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#144 ‘Let's Go Let's Go’ | 2019 Nautitech 40 Open

Sicily, it-rg, it.

#144 ‘Let's Go Let's Go’ | Nautitech 40 Open 39.3ft

Us $460,526.

This beautifully-presented 2019 Nautitech 40 Open purchased in 2023 by the current owner and has lived on her since. The 4 cabin layout offers ultimate flexibility of interior and exterior space. The port hull houses 2 large double cabins with a shared bathroom and this is mirrored over on the starboard hull as well. All 4 cabins have ample storage space and the privacy of separate living areas.

The saloon and galley of this Nautitech 40 Open is well equipped for life aboard, the seating area/ nav station provides both a sociable area for meals and an ideal location to sit when underway. With great visibility of the front of the boat and a B&G plotter and the VHF for the ideal interior watch position.

Including 7” Zeus plotters at each helm and the chart table, B&G autopilot and Halo Radar. Alongside the 4 x 430W solar panels, 2000W Victron Phonenix prue-sine inverter and 120L Rainman water maker she is truly ready for life onboard.

To take advantage of the amazing performance Nautitech Catamarans are known for, the sail inventory includes a nearly new helix furling gennaker, mainsail and self-tacking jib. Making fun, fast sailing easy and enjoyable for everyone on board.

Currently afloat in Ragusa, Sicily this Nautitech 40 ‘Let's Go Let's Go’ will be available for new adventures in October 2024. For more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact Key Yachting

Specifications

Length: 39ft
Builder: Nautitech Catamarans
Beam: 22' 8"
Draft: 4' 5"
Hull: Fiberglass
Status: Active

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Designer: Marc Lombard
Keel: Fin Keel

MEASUREMENTS

Length Overall: 39.3 ft
Max Draft: 4' 5"
Beam Measure: 22' 8"
Total Power: 80
Engine Brand: Volvo
Year Built: 2019
Engine Model: D2-40
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Engine Hours: 2600
Engine Power: 40 hp
Fresh Water Tanks: 2 (215 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: 2 (215 Gallons)

Accommodations

Number of cabins: 4
Number of heads: 2

Construction

GRP hull and superstructure in white
Molded non-skid deck
Large plexi-glass windscreen with 2x large opening hatches
6 hull windows with opening ports
Spade rudders on stainless steel stock
2x 40hp Volvo engines with sail drives
Flexifold 3 blade folding propellors
2 x 220L water tanks, 2 x 215L fuel tanks
Grey wrap coach roof
International Micron Extra double layer antifouling
Dual helms with sun shades
2x Large ‘trampoline’ bow nets
Bowsprit lowering system

Accommodation

4 cabin layout
Saloon with seating area/ nav station
Galley with 115L 12V fridge, 1.5 sink with covers, 3 burner hob and oven
Blinds for cabin hull windows
2 double guest cabins to starboard
2 double guest cabins to port
shared shower and heads in starboard hull
shared shower and heads in port hull
Mosquito screens for all hatches on deck
Fabric covered bed frame
12v fans in all cabins
AC plugs in cockpit
LED reading lights in cabins
1 x 12V front loading fridge in galley
Eno 3-burner cooker/oven/grill
Quick 40L Boiler
2x Jabsco Manual flush toilets
LED interior strip lights with dimmers
Hot/cold pressure water system
1 x Isothem fridge in cockpit
Luxury Cockpit & Sunbathing cushions
GRP cockpit table
2x folding directors chairs
Dedicated liferaft locker in cockpit
Cockpit shower on aft steps (hot and cold)
Full cockpit enclosure with doors
2x forward pulpits with seats in teak
Fully-battened Mainsail (Incidence, 2019, Dacron)
Furling Jib (Incidence, 2019, Dacron)
Helix Furling Gennaker (North Sails, 2024)

Spars, Rigging and Deck Gear

Aluminium mast and boom with two sets of spreaders
3x reef lines
Mainsheet on traveller track mounted aft coach roof
2 x Lewmar ST45 two speed primary winches at cockpit
1 x Lewmar Evo Race 45 electronic mainsheet winch at cockpit
1 x Lewmar Evo Race 45 two speed winch at cockpit
1 x Lewmar Evo Race 45 halyard winch at mast
3x clutches at aft beam starboard for mainsheet and main sheet traveller control line
8 x spinlock clutches
Lewmar performance blocks + pulleys
Jib sheet led to starboard helm
Furling control line led to port helm
Lazy jack and lazy-bag system
Stainless steel mooring cleats
Facnor LS180 furler
The self-tacking jib is mounted
Top-down furling gennaker gear with facnor FX+4500 furler unit

Electronics

Electrical systems

12/220V including shore power mains
2x 200Ah Victron smart Li domestic batteries (2023)
2 x 75Ah AGM engine batteries
Victron Phoenix 12/50 battery charger for domestic
Victron Bluepower 30A battery charger for engines
4x 430w Solar panels (sunpower – 2023)
4 x MPPT 100/30 Victron charge controllers (2023)
2000w Victron phoenix pure-sine inverter
Victron lynx Smart BMS system (2023)
Pack USB plugs (1 double plug per cabin)
Rainman High output auto-flush Watermaker (120L)
Upgraded B&G Zeus Series 3 fully integrated navigation system with –
2 x 7″ MFD’s at cockpit & 1 x 9″ in saloon
B&G Halo Radar
B&G Depth/Speed/Wind transducer
2 x B&G Multi display units (port/starboard)
B&G Autopilot
1 x B&G autopilot controls (can also be controlled from all Zeus screens)
NAIS-500 AIS with splitter + N2K kit
Em-Track B-923 AIS transmitter
B&G V50 DSC VHF main unit
B&G wireless remote set for VHF
Plastimo steering compass on both helms
Handheld Sportnav SPO-36M VHF
Garmin Fusion surround sound system
Garmin Fusion radio/stereo/ipod/bluetooth

Safety Gear

TransOcean 6-man life raft (in service)
Ocean Signal EPIRB3 PRO CAT2 (2023)
Automatic/Manual bilge pumps
Radar reflector
1x Life ring
18M orange floating line
Offshore safety flares kit
Fire blanket
Manual fire extinguishers
Bosuns chair
Upgraded 25KG Rocna anchor with 90m Italian chain and warp (2024)
Spare Danforth anchor with warp
Highfield 310 Rib tender with centre console
15HP Suzuki Outboard
2M aluminium folding Passarella
Swimming ladder
Luxury cockpit & Sunbathing cushions
Full cockpit enclosure
Hot/cold wash down shower at cockpit
Mooring lines
2 x 40M yellow floating mooring lines
Sundry deck ware, mooring lines etc.
Various boat spare parts

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Excess 11 vs. Nautitech 40 Open

Catamaran comparison, in this article, we compare the excess 11 and the new updated version of the nautitech 40 open catamaran., a comparison between two double-helm performance cruiser catamarans.

40 foot catamarans are the ideal boats to introduce cat sailing. These multihulls are big enough to offer good-standing headroom and three or four comfortable cabins. In this article, we compare the Nautitech 40 Open (generation 3) and the Excess 11. Two similar concepts are based on the idea of a double-helm steering position, and that is where the similarities start and e nd …as you will read.

The popularity of catamarans can be explained by their stability, manoeuvrability and comfortable and spacious living areas. They are great for chartering and to live-aboard . In case you are unfamiliar with the two brands or the catamaran models in question, here’s a brief introduction.

Nautitech 40 Open (Generation 3)

The Nautitech 40 Open has been designed about seven years ago and has been improved over the years to the mature product , it is now – the Generation 3 version launched in April 2023.

At the time the N40 was designed, you had either fast cats without a superstructure or cruising cats with a voluminous nacelle. Naval architect Lombard came up with a new approach to cat sailing; the Nautitech 40 Open: a fast cruiser with an enlarged cockpit and reduced superstructure and a coach roof covering both.

Until today, only one competitor has followed his bold design idea. Lightweight is important, but stiffness and durability are too , that’s why the shipyard has replaced many wooden structural parts with stiff and light composite stringers and bulkheads.

New for 2023 is that the shipyard will continue to focus on quality improvement – in terms of building and also aesthetics. That is why the launched the updated version 3 of the Nautitech 40 Open in April 2023.

Nautitech Cataramans Shipyard

Thanks to their reputation for designing catamarans that are robust and seaworthy, Nautitech Catamarans is recognised as a brand capable of putting sailing back into the heart of the living at sea experience, without compromising on comfort.

The Nautiech Catamarans are since 2018 separated from its former ties with Bavaria Yachtbau and share only the same investment group.

It is in Rochefort-sur-Mer, the very cradle of shipbuilding and naval architecture and birthplace of Pierre Loti, that Nautitech Catamarans has anchored its activity of construction of luxury catamarans. Anyone familiar with the world of multihulls can quickly appreciate the innovative nature of Nautitech Catamarans, the first manufacturer to understand and define the very spirit of a catamaran. Nautitech was also the first to propose the concept of open living onboard, which combines the saloon and cockpit into one spacious, functional living area. Understanding how important sensations at the helm are to their customers, Nautitech Catamarans places equal emphasis on sailing ability and comfort.

Nautitech DNA – The Concept:

Comfort – double helm- performance – reliability – safety.

The naval architect behind the design of Nautitech Catamarans, Marc Lombard, is himself a proud owner of a Nautitech 40 Open and an avid spokesman for the open concept design and sturdy design and construction of the Nautitech Catamarans. You will find that his designs and models come across many other reputable shipyards in the multihull segment such as: the ORC Maursadon, C-Cat, Neel Trimarans, Privilege Catamarans, etc.

The Nautitech Catamarans are well known for their rigidity and lightweight hull that leads to direct responsiveness at the helm. This is due to the superior construction technique and clever design of Marc Lombard. The reinforcement zones, whether in unidirectional, bidirectional, or quadriaxial fabrics, are carefully determined to ensure better rigidity of the Nautitech catamarans. The quality of manufacture is guaranteed by a construction (high quality) of the hulls, deck, and roof, sandwich infused, and bonded.

The two helm stations are part of the fundamentals of NAUTITECH’s DNA. Indeed, it is the ideal position to helm at sea but also to manoeuvre at the port.

To date, Nautitech Catamarans has 200 employees, build ca 50-60 catamarans per year, and deliver three different models; Nautitech 40 Open, Nautitech 44 Open, and the new Nautitech 48 Open.

The Excess 11

In January 2020, the Excess 11 was launched as part of a series that includes models ranging from 37 to 50 feet (model numbers 11, 12, 14 and 15) . With its skilled workforce in catamaran manufacturing, the Beneteau Group’s Bordeaux yard (Construction Navale Bordeaux) and Les Sables d’Olonnes shipyards could possibly produce such a large roll-out.

This model uses original tooling instead of borrowing hull parts from Lagoon’s sister line, making it lighter and more weight-conscious while still benefiting from Lagoon’s 35+ years of catamaran expertise. VPLP and interior experts Nauta Design apply their credentials to the design, while car design guru Patrick le Quément adds flair to the model.

Construction Navale Bordeaux: Lagoon Catamarans/ Excess Catamarans Shipyard

Created in 1987, Construction Navale Bordeaux is one of the companies of Groupe Beneteau and is based in Bordeaux. The shipyard produces both the Lagoon Catamarans and the Excess Catamarans. To this day, the shipyard produces a minium of 40 units per model each year and has is currently (2023) offering the Excess 11, Excess 12, Excess 14, and the Excess 15.

Groupe Beneteau was purchased by a Chezc investment group PPF in 2021 and along with that also the major charter companies and the booking platforms that are all associated and closely linked to the production planning to meet the demand of the yacht charter ownership market.

The Excess Catamarans Concept

The concept of creating a catamaran that is more open and lively is admirable, without the fear of having an overpowered monster on your hands. It makes sense to the company and probably some potential buyers to modestly evolve the Lagoon brand, since cruising catamarans are built more for comfort than speed. Built with the same basic construction as Lagoon, but with a more open deck layout, the appeal is evident. Nautitech has been making this style of boat for some time, and with lighter hulls, while Outremer has been perfecting their performance versions. Lagoon’s old philosophy of “building from the inside out” has been tweaked into a more rounded concept with Excess.

Also similar to the sister brand is the use of balsa coring in the GRP hull above the waterline. Construction is via vacuum infusion for the hull and deck with injection moulding used on the roof to minimise weight. The design minimises the structure forward, so large trampolines are used. Below, the nacelle is shaped to deflect waves, which is good given the modest bridge deck clearance, especially at the aft section. Rudder shafts are close to the wheels — connected with Dyneema line — a simple solution that offers more feel and less complication. Blunt bows maximise the waterline and the tall hulls give generous inside volume with a glass escape hatch in each.

Technical specifications

Key differences, in the table below, you can see the key specifications..

Excess 11 Specifications

Hull lenght.

11.33m | 37’2’

6.59m | 21’7’’

DISPLACEMENT

1.15m | 3’9’

STANDARD POWER

Main 55m² & Jib 22 m² (Upwind Sail Area: 77 m², with the option to upgrade "pulse line": 82 m²)

Nautitech 40 Open Specifications

11.98 m / 39'3”

6.91 m / 22'7"

1.35 m / 4'4"

Main 63 m² & Jib 28 m² (Upwind Sail Area: 91 m², with the option to upgrade "square-top": 93 m²)

Two catamaran with similar features and distinct characteristics

Excess 11 Exterior

MAXIMIZING TOPSIDE SPACE

The Excess 11 feature outboard helms and flat decks to maximize topside space. A twin helm provides clear forward visibility, and untinted windows allow a view of the whole boat. Additionally, these untinted windows aid in night vision. Rather basic canvas chairs are used for the helm seating, and each has a bimini. The Carbonautica composite wheel responded well to the turns of the two space rudders, as the Dyneema links needed to reach the rudders were short.

Besides the nicely angled Raymarine instrumentation for the steerer, Yanmar engine controls just below are easily read without stooping on the starboard helm. An extra set can be added to the port helm, which is helpful. There’s an optional sunroof that can be closed via a hand crank, the standard from the yard is a fibreglass top. The downside with the soft top is a lack of solid walking space to the boom end and possibility of leakage during heavy rainfall.

FUNCTIONAL CATAMARAN

Like all Lagoons, the Excess 11 is a functional boat. As a result, most gear is well positioned throughout the hull. The running rigging, for example, comes back to the helms and jammers with Harken winches on each side. Short-handed sailing is easy, and mainsheet control is easy with a twin block on the transom. Moulded steps on each hull give good water access for swimming and entering the transoms. Inside the cockpit is ample open space for entertainment and there’s a corner dinette table with surrounding benches and transom bench/storage. Underfoot is more locker space and the liferaft is slung at the outside of the transom.

The deck hatches have a low-profile and there are hand rails on both sides and a single outboard shroud to make walking forward easier. At the bow, the anchor is on the crossbeam, making it more accessible than the convention of having it in a hull indention. The Excess 11 layout keeps it clear of the hull when the boat swings; the downside is weight higher up.

The vertical windlass and chain sit on the longitudinal centre beam, so guests should watch their toes on deployment. A rather flimsy second roller was also fitted on the review boat. Besides the bow lockers is a retractable step for access up to the blunt coach roof for sail handling.

Nautitech 40 Open Exterior

DOUBLE AFT STEERING STATION

Nautitech was long the only producer of cruising cats with steering positions in the back of the hulls. The nearer you are to the water the more you experience the sailing characteristics.

Where you see a trend towards bigger superstructures starting more in the front of the boat, Nautitech stays true to its design philosophy with a relatively short saloon placed a long distance from the bows. The reason behind this is to keep the bows as light as possible, which results in narrower hulls on the waterline, less water resistance and better sailing characteristics in choppy seas. The big main sail and the self-tacking jib asks for a furling code zero to do justice to the design.

PERFORMANCE – SAFETY – COMFORT

All of the Nautitech40, 44, and the soon-to-come 48 OPEN are easy on the helm – you feel the wind pressure in your fingers. The double helms at the aft and the true Open concept of the Nautitech 40 Open with the large fixed bimini top covering the whole after cockpit area and large untinted windows of the superstructure/saloon allows you to have the best overview and eye contact with your crew from both helms. The two helm stations are part of the fundamentals of NAUTITECH’s DNA . Indeed, it is the ideal position to helm at sea but also to manoeuvre at the port.

The advantages of this configuration are multiple:

Easily dock manoeuvres with a perfect view of the hull side and the possibility of mooring the rear without moving from the helm.
View of the water and sails whether windward or leeward.
Optimum steering sensation thanks to a steering system using short-circuit steering cable.
The maximum lowering of the boom, unlike the fly helm station or semi-fly, increases the effectiveness of the mainsail that comes flush with the roof and allows easy access to the mainsail for furling.
Security and optimized communication with the crew.
Having the cockpit and helms on the same level makes the boat more sociable under sail, and safer to move around.

Some of the new features of the Nautitech 40 Open (Generation 3) features:

Noticeable improvements have been made on the sailing performance from the earlier versions built between 2014-2018 versus the updated Nautitech 40 Open Generation 2 launched in late 2018, by optimising the rigging :

The Generation 2 N40s has a lower boom and a longer mast-increasing sail area by 4 sqm. Alongside improvements made on the reefing line system, it is again placing itself in the upper bracket of sailing-capable cruising catamarans in the market.

Updated the exterior design in line with the 44 Open : White coachroof, Black stairs support, Hull decoration: single gold line, New black davits, Black steering wheel, Black roof handrail, and Flush opening portholes

Some new options that include: a black mast, Black ceiling line, Spots for lighting, and the New shape of the windows of the saloon and the windows facing the aft-cockpit.

Sporty Double Helm vs True Open Concept

Excess 11 Interior

Voluminous saloon and hulls.

Compared with one of the similar-sized and older Lagoons, the 380, the Excess 11 really has vast space in the saloon, even with the large galley included on the starboard side. Those vertical bulkheads are where the volume comes from of course, so you may dodge around with windage at anchor but inside is an airy atmosphere no matter the weather, especially when the two large front windows are opened. There’s even a corner navigation station adjoining the main couch that surrounds the dinette table.

The Excess 11 is available with three or four cabins. Both versions have two heads—one in the master suite in the port hull (if that configuration is selected) and a second shared by the two guest cabins to starboard. This second large head and shower replaces what could have been two minuscule wet heads. In a 37ft boat, this is a completely reasonable tradeoff.

The four-cabin version has a bathroom in each hull, located between the cabins. Stepping down into the hulls is an airy and light-filled experience, thanks to opening skylights and those large elongated portlights. In the port hull, the two double cabins have similar volume, including useful wardrobe space, and a large bathroom between aids privacy.

The master cabin is large and private, and the bed has cutaway corners. This owner’s version has a spacious layout with an athwartships bed filling the stern hull, vanity desk nearby, and a large bathroom in the bow. Overall, the owner’s space is incredible for a 37-foot boat

The saloon and galley are compact, but want for nothing, with plenty of refrigeration, and counter top and seating space. Storage space is adequate. The interior is light on drawer pulls and other cabinetry hardware, but it works. The effect is a smoother look that integrates well with the boat’s overall aesthetic.

Hull design is similar to Lagoon but this is the first of the Excess brand to be separately made. Key features are the twin mini keels , rudders behind sail drives, and flaired hulls to maximise volume in living spaces above the waterline.

Nautitech 40 Open Interior

The open concept.

The cockpit and the saloon merge both into one large living space

The spacious cockpit and luxurious saloon become one living space . Time to talk, time to rest, time for friends, time for yourself – the Naututech 40 Open ensures you have a safe and comfortable time aboard, whether you are at the helm or just as a guest abroad.

Life aboard a Nautitech 40 Open is defined by comfort and plenty of space for spending relaxed hours at sea. The cockpit and the saloon merge into one large living space where you can meet and relax. Everything is on one level without steps.

Over time the shipyard has improved the interior gradually and created a light and airy atmosphere. The interior has clean lines, and all solutions have been well-engineered and thought through.

The cockpit, longer than the saloon (Open concept) has two long sofas opposite to each other, the wide entrance to the compact and cosy saloon gives access to a 4 seat dinette on port and a galley at starboard with one part facing forward and the cooking and sink area facing to the large cockpit.

The furniture is finished in light wood or dark wood (options), with dark floors. Although not so wide as her competitors the cabins are comfortable in every sense because of the design with clean lines. To gain space for the cabins Marc Lombard has chosen for one head/shower per hull.

In late 2020 the shipyard did upgrade the standard of the N40 Open with a double sink and the introduction of a new and updated upholstery catalogue with Serge Ferrari, Eden material and Sunbrella combinations.

An updated interior design:, One-floor level, New shape of the bench, Black skirting board of the furniture, Larger chart table to re-group all nav equipment, White roof pillars, New black leatherette finishing with Nautitech logo, New black leatherette finishing with bottle storage, Fridge CRUISE 130 Inox clean, New worktop with fiddles, Push-lock furniture opening, Furniture with black grooves, and an Upgrade of the indirect lighting option.

Key highlights

We’ll summarize with some key highlights, excess 11 key highlights.

Compact living made to perfection
Double Helm
Optional Pulse Line - more sail area
Trendy design
Lagoon heritage

Nautitech 40 Open (version 3) Key highlights

Double steering station, the choice of performance
Outstanding natural lighting in the saloon & hulls with double hull windows
Great combination of safety, comfort, performance, reliability
Strong quality in construction and material choice
High level interior finishing and trendy materials

Exess 11 Pros- & Cons

Double Helm for greater sailing experience - the preferred option for ALL PERFORMANCE CATAMARANS!
Trendy marketing product
Voluminous Hulls
Large Owners-suite and bed for a 37ft
Practical and Functional catamaran
Compact Living and Optimized use of space
Lagoon heritage but with a downside of NOT constructing the boat with grade material and construction technique used by other performance orientated shipyards.
Material and Quality: Finishing is of mediocre quality, same as found on a Lagoon Catamaran. The finishing is poor and material has no longevity. The ALPI furniture sharp edges are too sensitive to nicks and won’t age well.
Material and Quality: The ergonomics of seating and thickness and form of upholstery is not adequate for longterm comfort.
Storage: Cabinets and storage too few and too small, with unnecessarily and annoyingly small knobs.
Although trendy, she doesn't live up to her owner's expectations (referral: boat owner's reviews online)

Nautitech 40 Open Pros- & Cons

Nautitech Open DNA: Inside-outside ease of movement. Its both safer, more sociable, and more comfortable.
Interior Design language from high-end brands such as Gunboat: new styling and layout in the galley, bathrooms, master cabin, saloon and cockpit
Higher level of finish and materials than the rest of the competition (series production catamarans)
Well mannered and balanced catamaran: repositioning of the mast on the main bulkhead and centering the weight - makes it easy to handle and improves performance
Double Steering position low near the sterns, for good visibility, access, and feeling off sailing.
Fine-entry bows and anti-spray chine allows for a smooth passage through water
Construction Technique and Design: Shipyard's vast experience clearly noticeable. It the most well-built series production catamaran on the market
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Only two heads and showers
Big cockpit - comparable smaller saloon
Front cabins less wide as with cruiser competitors
Less load capacity: since its a light-weight catamaran, loading to much on it will hinder its natural sailing performance

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open bridgedeck catamaran design

Discussion in ' Multihulls ' started by BobH , Apr 17, 2015 .

BobH Junior Member

Looking for commentary/critique (aside from, "don't design it yourself"). I have put together a design for a catamaran to meet my list of requirements: 1. catamaran, max 34 ft. LOA, 21 ft. beam 2. good bridgedeck clearance…32 inch minimum 3. minimum open bridgedeck, well back from bow and stern 4. center of gravity at or below bridgedeck, with all tankage, engines, food storage near waterline 5. epoxy-cedar strip hull bottom/ply on frame above (as in Woods Sagita/Eclipse) 6. inboard diesels, kick-up drive legs, good fuel capacity (motorsailer…modified Sillette Sonic-sideways mounted engine in each hull-no universal joint) 7. easy-to-handle, easy to balance sailplan...Ketch - main: vertical roller reefing (as in the wishbone gaff rig by Bernd Kohler), freestanding mizzen: sleeved sail with wishbone boom and gaff, jib: roller reefing 8. balanced rudders 9. daggerboards 10. accommodations for four: small galley, drop-down table, enclosed head, two large double berths 11. capable of offshore runs from Alaska to Chile and Hawaii, but mostly summertime sailing in NW Pacific coastal waters I am looking for some helpful observations/advice. I would like to do as much of the legwork of layout and design myself, including the basics of sail CE vs. CLR, distribution of weight, etc., but I do plan to engage a qualified naval architect to finalize the structure. For what it's worth: I enjoy designing what I build.

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Petros Senior Member

That looks like a very nice design, well thought out. I love the way you integrated the central salon with the hull berths. My personal preference would be on a 34 footer to use a sloop rig, less rigging and stuff to mess with and maintain. And I would also go with a plumb or vertical bow, it will have slightly less tendancy to dive and might give you a dryer ride than the racked back bow. To my eye the rudder sees a bit smallish, though that is without knowing any of the areas or ratios. Good luck.

snowbirder Previous Member

I'd prefer a sloop on a boat of this type/size as well. Also... if your boards are up, those rudders hit the ground first. They need to be able to deal with hitting the ground and not breaking. Kickup or something.

waikikin Senior Member

snowbirder said: ↑ I'd prefer a sloop on a boat of this type/size as well. Also... if your boards are up, those rudders hit the ground first. They need to be able to deal with hitting the ground and not breaking. Kickup or something. Click to expand...

John Perry Senior Member

I find this interesting, particularly since about 3 years ago I got some way into drawing a cruising catamaran which shares many features with your design - roughly similar overall dimensions (mine is a little smaller) - very similar proposed construction method (strip plank hull bases, plywood elsewhere) - open bridgedeck but with provision for storage and a wheel with seated helm position - similar continuation of the in-hull accomodation into the bridgedeck - very similar arrangement of the main entrance hatches into the hulls. Differences are that I drew a sloop rig, although I did not get as far as finalising the details of this, also mine was intended to be primarily a sailing boat rather than a motor sailer and as such it would have outboard engines, not diesels. I think your design looks to be well thought out, here are a few comments: Are the lines that run from the windward hull to the outer ends of the wishbone gaffs intended to control sail twist? This is the way 'vangs' were used to control sail twist on the spritsail barges that operated on the Thames estuary in the UK in the early decades of the 20 century. If this is so, it is an interesting idea and one I have wondered about at times. Although most mainsails probably do twist more than the optimum amount, some twist is desirable to lower the center of effort in wind gusts and it can probably also help to reduce induced drag. I suspect that over-restricting twist at the head of the sail would not be good. I also see a potential problem with combining the mizen gaff vangs with an unstayed mizen mast. The unstayed mast can be expected to bend away to leeward in gusts so if the outer end of the gaff is restrained by vangs a wind gust may well cause the angle of attack to be increased towards the top of the sail which I would have thought highly undesirable. With regard to the vangs on the main gaff, I wonder if a simpler way to control that gaff would be a line taken from a sheave at the top of the mizen to the outer end of the gaf, although I realise that would mean that the two masts would be tied together so that if one were to fail both probably would. I dont understand why you have a wishbone boom on the mizen but not on the main. Wishbone booms have been found to work well, so if you are going to have one on one sail why not on the other? Also, if you do want a boom on the mainsail, why does it need both a rigid kicking strap and a near semi-circular mainsheet track - I would have thought one or the other and if you go for just the mainsheet track you could still have a topping lift and possibly also lazy jacks to hold up the boom. I would have thought that you might want a roller foresail, maybe this is just not shown at this stage (my drawings also show very little detail of the rig). The deck area around the base of the main mast is sloped so may not be a good working area, but its no worse than on many other catamarans. Since you dont have accomodation in the area of the mast step I would have thought it would be possible to have at least a small flat working platform to handle halyards etc. at the base of the mast. Your proposed engine arrangement sounds very good for a motor sailer - if the outdrives are steerable you could even make the boat crab sideways into a parking space without the need for any bow or stern thrusters. However, it does sound like an expensive solution requiring quite a lot of custom engineering. I imagine that you will need to have bevel gears between the engine and the input to the outdrive leg, perhaps these would be fitted into streamlined 'blisters' on the inner topsides. The picture attached shows a possible alternative way to drive a retractable propeller from a transverse mounted engine - obviously an old idea! If the bevel gears are fairly near the waterline on the outside of the hull would not need nearly such a long shaft and the perhaps the shaft could swing down on a pivoting bracket. Just a thought. This being a motor-sailer I am surprised that you do not want the helm position fully sheltered, at least from ahead. A fold down windscreen/spray dodger could achieve this if it were not for the curved mainsheet track that would be in the way of it. It looks like you are intending to place the topside stringers on the outside of the boat. Certainly an interesting idea - should avoid the stringers taking up space in the accommodation and they should provide some protection for the topsides, sounds good. The drum mounted rudders should be feasible. At one stage in my rather varied career I worked for a small company that made specialist hardware for racing yachts and sailing super yachts. One of our projects, albeit not one that I was closely involved with, was a rudder in a rotating drum as you have drawn. This was for a monohull race yacht, I think the designer was Julian Everett, he might even have some information about it. As far as I know it worked fine, but it was quite a job to make - I think we had big custom made ball races at the top and bottom of the drum, Torlon balls and I think the races were non-metallic, maybe turned from something like Tuffnell, I cant quite remember the details. I dont want to divert this thread, but for comparison I attach a drawing of my one - not even a finished design at this stage. I got this far with it then started to get ideas for a novel lifting hydrofoil arrangement which would probably be best tested first on a smaller boat, or perhaps I should do like Doug Lord and start with a remote controlled model.

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Mr Perry, Apparently we do have some similar ideas regarding design features. Excellent drawings...what software are you using? Yes, those are vangs. I am experimenting with the idea of using a stiff freestanding mast with a vang with a controlled stretch device (like the rubber band links used in exercise machines for resistance in place of weights). The vang would have a slack loop in it held slack by the bands...at full stretch the rope takes over and the vang is full on. I plan on trying a scaled down version of this rig this summer, if I can get the rig and boat done (15' double-ended sail/row boat). Sort of an adjustable, self-resetting circuit breaker for dealing with gusts rather than a quick hand on the vang. The force applied can be adjusted during trials by adding/reducing resistance. I want to avoid having to rebuild a carbon mast because the first try was too bendy. Using a freestanding mast on a multihull is not suggested just because of the huge righting moment...so I thought I should have some safety feature as part of the design in place of the customary engineering safety factor arrived at by tripling the forces designed for. This boat will have a righting moment of approximately 64,000 lb ft. A mast strong enough to handle three times that would be too fat and too heavy. So I want sail controls that will dump wind in a controlled way...adjustable as experience with the boat dictates. Because the mizzen is freestanding I do not want them linked...I agree, it would be a good angle for main twist control to take a line from the mizzen top...but too much stress for the mizzen to bear at the partner. As it is the mast has to be able to lift the leeward hull with a force centered at the CE for that sail. As far as I can calculate, adding the possible force due to the main at the very top would require too much of the mizzen (if it is of reasonable diameter and weight of construction). The rig is an amalgam of a freestanding version of a Wharram cat rig with Bernd Kohler's vertical furling main...hopefully done well. First reef: douse mainsail...40% reduction, CE shifts very slightly aft and down, 2nd reef: roll in some foresail and first reef mizzen...and so on. Hopefully the rig has the reported good manners of cat-ketch rigs like on a Core Sound 20 or Presto 30. Right, spiral bevel gearbox...good friend machinist/mechanic is willing and able to put the drive together. We'll also be able to put together the box cooler and dry stack exhaust system. Regarding the dodger...the freestanding mizzen is able to rotate 360 degrees. I don't want to limit that. The topsides are to be sandwich construction with inner layer 4mm ply, 3/4 in. stringers with core between, finished in 4mm ply, with fir stringer doublers outside then glassed. Sounds complicated, but not really. I hope to build the panels into one piece and attach the inner stringers on the floor, then hang the whole side in one go (with lots of careful measurements and plenty of help). Fill the spaces between stringers, fair, then the outside panel with its stringers already attached providing stiffness to the floppy 4mm panel. We'll see. Rudders...you are right...in drums with plastic bearings. I want to distribute rudder forces over a much larger bearing surface and still have them retractable. Rudders built to break before the drums do...carry spares.

brian eiland Senior Member

Single-Masted Ketch consideration BobH said: ↑ Looking for commentary/critique (aside from, "don't design it yourself"). I have put together a design for a catamaran to meet my list of requirements: 7. easy-to-handle, easy to balance sailplan...Ketch - main: vertical roller reefing (as in the wishbone gaff rig by Bernd Kohler), freestanding mizzen: sleeved sail with wishbone boom and gaff, jib: roller reefing Click to expand...

BobH said: ↑ Mr Perry, Apparently we do have some similar ideas regarding design features. Excellent drawings...what software are you using? Click to expand...

Roller main Here's a link to an article on the roller main: http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/13/columns/guest/bernd/#.VTkhENJVhHw

Rudder drum "You dont have the rudder drum axis perpendicular to the hull skin, so when the rudder turns you will have a step in the underside of the hull, presumably you know that and dont mind it." Yes, that is a problem...my solution is to not make the bottom of the drum flat. Rather make it curved in cross-section close to the longitudinal cross-section of the hull bottom in that area...like a bowl bottom. So it presents a fill for the cut out for rudder motion +- 35 degrees

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Rudder2.jpg.

The core will be structural. I am working on the same principles shown in Gougeon's West System book...they often used both stringers and core, apparently (like on Rogue Wave's deck). For the outer layer I may even try laying down a flat fiberglass sheet on a melamine table on the floor in one piece, glue on the outer stringers, and then secure that sheet to the structure so I can visually inspect the bond through the glass (would have to be as thin as workable...probably would need to set up a low vacuum clamp on the whole side). Then, when it is set, overlay an appropriate layer of outer glass (right now I am thinking 40 oz total of uni and biax). So there would be only the inner layer of wood...the outer layer of FRP. I'll have to experiment with that first to see if it has a chance of working. The outer stringer is dual purpose...both protection from damage to the skin and to provide some stiffness in the FRP outer layer...like a hat section stiffener. So it is to be used on both sides of the hulls.

Anchor lead The bow fittings are for an anchor bridle. The chain and anchor are stowed on a capstan at the rear of the bridgedeck. The idea is to deploy the anchor then bring the last bit of chain up to the bow to secure the bridle. A rope from the capstan to the bow does that last bit.

Mr Perry, What tool do you have for an FEA analysis? I am new to this forum...I will try to link this thread to the multihull section....not sure how right now.

Fat-Headed, Squaretop Sails I know they are all the rage, but there are some questions about their use. I think there are some subject threads on this forum about that subject. Here is one: http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/sailboats/squaretop-mains-46803.html Most recently I added a question about which sail resulted in the capsize of the latest foiling Gunboat: brian eiland said: ↑ I would make note of the 'culprit sail' that most contributes to the final capsize.:?: https://vimeo.com/125378004 (I don't think its that big reacher that's almost acting like a genoa at these relative wind speeds,....I think its that mainsail,...that's suppose to twist off to relieve that pressure at its head ) Click to expand...

tspeer Senior Member

John Perry said: ↑ ...The idea of using elastic elements to relieve sail forces in high winds is one of those ideas that is pretty obvious but doesn't seem to have been looked into much, perhaps there is a reason for that. ... Click to expand...

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8 Best Catamarans That Are 30 Feet or Less

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Large-sized catamarans are appealing due to their ample spacing and comfort. Therefore, a cruising family or couple looking to buy a boat is more likely to go for one of these. But are there small cruising catamarans that provide the performance, comfort, and amenities found in larger boats?

The best catamarans under 30 feet (9.14 m) include the TomCat 6.2, Cadillac 27and 30, Gemini 30, Endeavour 30, and Maine Cat. These time-tested cruising cats are easy to handle, premium built, and are great for daytime sailing, overnight trips, and some even suitable for long-range sea passages.

In this article, you’ll find a list of the best cruising catamarans below 30 feet (9.14 m). Keep reading to discover which catamarans make this list, what they have to offer, their pros and cons, and how much they cost.

If you are unsure whether or not 30ft is too small for your needs, then I suggest you check out another article I wrote named Best Size Catamaran , it will discuss why length matters and how it affects safety.

Unlike most catamarans designed for racing purposes, the TomCat 6.2 is a medium-sized cat that’s well-suited to daytime cruising. It boasts high-quality construction, vacuum-bagged hulls, and a plywood-reinforced deck.

This 20 footer (6.09 m) comes with an 11-foot (3.35 m) beam and not only offers you safety and comfort but performance and versatility as well.

This boat has a centrally placed outboard engine and two rudders that allow it to turn quickly and maneuver confidently into and out of marina slips. The 9.9 hp outboard propels it to speeds of around 8 knots (9.21 mph or 14.8 kph), though the boat has the potential to move faster if desired.

This simpler type of cat (just one engine as an example) also allows for cheaper and easier maintenance. Maintenance costs are something most people underestimate when getting a cat, if you want to get some real numbers from actual sailors then I suggest you read this article (How much does it cost to maintain a cat).

The boat sails with minimal heeling, comfortably accommodate 6-8 people, and you can sail it single-handed or take a crew.

High and narrow hulls bearing arched bottoms allow for a low wetted surface. The hull design provides low resistance and a great deal of reserved buoyancy and also enables you to drive through closely spaced waves.

On most 20-footers (6.1 m), driving through waves generates a smooth but wet ride, but with the TomCat’s enclosed deck (link to parts names explained here ), you are safe and protected behind a windshield and the high bulwark.

The TomCat makes an excellent cruiser because it performs impressively well both under sail and power. It combines the performance of a modern sailing cat with the comfort, style, and convenience of a powerboat. It’s also trailerable since you can detach the hulls from the deck , winch up the deck on a trailer, and slide the hulls underneath.

But the best part is that it’s easy on the pocket, with the price ranging between $36,750 and $44,580 .

Catalac 30 (9M)

The Catalac brand consists of strongly built vessels that sport thick hulls, glass windows, narrow beams, and vertical transoms . Catalac 30 was the first vessel in this popular British cruising line designed by Tom Lack in the late 60s. The boat’s appeal was attributed to its safety, ample spacing, well-built interior, and load-carrying abilities.

These characteristics are extremely important on a safe catamaran, overloading your cat makes it sit lower in the water, increases drag, reduces handling and speed, there is stuff you should know about this (so that you can make an educated buy). I have created an article where I try to explain the basics of a safe cat ( link here )

Sporting 5 berths, a massive galley, plus a cockpit with a sheltered steering position, the 30-foot (9.1 m) Catalac makes an excellent floating home for a cruising family. It sails exceptionally well, doesn’t heel ( heeling explained here ), and delivers a reasonable motor-sailer level of performance.

Furthermore, the hulls provide adequate headroom, allowing those on board to move around comfortably, and there’s enough space on the deck for sunbathing.

The Catalac’s structure features solid fiberglass, chined hulls, and a staggered sheerline that allows easy aft access. With a modest rig that’s easy to handle, the Catalac can deliver top speeds of up to 12-14 knots (13.81-16.11 mph / 22.22-25.9 kph) under sail.

Given that the boat’s design focuses more on comfort than speed, this is a spectacular performance.

Catalac 9M requires a skilled hand when turning into the wind as it is prone to blowing sideways. This is because the boat lacks ballast (which helps in keeping momentum during a tack) but also centerboards ( explained here ).

Skills are always the most essential things to bring aboard and you can acquire them in many ways, my two favorite ways are through NauticEd courses (two free courses here ) or by reading books (my top 15 books here )

Back to the boat! This model came in two versions; the standard layout contained a 30-40hp outboard, while the second option had duo engines. The latter is easier to maneuver into a marina.

These cats retain their value pretty well. However, they might not be easy to come by since most owners find it challenging to get their hands on a larger boat with similar qualities and performance.

A Catalac 30 (9M) goes for between $33,000 and $55,000.

Catalac 27 (8M)

The Catalac 27 8M is a pocket cruiser that boasts a strong reputation for high quality, durability, and strength. Besides, the boat’s design makes it somewhat suitable for bluewater sailing ( understand why the small size is an offshore problem).

Built like a battleship, the boat contains solid fiberglass hulls. Additionally, it comes with double engines, a large cockpit fitted with cushions all around, and features standing headroom in each hull.

Like the Catalac 9M, this boat comes with two different layouts; a twin inboard diesel engine or an outboard engine. The twin-engine models can motor up to 1000 km (621 miles, read more on cat fuel consumption here ) without needing to refuel, while the 70 amps of charge plus water tanks (70 gallons / 265 liters) make these vessels remarkable coastal cruisers.

Catalacs equipped with outboard engines sail faster since you can raise the engine during sailing and are also lighter. This helps to minimize drag . Catalac 8M sports a short but thick mast that helps make the boat stable.

Though small in size, this catamaran packs a lot of features in its small frame. It has a full-sized berth, a large galley that’s almost 8 feet (2.4 m) long, a quarter berth, head, and navigation station.

What’s more, the cockpit is as large as that of a 38 to 40-foot (11.5 to 12.1 m) cat.

Catalac 27 costs about $31,836.

The Endeavour 30

The Endeavour 30 catamaran is a boat characterized by stability, ample deck space, and a spacious interior. It boasts fast cruising speeds under both sail and power.

The boat has mini keels and rudders plus symmetrical hulls separated by a hydra-cell. The latter is a center section with a characteristic V-shape.

The boat’s vacuum-bagged construction helps enhance strength and stiffness while reducing weight. Furthermore, the interior has a fiberglass mold, providing extra strength and rigidity. With sufficient breeze, this vessel can deliver reasonable off-the-wind and doable upwind speeds.

As such, you can expect to attain speeds of about ~10 knots (11.51 mph or 18.5 kph) on power reaches. Below is a video showing a panoramic tour of the Endeavour 30:

This vessel has the internal capacity of a 40-foot (12.1 m) monohull. And you can tell this from the unique layout merging the cabin and cockpit with wide doors to the numerous features packed into this 30-foot (9.14 m) vessel.

It has a spacious salon, an enormous galley, two queen berth staterooms with plenty of storage space, a head with separate showers, and a sizable U-shaped dinette.

You can get this boat for under $50,000 .

The Geminis by Tony Smith were the United States’s first production cruising cats. Today, these vessels remain the most appealing American-built cruising catamarans. Built between 1981 and 1990, the Gemini 30 does not have a contemporary design, but it works remarkably well for cruisers desiring generous living space in a small affordable sailboat.

At only 14 feet (4.2 m) across, Gemini cats are somewhat narrow. But this mean s they can easily fit into most of the regular marina berths.

Besides, the boats still contain enough interior space for a queen-size double berth and two smaller doubles housed in separate guest rooms.

There’s also a modest but serviceable saloon with duo settees and a collapsible table that can transform into an additional double berth.

For the Gemini 30, this translates to a cruising cat with standing headroom that can comfortably accommodate 3 couples in private cabins or a family with small children. A good-sized galley, a spacious head with a shower, nav desk, and a large comfy cockpit make up the Gemini 30’s cruising palace.

Catamaran layout is highly personal and if you want to learn more about different characteristics then I suggest you read my article Designing the perfect catamaran layout ( Link )

While not that fast, the Gemini 30 will easily outsail the Endeavor 30 discussed above. Its daggerboards (which are explained in detail here ) can point well, and if you keep it light, it can do 7-8 knots (12.9-14.8 km/hr) under sail.

Besides, raising the daggerboards reduces the wetted surface area, and increases the speed downwind.

The Gemini 30 tends to pound and hobbyhorse a little when sailing in choppy waters – particularly when overloaded (more on load carrying capabilities in this article ), but the deep pivoting daggerboards provide stability and lift underwater.

Furthermore, the Gemini’s retractable rudders enable it to venture into shallow waters.

This is a very popular cruising cat that’ll give you a lot of bang for your bucks.

You can find a Gemini for less than $65,000.

Maine Cat 30

The Maine Cat 30 combines premium quality construction materials with the most advanced building techniques to create a lightweight vessel capable of handling most offshore conditions. What’s more, this boat can remain trouble-free for years on end with little effort.

If you are in the market for a simple liveaboard cruiser that you can use for a short weekend getaway or a cruising voyage, this is it.

The boat has a sizable primary stateroom berth with ample overhead space and a dresser fitted with a hanging storage cabinet. The enormous head includes a toilet, sink, 20-gallon (75.71 L) holding tank, vanity, and a pressurized shower.

Covering the open bridgedeck is a permanent hardtop. This spacious bridgedeck can hold quite a crowd and comes with a convertible dinette that turns into an extra berth. If need be, you can even enclose the entire space using acrylic windows or screens. Gabo

The 360-degree visibility from the cockpit allows the captain plus the crew a panoramic view, and all sail controls go back to the cockpit, which is very useful if wanting to sail single-handedly.

I believe that most boats should be set up in this way since sooner or later you might be in a situation where there is only one person to handle the controls, such as in an emergency. But more on that in another article ( Link ).

The Maine Cat 30 is a classic boat that delivers on high-performance multihull sailing. Designed to offer much better performance than catamarans bearing tall and heavy bridge decks, this cat weighs less and suffers less windage thanks to the acrylic windows.

The boat’s interior layout allows for easy cleaning as surfaces sport a smooth gel coat and satin-finished cherry trim. The solid but lightweight furniture bears the same Core-Cell foam core employed on the hull, deck, and hardtop. Plus, there’s ample storage for all your sailing equipment, cleaning supplies, and provisions.

A Maine Cat 30 can cost up to $110,000.

Heavenly Twins 27

The overall design of this well-equipped catamaran makes it a superb pocket cruiser.

Heavenly Twins 27 manages to fit not one but two coachroofs on hulls that are only 27 feet (8.20 m) long. Canoe sterns and a central cockpit separating the duo coachroofs form the boat’s other prominent features.

Famous for their excellent build quality, medium-depth draft, and narrow beams, Heavenly Twins 27 appeals to a wide range of boating enthusiasts.

These include solo sailors, weekend sailors, cruising families, circumnavigators, beginner sailors, and experienced liveaboards such as this famous Youtube channel “Kittiwake”.

The vessels house double cabins in the hulls while the forward starboard contains the heads and, to port, the galley. You can easily access the bar from the well-protected cockpit while the Comfordesk accommodation converts into a double dock.

A stoop through allows access from below-deck to the aft compartment without going through the cockpit. There’s ample storage space throughout the boat, plus you can section off the large stateroom into smaller double compartments if desired.

The price range for this boat is $ 20,098 to $24,193. (I believe that kittiwake is for sale too)

The last cruising catamaran on my list is the Aquilon 26 . This French-built cruising vessel is light in weight and trailerable, which means you can disassemble it in a few hours or transport it as-is.

Designing a boat that is possible to disassemble usually means that it is structurally less strong, which by no means is a problem during coastal sailing but the Aquilon 26 is mostly attractive to sailors who prefer inland lake sailing. It’s also suitable for beginner sailors.

Although there are no real “beginner cats” there are specs to consider if you are a beginner with catamarans, most of them I have listed in another article ( here ). Gabo

This 26-footer (7.92 m) has the potential for good speed though its layout is anything but conventional- which forms part of its appeal.

The cockpit works as the saloon, and a full bimini protects the crew from lousy weather. The starboard hull contains a dinette and galley, and the port has a double berth stateroom. The windows are quite unusual, but they provide lots of light, remarkably enhancing interior visibility.

Aquilon 26 can deliver an average cruising speed of 10knots (11.51 mph or 18.5 kph).

On a beam reach, you can expect around 25 knots (28.77 mph or 46.3 kph) with an adequate breeze ( I have never sailed at 25knots but researching this boat supposedly it is possible).

You can get this boat for under $50,000.

What Makes Small Cruising Cats Attractive?

Small cruising cats are ideal for sailing along the coast. But that’s not all. Under capable hands, properly fitted smaller cats can also deliver spectacular offshore passages similar to their larger counterpart (Heres a list of full-sized bluewater cats).

They can operate over long cruise ranges, cross oceans , and circumnavigate the globe . Smaller cats are also suitable for day sailing, overnight trips, and coastal or inland voyages.

For most sailors, comfort on board is crucial, so they’ll look for a vessel that guarantees a comfortable cruising experience. The good thing is that smaller vessels provide almost the same qualities and amenities that bigger vessels offer. Plus, you can do quite a bit with the available space, especially if it’s well laid out.

You’ll find that most 30-footer (9.14 m) or more miniature cruising cats comprise a galley, head, bunks, navigation and entertainment electronics, and refrigeration.

Sailors usually talk about these benefits of smaller cats:

They’re less expensive. Large boats are costly to buy. They also cost more to hire, maintain, and dock. You can buy a small-sized boat at a much lower price, and parts tend to cost less too. Besides, you get to use smaller sails, winches, and lighter lines than those applicable on a larger boat. And since marine services such as moorings and haul-outs get billed via boat length, a smaller cat makes sailing more affordable.
They boast superior builds. Most cruising boats under 30 feet (9.14 m) feature designs that are 30+ years old. In those days, weather forecasts were hard to come by and not as accurate, so boat builders used hulls with thicker fiberglass than the type found in today’s builds. Furthermore, everything in the boat, including rigs, rudders, hulls, keels and decks, was designed to withstand strong winds and high waves.
They have simpler systems. This means less time spent fixing and maintaining your boat. For instance, most small cruising cats often lack water-makers, hot water systems, or electric anchor windlasses.
They’re easier to handle. Smaller cats are simpler to sail than larger cats. It’s also easier to sail one single-handed or with a small crew.

What is the largest cat on person can sail?

The Disadvantages of Smaller Cruising Cats

Below are some of the most discussed downsides of small cats:

They have limited living space, storage, and amenities.
Though they don’t heel much, they are less comfortable than larger boats since they get tossed around much more easily in big ocean swells.
It’s not easy to accommodate crew for extended periods; hence there are fewer hands to share work.
They are slower and take longer to get to their destination.

Though fewer are on the cruising trails than their larger counterparts, small catamarans make ideal cruisers because they are simple, seaworthy, and pocket-friendly.

When choosing the best cat for your needs, focus on quality rather than size. A well-planned 30-footer (9.14 m) is reliable and provides ample space for your accommodation, dining, and relaxation, plus a storage room for provisions and any spare parts you might need.

And if you want even more info than I have presented to you in this article I would recommend a book from Serj, he makes it easy to understand why size matters and how to find a cat suited for your needs (amazon link )

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The CORAL SEA 35 CATAMARAN is designed specifically for the builder who wants the maximum boat for minimum cost and building time. To this end the vessel features separate hulls connected by solidly mounted cross beams, and a simple, easily built, trunkated 'V' hull shape. The trunkated 'V' is as simple to build as the straight 'V', but has better sailing characteristics, such as less wetted surface, better tacking etc.

The Coral Sea 35 is designed for safe, comfortable family cruising, with bunks for 4 in separate cabins, and room for 4 more on the dinette and settee in an emergency. It also has a large and functional toilet / shower area, room for a chart table, and a huge cockpit for socializing. There is excellent headroom with over 2 metres in the working hull areas, and good sitting headroom in the sitting / sleeping areas.

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Auxiliary power is from an outboard in a separate pod beneath the cockpit. The vessel features small stubb keels for cruising simplicity, and efficient transom hung rudders for positive helm control. Steering as designed is by tiller, however wheel steering can be installed as an alternative. The Coral Sea 35 is an easily constructed vessel capable of providing it's owners with years of comfortable and fun cruising, or ocean voyaging.

Since first launching, the CS35 has proven to be a safe and seaworthy vessel, sailing well in all conditions, and with a very good motion, displaying less 'hobby horsing' than one normally expects from the polynesian style of cat. She also points well for this type of boat, due to the mini keels and efficient rig. All round, she is a safe and seaworthy world cruising yacht for the budget minded.

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As bodies were recovered, the authorities and experts wondered how a $40 million, stable and secure vessel could have sunk so quickly.

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By Emma Bubola and Michael J. de la Merced

Emma Bubola reported from Porticello, Italy, and Michael J. de la Merced from London.

Two months after being cleared in a bruising legal battle over fraud charges, the British tech mogul Mike Lynch celebrated his freedom with a cruise. He invited his family, friends and part of his legal team on board his luxury sailing yacht, a majestic 180-foot vessel named Bayesian after the mathematical theorem around which he had built his empire.

On Sunday night, after a tour of the Gulf of Naples, including Capri, and volcanic islands in the Eolian archipelago, the boat anchored half a mile off the Sicilian coast in Porticello, Italy. It chose a stretch of water favored by the Phoenicians thousands of years ago for its protection from the mistral wind and, in more recent times, by the yachts of tech billionaires. The boat was lit “like a Christmas tree,” local residents said, standing out against the full moon.

But about 4 a.m., calamity unfolded. A violent and fast storm hit the area with some of the strongest winds locals said they had ever felt. Fabio Cefalù, a fisherman, said he saw a flare pierce the darkness shortly after 4.

Minutes later, the yacht was underwater. Only dozens of cushions from the boat’s deck and a gigantic radar from its mast floated on the surface of the sea, fishermen said.

In all, 22 people were on board, 15 of whom were rescued. Six bodies — five passengers and the ship’s cook — had been recovered by Thursday afternoon, including that of Mr. Lynch, an Italian government official said, adding that the search was continuing for his daughter.

It was a tragic and mystifying turn of events for Mr. Lynch, 59, who had spent years seeking to clear his name and was finally inaugurating a new chapter in his life. Experts wondered how a $40 million yacht, so robust and stable could have been sunk by a storm near a port within minutes.

“It drives me insane,” said Giovanni Costantino, the chief executive of the Italian Sea Group, which in 2022 bought the company, Perini, that made the Bayesian. “Following all the proper procedures, that boat is unsinkable.”

The aura of misfortune only deepened when it emerged that Stephen Chamberlain, 52, a former vice president of finance for Mr. Lynch’s former company and a co-defendant in the fraud case, was killed two days earlier, when he was hit by a car while jogging near his house in England.

Since June, the two men had been in a jubilant mood. A jury in San Francisco had acquitted both on fraud charges that could have sent them to prison for two decades. There were hugs and tears, and they and their legal teams went for a celebratory dinner party at a restaurant in the city, said Gary S. Lincenberg, a lawyer for Mr. Chamberlain.

The sea excursion was meant as a thank-you by Mr. Lynch to those who had helped him in his legal travails. Among the guests was Christopher J. Morvillo, 59, a scion of a prominent New York family of lawyers who had represented Mr. Lynch for 12 years. He and his wife, Neda, 57, were among the missing.

So, too, was Jonathan Bloomer, 70, a veteran British insurance executive who chaired Morgan Stanley International and the insurer Hiscox.

The body of the ship’s cook, Recaldo Thomas, was recovered. All the other crew members survived. Among them was Leo Eppel, 19, of South Africa, who was on his first yacht voyage working as a deck steward, said a friend, who asked not to be identified.

Since the sinking, the recovery effort and investigation have turned the tiny port town of Porticello, a quiet enclave where older men sit bare-chested on balconies, into what feels like the set of a movie.

Helicopters have flown overhead. Ambulances have sped by with the sirens blaring. The Coast Guard has patrolled the waters off shore, within sight of a cordoned-off dock that had been turned into an emergency headquarters.

On Wednesday afternoon, a church bell tolled after the first body bag was loaded into an ambulance, a crowd watching in silence.

The survivors were sheltering in a sprawling resort near Porticello, with a view of the shipwreck spot, and had so far declined to comment.

Attilio Di Diodato, director of the Italian Air Force’s Center for Aerospace Meteorology and Climatology, said that the yacht had most likely been hit by a fierce “down burst” — when air generated within a thunderstorm descends rapidly — or by a waterspout , similar to a tornado over water.

He added that his agency had put out rough-sea warnings the previous evening, alerting sailors about storms and strong winds. Locals said the winds “felt like an earthquake.”

Mr. Costantino, the boat executive, said the yacht had been specifically designed for having a tall mast — the second-tallest aluminum mast in the world. He said the Bayesian was an extremely safe and secure boat that could list even to 75 degrees without capsizing.

But he said that if some of the hatches on the side and in the stern, or some of the deck doors, had been open, the boat could have taken on water and sunk. Standard procedure in such storms, he said, is to switch on the engine, lift the anchor and turn the boat into the wind, lowering the keel for extra stability, closing doors and gathering the guests in the main hall inside the deck.

12 guests occupied the yacht’s six cabins. There were also 10 crew members.

Open hatches, doors and cabin windows could have let in water during a storm, according to the manufacturer.

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The New York Times attempted to reach the captain, James Cutfield, who had survived, for comment through social media, his brother and the management company of the yacht (which did not hire the crew), but did not make contact.

So far none of the surviving crew members have made a public statement about what happened that night.

Fabio Genco, the director of Palermo’s emergency services, who treated some of the survivors, said that the victims had recounted feeling as if the boat was being lifted, then suddenly dropped, with objects from the cabins falling on them.

The Italian Coast Guard said it had deployed a remotely operated vehicle that can prowl underwater for up to seven hours at a depth of more than 980 feet and record videos and images that they hoped would help them reconstruct the dynamics of the sinking. Such devices were used during the search and rescue operations of the Titan vessel that is believed to have imploded last summer near the wreckage of the Titanic.

After rescuers broke inside the yacht, they struggled to navigate the ropes and many pieces of furniture cluttering the vessel, said Luca Cari, a spokesman for Italy’s national firefighter corps.

Finally, as of Thursday morning, they had managed to retrieve all but one of the missing bodies, and hopes of finding the missing person alive were thin. “Can a human being be underwater for two days?” Mr. Cari asked.

What was certain was that Mr. Lynch’s death was yet another cruel twist of fate for a man who had spent years seeking to clear his name.

He earned a fortune in technology and was nicknamed Britain’s Bill Gates. But for more than a decade, he had been treated as anything but a respected tech leader.

He was accused by Hewlett-Packard, the American technological pioneer that had bought his software company, Autonomy, for $11 billion, of misleading it about his company’s worth. (Hewlett-Packard wrote down the value of the transaction by about $8.8 billion, and critics called it one of the worst deals of all time .) He had been increasingly shunned by the British establishment that he sought to break into after growing up working-class outside London.

He was extradited to San Francisco to face criminal charges, and confined to house arrest and 24-hour surveillance on his dime. In a townhouse in the Pacific Heights neighborhood — with security people he jokingly told associates were his “roommates” — he spent his mornings talking with researchers whom he funded personally on new applications for artificial intelligence. Afterward, he devoted hours to discussing legal strategy with his team.

Despite his persistent claims of innocence, even those close to Mr. Lynch had believed his odds of victory were slim. Autonomy’s chief financial officer, Sushovan Hussain, was convicted in 2018 of similar fraud charges and spent five years in prison.

During Mr. Lynch’s house arrest, his brother and mother died. His wife, Angela Bacares, frequently flew over from England, and she became a constant presence in the San Francisco courtroom during the trial.

After he was finally acquitted, Mr. Lynch had his eye on the future. “I am looking forward to returning to the U.K. and getting back to what I love most: my family and innovating in my field,” he said.

Elisabetta Povoledo contributed reporting from Pallanza, Italy.

Emma Bubola is a Times reporter based in Rome. More about Emma Bubola

Michael J. de la Merced has covered global business and finance news for The Times since 2006. More about Michael J. de la Merced

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	, maybe 50 foot or thereabouts, that has knife edge hulls and an open with cabins in the hulls. Seems like it was make in UK, but not sure. There was a video or two of it sailing along pretty fast in luxury style. Any ideas?

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	I believe. Their is the Sig 60..

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Breaking news, paris hilton defends son phoenix, 1, not wearing life jacket on catamaran after backlash: ‘it’s a big boat’.

That’s not hot.

Paris Hilton sparked backlash for posting a video of her 19-month-old son Phoenix on a catamaran without wearing a life jacket.

In the TikTok shared Wednesday, Hilton’s baby boy adorably crawled and walked around the boat in a cute burgundy outfit while being filmed by his famous mom.

However, critics in the comments section were more focused on the fact that Hilton didn’t put a life jacket on Phoenix.

“Momma, please have him wear a life jacket always on a boat!!” someone wrote. “Stuff happens. That’s why they’re called accidents.”

“My anxiety not seeing him in a life jacket!! Can never be too safe on the water!” another person wrote.

“Walking on the net over the open water terrified me,” a different fan said.

A fourth person wrote, “It makes me nervous. He needs a life jacket on. I worry so much about him.”

Another comment called Hilton’s video of Phoenix “crazy scary,” while someone else said their “heart palpitated” seeing the 1-year-old without a life jacket on.

Hilton eventually responded to the concerns in a comment on the video.

“Hey Mamma’s, thank you for the advice & always caring about my #CutesieCrew,” she wrote.

“It’s a big boat & my husband and I are following him around everywhere & watching like hawks,” Hilton continued. “My babies are my world.”

The famous socialite shares Phoenix with her husband, Carter Reum. They welcomed Phoenix via surrogate in January 2023.

The couple also share 9-month-old daughter London . She was born via surrogate in November 2023.

Hilton gushed over Phoenix while sharing the 1-minute-long boat video that was played to Ed Sheeran’s song “Photograph.”

“Watching Phoenix explore the world has been so special to me. I am so grateful to be a #SlivingMom,” Hilton’s caption read.

Paris Hilton and Carter Reum with their two children

After Phoenix was born, Hilton had to speak out against haters who were making fun of the newborn’s head.

“There are some sick people in this world,” she commented on a video of her son in October 2023. “My angel is perfectly healthy.”

She added: “And yes, of course, he has been to a doctor, he just has a large brain.”

In a lengthier message on her Instagram Story, the “Simple Life” alum said that the comments about Phoenix were “unacceptable” but sadly “inevitable” being that she’s in the public eye.

“This hurts my heart more deeply than words can describe,” Hilton wrote.

While Hilton loves being a mom of two, she’s made it clear that she wouldn’t mind having another child — specifically another daughter.

“I would love a sister for London because my sister and I have such a close relationship,” Hilton told E! News in April, referring to her older sister Nicky Hilton, 40.

“I don’t know, I’m just enjoying them both so much right now. But that would be really amazing,” she added.

Paris Hilton defends not putting a lifejacket on her son: ‘It’s a big boat’

P aris Hilton is enjoying her " mom era " as she raises two babies , but people are reminding her that boat safety trumps "sliving" any day of the week.

Hilton posted a super sweet video on TikTok on Aug. 27 of baby Phoenix, 1 year old, unsteadily walking around a catamaran. Ed Sheeran’s hit song “Photograph” plays in the background for extra sentiment. Like a typical toddler, Phoenix rarely stops moving as he explores the open spaces and various seating areas on the deck of the boat. He is not wearing a puddle jumper, lifejacket or any sort of floatation device.

He also spends time walking and crawling across netting with water below.

Hilton captioned the video: "Watching Phoenix explore the world has been so special to me! I am so grateful to be a #SlivingMom."

Some comments cheered for Hilton and Phoenix while others warned her to be more cautious about safety.

"Momma, please have him wear a life jacket always on a boat! Stuff happens. That's why they're called accidents. With love."
"My anxiety not seeing him in a life jacket! Can never be too safe on the water!"
"Walking on the net over the open water terrified me."
"He is so adorable. Please, please have a life jacket on him. They run off so fast, and the edges are open to the water. I say it bc I truly care."
"LIFE VEST!!!"

This isn't the first time Hilton has experienced an issue with water safety and her children.

She posted another TikTok video in May in which she's playing with Phoenix in the water. He's wearing a puddle jumper — but it's on backward. The clip is in the front rather than the back.

Hilton responded to comments on the recent video with thoughts of her own. She wrote, "Hey Mammas, thank you for the advice & always caring about my #CutesieCrew. It's a big boat & my husband and I are following him around everywhere & watching like hawks. My babies are my world!"

This article was originally published on TODAY.com

Paris Hilton defends not putting a lifejacket on her son: ‘It’s a big boat’

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The Nautitech 40 Open has been designed about seven years ago and has been improved over the years to the mature product, it is now - the Generation 3 version launched in April 2023.. At the time the N40 was designed, you had either fast cats without a superstructure or cruising cats with a voluminous nacelle. Naval architect Lombard came up with a new approach to cat sailing; the Nautitech ...
Safehaven's T-2000 Power Catamaran Can Run in 20-Foot Seas
Evolved from Safehaven's 75-foot XVS20 monohull launched in 2018, Kowalski used his expertise in building commercial, work-boat power catamarans to design the twin-hulled T-2000 Voyager to offer ...
Used Nautitech 46 Open for Sale
Nautitech 46 Open. Location - PortoMontenegro, Montenegro 2017 Nautitech Open 46 | Spirit of Bliss Spirit of Bliss has been incredibly well...Find out more. Sell My Boat ... Sail Catamarans 40ft > 50ft Nautitech Boats For Sale → Nautitech 46 Open Boats For Sale. Price. ... Deck Wash Deck Shower Enclosures - Full cockpit enclosure summer and ...
Used Great Barrier Express Sportsdeck for Sale
INVENTORY MAKE: Great Barrier Express MODEL: Sports Deck HULL MATERIAL: Foam sandwich DECK: Foam Sandwich LENGTH: 9 M ...Find out more. Great Barrier Express Sportsdeck. INVENTORY MAKE: Great Barrier Express MODEL: Sports Deck HULL MATERIAL: Foam sandwich DECK: Foam Sandwich LENGTH: 9 M ...Find out more ... Sail Catamarans 25ft > 30ft Great ...
Light weight big open deck catamaran
Ondina has a 10 mm ply skin with 37 x 25 mm stringers. The keels are multiple layers of 25 mm timber to the depth you require to provide a rounded shape. The secondary bulkheads a 9 mm plywood with 12 mm plywood crossbeam bulkheads. The decks are 8 mm plywood on 50 x 25 mm deck stringers and 75 x 25 mm deck beams.
open bridgedeck catamaran design
I have put together a design for a catamaran to meet my list of requirements: 1. catamaran, max 34 ft. LOA, 21 ft. beam. 2. good bridgedeck clearance…32 inch minimum. 3. minimum open bridgedeck, well back from bow and stern. 4. center of gravity at or below bridgedeck, with all tankage, engines, food storage near waterline.
8 Best Catamarans That Are 30 Feet or Less
The best catamarans under 30 feet (9.14 m) include the TomCat 6.2, Cadillac 27and 30, Gemini 30, Endeavour 30, and Maine Cat. These time-tested cruising cats are easy to handle, premium built, and are great for daytime sailing, overnight trips, and some even suitable for long-range sea passages. In this article, you'll find a list of the best ...
(35 ft plywood 'V' hull low cost cruising catamaran
Description: The CORAL SEA 35 CATAMARAN is designed specifically for the builder who wants the maximum boat for minimum cost and building time. To this end the vessel features separate hulls connected by solidly mounted cross beams, and a simple, easily built, trunkated 'V' hull shape. The trunkated 'V' is as simple to build as the straight 'V ...
Sailing Catamarans
We never transfer money from Paypal until your plans are ready to send out. Normally if there is a delay it is because we are away sailing. sheet ply or grp/foam sandwich hard chine hulls. Mirage Dimensions LOA 11m 36ft LWL 10.55m 34ft 7in Beam OA 5.95m 19ft 6in Weight empty 3.1T 7000lbs Weight to WL 4.4T 9800lbsHeadroom hulls 2.0m 6ft6inDraft ...
Advice please about open deck cat designs
Location: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Boat: Cal 2-46 Splish Splash. Posts: 40. Advice please about open deck cat designs. I am searching for DIY plans for an open deck, day sailing cat to be used in protected water with consistent 5/7 knot winds. Want something between 36 and 48 ft. preferably epoxy&ply stitch and glue to be built by a ...
A Simple Deck for a Simple Man's Ocean-Going Catamaran
sorting out my deck, which will be proper simple, just planks lashed to my beams.My Instagram: @boat.fellaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wildlingssai...B...
Nautitech 46 Open: Sailing Catamaran for Sale
Model: Used Nautitech 46 Open, Hull:Fibreglass/grp, Category: Sail Boats | Boats Online Sailing Catamaran, State: Queensland (Qld), Description: Location - PortoMontenegro, Montenegro 2017 Nautitech Open 46 | Spirit of Bliss Spirit of Bliss has been incredibly well ... Deck Shower Enclosures - Full cockpit enclosure summer and winter, with bow ...
Lynch Yacht Sinking Off Sicily Proves as Baffling as It Is Tragic
Only dozens of cushions from the boat's deck and a gigantic radar from its mast floated on the surface of the sea, fishermen said. In all, 22 people were on board, 15 of whom were rescued.
open deck catamaran
My old brain can't remember the brand name of a fairly large catamaran, maybe 50 foot or thereabouts, that has knife edge hulls and an open deck with cabins in the hulls. Seems like it was make in UK, but not sure. There was a video or two of it sailing along pretty fast in luxury style.
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2016 Eternal Boats 28 Catamaran Deck Boat Be sure to check out the above video highlighting key features of the boat! America's First True High Performance Catamaran Hull with Deck boat platform. ... this catamaran offers a smooth and stable ride, perfect for enjoying the open water. Whether seeking adventure or simply relaxing in style, the ...
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Sailing Day Trip With Open Deck Slow Boat From Labuan Bajo
Go on holiday to a stunning island and sail at a leisurely pace and enjoy the beauty of the small island of Labuan Bajo! Hike to Padar Island, snorkel at famous Pink Beach and see the famous Komodo Dragon; Take a comfortable Wooden Boat to visit 4 most popular places at Komodo
Paris Hilton slammed for son Phoenix not wearing life jacket on boat
Paris Hilton sparked backlash for posting a video of her 19-month-old son Phoenix on a catamaran without wearing a life jacket. In the TikTok shared Wednesday, Hilton's baby boy adorably crawled ...
Paris Hilton defends not putting a lifejacket on her son: 'It's a big boat'
Paris Hilton is enjoying her "mom era" as she raises two babies, but people are reminding her that boat safety trumps "sliving" any day of the week. Hilton posted a super sweet video on TikTok on ...