Catana 40s

The Catana 40S designed by the renowned architect Lock Crowther is a fast cruising catamaran known for its lightness, performance, and reliability in offshore sailing. With only 4.2 tons of displacement, this model is among high-performance catamarans capable of offering excellent speeds under sail while maintaining comfortable cruising conditions.

This unit from 1992 underwent significant reconditioning between 2022 and 2024. The work carried out in 2023 was particularly extensive, with structural reinforcements on the mast foot, shroud supports, and the hull/deck joints. The stainless steel rigging was also replaced, while the mast and boom were fully refurbished.

The energy system was entirely modernized with a 1,520 W solar installation consisting of four panels and an 850 Ah lithium battery bank installed in 2023. The system is managed by a comprehensive Victron setup including MPPT controllers and 375 W and 3000 W inverters. This system provides significant energy autonomy for onboard life.

Water production is ensured by a Seawater Pro desalinator with a capacity of 70 liters per hour installed in 2024, complemented by a rainwater collection system via the hardtop. This setup allows for complete autonomy during long passages.

The interior layout includes three cabins, two double cabins and one single cabin. The salon has been redesigned to include a modular table that can turn into a large berth. A workshop and storage area have also been integrated, practical for long voyages.

The kitchen is equipped with a 12 V refrigerator-freezer, a three-burner gas stove, an induction cooktop installed in 2021, and a 7 kg washing machine. The mattresses and cushions in the salon and cockpit were replaced in 2023.

Outside, the cockpit has been fully optimized with a new table, a custom Airex hardtop, and an extended aft platform featuring a fishing station. Aluminum supports allow for the storage of a 2.8-meter Airex dinghy equipped with a Suzuki 9.8 HP engine.

Based in Papeete, French Polynesia, and with taxes paid, this Catana 40S is an excellent platform for a long-range cruising program or a circumnavigation.