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2007 Cox 45 Pod Catamaran

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Seller's Description

If its adventure you are chasing at a very affordable price then Hurts So Good is the sailing catamaran for you. Extremely strongly built and in excellent condition. She is a very simple boat built on the philosophy of long, lean and quick. It is a podcat that has minimal simple accommodation. She would be ideal for a family that wants to adventure cruise with berths in hulls. Likewise, she would suit a group of racers who want a cheap fun boat. Equally a couple could cruise the South Pacific in adventure style. This sailing catamaran is a great boat for those on a budget for anyone wanting speed on the water.

• Length: 13.5m
• Draft: 0.45/1.5m
• Keel: Daggerboards
• Hull: Strip Cedar/Epoxy/Glass
• Location: Sandgate, QLD
• Mast: Aluminum, fractional sloop
• Mainsail: Carbon- near new
• Jib: Carbon- near new
• Spinnaker: Small + Large
• Lazy Jack Boom Bag
• Brand: Yamaha High Trust Outboard
• Horsepower: 25HP
• Fuel Type: Unleaded
• Fuel Tank: 25L

Instruments

• Chart Plotter
• Batteries: AGM
• Solar Panels: 1 x 125W + 1x 80W
• Stove: Metho 2 burner
• Water Tanks: 50L
• Fridge: Waeco 50L

Accommodation

• Berths:1 Small double, 4 singles
• Dinghy: 2 person rowing dinghy

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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Discussion in ' Multihulls ' started by oldmulti , May 27, 2019 .

oldmulti Senior Member

A short one about a person who was inspired by some racing catamarans that were designed by Lock Crowther. The Cox 45 “Hurts so Good” appears to be similar to cats like Top Gun etc. The aim of these cats are performance first, cruising capability second. People think cats like this will be cheaper and faster to build but in the real world they end up being about the same cost and build time. The Cox 45 is 44.3 x 23.3 foot with a estimate displacement of 11,000 lbs. The aluminium mast carries an unknown sail area but has carbon sails and several spinnakers. The length to beam on the hulls look about 14 to 1. The draft is listed as 1.5 to 5 foot over the daggerboards and lifting rudders. The engine is a Yamaha High Trust outboard of 25 HP running unleaded fuel. Fuel tank is 25 Litres. The electrical system has AGM batteries and Solar Panels: 1 x 125W + 1x 80W. The accommodation is mainly in the central pod cabin. 2 single berths laterally forward, a small dinette with a “small” double berth on 1 side and a small galley in the aft corner of the pod cabin. To give a feel for the galley a stove: Metho 2 burner, Water Tanks: 50L and a Fridge: Waeco 50 Litre. This is a minimalist cruiser. There can be a single berth in each hull but no real cabin space. The construction is strip plank cedar, e-glass and epoxy. There would also be plywood bulkheads etc. Its good that different designs are done and built but please be clear about your intentions. If you want a racer build a racer, if you want a performance cruiser design and build that. But when you have a racer that you try and convert it to a “fast cruiser”, the limitations of the accommodations become frustrating over time. The jpegs give the idea.  

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The KAICYCLES, a Spanish firm in Barcelona, NEO X2 and NEO X4 electric catamaran models are currently in the prototype phase as water sport cats for couples or for rental boats for guided tours for navigation of environmentally sensitive areas. Both the NEO X2 and X4 are 12.1 x 6.5 foot with a weight of 589 lbs. The draft is 0.5 foot with a propeller depth of 1,6 foot. The motor type is an electric outboard 6 HP (3.5 KW). Spain only allows a maximum of 3.5KW for this size of “commercial” boat. Passenger capacity 4-person maximum. The preferred motor is a Navy 3.0 Evo Long Shaft direct drive outboard electric motor of 3.5 kW, equivalent to 6 HP, with hydrogeneration function weighs 22Kg (49 lbs). The E80 battery (4,096 Wh) weighs 48Kg (107 lbs). Evo Remote Control. Y Type Communication Cable. 2 Units Communication Cable 5m. E series battery communication cable 1.5m. E Battery Communication Terminator. And Remote Battery Switch. Type E 30 A H Battery Charger. The build is fiberglass hulls with a foam glass deck panel and a fabric sun roof. At this size of cat the build does not have to be fancy as puncture resistance of a thicker hull skin is more important than ultra light weight. No performance numbers but expect about 5 to 8 knot speeds depending on passenger load. This is showing that for inshore or near shore boating these types of cats are very viable. Pity the poor fish that will be quietly approached and protentional caught. The jpegs give the idea.  

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SIG is a range of luxury cruising catamarans designed to be fast, innovative and easy to handle. The intention was to make 60 foot and 80 foot versions available, but so far only the SIG 45 have made it into production. The design work by VPLP proceeded in 2012 – 14 for the larger cats but no production appears to be done. The SIG 45 (Builder Lebreton Yachts) was an open bridge deck cat that was light, had good sail area and was fast. The 60 and 80 footers where full bridge deck but still light and with good sail area. There was to be an open bridgedeck 60 footer GT version but it was not developed. The SIG 60 is 60 x 28.25 foot with a displacement of 25,353 lbs. The carbon mast height is 85.3 foot carrying a 1,324 square foot mainsail, a 732 square foot jib, a 1,938 square foot gennaker and a 2,691 square foot spinnaker. The draft varies from 3 foot to 9 foot over the daggerboards and rudders. The engines are two 53 HP inboard diesels. The accommodation is unknown beyond it has 8 cabins which can be configured to suit the owners requirements from a charter vessel to a very fast cruiser. The main saloon is large. The build is listed as prepreg carbon on foam with epoxy. This would require post curing in an oven or autoclave. If the quality of the SIG 45 is anything to go by this would have been a well built cat. The SIG 80 was meant to be the queen of the fleet and in the initial design proposal was 78.7 foot long, but a later design update lengthen the SIG 80 to 83.4 x 36.1 foot with a displacement 63,950 lbs. The carbon mast height was proposed to be 118 foot carrying a 2,260 square foot mainsail, a 1,227 square foot jib and a 3980 square foot spinnaker. The draft ranges from 3 foot to about 11 foot aver the daggerboards and rudders. The 2 engines proposed were 170 HP each. Company advertising said: “The objective of the luxury yacht SIG80 is to combine outstanding performance with true luxury. The speed potential of a well designed 80ft catamaran is enormous. With one important caveat: it must be light. Every additional kilo creates a speed penalty. By specifying modern composite materials in the hulls, rig and joinery, Le Breton Yachts has created a yacht that will outperform anything currently on the market, while providing a vast saloon, five cabins, four heads and crew quarters for three, including a small mess.” And: “The accommodation layout provides an owner’s hull to starboard, with a private owner’s apartment aft and cabins for children or close friends forward. The design offers an optional cockpit entry to the owner’s aft cabin for additional privacy and practicality. In the port hull, there are two double en-suite guest cabins aft and a galley/crew mess and a twin cabin for the crew forward.” On performance: “Luxury yacht SIG80 will be one of the fastest cruising vessels in the world, capable of speeds well in excess of 30 knots with effortless performance and superb handling. The deck layout enables sailing by a small crew.” Again, the construction is prepreg carbon on foam with epoxy mainly in molds. This would require post curing in an oven or autoclave. The jpegs give the idea of 2 what could have been sensational high performance cats.  

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Neo Yachts & Composites are an Italian firm who employed Naval Architect Marco Veglia (the architect of the Slyder 47 and the Mattia 52 and 60 cats), to design the NEO 560 performance cruising catamaran. Neo have been in business since 2006 building mainly very high performance racing mono hulls. Neo are experts in carbon fibre construction. There previous catamaran experience is the NEO 410 which is featured on page 212 of this thread. The NEO 560 is 55.9 x 28.1 foot with a weight of 31,970 lbs. The 85 foot carbon fibre fixed or rotating wing mast carries 1202 square foot mainsail, 915 square foot jib and a 1,722 square foot Code 0. The length to beam is about 10.5 to 1. The draft ranges from 4.9 foot over the rudders and 12 foot when the daggerboards are fully down. The underwing clearance is 3.4 foot. The accommodation is either an owners double berth cabin in one hull with a crew cabin in the bow. There are 2 guest cabins in the other hull wall with ensuite toilet showers or 2 cabins/ hull. The main saloon has a large main seating/table are some secondary seating, a helming navigation position and a large galley between the main saloon and large cockpit. The construction according to Neo Yachts & Composites philosophy, is fully built in carbon fibre composite in prepreg or infusion with epoxy resin. The materials are prepreg unidirectional and axial fabric carbon laid in molds the components are cooked in an oven at 70 degrees centigrade. This build a light but can be expensive cats. The performance of this cat will be very good. By my calculations it will be able average 12 knots and peak near 25 knots under really good conditions. Real cruising world this will do EG 230 mile days regularly. This is a good cat to be built by a good builder, if you want a very fast cruiser this could be the cat for you, that’s if you have a few million in your bank account. The jpegs give the idea.  

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The following is a motor sailing catamaran with an aluminum alloy hull for expedition voyages in high latitudes with a small crew. There is a reinforced hull with the possibility of drying in low tide areas and well protected rudder and propellers. The Naval Architect is Alexander Morozov and the preferred builder is Igor Dudnikiv. The K55 expedition catamaran is 54.8 x 26.9 foot with a weight of 40,300 lbs. The 61 foot aluminum fixed mast carries 1600 square foot of sail area. The mainsail is a semi junk type mainsail to make it easier for one person to control. The length to be on the hulls is 8 to 8.3 to 1 depending on the load. The draft over the fixed fin keels is 5 foot. As a motor sailor it has 2 Yanmar engines of 150 hp each with shaft drive. Diesel electric hybrid systems can be installed as an option. The electrics include an Ocean Generator 10 kwt and a second Generator of 5 kwt An inverter of 3 kwt connected to 2000 watt of Solar panels with a 50 A charger 50A and 1000 ah of Li-Fe batteries. All connected to PMS epectric power management. The layout and capacity is designed for a permanent crew of 3 people (married couple + 1 person) with the possibility of receiving additional guests 2-4 people. Workshop room in the hull and office workplace in the cabin. There is a fully enclosed deckhouse with internal control post. External helm stations are only for manoeuvres in port and under sail. The aft and forward cockpits are smaller than average as this cat is designed for higher latitude sailing. The cat has heating, air conditioning and a galley all designed for long term cruising and has the required electrical power infrastructure to support the requirements. The build is a simple chine shape aluminum hull and deck structure. Alexander has designed other vessels for high latitude sailing and understands the requirements. EG there are n4 watertight bulkheads in each hull. This is a strong boat built for a purpose. The jpegs will give the idea.  

Naval Architect is Alexander Morozov also did another motor sailing catamaran with an aluminum alloy hull for expedition voyages in high latitudes to the tropics with a small crew. There is a reinforced aluminum hull with the possibility of drying in low tide areas and well protected rudder and propellers. The “Liza 60 Expedition” is 59 x 22.6 foot with a weight of 60,480 lbs. The ketch rig carries a 52 foot aluminum foremast and a 44 foot aluminum mizzen mast. The total sail area is about 1900 square foot. The draft over the rudder and propellers is 3 foot. There is no indication of centre boards etc. (This is a motor sailor). The engines are 2 x Volvo-Penta 160 hp with shaft drives. The cat will cruise at 7 knots and has a peak speed of 13 knots. The 5500 litres of fuel allows a range of up to 5000 miles at cruise speed and good conditions. Installed lithium-ion batteries (5000 Ah) in combination with solar panels (2200 W) make it possible not to use the 12 kW / 220V generator at all in everyday sailing or when on anchor. Now we get to a few unique features of this cat. The high rigidity of the hull, combined with removable wheels (4 pieces of 2 wheels from military aircraft) and mounted on keels, allows the catamaran to be rolled ashore using hand winches or as a trailer to a truck without a crane or lift. Mounting / dismantling of wheels takes 2 hours of work. The second feature is the masts can be lowered for passage by river routes, where the clearance of the bridge is small. The masts are raised/lowered without involving a crane, the masts are raised and lowered to a horizontal position by winches in 1-2 hours of crew work. The accommodation has 6 cabins with 13 berths and 5 toilets mainly in the hulls and a large main saloon with galley, seating and navigating facilities. There is heating and airconditioning facilities along with entertainment devices. The construction is aluminum throughout with an easy to clean, simple internal fitout. There is a lot of insulation used in the hull and deck structure. The chine hull shape makes the build simpler but this structure is strong to allow (Yes, these are real statements by the designer) “It possible to run aground and not be afraid of hitting reefs / rocks when moving at full speed” with “Protection of propellers in the form of a steel frame allows you to navigate in ice. Standing rigging is designed for an unlimited service life, steel wires with a diameter of 19 mm are filled with zinc in cones, which is more reliable than conventional modern fittings. The mast will not break even if one of the shrouds is damaged.” And “The main idea in this project was to make a solid and self-sufficient expeditionary platform for living a board, like a "ship for the apocalypse" in our difficult times.” This cat is designed to sail any ocean you want and according to the designer is capable of handling many difficult situations. A good example of a long term cruiser that puts priority on survival whilst having moderate performance. The jpegs give the idea.  

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Cattywampus is a Kelsall 38 design and was built at Maine Yacht Center. It was started in 2014 and was partially finished by the owner for a launch in 2019. I suspect the shell was professionaly done and the internal fitout was home done but not fully completed. Cattywampus is 38.3 x 21 foot with a weight of about 11,000 lbs. The Sparcraft aluminium mast carries a basic rig of 800 square foot in the main and foretriangle. There are other sail options. The hull length to beam is about 9 to 1. The draft is 3.1 foot over the mini-keels. Engines are twin Tohatsu 20HP fuel injected outboards. The cat can do 9 knots cruise for 20hrs on 32 gallons of fuel. The electrics include 2 new AGM deep cycle batteries with a 3000W Victron Inverter Charger. Accommodation has a double berth aft in each hull, 1 single berth forward starboard and 1 head forward in the port hull. The main saloon has a galley, seating and table. A comfortable practical layout for a couple for long term cruising. The construction is Vacuum resin infused with unidirectional e-glass and H80 Divinycell. Derek has used polyester resin through out his career so I assume that is the resin system. Kelsall cats have a long history and when built to plan and last very well. Most Kelsall cats sail well as cruisers. Kelsall has done a few racing designs that raced well and when they had the name “3 Legs of Mann” went very fast for there type of cat. The jpegs give the idea.  

cavalier mk2 Senior Member

Never heard that Nick Keig had any Kelsall cats named Three Legs, was this after the tris?  

The following is an interesting cruising cat with some performance and several interesting features. The cat is well suited to coastal cruising for a couple for an extended period or a family for shorter periods. It can also be used for local racing. This cat’s big advantage is its accommodation for the size of cat. The designer is Adrian Rogers, an Australian designer who specialised in a lot of very practical small to medium sized multihull designs. “Roger Ramjet” is 31 x 19.6 foot with a weight of 5,600 lbs. The 34 foot fractional rig mast carries an unknown sail area but estimate about 600 square foot in mainsail and jib. The draft varies from 1.5 foot when both daggerboards and rudders are up to 5 foot when boards are down. The power is a Yamaha 4 Stroke 25 HP which does 7 knots at cruise. This cats accommodation is good. There are double berths in the stern of each hull. A toilet in one bow and a single berth forward in the other bow. There is a reasonable galley in the hull then we come to the main saloon. 6 foot headroom and a full size dinette. Beside it is a L shaped seat. But the real joy is the conversion of a large part of the seating area to a full king size bed. Those who live in tropical areas will appreciate the comfort of this arrangement in a 31 foot cat. The helming is in the cockpit on a seat that allows a view through the cabin windows when seated and when standing seeing over the cabin roof, Under the helming seat is the outboard engine. But the real joy of this cockpit is the mast halyard control lines which run from the mast under the underwing to halyard locks on either side of the helming seat. The halyards then can be lead to the mainsheet which in the rear of the cockpit for adjustment. 1 winch for all mainsheet and halyard adjustments. There are 2 other winches for headsails, spinnaker movements. This is a well thought out arrangement for a cruising cat which may be single handed a lot. The roller furling jib means not having to go forward the majority of the time. There are no performance figure beyond the owner claiming it is an easy to sail craft that is close winded and capable good performance against other boats. I have sailed on an Adrian rogers 30 foot tri and a 32 foot cat, those boats sailed well across the wind range so I have no doubts this cat would also do well. A very interesting and good design with several interesting features. If yo want a 31 foot boat with 40 foot comforts this could be a good option. Unfortunately Adrian Rogers does not have a web site and I do not know if he is still active in boating. The jpegs give the idea.  

Cavalier MK2 From a "Short history of Kelsall Designs" Legs of Mann I-II-III-IV Legs of Mann I, Legs of Mann II, Legs of Mann III, VSD and Legs of Mann 1V were all built by Nick Keig. 37, 53, 53 tris followed by 63 foot race cat and 52 foot fast cruiser. Five multihulls within 14 years. Nick got together a great team of builders to assist him. Typical was 9 month build time. I will do an item on the 52 foot very fast cruiser tomorrow  

Derek Kelsall and Nick Keig did many design/build together. Derek had a creative design mind and Nick had a very practical approach to building, as his 35 x 15 foot shed provided the space to build many simple components for assembly in outside “greenhouse shelter”. Nick’s trimarans were well built and successful on the race circuit. Nick then produced a 63 foot racing cat that had a short fast life under the VSD sponsorship. Finally Nick decided fast cruising would be good and asked for a 52 foot fast cat from Derek. The result was Legs of Man V. Legs of Mann V is 52 x 24.5 foot with a weight of 9,000 lbs and a displacement of 15,700 lbs. The 60 foot long, 97 square foot, rotating Gougeon wooden wing mast carries a 682 square foot mainsail and a 420 square foot genoa. The length to beam on the hulls is 10.5 to 1. The minimum draft is 1.5 foot to over 5 foot (if it has fixed keels, more if it had daggerboards). The power is a 9.9 HP outboard (yes 9.9 HP, Nick is a sailor). The underwing clearance is 2.4 foot. The accommodation has a double berth cabin aft and a double berth cabin forward with a toilet in each hull. There is a galley in the port hull and a formal toilet shower bathroom in the central part of the starboard hull. The main saloon has seating and a navigation station, but what the main saloon lacks is headroom with only 5.3 foot available over the majority of the floor area except a small central fore aft slot. The construction is mainly flat panel foam e-glass polyester resin. The hull bilges are rounded segments integrated into the build. Nick built half length hull panels inside his shed then assembled the cat outside. Performance was very good. Nick describes Legs of Mann V capable of 13 to 15 knot speed range whenever the wind cooperates. Nick Keig built a very fast cruiser capable of going far. But Nick was a sailor first and a cruiser second. A simple light engine and a low windage bridge deck was more important than a big engine and 6 foot headroom. The first be 2 pages of jpegs give the story. The other cat jpegs featured is what a “cruising” version of the 52 could turned into and is available for sale on EVACOM. The Caitanya 52 foot cat is 2 foot wider, 4,400 lbs heavier, carries about 100 more square foot of sail and has a full headroom main cabin.  

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The following motorsailor cat was built between 1998 and 2003 by a homebuilder to a Alexander Verheus design. The Lexline 38 was conciebed from the start as a motorsailor and had wide high volume hulls with a central pod to house the motor and Sonic outdrive leg. The AMD Lexline 38 is 38 x 20.2 foot cat with a weight of 13,440 lbs carries a Sparcraft Aluminium 53 foot mast. The Bermuda cutter rigging is Inox 10mm caps and forestay, 8mm side rigging and 7mm diamonds. The sails are a 360 square foot mainsail (dacron) with 6 full battens and a Profurl roller furling genoa of 344 square foot. The draft ranges from 2.5 foot to 6 foot over the ashwood centreboard. The engine is a 36 HP Vetus diesel driving through a kickup Sonic outdrive leg with a 3 blade fixed solid propeller. The engine drives the cat at between 6 to 9 knots with a fuel consumption of 5 litres per hour. The fuel tank is 250 litres. There are 2 x 110 Ah 12V batteries with a Vicron Phoenix Combi 1 charging control unit. As you will see in the jpegs this cat has a very large underwing pod that contains the engine and outdrive. This will impact its sailing performance as wave interference will build up in the tunnels. The result is a claimed speed of 6 to 12 knots under sail and motorsailing. The accommodation includes 2 double cabins in the hulls, a toilet bathroom in one hull and a downstairs galley and dinette in the other hull. The main saloon has full standing headroom, helming position and additional seating, call the main saloon a rest viewing area and a pilot house. The cockpit is practical for helming and sail control with the mast aft Prout type rig allowing easy access to all halyard controls. Also there is easy direct access to the engine under the cockpit floor. The construction is basically WRC (strip plank western red cedar core) and epoxy glass for the hulls and decks with ply cross beams and cabin superstructure. There is an aluminium forebeam. This cat was initially owned by a disabled person which helps explain the motorsailing aspect of what is a pure cruising catamaran. A design to suit a function. The jpegs give the idea.  

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tane Senior Member

(fun fact about an older generation of Sonic drives (1980): they contained 9 litres of gearbox oil-2 imperial gallons!)  

Nova Luxe took over Scape, a South African builder of power and sail cats in 2020. They are promoting the Scape 40 sports again which is a performance sailing cat by Simonis-Voogd catamaran design. The initial build Dual Flyer was used in charter and was for sale recently. Dual Flyer is 39.3 x 21 foot with a weight of11250 lbs and an additional maximum load capacity of 8,800 lbs. The 53 foot aluminium mast (248 x 175 mm) with 10 mm caps, 8 mm forestay, 8 mm aft intermediates and 7 mm diamonds. The boom is a 165 x 101 mm section. The fore beam is 175 x 116 mm mast section with an 8 mm seagull striker wire. The rig carries a 603 square foot mainsail, a 387 square foot fore triangle and a 120 square foot storm jib. The length to beam is about 11 to 1. The draft ranges from 2.6 foot to 6.6 foot draft over the curved daggerboards. The two Yanmar 29.00hp diesels have a sail drive leg with 3-blade folding propellers. There are 6 x 100w flush mount solar panels. The accommodation is good for an open bridgedeck cat. In each hull there is an aft cabin with queen size double berths. Forward in one hull is a galley area over a raised floor which has a centrally mounted diesel engine under it. The galley has for EG . Corian finish, 1 x Vitrifigo fridge, 1 x Custom Vitrifigo freezer, 2-Plate induction stove, 1 x Oven, 1 x Double sink with hot and cold faucet. Forward is a head and shower. In the other hull is a seating, navigation, entertainment area over a raised floor with engine under with a single berth forward or head forward. The open bridge deck can have a large seating and a very effective cockpit. The construction is foam glass with vacuum bagged epoxy resin hulls, deck and bulkheads including the main crossbeams. All furniture is foam glass and is structural with all panels tabbed into the overall structure. (some production cats just have bulkheads “glued into hull slots”). Performance. The centrally mounted engines should give an indication of the performance intention of this cat Best described as a very fast cruiser. The advertising includes this line: “Dual Flyer can be sailed short handed with all lines and winches controlled from one central location. She includes asymmetrical dagger boards to create lift for a faster pace overwater, easily reaching 25 knots.” I suggest under very good sailing conditions it may peak at 25 knots. I would suggest 300 mile days are possible with 10 to 15 knot averages more realistic. An interesting fast cruiser that should be a good local racer. The jpegs give the idea.  

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Eric Lerouge designed the KSENIA 152 / VIK152 to be a very fast cruiser. Three have been built by amateur/professional combinations. The cat is big, light, has big sail area and reasonable accommodation. This is a classic Eric Lerouge design. He knows what makes a good fast cruising cat. The VIK 152 we will talk about is 50 x 27.5 foot with a weight of 15,800 lbs and a displacement of 21,300 lbs. The 67.9 foot carbon fibre Axxon rotating mast (weight 515 lbs) and carbon fibre boom carries a 1000 square foot mainsail (6 battens), 670 square foot genoa, 968 square foot code 0 and a 2150 square foot screecher. The draft ranges from 1.8 foot to 8.8 foot over the carbon daggerboards. The 2 engines are Craftsman 40.4, 40 hp diesels. Batteries are a bank of 12V/200Ah with 400W solar panels and a Victron mppt charge controller. From the numbers you get the hint the owner wanted a high performance cat. The accommodation layout reflects this. The owner only wanted 6 berths with an owners cabin in one hull and 2 double berth cabins in the other. There is a bathroom in each hull. The main saloon varies according to the build. This specific cat has a large galley an multiple seating area’s. The cockpit is large and focussed on sailing. The build is Vinylester-Sandwich hulls with the deck being Polyester-Sandwich and the cat has Kevlar infused bulkheads. Wise use of materials to suit the structural components. This a 300 mile day plus cat that would have peaks of over 20 knots. On a fun day sail you could average 10 to 15 knots or run faster than windspeed in lower winds. Yes, we have a fast cruiser that a couple has already done a tour of Europe and the Med. The jpegs give the idea of an excellent design.  

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LotsToSea 2011 | 45' Lagoon Sailboat for Sale

2011 lagoon, 45' (13.72m) - lotstosea, the vplp architects, together with lagoon and the nautadesign office, succeeded beautifully in developing a new 45 catamaran to replace the famous lagoon 440. of course, the irreplaceable qualities of the lagoon 440 have been retained as a starting point: a steering station on the fly bridge accessible from both sides of the cockpit, a forward cockpit, performance under sail and an incomparable comfort in the saloon and the cabins.larger and with a bigger sail area, this lagoon 450 is 4 cabin version, and also benefits from important improvements in terms of safety, performance and cruising comfort. lotstosea is now perfectly situated in charleston, sc and is a vessel that has been kept in excellent condition by her owner from the mainsails that are in great condition to the trustworthy tender.ready to pick up and set sail, just pack your bags propulsion (2) 2011 yanmar diesel 54 horsepower 4jh5e engines (2) sd-50 saildrives (2) 3-blade fixed propeller burn rate: 0.75 gph at 2,000 rpm's (cruising speed ~5 knots) accommodations 4 berths 4 heads with electric flush toilets 4 showers each with their own holding tanks hidden behind shower bulkhead nauticboiler 60 liter hot water heater galley aft facing galley located in the salon 2 basin sink with additional basin for drying dishes propane eno three-burner stove and oven two propane tanks located in cockpit port seat storage new 12-volt refrigerator new 12-volt freezer mabe microwave comes with standard kitchenware mast, rigging & sails aluminum mast & boom stainless steel cable standing rigging new bridle and main halyard doyle stackpack genoa secured to a profurl roller furler batteries & electrical equipment (4) new 300ah lithium house batteries (2) engine batteries (including 1 additional spare start battery) cummins onan generator (5) 310-watt rigid solar panels (fixed to solar arch above the tender) 220-volt shore power connection victron multiplus 3000va 12-volt 120-amp inverter/battery charger new mttp smart solar charge controllers technicomar water-maker produces 40 gph of freshwater (5) crusair airconditioning units splendide washer unit electronics raymarine: chart-plotter autopilot radar gps vhf radio depth sounder philips stereo (2) handheld vhf radios tcl 32" smart tv starlink safety equipment liferaft first aid kit flares electric bilge pumps/manual bilge pump (5) fire extinguishers harnesses bosuns chair (8) offshore lifejackets life-ring epirb ground tackle mantus spade anchor over 200' 5/8" anchor chain spare anchor and chain lofrans windass accessories highfield cl340 tender with tohatsu 9.8 horsepower 2-stroke engine stainless steel davit starboard swim ladder starboard freshwater deck wash cockpit cushions bimini top (on flybridge) magma bbq snorkel & fishing gear mooring lines & fenders.

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LOA: 45' 0" (13.72 Meters)

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Beam: 25' 0"

Bridge Clearance: 0' 0"

Draft Max: 4' 6"

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How much is a 45 foot catamaran? 5 Great Options.

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Quick answer is $300,000 to $600,000. But you could also pay as much as $1 million for a fully loaded catamaran like La Vagabonde’s brand new Outremer 45 or as little as $150,000 for a late 1990’s Prout 45 or Leopard 45. These prices are all considering you are asking about a catamaran in reasonable condition and with appropriate cruising equipment. Project catamarans could end up costing much less initially although very likely much more eventually as typically you pay a premium in sailing for the “refit experience.” The upside is a long escape working in a boatyard that allows you to escape from your wife and children if that is your goal. We do not recommend the approach and this website while offering a wide selection of catamarans prefers to advertise that are in good condition at great prices to our visitors.

Another budget aspect to consider is maintenance costs of a 45 foot catamaran. Here the typical assessment is you spend 10% of a catamaran’s value yearly to keep her in good condition at a safe mooring and with proper reserves for depreciation costs.

We answer this question here because oddly the 45 foot number is a common online search and common question we receive. The number 45 has long history in sailing as in the old days of monohull sailboats, the ideal cruiser was thought of as a 45 foot center cockpit. Technology has evolved and proved that two hulls are superior to one yet the 45 feet in length is a sensible universal constant. The reason? Certainly a 45 foot catamaran features a dramatic increase in interior volume as compared to old technology. We suspect that the 45 foot ideal length is more determined by cruising speed and comfort in a wide variety of offshore conditions as well as the size at which length is not a limitation in terms of docking or maneuvering requiring additional crew.

To further provide specifics on your options for a 45 foot catamaran please see example models below.

1. Lagoon 450

The highest volume 45 foot model in production currently. New style design with large accommodations, wide beam, and tall mainsail. Comes in flybridge and sport version with different helm configurations. This design is an evolution of the Lagoon 440. Prices range from $400,000 to $700,000 from an old charter 2011 model to a brand new owner’s version. See our Lagoon 450 specifications and a list current example for sale.

2. Leopard 45

The classic Leopard 45 was built from 1997 to 2001 and should not be confused with the new version of the model by the same name. These are affordable ex charter catamarans with old school builds. Watch out for wet balsa coring like on any 20 year old cored hull catamaran. Prices range from $200,000 to $250,000. See our Leopard 45 page for more specifications and options currently for sale .

3. Prout 45

The Prout 45 model is the oldest fashioned model on this list and least expensive coming in at $150,000 to $250,000. These feature a cutter rig with two headsails and a very aftmost main mast. This headsail powered sailplan is very unusual for catamarans options at this size range. Please see our specifications for more information and for sale page for current examples for sale .

4. Outremer 45

Made famous by Outremer’s special sale of an example to La Vagabonde stars. While at a base price it may be $700,000 when fully outfitted this boat nears $1 million USD. Performance oriented design with daggerboards and outboard helms with tillers. With the pricing and performance focus, this is a less common design.

5. Privilege 45

Lying somewhere between the classic Prout 45 and middle aged Leopard 45, this older Privilege design ranges in price from $150,000 to $250,000. These were high end charter boats in their day with a very good reputation for build quality, performance, and interior fit / finish. See our Privilege specifications and examples for sale .

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15 of our favorite 35 to 45-foot catamarans

Second-hand is of course cheaper…and is often the opportunity to sail aboard a multihull which is ready to set off (again). From 35 to 45 feet, the budgets remain moderate, with some good opportunities. We have chosen for you 15 of the most well-known 35 to 45-foot boats, which will therefore be easy to re-sell when you return – if you choose to return one day…

Rather well-canvassed and above all quite light, this catamaran is reputed to sail well.

Curvy and convivial, the saloon is adjacent to a functional galley.

Fast for its size, the 381 is also pleasant to sail. Top speeds of 20 knots are on the cards!

The nacelle’s low volume and the narrow hulls lend themselves more to a small crew.

The 380 takes up the broad outline of the 410, which came out three years earlier…but offers engines accessible via rear lockers rather than under the berths.

The nacelle and its large vertical portlights offer an uninterrupted view and excellent protection from the sun.

Certain owners report top speeds of over 18 knots. Seawinds are fast!

The nacelle is occupied by the saloon alone; as a result, there is no lack of space at aperitif time!

An unusual silhouette, especially head on… But the marked longitudinal steps in the hulls keep the waterline beam moderate, and offer good performance.

Small floor area in the nacelle, but welcome vertical portlights to limit the greenhouse effect.

Well-canvassed, the Lavezzi is capable of averaging 9 knots during ocean passages – if the trade winds are present.

The triangular saloon table and the offset companionways guarantee easy movement around the bridgedeck.

The steering positions offer a good view of the sail plan.

At the cost of less than fluid movement around the boat, nothing is lacking aboard, and you can spend long months on the water.

Maximum freeboard for comfort in the hulls, but a tall rig so you don’t get stuck in light airs.

The owner’s version which offers the happy skipper a full hull, with a large bathroom and desk, is our preference. The companionway can even be closed, to cut oneself off from the bridgedeck.

The first examples, equipped with a non-overlapping jib, deserve a ‘real’ genoa, to pep them up!

Rounded saloon and athwartships aft berths: the designer Olivier Flahault presents some appealing and functional innovations.

51 four-cabin models as opposed to 13 private owner’s versions: it’s not easy to find a three-cabin boat!

All the Leopard 43’s berths are arranged athwartships.

Two innovations on deck: the builder has provided a forward cockpit and a raised steering position.

The vertical portlights provide an exceptional view of the sea, light and no greenhouse effect. At the price of debatable aerodynamics.

Thanks to its double 'steps', the Leopard 44 succeeds in keeping the hulls quite slim at the waterline.

With 2.12 m of headroom, the saloon is comfortable. And there is no lack of light, thanks to its generous portlights.

The sail plan, with its mast positioned well forward, clearly favors the mainsail.

The U-shaped galley inherited from monohulls is appealing in use: you are perfectly secure when the sea is rough.

Marc Lombard took great care to design rather slim hulls. A good point for performance.

Inside, we find once again the Privilege finishing quality and the very special atmosphere aboard these catamarans built for demanding owners.

This 45 is certainly a particularly fast catamaran, but it is also very safe in heavy weather.

The compact nacelle reduces the liveable volume. Ideal for lightening the boat and offering more trampoline area.

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Athena 38 Best seller in the under 40-foot category

In 1994, the Athena 38 came in between the Tobago 35 and the Venezia 42, two boats whose design it echoed – rounded lines, pug-nosed bows and a coachroof extension. Although it remains relatively lightweight, it is slower than the builder’s previous models. Its hulls are in fact appreciably beamier, and the freeboard is higher. It is thus perfectly suited to a long cruise in the West Indies or the Mediterranean, as a couple or a family. On the other hand, during long passages, it is a little lacking in length for a smooth passage through the sea. Nevertheless, its load-carrying capacity is appreciable for a catamaran of less than 40'. Pleasant under sail, easy to handle, this model quickly became a great commercial success – for both charter companies and private individuals – to such a point that it remained in its builder’s catalogue for almost 10 years. In 1998, the Athena was improved: we enjoyed a better view forward, thanks to a new steering position, directly inspired by the one on the Bahia 46. A solid platform was also provided, aft of the mainsheet track. This model’s strong points: great comfort, despite its modest size, easy movement both on deck and inside, and a particularly successful rounded saloon. The finishing on this model is clearly improved, compared to previous generations; just a few glued headlinings can be noticed here and there. 

The plusses: very liveable catamaran for its size, good performance, very pleasant bridgedeck  

The minuses: Not comfortable to windward in big seas, tiny hull portlights, small chart table 

Most of the boats are still in good overall condition. To be checked: sails, engines, electric circuit, standing and running rigging. For those who wish to set off, check the following points: forestay and gooseneck fixing points, and steering cables.

Comfort/Performance index:  7/10

Value for money: +++

Availability on the market: ++++

Technical specification

Builder:                                        Fountaine Pajot

Architect:                                     Joubert/Nivelt

Hull length:                                  11.60 m

Waterline length:                         11.30 m

Beam:                                          6.30 m

Draft:                                           1.00 m

Weight:                                        6 t

Windward sail area:                     88 m²

Mainsail:                                      50 m²

Genoa:                                        38 m²

Engines:                                      2 x 18 hp inboards

Material:                                      polyester sandwich

Production:                                  222 examples from 1994 to 2003

Second-hand price:                     100,000 to 130,000 euros exc. tax

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45 to 46-foot Catamaran Models Comparison

This 45 to 46-foot catamaran models comparison covers the features of four premium yacht brands. This size category holds a special place in the multihull market. They are as generous in terms of communal spaces as the 47-48′ catamarans, but usually have only four cabins, which is more than enough to accommodate one or two families.

Significantly more spacious than the 42′, which can also have four cabins, they offer more room for a comfortable sailing experience. With the popularity of this size catamarans, it’s no surprise that the four brands we discuss are competing in this segment. Lagoon 46, Bali 4.6, Excess 14, and Fountaine-Pajot Elba 45 – each offer a unique approach, and share a commitment to quality and performance.

Lagoon catamarans are yachts designed with a primary motto in mind: comfort. The division of Bénéteau that builds them belongs to the brand’s Floating Real Estate sector. Floating Real Estate is an entire program dedicated to comfort on the water aboard a sailboat.

And on this yacht, comfort is everywhere – large cabins, welcoming flybridge, as well as comfortable navigation with self-tacking jib and powerful engines; everything you need to take this floating house of nearly 100m2 (1075 ft2) anywhere.

A roof that extends far to the back, three large modern rectangular hull windows, panoramic vertical windows wrapping the salon, a high-placed boom and a forward trampoline cockpit – all the distinctive elements of a Lagoon can be found on this new Lagoon 46 .

The Lagoon 46 is built around its salon that houses the galley kitchen along with a lounge area and chart table. In the aft section lies a separate outdoor cockpit with an eight-person table opposite it; the daybed perfect for taking naps and an outdoor fridge and sink complete the layout.

On each side of the flybridge a staircase leads up to centrally-positioned steering station where the helmsman has a series of winches on each side, with the main ones being electrically powered. The multifunction screen is placed on an inclined navigation console for comfortable viewing. Up top, the helmsman has plenty of company with space for five people on either side of him. In the aft section, there’s a lounging area with cushioned mattresses.

At the front, two trampolines are found on either side of the beam, along with a lounge area with a U-shaped bench perfect for enjoying an evening drink.

Inside, Lagoon has done a great job with this 46. The four cabins are very similar in terms of volume and bed size. Four identical cabins with their own bathrooms is extremely rare and a major advantage of this comfortable boat.

The sail plan of Lagoon catamarans is designed to make maneuvers as easy as possible. The shipyard has chosen to continue using a traditional large mainsail and self-tacking jib. This configuration usually limits the surface area of the jib, but here Lagoon has moved the mast step further back on the roof, providing the jib with a surface area of 46m2 in addition to the 83m2 of the mainsail. With this rigging setup, you can tack without touching any sheets, making sailing with a very small crew (1 person!) more than possible!

A skipper who does all the maneuvers alone is a reality. Lagoon fully embraces it on this boat. When you have two couples and four children on board, you need eyes to watch over them and arms for cooking and activities. That’s where the self-tacking jib makes perfect sense.

Spacious and very comfortable, the Lagoon 46 is like an apartment at sea; a boat that leans more towards these characteristics than those of a pure sailing vessel.

Bali is the “mainstream” division of the famous Catana cruising catamarans. Balis are comfortable cruising catamarans, direct competitors to Lagoon, which they challenge with some unique features that have contributed to their success.

The Bali catamarans design is almost magical. Solid deck over the front, deck over the aft hulls, and you get the largest usable surface area in this category. A rectangle of 100m2 (1075 ft2)!

At the front deck on the Bali 4.6 , there are no trampolines but instead a series of sun loungers and a forward deck cockpit with a table and seating. The front area connects to the salon through a convenient door – and this salon is designed for enjoying outdoor dining moments. It’s the only yacht in this comparison that doesn’t have trampolines, and kids will surely complain if asked to choose their dream catamaran!

At the back, Bali equips almost all of its boats with a pivoting rear door, similar to the operation of tilting garage doors. With minimal effort, the entire cockpit/salon partition disappears against the ceiling and the side windows slide open – you feel like you’re outside! Close everything up and you’re protected inside. This trick allows for a very large table and spacious kitchen to be housed in the covered area of the salon. The table is surrounded by sofas on one side and chairs on the other, with another sofa facing it, making the whole space very comfortable and versatile.

On the flybridge behind the helm area on the port side, a third dining location is provided by the cockpit lounge that can be transformed into a dining area with a view. This lounge adds another location option for meals – one of the central advantages of this catamaran.

To accommodate these features, the boom was raised high above the flybridge. To access it requires climbing up on the rigid bimini structure of the flybridge; where you are more than 4 meters high.

The rigging chosen is in line with this last characteristic, it’s a self-tacking jib and a lug main sail, battened, making sails easy to maneuver alone. We tacked without touching the sheets – it’s nice! In the version we recommend, the boat has 120 m2 of sail area upwind, an area slightly less than that of the Lagoon 46, but it’s a lighter boat by more than a ton.

The cabins are decorated in soothing and modern beige and brown tones. And just like on the Lagoon 46, the cabins put everyone on an equal footing, with all four having similar beds and storage. The beds are placed crosswise, unlike the Lagoon 46, and the Balis beds are larger than those of their competitor.

The 4 and 5 cabin versions are preferred for charter operations, the latter layout including a small “v-berth” cabin installed in the forward hull.

The Bali 4.6 is one of the most habitable in this 45 to 46-foot catamaran models comparison. Featuring three separate living/dining areas, it is the most versatile. Direct competitor of the Lagoon, the choice between these two very beautiful cruising catamarans in this 45 to 46-foot models comparison is only a question of personal taste!

Fountaine-Pajot Elba 45

The Elba 45 by Fountaine-Pajot is a yacht that, while not truly sporty, still remains oriented towards sailing without sacrificing comfort. On a Fountaine-Pajot, the booms are easily accessible, which is a sign of a boat that prioritizes sailing. The Elba 45 is a comfortable cruising catamaran, with a relatively compact silhouette and the characteristics of a real sailor’s vessel.

Fountaine-Pajot boats are very comfortable, but the shipyard has never lost sight of the need to be able to quickly perform reducing and hoisting maneuvers when necessary. For this reason, the boom of the Elba 45 remains easily accessible from the roof. The roof accommodates a large lounge area in front and a flybridge salon at the back. The steering position is offset to starboard.

Offered in a four-cabin version with their own ensuite bathrooms, the Elba 45 sailboats are very comfortable but forward cabins are slightly less spacious than those of the Lagoon 46.

The saloon features an L-shaped kitchen, a configuration that allows for cooking facing forward, and a welcoming lounge equipped with a coffee table. There is no chart table on the Elba 45, but instead a multifunction screen mounted in a cabinet near the entrance of the salon.

Relatively lightweight, the Fountaine-Pajot Elba 45 weighs nearly two tons less than the Lagoon 46 on the scale but two tons more than the Excess 14. The optional Tenderlift platform is well worth the additional weight it carries in terms of ease of launching the dinghy.

The Elba 45 catamaran’s rigging features a self-tacking jib and a large mainsail with three reefs (124 m2 at close-hauled). Taking reefs is made easier by the reasonable height of the boom from the roof.

The Elba 45 is equipped with two 50 HP diesel engines (optional 60 HP), and is also available in a Smart Electric version, fitted with electric motors, batteries, and a generator capable of providing it with a wide range of autonomy.

Sail-powered, slightly heavy, elegant, and well-designed, the Fountaine Pajot Elba 45 makes for a great cruising catamaran intended for those who enjoy sailing without sacrificing comfort. And the hybrid electric version is an exciting option!

The Excess catamarans are designed to be radically different from the Lagoon catamarans, which are also owned by Bénéteau. To differentiate the line from the Lagoon, they created the Excess line of open, relatively lightweight catamarans that prioritize sailing sensations – performance and pleasure. The Excess 14 is the latest addition to this family of catamarans and the most performance oriented in this 45 to 46-foot catamaran models comparison.

Excess occupies a unique position in the catamaran market. They are not high-performance machines like the Marsaudon, which are very fast but unforgiving. No, Excess boats are athletes but in the way that amateur athletes are, Sunday sports enthusiasts like you and me who love sports but don’t make it their life. These boats are designed for sailing enthusiasts, passionate individuals who refuse to compromise on both sensations and comfort.

Weighing in at 12 tons, the Excess 14 is the lightest catamaran in this comparison. With its 118 or 134 m2 (pulse rig) of sail area upwind, it has the best sail area to lightweight ratio among the boats in this 45 to 46-foot catamaran comparison. The absence of a flybridge plays a significant role. But wait, when we say “absence,” it’s not entirely true! On the Excess 14, removable mattresses can be installed during stops to enjoy sunbathing – but only while at anchor!

The Excess catamarans , including the Excess 14, also feature a steering control system using textile ropes (dyneema), which provides more feedback sensations than hydraulic steering pumps typically used. The helm stations are located at the rear of the boat and an intelligent opening bimini system allows for monitoring the sails or enjoying shooting stars while at anchor.

The large cockpit table can seat eight people, and there are two trampolines at the front as well as two sunbathing benches.

The four-cabin version, preferred by charter guests, features separate baths for each cabin. The forward cabins are noticeably less spacious than those of the Lagoon 46 but redeems itself with many additional benefits!

The Excess 14 is a captivating sailboat, offering exceptional sailing sensations without ever sacrificing onboard comfort. It is a yacht that lends itself well to voyages, but it is also the only one in this 45 to 46-foot catamaran comparison that does not have a true flybridge.

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Compare The Most Popular 45ft Production Sailing Catamarans

At the 2014 boat shows, the 45ft range is the most popular catamarans right now. There are four production models on the market that seem to accommodate most families’ preferences. However, our clients have a hard time making a choice between them.

These sailing catamarans, even though similar in length, are different in significant ways, not only in look and styling but sail to power ratios, volume, and comfort. So, we have done a price and specifications comparison of the four most popular sailing catamaran models in the 45ft range, Bali 4.5 , Helia 44 , Lagoon 450 , and Leopard 44 .

This information below, should give catamaran buyers a clearer view of how these sailing catamarans compare. We have similarly spec’d out each of the four catamaran models and the price includes delivery to the US. The hot buttons for this type and size of catamarans are the forward cockpit, “sky-lounge” or sundeck, flush deck from aft cockpit to inside saloon area and aft cockpit extension. Based on this and the most important specifications, like displacement, sail area, length, etc., we made the chart below to get a good comparison of each catamaran’s features.

Bali 4.5 Catamaran  by the Catana Group: 535,325 Euro  |   Lagoon 450  Catamaran: 502,474 Euro  

Helia 44 by Fountaine Pajot : 515,940 Euro  |  Leopard 44 by Robertson & Caine: 448,262 Euro

*Based on 2014 Pricing

*These prices are estimates only and should be negotiated with each independent dealer OR catamaran buyers can consult with Catamaran Guru to negotiate on their behalf.

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4 thoughts on “Compare The Most Popular 45ft Production Sailing Catamarans”

How are the Power to Weight ratios calculated? These numbers don’t look right. For the Helia, for example, the sail area is 115m^2, whereas displacement is 10.5t. 115/10.5 = 10.95 (not 91). In all of my calculations, the FPs have better power to weight than lagoon or leopard.

I would like to thank Catamaran Guru forgiving an independent review with the pros and cons of each brand well done

You are welcome! It’s makes things a little easier for consumers when they are armed with all the facts!

Any chance of updating to include the Australian Seawind catamarans?

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