Catana 42

This 2015 Catana 42 is a high-performance cruising catamaran designed to offer a rare balance between speed, safety, and comfort for long-range cruising. Designed by Christophe Barreau and built by the Catana yard using a carbon infusion process, Kevlar, and GRP, it benefits from a lightweight, rigid structure perfectly suited for demanding offshore navigation.

Equipped with retractable daggerboards, it combines a shallow draft ideal for anchoring in shallow waters with excellent upwind performance and seaworthiness in all conditions. Its high-performance hull and generous sail plan make it a fast and seaworthy catamaran, built for long crossings as well as fast coastal sailing.

The interior layout offers 4 double cabins and 2 bathrooms, with a panoramic saloon that is particularly bright thanks to excellent 360° visibility. The onboard organization is designed for long-term living, with a fully equipped functional galley, numerous storage compartments, and optimized natural ventilation enhanced by several fans.

This Catana 42 is fully autonomous and equipped for long-term voyages: desalinator, substantial solar power system, recent lithium batteries, complete Raymarine and Garmin electronics, along with a recent hydraulic autopilot. The entire setup forms a modern, reliable, and energy-efficient navigation system, suitable for offshore sailing.

The rig and sails are well maintained, with a fully battened mainsail, a furling genoa on a recent roller furler, and efficient control systems allowing for sailing with a reduced crew. The two Volvo Penta D2-40 engines are regularly maintained and offer proven reliable propulsion.

Well cared for, regularly updated, and ready to sail, this Catana 42 represents a rare opportunity on the market for high-performance long-range cruising catamarans, immediately operational for a world tour or long-distance cruising project in the best conditions.