XBOAT ref :6206.
Always very popular on the cruising catamaran market, this CATANA 50 from 2011 was managed for charters from 2012 to 2016 by Dream Yacht Charter in Martinique.
A complete refit was carried out during the first six months of 2017 to address the rental shortcomings and upgrade its equipment to make it a safe and comfortable vessel for extended cruising. This program was limited to exploring the Caribbean archipelago, the Atlantic USA, and Atlantic Canada, as it was interrupted by COVID-19. A cargo repatriation during the pandemic brought it back to the Mediterranean.
A set of sails from 2017 including mainsail, solent, and gennaker allows for relatively lively sailing with perfect visibility thanks to the two helm stations on the console at the stern. The two daggerboards provide very appreciated upwind performance.
LOUARN is a four-cabin version with two rear double cabins with separate beds that can be converted, and two forward, each with a bathroom. The salon is bright, finished in light wood, with an open U-shaped kitchen facing the cockpit, very comfortable and well equipped. It faces the main chart table, oriented forward, and a L-shaped settee with a foldable and telescopic table.
In terms of equipment, it meets the needs of extended cruising with a generator, desalination unit, solar panels, fridge and freezer, ice maker, and comprehensive electronics including Iridium, etc. The two Volvo 75 hp engines allow for reasonable consumption of 4.5L/H each at 7 knots.
In short, a vessel that has a history but still retains full potential for a new navigation program and at a very reasonable budget! More information and photos on the website xboat.fr
