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2004 Easy 43 Catamaran

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Launched in 2004 this beautiful example of this popular build catamaran.

Vanish is fully equipped and ready for her next blue water adventure. Having just completed a tour of Tasmania she is truly turn-key.

This design has the advantage of lifting centreboards allowing her passage into the shallowest of regions. This feature also makes her very safe and low drag off-wind so her tracking is true and unaffected by a big seaway.

Her 30hp twin Yanmar diesels are well maintained with low hours.

She weighs just 10 tonnes making her very easy to handle and set up for short handing.

Rerigged just 12 months ago plus a 2021 watermaker ,2021 B&G electronics. Also, new Rocna anchor and chain 2021

Beautifully presented interior with light and airy feel with light, warm timbers.

Spacious dinette, and and living in the saloon is complimented by a nicely set up linear galley.

The cabins are very generous.

Outside the cockpit is everything you need for fun passage making in comfort with great al weather protection.

Vanish is the full package and ready for new owners to step on and sail away.

Additional Details

Country Origin : Australia Designer : Peter Snell Builder : Jeff Bus/ John King

Water (Potable) Capacity (l) : 800 Hull Construction Material : Plywood/epoxy Hull Type : Catamaran Deck Construction Material : Plywood/epoxy

Length (feet) : 43 feet Length (m) : 13.1 m Beam/Width (m) : 6.6 m Draft (m) : 1.6 (centerboards down) Dry Weight (kgs) : 8 ton

Number of Helms : 1 Displacement : 10 ton Engine Notes : Serviced February 2022. Number Of Engines : 2 Engine Standard : Yamaha Engine Hours : 500 Horse Power (hp) : 30 Drive Type : Saildrive

Number of Batteries : 2. Batteries (2020) and are 400 amps of lithium Fuel Type : Diesel Number of Fuel Tanks : 2 Fuel Tank Capacity (L) : 220 Propeller : 3 blade feathering Steering System : Cable

Accommodation Notes : Great cockpit protection. Cockpit cushions Number of Berths : 8 Number of Showers : 2 Shower Type : Hand held shower Number of Toilets : 2 Toilet Type : Macerator Air Conditioning : Heating Holding Tank (L) : 35

Stove : 4 burner Gas. Current gas compliance. Refrigeration : 2 Number of Freezers : 1 Number of Sinks : 2 Entertainment and Appliances Notes : Fusion Stereo 2021

Anchor / Winch : Electric anchor winch Bilge Pump : 4 Deck Gear : 5 fenders. Arco/Hotton x 6 winches. Dock lines. Boat hook. Mast/Rigging : 2021 New rigging Sail Inventory : All sails 2021. Rolly Tasker fully batten main and boom bag (new 2021) Quantum Furling Jib Norths #3 non furling Quantum Solent furling headsail Hood Spinnaker mast head square running

Electrics : B and G Zues 3 2021. Solar installed November 2021, consisting of 4 x 380 watt solar panels and 1 Victron 1/50 solar converter producing up to 7kw per day. Electronics Navigation : B and G Zues 3 (2021) Dinghy : With Mercury Inflatable 15hp Safety Gear : 1 x PLB 1 x 406 Epirb and Flares (2021)

Ground Tackle : 25 Rocna 70mm 10mm chain (2021) Watermaker / De-Sal : Stella Engine drive 80l/h (2021) GPS : B and G GPS Has Navigation Lights : LED Radio : VHF with B and G AIS (2021) Number of Life Jackets : Yes (2021)

Vessel Name : VANISH

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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Edwards Yacht Sales

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2003 Lagoon 43 PC

• Power Catamaran
• Miami, FL, US

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With classic trawler lines and high bows to take the waves, Rendez-Vous is a 3 cabin owner's version catamaran for sale. The Port Yanmar Engine was replaced in 2017, she also features an Onan generator and A/C in all cabins and salon. The Lagoon power 43 is a fuel efficient seakindly passegemaker with keels protecting the props and tons of storage on deck and below. The exterior layout offers an aft/central covered cockpit, forward sun-cockpit, flybridge seating area under a canvas bimini and aft sun-loungers with plenty of places to enjoy the water views. Below decks the master cabin aft between the two hulls offers a king sized bed and wraparound windows and direct access to the cockpit. The forward cabins each have en-suite heads. The saloon is bright and airy with a U-shaped galley to starboard.

Vessel Description:

The LAGOON POWER 43 offers advantages only a catamaran can deliver. Speed and Efficiency. Speed thanks to the design expertise of Naval Architect Philippe Subréro, recognized specialist in the area of fast passenger ferry catamarans achieved with high performance hulls and very narrow water entries. Efficiency provided by the use of powerful, yet economical diesel engines, balanced with inherently efficient catamaran hulls. The ratio of power to speed for this size powerboat, allows for offshore cruising and long passages that were reserved for displacement boats until now.From the broad aft swim platform to the cozy forward cockpit, from the commanding fly bridge to the large aft cockpit, life and movement onboard is comfortable, simple and secure, thanks to wide passages and stainless steel stanchions, which surround the deck.The LAGOON POWER 43 is incredibly maneuverable and easy to operate, even single-handed! The great distance between the two propellers makes her extremely manageable in docking and close-quarters maneuvering. Imagine being able to turn 360° within her own length! The balance of twin hulls delivers excellent, stable handling even in turbulent seas, at low or high speeds. The gentle passage of the hulls through the water makes ocean-going navigation simple and pleasant.From Florida's canals to the blue waters of the Pacific, the LAGOON POWER 43 is as comfortable and stable for daylong escapades as for long passages. Thanks to her shallow draft, venturing through canals or tropical lagoons is easy and safe.Enjoy the excitement of discovery without the stress. Cruising becomes pleasure as you explore beautiful anchorages from the New England coast to the Florida Keys, the Bahamas to the Virgin Islands, the Caribbean to the Gulf Coast, the Pacific North West to Mexico and beyond.The 43's hulls are a semi-displacement design with a deep forefoot and A V-shape central wedge to help displace water and reduce pounding and a chine above the waterline displaces spray.  A long keel protects the props, and the 43 can actually sit on her bottom if needed. With a central covered cockpit, forward sun-cockpit, flybridge seating area under a canvas bimini and aft sun-loungers there are many spaces to enjoy the water views.There is plenty of on-deck stowage for toys. A compartment forward of the house is nearly 5 feet deep and can easily absorb dive tanks, water toys, fenders and lines. Two additional forepeak lockers and two lockers on the afterdeck should help keep the 43 self-sufficient for weeks. Another compartment in the cockpit sole contains a liferaft locker.The galley includes a front-loading 12-volt refrigerator and good counter space. Again, stowage is everywhere, including a three-quarters height pantry, a bottle locker, a pot and pan drawer, and a dish locker. A four-burner range is under an opening hatch for added ventilation.One of the 43's most impressive features is her after cabin, which spans both hulls. The berth is in the middle, where standing headroom is not required. Ports surround the area, and an opening hatch is over the foot of the berth. There are his-and-her hanging lockers as well as a third locker, great for linens. The head is split, with a sink and MSD to port, as well as a shower, if needed. To starboard is a commodious shower stall with sink. The head is at the foot of the stairs to the stateroom's private entrance, which means a shower after a day at the beach won't require trenching water through the interior.Two identical staterooms are forward, both with wet heads. Two opening ports and an overhead hatch funnel in fresh breezes, and the clearance over the berth provided an open feeling not found in many forepeak staterooms.Additional stowage is in the passageway, which also houses the AC/DC panel.Lagoon power range is known for its incredible use of space, both inside and out.  The main benefit, without doubt however, is the fuel economy, even with her upgraded powerful 320 hp twin diesels, at 7kts of speed, she is burning 1.2l/hr in total, which can save a significant amount of fuel consumption in comparison to a conventional motor yacht. With these big engines, she can reach speeds over 20kts and cruise at 15-18kts, from slow and leisurely, burning about as much fuel as a sailboat and fast enough to get out of the way of weather or make the anchorage before nightfall. Jumping on Caribbean passages nothing is more than a half day away for this boat, and turning on her own length making her easy to manage, even in the tightest places. The catamaran hull also offers a far greater range, making long distance cruising a breeze. Her 1600 ltr capacity will give her a range of over 1300 nm!

advanced co brokerage Florida power is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by The Multihull Company.

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Presented By Caroline @ The Multihull Company

With classic trawler lines and high bows to take the waves, Rendez-Vous is a 3cabin owner’s version catamaran for sale. The Port Yanmar Engine was replaced in 2017, she also features an Onan generator and A/C in all cabins and salon.

The Lagoon power 43 is a fuel efficient sea-kindly passage maker with keels protecting the props and tons of storage on deck and below. The exterior layout offers an aft/central covered cockpit, forward sun-cockpit, flybridge seating area under a canvas bimini and aft sun-loungers with plenty of places to enjoy the water views. Below decks the master cabin aft between the two hulls offers a king sized bed and wraparound windows and direct access to the cockpit. The forward cabins each have en-suite heads. The saloon is bright and airy with a U-shaped galley to starboard.

The LAGOON POWER 43 offers advantages only a catamaran can deliver. Speed and Efficiency. Speed thanks to the design expertise of Naval Architect Philippe Subrero, recognized specialist in the area of fast passenger ferry catamarans achieved with high performance hulls and very narrow water entries. Efficiency provided by the use of powerful, yet economical diesel engines, balanced with inherently efficient catamaran hulls. The ratio of power to speed for this size powerboat, allows for offshore cruising and long passages that were reserved for displacement boats until now.

From the broad aft swim platform to the cozy forward cockpit, from the commanding fly bridge to the large aft cockpit, life and movement onboard is comfortable, simple and secure, thanks to wide passages and stainless steel stanchions, which surround the deck.

The LAGOON POWER 43 is incredibly maneuverable and easy to operate, even single-handed! The great distance between the two propellers makes her extremely manageable in docking and close-quarters maneuvering. Imagine being able to turn 360 within her own length! The balance of twin hulls delivers excellent, stable handling even in turbulent seas, at low or high speeds. The gentle passage of the hulls through the water makes ocean-going navigation simple and pleasant.

From Florida’s canals to the blue waters of the Pacific, the LAGOON POWER 43 is as comfortable and stable for daylong escapades as for long passages. Thanks toher shallow draft, venturing through canals or tropical lagoons is easy and safe. Enjoy the excitement of discovery without the stress. Cruising becomes pleasure as you explore beautiful anchorages from the New England coast to the Florida Keys, the Bahamas to the Virgin Islands, the Caribbean to the Gulf Coast, the Pacific North West to Mexico and beyond.

The 43s hulls are a semi-displacement design with a deep forefoot and A V-shape central wedge to help displace water and reduce pounding and a chine above the waterline displaces spray. A long keel protects the props, and the 43 can actually sit on her bottom if needed.

With a central covered cockpit, forward sun-cockpit, flybridge seating area under a canvas bimini and aft sun-loungers there are many spaces to enjoy the water views.

There is plenty of on-deck stowage for toys. A compartment forward of the house is nearly 5 feet deep and can easily absorb dive tanks, water toys, fenders and lines. Two additional forepeak lockers and two lockers on the afterdeck should help keep the 43 self-sufficient for weeks. Another compartment in the cockpit sole contains a life raft locker.

The galley includes a front-loading 12-volt refrigerator and good counter space. Again, stowage is everywhere, including a three-quarters height pantry, a bottle locker, a potand pan drawer, and a dish locker. A four-burner range is under an opening hatch for added ventilation.

One of the 43s most impressive features is her after cabin, which spans both hulls. The berth is in the middle, where standing headroom is not required. Ports surround the area, and an opening hatch is over the foot of the berth. There are his-and-her hanging lockers as well as a third locker, great for linens. The head is split, with a sink and MSD to port, as well as a shower, if needed. To starboard is a commodious shower stall with sink. The head is at the foot of the stairs to the staterooms private entrance, which means a shower after a day at the beach wont require trenching water through the interior.

Two identical staterooms are forward, both with wet heads. Two opening ports and an overhead hatch funnel in fresh breezes, and the clearance over the berth provided an open feeling not found in many forepeak staterooms.

Additional stowage is in the passageway, which also houses the AC/DC panel.

Lagoon power range is known for its incredible use of space, both inside and out. The main benefit, without doubt however, is the fuel economy, even with her upgraded powerful 320 hp twin diesels, at 7kts of speed, she is burning 1.2l/hr in total, which can save a significant amount of fuel consumption in comparison to a conventional motor yacht. With these big engines, she can reach speeds over20kts and cruise at 15-18kts, from slow and leisurely, burning about as much fuel as a sailboat and fast enough to get out of the way of weather or make the anchorage before nightfall. Jumping on Caribbean passages nothing is more than a half day away for this boat, and turning on her own length making her easy to manage, even in the tightest places.

The catamaran hull also offers a far greater range, making long distance cruising a breeze. Her 1600 ltr capacity will give her a range of over 1300 nm!

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Measurements.

• Length Overall: 43 ft
• Length Waterline: 39.08 ft ft
• Max Draft: 3' 11"
• Beam Measure: 21' 0"
• Total Power: 630
• Engine Brand: Yanmar
• Engine Model: 6LPA-STP2
• Engine Type: Inboard
• Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
• Engine Hours: 291
• Engine Power: 315 hp
• Engine Model: 6LPA-STP
• Engine Hours: 5377

Layout & Accommodations

• 3 cabins and 3 heads
• Master aft full beam width king size bed with lateral and stern windows
• Separate head and shower
• Forward Port and Starboard guest quarters with ensuite heads
• All with separate a/c and heat in all cabins
• U-shaped galley
• 4 burner propane stove top and oven
• Stainless steel dual sinks
• Granite counter tops
• Front loading refrigerator

Electronics & Navigation

• Raymarine depth and autopilot, GPS Garmin chart plotter, VHF

Electrical, Power & Plumbing

• US 110/120 V AC and 12 V DC
• Inverter Combi 12/2500
• Guest ChargePro 125 amp charger
• AC outlets throughout
• Separate AC and DC panels
• Onan 11KW genset ~ 8021 hr
• 50 50 amp shore power cable
• 50 30 amp cable

Deck & Equipment

• Flybridge with upper helm
• Flybridge seating and lounging area
• Stairs (not ladder) to the flybridge
• Aft sundeck
• Hot & cold freshwater deck rinse-off shower
• Forward cockpit seating and lounging areas
• Solid 1.25 stainless steel handrails sidedecks
• Non-skid decking or synthetic teak on decks
• 10 large boat cleats, 4 forward, 2 midship and 4 aft
• Walkway and deck lighting
• 6 huge storage lazarettes
• 8 hull side portholes
• 12 deck hatches for light and ventilation
• Deck side and swim platform dock access
• 2 propane tanks
• Hot water heater new 2024
• Large cushioned seating for 10
• Cockpit table with seating for 8
• Large double size dry storage lazarette
• 68 headroom
• Walkway to deck
• Sliding glass door to salon
• Synthetic Teak cockpit and aft transom flooring

Engine & Mechanical

• 2x 4d 12v engine start batteries Lead Acid-2023
• 2x 40 amp alternators
• Direct drive shafts, keel protected.
• 4 blade propellers
• Spare parts and filters
• 11 kw Onan diesel generator 8021 hours
• 315 hp Yanmar engines, port new 2017 291 hours on port and 5377 starboard
• 4 air-con/heat systems, 16k BTU, 12k BTU and 2x 5k BTU in the interior spaces
• dinghy davit
• 200 gallon water tanks
• 400 gallon fuel tanks
• 3 x 40 gallon holding tanks
• The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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By Caroline @ The Multihull Company

I learned how to walk on a boat. I’ve cruised, raced and lived aboard in my youth. I too share your dream of perfect afternoon sails and secluded anchorages. I started as a yacht broker in 2000 and have had the opportunity to work with clients in the purchase and sale of almost every type of cruising catamaran on the water today. I have helped hundreds of clients purchase yachts new and used from 30’-77’ and have come across every type of situation and problem that may arise in a transaction.

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Sailing Catamarans: Sailing Catamarans make great cruising and bluewater boats.

Although the principles of sailing are the same for both catamarans and monohulls, there are some enormous advantages to safety and comfort for sailing catamarans.

One of the biggest developments over the last decade in the yachting arena has been the rise of the super catamaran: a multihull over 100 feet in length. The emergence of the super or mega catamaran is a relatively new event affiliated to the rise of the mega or super yacht, used to describe the huge growth in luxurious, large motor yachts on the French Riviera, Caribbean and Floridian Coast.

• Level sailing gives greater comfort and is less tiring
• The danger of falling overboard on a catamaran is considerably less than on a monohull
• It seems that you do the same activities whether you are at anchor, sailing, or motoring
• With a catamaran's level sailing, seasickness is reduced significantly
• A very valuable yet seldom talked about benefit is no rolling in an anchorage
• You don't have to put away everything every time you start sailing
• The draft on catamaran varies from 1 to 4 feet depending on whether it has mini-keels or dagger boards
• 360 degree view you have from most catamaran bridge decks
• Onboard a catamaran you remain informally connected to the world outside
• Galley Up layouts make provisioning, serving and cleaning just steps from the cockpit instead of many unsafe trips up and down the companionway; even when in the galley the cook is still part of the party.
• Because of the large wide deck areas there is a real feeling of space when outside
• When sailing with three or more people catamarans offer much more privacy as the two hulls, and the suites and heads within them, are far away from each other
• Catamarans are faster than monohulls and can avoid most serious weather and, at worst, place itself in a more favorable position to avoid the brunt of a storm
• Catamarans are superior to monohulls in terms of redundancy due to twin engines and twin rudders
• Better dinghy storage on davits between hulls as well as safer access to the dinghy and watersports

Power Catamarans: A recent development in recreational catamaran history and design has been the introduction of the power catamaran. The 'power' version incorporates the best features of a motor yacht and combines it with the characteristics of a multihull. The hulls below the waterline are typically planning hulls instead of their sailing counterparts that are standard displacement.

Usually, the power catamaran is devoid of any sailing apparatus as demonstrated by some of the top-selling models like the CUMBERLAND 47LC, Lagoon Power 43, Leopard 47PC and the Journey 47LRC to mention a few.

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This Dolphin 430, owned until 2021 by a retired international commercial airline pilot, is in amazing condition for a yacht of her vintage.  She has used for here entire life for sailing to the Bahamas.

Always maintained to top standards.  She is the same hull and tooling as the popular Dolphin 460, the famous Brazilian built catamaran that has many circumnavigations in the design's history. 

Big daggerboards, carbon mast, all foam core hulls, vinylester resin, she is a top flight build crafted by legendary boat builder Philippe Pouvreau, a third generation French builder who set up his factory in Brazil. Philippe continues to build custom cats in Brazil.

The Dolphin production ceased in 2009 due to the global financial crisis, but the 24 that were built are sailing all over the world and they are cherished by their owners for their optimum performance, great craftsmanship, and robust construction. 

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10 Best Solo Bluewater Catamarans and What Makes Them Great!

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Finding the best solo bluewater catamaran is hard, I have been looking for the right balance of lightweight, sturdy, spacious, and compact. But what are the best solo bluewater catamarans on the market?

The ten best solo bluewater catamarans have unique designs, are about 40 feet (12.2m) long, boast an autopilot, all lines to the cockpit, and can provide a safe ocean passage with only one sailor on board. Popular short-handed bluewater cat models include the Manta 42, Dolphin 42, and the FP Belize 43.

Whether you’re looking to buy a brand new catamaran or refit an older one, I know one thing, there’s a solo sailing boat out there for you. Read on to learn about the best models available on the market today, this article is a synergy of my own knowledge together with the experience of expert sailors.

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What To Look For in a Solo Bluewater Catamaran

If you’re sailing single-handed (aka shorthanded or solo), you’ll want an easy-to-maintain boat that allows you to stay at the helm for the bulk of your trip. Typically, you’ll want a catamaran that’s about 40 feet in length (and with a beam to length ratio above 53%) too big of a boat, and it will be hard to handle, and too small it becomes unable to sail large waves and strong winds safely. Sail size plays a big part in how easy your reefing and winching will be.

If your boat has an autopilot , which a well-outfitted bluewater boat definitely should, you will have an easier time managing sails and navigation. With autopilot mode enabled, you can cruise along without having to worry about adjusting the course since the autopilot will do this for you. These systems can be standalone or tied into a GPS and make a great asset for single-handed sailors. 

Remember that autopilot works better under power than under sail because of the amount of electric power it needs to work. You can increase performance under sail, however, by trimming correctly for a neutral helm. 

Autopilot functions can sometimes be managed with a remote controller that you can wear on your wrist or a lanyard for added convenience.

Having a furling headsail can save you effort on the foredeck, and in-mast or in-boom furling makes the job of mainsail reefing more simple. However, this comes with a tradeoff in performance. 

A slab-reefed main takes longer to reef, but it’s easier to handle than others because of the lines led aft. The only thing you need to worry about in this case is adding lazy jacks, which will prevent the main from blocking your vision. 

Handling & Safety

One of the riskiest things a solo sailor can do is leave the cockpit , so choosing a ship with quick and easy sail handling is of great importance. This is especially crucial near harbors, where there’s likely to be lots of other boat traffic. The best bluewater catamarans for solo sailors will have lines that run into the cockpit so that you don’t have to abandon your position at all. 

Even if you don’t run all your lines to the cockpit, you should at least take the main halyard back with you to the cockpit . This ensures that you’ll be able to stay in control of the boat without having to scramble quickly between stations.

When mooring by yourself, you might find midships cleats valuable in that they provide an anchoring point that keeps your ship from drifting away before it’s been completely secured. 

The Manta 42 is a classic multihull catamaran built in the late 1990s to 2000s in Florida. It was designed by French naval architect Eric Lerouge and can be identified by its high bows and curved crossbeam. A Manta 42 is relatively light and has room for added features, like solar panels or dinghies. 

What Makes It a Good Solo Sailing Cat

The Manta 42 is great for single-handed sailing because it’s lightweight and easy to handle. It also has pinned aluminum crossbeams rather than conventional aluminum crossbeams, which means that the bows’ twisting forces will be absorbed. But note that this can lead to stress cracks in the bow area. 

For more information about the Manta 42, see this video walkthrough:

The Brazil-made Dolphin 42 comes equipped with a daggerboard for stability, which allows it to point higher. This also reduces the amount of wetted surface and allows you to anchor in shallower water. The Dolphin 42 also has a foam core for reduced weight and a lower chance of developing a wet core.

This catamaran is 41 ft. (12.5 m) long, with a displacement of 24,255 lbs (11,001.88 kg). It has two 60 horsepower engines, six feet (1.83 m) four inches (10.16 cm) of headroom, and comes with a built-in GPS-integrated autopilot system and a fully battened mainsail. Additionally, this ship has several household comforts, like hot water, air conditioning, a TV set, and a computer built-in, as well as a refrigerator. 

The Dolphin 42 is lightweight, stable, and compact, great for short-handed sailing. Dolphins have been known to perform successful circumnavigations comfortably and safely and are very reliable. However, you should be sure to choose a model that has not had any major modifications to the structure post-production.

Privilege 435

The Privilege 435 is a heavier cruiser meant for long-distance trips , designed according to the French tradition of multihull ships. These have been on the market for about 30 years and are made by large producers like Lagoon and Nautitech. The Privilege 435 can be purchased as an owner version or with four cabins and four head/showers. 

This catamaran is low-slung and has low wind resistance. Its windows come with internal shades and optional outdoor shades, but without “eyebrow” overhangs, the saloon can become quite hot in the tropics. Still, this boat is of very high quality and has a solid, stylish finish. 

The Privilege 435 is a luxurious choice, built for long-distance cruising . This catamaran is well-made, will not give in easily to stress, and has low wind resistance for increased efficiency. If you’re looking for a high-end boat with a stylish design, this could be the choice for you. 

Fountaine Pajot Belize 43

The Fountaine Pajot Belize 43 is perhaps the most popular catamaran on the market today. It has a full-length owner suite with a clever design that pairs a curvaceous saloon with a wraparound dinette and nav area. The galley comes with wraparound windows, and the outer deck is easy to walk on. 

The Fountaine Pajot Belize 43 has a foam core, which means it’s lightweight and unlikely to develop a wet and soon rotten core. It makes for a great solo sailing boat due to its ease of use, stability, and comfortable design. This catamaran is especially good for long travels due to its comfortable and spacious layout. It would make for a great single-handed sailing trip for a family.

Nautitech 44

The Nautitech 44 was one of the first catamarans with an integrated hardtop bimini , one of the many ways this design set the trend for short-handed sailing catamarans. It has two modes, one that allows single-wheel steering at the bulkhead and another that allows twin wheel steering closer to the stern. The Nautitech 44 also has slim hulls, which means more speed.

This ship is produced out of Rochefort sur Mer, a hub for naval architecture and shipbuilding. Nautitech was the first luxury boating company to introduce the concept of open living onboard, combining the saloon and cockpit to make one functional and spacious living area. 

Because the Nautitech 44 has two modes for steering, it allows each sailor to choose the steering method that best fits their wants and needs. Both modes have their advantages, but many prefer the sailing sensation of the two-wheel approach. This ship’s design also allows the saloon door to be left open even in the heavy rain, without fear that water will leak inside.

The combined saloon and cockpit also make for a comfortable trip for the single-handed sailor, allowing you to enjoy your leisure room without leaving your ship’s control room. 

The Lagoon 440 has a lot of volume for a single-handed sailing catamaran and a signature squared-off structure. This ship isn’t lightweight, but the saloon is spacious and accommodating to furniture. One version of the Lagoon 440, the flybridge version , is a difficult ship for shorter sailors to operate, simply because of a high boom position.

The Lagoon 440 is a good solo sailing boat if you’re looking to go on a long-distance trip, spending lots of time out at sea. It isn’t particularly fast, but it’s very stable, easy to use, and has lots of room for furniture and supplies. Several versions of this model are available on the market, all of which have slightly different layouts.

This catamaran is 49 ft. (14.94 m) long , bigger than most solo sailing ships. However, it does come with an autopilot system that makes solo sailing easier, as well as a GPS, radio, and built-in radar detector.

The Leopard 45 is a South African-made multihull ship on the market since the late 1990s. Most Leopard 45s on the market are four-cabin versions, although a three-cabin version of the ship also exists. It also has a large, open-plan saloon with a large galley and a trademark rear arch. 

See the Leopard 45 in action in the following video:

What Makes It a Good Solo Sailing Boat

The Leopard 45 is a good solo sailing boat because it has a sturdy fractional rig for stability and is easy to use. It also has an open cockpit, which makes circulation easy. And you’ll find the engine access points on the outside of the ship, which makes maintenance easier. 

The Voyage 44 is a South African-made catamaran with a rugged design, considered a cost-effective option with superior sailing performance relative to other ships sold at the same price point. This boat has a particularly wide beam, which makes for more stability and more space. However, it also has a very exposed low bridge deck to be aware of.

The Voyage 44 makes a great single-handed sailing boat because it’s so stable with its ultra-wide beam. It makes the ship very easy to steady, even for beginners. While it’s not particularly lightweight, it’s built with an aerodynamic design, enough so that it can move along at a steady clip.

What is the largest boat one person can sail?

Outremer 45

The Outremer 45 is a product of La Grande Motte in the South of France, built with a well-executed, smart design. The hulls and deck are made with vinylester and a divinycell core, and its high-load areas are suited with carbon for extra durability and rigidity. You’ll find secure glassing at the joints of the ship rather than glue that could come undone.

The Outremer 45 has a classic multihull structure, small volume, and incredible responsiveness to the helm. It has a high bridge deck clearance , as well as well-proportioned bows. It also has a balanced weight distribution to prevent pitching and encourage steady motion forward. This is a pricier option, but an option with many great features. 

The Outremer 45 is a good solo sailing ship because it’s very compact and easy to manage. Its proportionate design means more stability and less pitching. It’s a very light ship, so it’s likely to move faster through the water than its competitors.

The Prout 45 is built for long distances rather than speed. It’s a heavy, sturdy boat that you’ll have an easy time guiding without worrying about pitching. 

The Prout 45 has space for a small stateroom in the center of the boat and comes in both owner and four-cabin versions. It has next to no bridge deck clearance due to a “nacelle” that runs along the main deck from end to end. This adds headroom and buoyancy and adds drag that can take away from the experience by slowing you down and creating noise.

If you want to better understand the difference between a solid foredeck and a net, a.k.a. trampoline, then I suggest you read my article comparing the two.

The Prout 45 has smaller, more manageable sails than other options and allows easy access to the rigging, which runs right into the cockpit. It’s a heavier ship and one that’s easy to keep stable. It’s a great ship for a solo sailor because you can do most of your work right from the cockpit, and it’s a sturdy catamaran that’s unlikely to pitch.

Tips for Single-Handed Sailing

Sailing solo is a great way to get to know your boat and is necessary for many people. The idea is to be able to cruise, whether it be close to coasts or at high seas, without needing a crew on board. It’s a challenge, so it’s best not to embark on a trip single-handed unless you have a good amount of experience and feel confident doing so. 

Before heading out single-handed, you should test yourself with an inactive crew. Go together when the weather is nice and have them be your backup while you try solo sailing and see how it feels. 

Make sure that you’ve also physically trained for the level of fitness you’ll need to operate the ship, especially if you’ll be going out on a longer excursion than you’ve done in practice. Taking care of a ship is demanding work, and you can quickly burn out if you’re not ready for it. 

Preparation 

Prepare yourself thoroughly for the sail, study the route, read sailing guides for every area you’ll be in, and make yourself aware of any dangers that may arise. Become aware of possible shelters, and know where you’ll be entering and exiting the harbors. It’s a great idea to save these locations as waypoints on your GPS, just in case. 

I asked catamaran sailors what their favorite books are, Here is the list: 15 Best Books about Cruising Cats!

A great way to prepare yourself for possible situations is by reading books, I have bought plenty of books and I list some of my favorite on this page . So far I haven’t found any good solo bluewater books that I would recommend, but here are two catamaran cruising books that I have read and that I feel comfortable recommending. I suggest you get both of them since they complement each other.

Multihull seamanship is very informative but offers boring graphics, and Cruising guide for sailors is inspirational with beautiful pictures.

Make sure you choose a good weather window. Avoid sailing a few hours ahead of a forecast gale at all costs. Instead, seek a time with a reasonable breeze and a calm sea. You can gradually introduce yourself to different weather conditions, but remember not to challenge yourself too much too quickly.

All lines To The Cockpit

The cockpit layout plays a big role in determining whether a catamaran can work for solo sailing . You’ll need to see a chartplotter on deck so that you can keep course without needing to go to reference chart tables. Having a visible battery monitor is also important, especially if you’re going to use autopilot, which pulls significant power from the battery. 

Don’t forget to also bring sunscreen, water, and a compass, which you should have on hand at all times. Having a good communication system available in the cockpit is also a good idea. In case of emergency, you should have a radio that you can use to call for help, as well as flares and binoculars.

The ten best solo bluewater catamarans each offer a positive and unique experience for the sailor, and the best one for you depends on your needs, wants, and preferences. Those looking to make a longer trip will need something different than those looking for speed, but every solo sailor has some common needs, like the need for a stable and easy-to-manage vessel.

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2016 ROBERTSON & CAINE Leopard 43 PC

Vessel summary, used power catamaran for sale hector 2 2016 robertson & caine leopard 43 pc.

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$1,199,000 | Used | Power | 44 ft

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$350,000 | Used | Power | 40 ft

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors to investigate such details as the buyer desired validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. Photos may not properly reflect the current condition of the actual vessel offered for sale. In some cases stock photographs may have been used.

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Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing.

Dinghy Disclaimer

All dinghies are considered separate vessels and should have separate titles and documents. There is no guarantee as to the title of the dinghy on this vessel so Buyer accepts that while he may receive the dinghy included in the transaction, he may not receive the proper title to it.