
Jib area: 28 m²
Gennaker area: 80 m²
Engines: 2 x 20 hp
Price: £199,500 exc. tax
DISCOVERY 50 MK2
Designed by Dixon Yacht Design and built by Discovery Yachts – a well-known specialist in top of the range monohulls – this particularly well-designed 50-foot catamaran is a genuine blue-water cruiser. Easy to handle short or single-handed, the Discovery offers remarkably comfortable accommodation. A boat which will regularly cover over 200 miles a day with disconcerting ease.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Discovery Yachts
Length: 15.40 m
Beam: 7.86 m
Unladen weight: 14.5 t
Mainsail area: 75 m²
Jib area: 44 m²
Genoa area: 63 m²
Engines: 2 x 54 hp
Price: £ 895,000 exc. tax
