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A larger sister to the successful Horizon PC60 model, the new Horizon PC65 provides increased fuel capacity and stronger power to satisfy blue water cruisers. With a hull design by Angelo Lavranos and Horizon’s in-house team, the PC65 inherits the stability, safety, and comfort that characterizes the PC series. Designed to take full advantage of the successful features of the PC60 and PC74, the PC65 incorporates a spacious salon area with L-shaped seating and a galley equipped with a bar. A total of four guest staterooms are on board, with a full beam on-deck master stateroom and three guest staterooms below deck. The Horizon PC65 is offered in skylounge and open bridge versions to suit a variety of cruising lifestyles.

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How Much Does A Catamaran Cost?

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June 15, 2022

‍ Catamarans are known to cost more than monohulls. But what do new and used catamarans cost, and what can you sell one for?

New cruising catamarans cost between $200,000 and $1,000,000, with an average price of about $500,000. Used cruising catamarans cost between $200,000 and $600,000. Small recreational catamarans, usually under 20 feet in length, cost under $50,000.

In this article, we’ll examine the average cost of new and used cruising catamarans. We’ll also showcase the average prices of small recreational catamarans, such as the famous Hobie Cat. Additionally, we’ll cover the factors that influence new and used catamaran prices and how to get a fair price on your next purchase.

We conducted a careful analysis of the new and used catamaran market and reported our findings in this article.

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‍ Factors that Influence Catamaran Prices

Catamaran prices are influenced by numerous factors, namely size, and type. Large catamarans are, predictably, more expensive than small catamarans. But unlike monohulls, catamaran sizes don’t vary extensively. Prices differ substantially between large and small catamarans, and so do their uses.

This is because there are two main types of catamarans on the market, and they’re vastly different sizes. The large type is the cruising catamaran, which is almost never less than 30 feet in length or more than 50 feet in length. The other type is the recreational or racing catamaran, which has no cabin and rarely exceeds 30 feet in length.

Small Racing Catamaran Cost

Small racing catamarans are a niche market, and their prices are pretty consistent for specific makes and models. These vessels don’t have a cabin, so people don’t usually spend hundreds of thousands for them. They’re fun boats for people who enjoy going fast on the water during weekends and at regattas.

Factors that influence small catamaran prices are usually its condition, size, and make. The most popular racing catamarans, like Hobie Cats, sell for anywhere from $10,000 to $30,000 depending on the size and condition. You can reliably find an open racing catamaran for less than $50,000, and usually around $10,000 to $20,000

New Cruising Catamaran Prices

Here’s where things get pricey. New cruising catamarans are some of the most expensive sailboats you can buy, second only to trimarans and other advanced aluminum and carbon yachts. New cruising catamarans never sell for less than $100,000, and the average price is around $350,000. A new cruising catamaran, depending on the length, can sell for up to $1,000,000.

New monohull sailboats are much less costly. A premium monohull built by a well-known manufacturer sells for between $175,000 and $250,000, with some outliers breaching the $350,000 mark. You can reliably expect a catamaran to cost almost double what a monohull of equal length does. That said, the additional comfort and unmatched speed are well worth the cost.

New Cruising Catamaran Cost Factors

What makes one new catamaran sell for $150,000 while another sells for $350,000? Other than size, there are a few factors that lead to such a dramatic price disparity for two seemingly similar vessels. The brand has something to do with it, but the design is the key element in pricing.

A basic cruising catamaran has few frills and utilizes standard hardware and sailing equipment. A high-end cruising catamaran in the same size and weight category has dramatically different equipment, automation, and even sailing characteristics. A high-end catamaran requires thousands of additional hours to design and develop hull shape, systems, and accommodation and thus costs significantly more.

And speaking of accommodations—the overall level of fit and finish below decks can contribute substantially to the price. High-end catamarans with central HVAC, advanced energy-saving systems, automation, and all the associated equipment add a lot to the initial cost. Additionally, high-end custom interiors require expensive materials and hours of specialized labor.

Basic cruising catamarans can be constructed and sold for little more than the price of a high-end monohull. This is because the accommodations and equipment used aboard are standard, and therefore not too disproportionately priced. Most cruising catamarans fall into this category, as they’re already quite expensive, to begin with without air conditioning, automatic sail controls, and carbon fiber masts.

Used Cruising Catamaran Prices

Used catamarans cost less than brand new models, but they still cost more than many brand new monohulls. The average price of an average-sized 40-something—foot used catamaran is around $250,000. Age doesn’t vary much, as these kinds of catamarans have only been popular since the 1990s.

The lowest price you’ll probably find for a used catamaran is about $100,000. At this price, you can get a smaller old catamaran or a vessel that needs work, like a new mast, new rigging, or hull repairs. This compromise is well worth it to some, who can save upwards of $50,000 by making repairs.

The priciest used catamarans typically top out at $700,000 to $1,000,000. These vessels, which range in size from 45 feet to 55 feet, are the cream of the crop and usually only a couple of years old. For example, a 45-foot 2019 Lagoon 450F with its advanced wave-piercing hull design and luxurious interior sells for around $550,000 to $620,000 used and sells for $635,500 new. As you can see, late-model catamarans suffer from very little depreciation.

Used Cruising Catamaran Cost Factors

The prices of used cruising catamarans vary wildly, as there are many more factors at play. The most significant pricing factor is the age of the boat. Newer and late-model catamarans built by respectable manufacturers cost almost as much as they do now, which is always in the $100,000+ range. This is limiting to many sailors who don’t want to spend a mortgage on a sailboat.

Older used catamarans are much more reasonably priced, and the condition is the primary factor. This includes the condition of the interior, rigging, and hull. Famous catamarans will cost more regardless of their age or condition, as these vessels have a large following due to some mystical characteristics like handling, speed, or seaworthiness.

Reputation plays a big part in the used catamaran world due to its relatively small size. Catamaran people know each other—and they all hang out on the same online forums. These people have an actual and quantifiable influence on used catamaran pricing.

Why are Catamarans So Expensive?

Many sailors wonder why catamarans cost so much more than monohulls. After all, it usually costs more to buy a 15-year-old 40-foot catamaran than a brand new 40-foot monohull. There are a few reasons for this, and it comes down to a combination of construction cost, demand, and ability.

Catamarans offer numerous undeniable handling benefits over monohulls. For one, they’re stable and dramatically increase passenger and crew comfort in rolling seas. They’re safe and easy to handle and very difficult to capsize. Additionally, they have much more usable interior storage and living space and accommodations for many people.

Catamarans have the upper hand with speed, as they aren’t bound by the restrictions of hull speed. Catamarans can sometimes travel at twice the speed of monohulls, which reduces costs and increases your practical cruising range.

Additionally, the cost to design, develop, and build catamarans is much higher than monohulls. Catamarans require careful engineering and strength of materials calculations, as the two hulls must be joined in the middle and also support the mast.

Catamarans use up much more material than monohulls, as they require two separate hulls with living spaces and an enclosed center cockpit area. The materials themselves are often higher quality, along with the additional cost of advanced and automatic winches, navigation systems, and controls throughout the vessel.

Design and materials alone can double or triple production costs for a catamaran, not to mention the expensive man-hours and skilled labor involved in the building process. The benefits catamarans provide to their owners keep prices high on the used market, and their limited production can never keep up with demand.

How to Tell if a Catamaran is Fairly Priced

How do you know if you’re getting a good deal on a catamaran, and what should you sell yours for? Many people consult catamaran dealerships and boat appraisers, which are a good “official” resource for boat pricing. That said, the online catamaran community shouldn’t be overlooked.

The forums are an excellent source of real-world expertise on catamaran pricing. As we mentioned previously, the ‘catamaran guys’ usually congregate online and keep track of the used catamaran market. Their consensus can help you figure out what a fair market price is—and what catamaran buyers are willing to pay. After all, they’re your target market.

Before asking, it’s a good idea to check the market yourself and see what other boats are listed and sold for. This can give you a ballpark idea of what to expect. On many boat trading sites, you can filter for sold listings and see what boats like yours recently sold for.

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The C-Cat 65 from Comar is a 65ft catamaran designed for cruising, the first example of which is set to be launched in summer 2025

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Italian yard Comar is adding a 65ft model designed by Enrico Contreas and Luigi Cirillo to its existing range of 37-65ft performance catamarans and 52-100ft monohulls , the new C-Cat 65. Carbon infused hull, deck and bulkheads keep displacement down to 18,500kg, an impressive figure for such a large vessel, while upwind sail area of 232m2 gives an enormous power to weight ratio.

The deck layout takes inspiration from the short-handed racing world and includes raised steering positions each side of the hardtop, where lines for key manoeuvres are led.

There’s also an inside steering position at the front of the saloon.

Despite its performance potential this is intended as a comfortable, elegant and sophisticated yacht. The bright, modern interior includes a massive retractable window between the saloon and cockpit that’s engineered to leave virtually as little trace of its presence when open as possible.

To minimise wetted surface area the waterline beam of each hull is only 1.75m (5ft 9in). Yet the owner’s hull of three-cabin boats won’t have the feel of being in a narrow tube thanks to a big athwartships bed that has ample space to walk around its foot.

As well as access from the saloon, this cabin also has a dedicated companionway aft, giving easy access to the port side bathing platform.

Payload is 5.5 tonnes, representing 30% of the light displacement, and the first example is scheduled to launch in the summer of 2025.

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Hull length: 19.71m / 65ft 8in Beam: 9.20m / 30ft 2in Draught: 1.63m-3.2m / 5ft 4in-10ft 6in Displacement: 18,500kg / 40,800lb Upwind sail area: 232m2 / 2,500ft2 Price: circa €3.5m Builder: comaryachts.it

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10 Affordable Cruising Catamarans

• By Phil Berman
• Updated: May 24, 2024

So, you want to get a catamaran , sail off into the sunset, and capture some magic with your lover or family for a few years. You have no ambition to sail around the world or to live aboard forever, but think a one- or two-year sabbatical might be life-changing. You’d like to sail the US East Coast, the Bahamas, the Caribbean, perhaps the Med—or up and down the West Coast and on to Mexico and Central America. You have $300,000 or less to spend and want a catamaran you can sell at the end of the journey without consuming a bottle of Tylenol to blunt the pain. 

The good news is that this is quite achievable. The bad news is that there is a vast wave of baby boomers who are all looking for the same thing—and for right around the same price. This makes finding a good deal on a great used catamaran a lot of work, even working with a broker. But, it’s possible. You just need to keep an open mind.

The other good news, which might seem surprising, is that an older catamaran, besides being more affordable, might sail just as well—or even better—than the same-size new cat that will cost considerably more. Yes, the older model might have less room inside and lack the latest condo-on-the-water styling, but it was designed and built before the current trend to supersize the newer generations of multihulls at the expense of sailing performance.

Here’s my advice to the cat hunter on a budget: Don’t get too hung up on the length of the boat. Instead, focus on the spatial and payload requirements you seek and which can be achieved within your budget. And best not get too focused on must-have features—what I jokingly call “surround-sound beds.” Catamaran designs and interiors have gone through massive changes in the past 10 to 20 years, and most older designs simply cannot compete with the new ones in terms of space and high-end amenities.

None of the cool cats I have in mind are over 47 feet. This is not because there aren’t bargain boats out there that are 47 feet and longer, but because any larger multihull that you can buy for $300,000 or less will most assuredly need a significant refit or is either very old or very odd. Buying a fixer-upper is, to my mind, the most dangerous thing a budget-minded consumer can do. It’s just too easy to underestimate the cost of yacht refits and repairs due to the extremely high prices charged in most boatyards. 

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Nearly any cat you buy over 10 years old is fully depreciated. What we were selling a Lagoon 440 for eight or 10 years ago is nearly the same as what they sell for today. The difference between a good deal and a bad deal is tied solely to a yacht’s condition and refit history. As they joke in private-equity circles, “Any idiot can buy; you deserve congratulations only when you sell.”   

So, when your search gets underway, focus on ­condition—it is far more important than the year, brand or features you might crave. And when you find the cat of your dreams, the best way to remove financial-downside risk is to get a great survey and to choose the newest, smallest cat that will work for your agenda, not the oldest and biggest.

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And a word of caution: Your problem will be knowing a good deal from a bad one after the survey is over if you are not well-schooled in pricing. Besides steering you toward potential boats to consider, this is where a broker, working on your behalf, can provide knowledgeable advice. It’s been my experience that this is the point when so many yacht sales come apart: a dispute over the value of a given yacht when the survey results come in. All too commonly we see buyers reject yachts they should have accepted and purchase cats they should have rejected. Remember, a used yacht is a used yacht—not a perfect yacht. A catamaran need not be perfect to remain a perfectly good deal. Here, then, are 10 cool cats to ­consider in the ­$300,000-or-less range:

1. Fountaine Pajot Orana 44 (above)

Fountaine Pajot had the misfortune of tooling up this boat just before the global financial crisis, so not that many of them were built between 2007 and 2012. But these were the first of the larger-space charter cats in this size, but not yet so porky that they still could not sail decently. In the three-­cabin owner’s version, they designed the living space very nicely; even in the four-cabin version, the aft starboard bed was very well-done. 

During this period, Fountaine Pajot had problems with the resin it was using, which led to blistering on the hulls and undersides. Affected models therefore had new bottoms done at approved shipyards throughout the world. Make sure the one you are considering had this done or that it doesn’t show evidence of significant blistering. Honestly it is only cosmetic, but it will impact resale if not repaired. Many consumers think blisters are the end of the world; frankly, they are not.

2. Catana 431

Built in France by a long-­standing yard, the Catana 431 was always a very viable vessel because it is big enough to go anywhere, but not too large for a competent owner to handle. And because the 431 has good underwing clearance and daggerboards, it sails smartly to windward. 

That said, there are a few things to watch for. The primary bulkheads on many of these boats were not tabbed on the outer ends, and over time tended to distort. Often this led, or will lead, to a costly replacement of some bulkheads. So be careful to survey these areas properly. 

The 431′s furniture is all foam-cored and handmade, but the banding on the outer edges in some cases slowly starts to peel, which allows moisture to infect the wood veneer. This can create a somewhat unsightly appearance in the cabinets and drawers. It is only a cosmetic issue, but it can make the interior feel a bit worn out. 

During the period when the 431 was being built, Catana used a distributive electrical card system, and the boats had several modules, each a zone, to which electricity was run. If one thing in a zone stops working, the only solution is to jury-rig a wire from that nonworking item back to the main breaker panel. Replacing the modules or getting them repaired can be done, but it is getting harder by the year. For this reason, the best 431 is a boat that someone else had rewired at some point along the way.

3. Lagoon 470

If you need a larger escape pod, the Lagoon 470 is one of our favorites. This model of older Lagoons was built at CNB’s yard in Bordeaux, France, and the build quality was high. The 470 was the first design to have the more-vertical windows that are a Lagoon signature, and ample saloon headroom. The 470s are also old enough that the hulls were not so supersize that it compromised sailing performance. They have decent underwing clearance, so they are not persistent pounders to windward. Many were built with a galley-down layout, some in galley-up style. You will always pay more for an owner version of this or any model. 

The big thing you have to concern yourself with on Lagoons of this vintage is that the hulls and decks are made with a balsa core, so it is not uncommon to find moisture problems, especially around deck fittings or hatches. This can sometimes require rebedding or recoring areas, and this sort of repair, in North America, can be a costly undertaking. Make sure you get good moisture-meter readings near all deck fittings and, of course, on the hulls. Hulls, however, tend less often to have moisture issues because there are few fittings through which water can enter the core. Were that to happen below the waterline, it is a real mess that must be repaired immediately and properly.

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4. Privilège 435

Back when the Privilège 435 was built, Privilège catamarans were constructed by Alliaura Marine in France, and they were truly the Mercedes of the multihull world at that time. While not a performance cat by any means, the 435 was a super-solid yacht, built with great care and the finest components. The 435 is large enough to go anywhere but small enough to handle easily. 

The largest negative of this model—and many cats of this vintage—is that the saloon windows slope dramatically, so the interior gets very hot unless the windows are covered most of the time. When they legalize growing pot on catamarans, here’s the perfect greenhouse for it! Seriously, if you should buy a used 435, you really have to get strong sunblocking external UV covers, as well as interior blinds or shades to inhibit heat buildup. 

Some of the 435s were laid out with the galley down in one hull, and these days most people want a galley-up arrangement, where cooking and food preparation are done in the saloon. A three-cabin galley-up owner version will be far more sought after and cost more than a four-cabin galley-down version. 

5. Leopard 46

This was the first of the Morrelli & Melvin collaborations with South African builder Robertson and Caine and the charter companies owned at the time by TUI Marine to create a catamaran that could be sold both into charter under the Moorings brand and also privately as a Leopard, so effort was made to design a boat with good sailing performance. Gino Morrelli did a good job creating a lot of underwing clearance, the 46 has a powerful rig, and yet its interior still offers spacious sleeping areas and nice flow from the cockpit to the saloon. These can be bought as ex-Moorings charter boats for less than $300,000 but are more costly in the sought-after Leopard owner version.

Because these are balsa-­cored boats, you must inspect deck fittings carefully for moisture incursion. Some of the earlier ones also experienced structural problems on the aft bulkhead and over-door-frame areas between saloon and cockpit. Also, during this period, the windows in the main saloon had a tendency to leak and, when they did, required rebedding or replacement. This was a costly job, so check this out carefully during survey.

6. St. Francis 44/Knysna 440

If you wish to spend under $250,000, the older Saint Francis 44 and Knysna 440 are worth a look.

Back in 1990, Duncan Lethbridge started St. Francis Catamarans in South Africa with the St. Francis 43. The boat was meant to be a fast, strong bluewater voyager—and it was. The 43 was made with foam core, keeping the structure light, and it was very strongly built, with a powerful rig. The 43 loved to sail. And so too did the St. Francis 44, an updated version of the original. 

The boat did have a couple of negatives, however, the first being its sloped windows that built up interior heat. And the boat wasn’t a great fit for tall people, having less than 6-foot-2-inch headroom in the hulls. Also, the engines were installed amidships, which made the boat noisy inside under power. It also made the amidships areas of the hulls too narrow to have centrally located heads and showers, which in turn meant the only layout available was a four-­cabin, four-head design. In the forward cabins, the heads and showers had to be far forward; in the aft cabins, the heads and showers were located far aft.

St. Francis sold the tooling for the 44 to Knysna Yachts in 2004, and Knysna raised the headroom in the saloon and moved the engines aft to each stern. The hulls remained fundamentally the same, but the design was improved nicely. 

The largest negative of both the Saint Francis 44 and the Knysna 440 is that they have very low underwing clearance. Things can get pretty noisy when pushing against ­washing-machine seas. 

But you cannot have it all and still pay less than $250,000 in a midsize cat; compromises must be made. And these boats do sail quite smartly compared with many in their size range.

7. Lagoon 440

This was the most popular catamaran ever made, and it started the catamaran flybridge craze, which helped to convert many powerboaters to sailors. 

What I like about the 440 is that it is an infinitely better sailer than some of its peers, and has decent underwing clearance, vertical windows, and nice cabins for sleeping and living. While the aft cockpit is rather small, the saloon is quite large.

Flybridges are a bit of a love-hate thing. There is no question that in a cat of this size, the windward performance suffers a bit due to the boom positioned so high off the water. When piloting, the skipper is separated from those on the bridgedeck. Part of the reason flybridges are so popular in charter is that most of the parties take place up there while sailing and at anchor. In private ownership, however, it is seldom that everyone is hanging out on the flybridge during a long passage. 

As always with Lagoons, these are balsa-cored boats, so a careful survey is in order. Pay attention also to bulkhead ­tabbing to make sure they have not separated from the hulls.

Because so many of the 440s were built to go into charter, there are a lot of four-cabin, four-head models for resale. These will sell for considerably less on the ­brokerage market than a ­coveted three-cabin, ­private-owner model.

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8. Leopard 40

When you get into the 40-foot size range, a four-cabin layout can become pretty cramped and claustrophobic below, but the three-cabin owner version of the Leopard 40 is a very nice pocket cruiser. A Morrelli & Melvin design, the 40 has good underwing clearance and nicely shaped hulls. Not a large cat, per se, and less-suited for significant distance sailing than others because its payload is limited, the 40 is still well-suited for a couple and a child or two for near-coastal and ­island-hopping action.

9. Manta 42

If you are searching for a cat in the $200,000 range, the Manta 42s were well-built in Florida, and their electrical systems were very well-done compared with many other multihulls of that era. While many of the features on the boat are quite dated, these Mantas sail very well, and easily, and have been popular with coastal cruisers for two decades. 

The largest negative of the Mantas is that people taller than 6 feet will find the saloon headroom right on the edge, and the berths are not especially large. Also, forward visibility from the saloon windows is not particularly panoramic, so the interiors are a bit darker inside than current-­generation catamarans.

10. Lagoon 410

The Lagoon 410 was quite a popular cat in its prime, and for good reason. It offers lots of visibility thanks to its vertical windows, good headroom for a cat of its size, nice berths, and a workable, though smallish, galley-up design. The 410 has decent underwing clearance, can sail nicely over the waves, and its singlehanded operation is super easy. In the three-cabin owner’s configuration, it’s just a very cool little cat.

As always, a balsa-core boat must be surveyed carefully, especially on deck, for moisture incursion near fittings and hatches. It can be costly to repair rotted core and to rebed deck fittings. But find a dry one, and it should definitely be counted as a contender for a buyer with a limited budget. 

Phil Berman is the president of the Multihull Company and the founder of Balance Catamarans. He has managed the sale of more than 900 catamarans.

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Catamarans are becoming increasingly popular. They are wonderful vessels with great stability and speed.

Here are ten amazing catamarans you should know about!

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Budget-Friendly (Used) Catamarans for Sale:

I think we all know that your budget can be important when it comes to looking for a vessel.

Below are some great, budget-friendly catamarans.

1. 30′ Iroquois MK-II 1982

Perfect for sailing in colder waters, this gorgeous Iroquois MK II is a safe, seaworthy ship. It is well-equipped with a full galley with sink, spirit stove, refrigerator and plenty of storage. It has a diesel heater, 200-liter tank for freshwater and two small, inboard Farymann diesel engines which power at 9 hp.

It is also outfitted with a radio, VHF, compass, an autopilot feature, two mainsails, and solar panels. This perfect, affordable catamaran is yours for the taking, and great for first-time journeys!

Price: $34,782.14

2. 39′ Flica 34 1999

This Flica 34 catamaran is 39 ft long and outfitted with a diesel inboard, Volvo Penta MD 2020D engine. It has a 3 blade propellor and runs at 20 hp. Family-owned, this catamaran has seen and done a lot.

It is perfect for those long, family trips and could use a lot of love and care!

The swim platform is perfect for fun trips out on the water, and the galley is outfitted with two pit stoves, stainless steel sink, top loader fridge, and a portable air conditioner.

This catamaran comes with standard safety features such as a life raft, fire extinguishers, and life vests!

Price: $49,000.00

3. 24′ F24 Corsair 1996

This superfast catamaran has a full set of sails and an outboard motor. It includes a VHF radio, battery porta-potty and a small kitchenette with a sink. It is able to sleep two and has cabin space for additional guests if needed.

It includes a navigation system outfitted with a compass and a wind indicator in the masthead.

This catamaran is wind propelled through its sails, but its outboard engine allows for gas-fueled transportation at 15hp if needed.

This sleek, simple boat is perfect for your beginning catamaran needs and will assist any adventurer on their first voyage. Hitch it up to your trailer and you’re ready to go!

Price: $19,950.00

4. 33′ Edel Strat Edel Cat 33 1985

This open sail catamaran was completely refinished in 2015 and is impossible to miss! It is powered by a TOHATSU 18 HP 2 stroke outboard engine. It sleeps four to six people and has two double cabins.

This catamaran is built for comfort. It’s spacious, and the open cockpit will keep you feeling comfortable and at home all day long!

It has two double cabins with slatted bed bases, two single cabins that include plenty of storage space. On the aft platform are a shower and a flexible water tank on the port side.

The saloon cushions are modern and comfortable from 2015 and it even has a Bluetooth speaker! You’ll be sitting pretty on a large sun awning and bask in the light of modern solar panels that help generate power to the navigational lights to the boat!

For those who are interested in beginning in style, this is the one for you!

Price: $41,626.08

Mid-Priced Catamarans for Sale (Used):

If you have a bigger budget, you could be interested in the Catamarans listed below.

5. 31′ Fountaine Pajot Maldives 32 1992

This 31ft catamaran is a great mid-priced ship for someone interested in getting on the water for a long journey! Built-in 1992, this catamaran has been well-kept and has all the amenities of a small, family ship.

In total there are four cabins including the galley and seating area and does include a head with cockpit shower. It has solar panels totaling at 350W which power navigational lights and other electrical parts of the ship.

There is also an autopilot feature as well as a radio, CD player, GPS, and a depth sounder.

This is definitely a back-to-the-basics mid-range catamaran with all the necessities without all the pomp and circumstance of a more expensive ship.

Price: $55,233.00

6. 30′ Catamaran American 3014 1992

If you’re looking for an inexpensive but well-built catamaran for your sailing needs, this one is perfect for you! Great for beginners, this smaller model catamaran is great for getting your feet wet as a new captain on the seven seas!

Surprisingly roomy with two private rooms and a large head with separate stall shower, you will find comfort and simplicity in this model. The galley includes a stove/oven and a refrigerator/freezer, sink and plenty of storage room for you to keep your supplies for short journeys!

The head includes a toilet, sink, storage, and great ventilation, as well as a separate shower.

This catamaran is powered by a 10hp Mercury Outboard motor with a 15hp Evinrude updated in 2016. You’ll be dying to get this baby out on the water and sail off into the sunset!

Price: $42,500.00

7. 35′ Prout Snowgoose 1977

This middle-range priced beauty is outfitted with fiberglass engine covers, stainless steel aluminum arch, additional stays, heavy rigging and a storm jib with socked spinnaker.

This catamaran even has solar panels that charge two deep-cycle 12v batteries which run the appliances and all required anchor or navigational lights at night.

Recently, this ship has also been outfitted with a brand new toilet, new countertops, sinks, shower pumps, a new shower, and faucets. No doubt you’ll feel completely at home on this ship!

This Snowgoose is operated primarily by sail, but also comes with Honda 15 4-stroke and one 2012 Yamaha 25 4-stroke engines which are gas-fueled. Fuel consumption on this boat is slightly over ½ gallon per hour and will get you where you need to go!

Price: $64,900.00

Used Catamaran Yachts for Sale:

These used catamaran yachts are both luxurious and more affordable than a brand new catamaran. Their overall construction and timeless feel are great for those with a bigger budget but are still interested in a more simple design.

You’ll never go wrong with a used catamaran yacht, fulfilling your needs for both budget and style!

Most pre-owned catamaran yachts are well taken care of and will impress even the most experienced of sailors. Check them out!

8. 35′ Island Packet 1996

Built in 1996, this Catamaran yacht comes with Twin 27 HP Yanmar Diesel engines, a Panda generator, and air conditioning. It also comes with a Yamaha 4-stroke outboard motor and stainless steel Davit lift.

It can sleep six people, has two staterooms, both double berth with private head and showers.

This older model has a lot of charm, and even though it may show its age as a 90s model, this amazing catamaran has been updated and carefully tailored to fit the needs of its captain.

It has an amazing, full galley kitchen with a microwave oven, a propane two-burner stove, and refrigerator. This catamaran is made for a luxurious trip around the Florida Keys, and is perfect for anyone looking to purchase their first yacht!

Price: $97,500.00

9. 34′ Gemini 2003

This gorgeous boat is a well-equipped Gemini 105Mc that includes solar panels, davits, stern hammock seat, screecher and track, air conditioning, helm seat, BBQ and more. It sleeps eight people, has a U-shaped dining space with seating for six to eight people and outfitted with a queen berth master stateroom for the lucky captain of this ship.

The engine is a 27 hp Westerbeke diesel with a 55-amp alternator and heat exchanger for hot water. The engine drives a steerable outdrive leg with a large efficient propeller, that lifts out of the water when sailing or at anchor.

There are also two, 18-gallon diesel tanks with a fuel-shut off for those long trips around the coast.

This 34’ Gemini will carry you from place to place in style and with grace, so don’t forget to bring some friends along!

Price: $89,000.00

10. 31′ Corsair 31 Ultimate Cruiser 2002

This Ultimate Cruiser has a rotating aluminum mast and a performance-oriented sailplan that provides any experienced sailor a guaranteed performance of excellence! The forepeak area houses the head, shower, wet/dry storage and hanging locker.

This Corsair includes a full standing headroom, hot and cold pressurized water system and an optional gas cooker. It has a fuel capacity of six gallons with freshwater at 18 gallons. It included LED interior lighting, a four-speaker stereo system, and a two-burner alcohol stove.

This amazing, gorgeous ship is great for friends, family and experienced captains looking for some fun on the waves!

Brand New Catamarans for Sale:

These catamarans are brand new and ready to go!

Although they may be a little higher-priced, their amenities, gorgeous design, modern architecture and overall luxury will greatly make up for it. You’ll be blown away by these brand new catamarans that are on the market for sale, right now!

11. 38′ Gemini Freestyle 37

This absolutely gorgeous catamaran is a Gemini Freestyle measuring in at 38 ft. It has two cabins, two heads, and a Yanmar 15 horsepower inboard diesel engine. It has a fuel capacity of 56 gallons and freshwater capacity of 60 gallons. You know that on this ship, you’ll be fully equipped to get where you’re going!

Explore exciting destinations, enjoy dockside restaurants, visit local islands, or just relax and entertain family and friends aboard!

Made from reinforced fiberglass plastic-FRP and designed into that lovely catamaran-style, this ship is absolutely perfect for your next, new catamaran purchase!

Price: $255,630.00

12. 38′ Lagoon 380

This lovely Lagoon-style catamaran is filled to the brim with accessories and luxuries, you won’t know what to do with them all! With its great, white sails, its beautiful design and modern architecture, this catamaran is perfect for someone who knows exactly what they want!

With three cabins, two heads, a fully stocked galley and LED lighting interior, this ship is reliable, innovative, fast, easy to handle, and comfortable both at sea and at anchor!

You won’t be able to tear yourself away from its beauty, or its amenities! With a 53-gallon fuel tank and 79-gallon fresh water holding, you’ll never leave!

Price: $399,824.00

Extreme High-End Catamarans for Sale:

These are your ideal, luxury catamarans that are meant for long-term sailing and many passengers. If you’ve got the budget for it, you’ll never go wrong with investing in a catamaran for your style of ship.

Perfect for smooth coasting and long trips, these high-end catamarans will not disappoint!

13. 67′ Lagoon 67 2001

Powered by twin 125hp Yanmar (2016) and equipped with two generators and diving compressor, you’ll never get stranded on this gorgeous ship! This extra ventilated catamaran is practically a mansion on the water! It opens itself up to endless possibilities of sailing, partying and family fun! You’ll never be bored on the Lagoon 67 Catamaran.

The double cabin, large dining saloon with dining table and all the amenities of home make this catamaran ideal for those going for extreme luxury!

It comes with a dishwasher, ice maker, coffee machine, drinks cooler, freezer, a 5-burner gas stove, Two Hisense 195 Biofresh fridges, and a washing machine!

There is no excuse to skip laundry day on this fantastic craft!

In addition, the Lagoon 67 also offers plenty of storage space, queen beds and huge fuel and water tanks to keep you on the water for weeks! It has a Westerbeke 12.0 BTDC 50Hz generator, two Vectren Energy Inverters, eight solar panels and several discharge pumps.

This Lagoon 67 Catamaran truly is one of the Highest-End catamarans out there!

Price: $1,088,075.33

14. 64′ Privilege Series 6 2016

This absolute luxury of a catamaran yacht is perfect for long voyages on the ocean, accompanied by all the comforts imaginable. This fantastic ship offers four cabins, four heads, 528-gallon tanks for fuel and water and top of the line navigation technology. You’ll basically live on this gorgeous catamaran yacht and never want to leave!

The three guest cabins are very large, and each one has its own en-suite bathroom with a separate shower. The galley is outfitted with a gas cooker with four burners, an electric oven, a built-in microwave, and a stainless steel fridge and freezer.

There is a dishwasher and wine cooler, as well as a washing machine and dryer.

Furthermore, this amazing ship is outfitted with the finest accents of woodwork, microfiber curtains, and seats, as well as large walkways and plenty of space for plenty of guests!

It would be impossible not to have a great time on this luxury catamaran yacht. What are you waiting for?

Price: $2,319,786.00

Final Thoughts:

When you decide to buy a new boat, it’s important to remember what your experience level is, what your needs and wants are, and how you want to engage in the open water.

These amazing boats are both luxurious and practical, allowing for several types of sailing experience. From huge luxury yachts for long-term sailing and huge parties to small practical ships that are great for a quick trip down the coast, these ships are sure to keep everyone happy.

New Versus Used Ctamarains:

Like always, it’s good to take the pros and cons into consideration for both new and used boats.

One of the biggest cons of a new catamaran is that it is incredibly expensive. You may want that brand-new, never been used feel to your boat, but you may also find that nothing fits your budget. Instead, there are a lot of loved and well-cared-for used catamarans out there that will do the job credibly, and are usually refurbished or updated from their original model year.

Many of the boats on our list have updated motors, solar panels that power their generators and updated GPS or autopilot features.

Regardless of how old the boat is, most likely you’ll end up with something carefully remade to fit each captain’s needs and wants!

You also want to make sure that when purchasing a used boat, you carefully inspect it for any issues or flaws. Especially if you are buying a higher-priced used boat , you will possibly want to consider getting it inspected by a marine inspector.

These people are trained to look for any and all issues in the mechanics, hull, and overall integrity of a used boat.

A boat is a very big commitment and you will want to make sure that you are purchasing one that is worth the money spent.

You also want to make sure that you know any immediate problems that may need to be fixed before you make the purchase so you can decide if those repairs are in the budget.

Don’t forget to take your own needs into consideration, and purchase a boat that you believe will not only work well for you but also will be easily customized to your personality and style.

Always consider what you’re looking for in a boat, and what will make you happiest both for your lifestyle, and your budget!

With so many amazing boats to choose from, how can you go wrong?

Because of their stability, catamarans are good vessels for combating seasickness as well as transportation. From racing to leisure, these ships are perfect for any boating lifestyle.

Here’s an in-depth guide we wrote on how to avoid being seasick and here’s exactly how catamarans stack up against other boat types when it comes to seasickness .

Mono-hull boats can be loud and rough but with a catamaran, you receive a smooth ride. You can stay on the water longer, and go farther. You’ll come back with more energy and fewer bruises. And, along with that comfort, you’ll have the confidence to head out in conditions that keep other boaters at the shore.

Catamarans also have multi-use, not just multihulls! They can be used to ferry people from place to place as well as vehicles and cargo! Finally, a catamaran can be perfect for getting from one island to another.

Catamarans are all-around great boats, and that’s why we know you’re dying to get one!

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How Much Does It Cost To Maintain a Catamaran? Actual Costs!

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Today, many people who want to experience a sailor’s life do so sailing a catamaran. Catamarans can be expensive too but and many save a lifetime to be able to buy one. During my hunt for a catamaran, i have come to learn that buying a boat is the easy part of the budget. Maintaining a cat is a different mathematical challenge!

Maintaining a catamaran will cost around 5-15% of the boat’s value. A $300 000 cat will therefore cost between $15,000 and $30,000 each year. This includes the cost of annual haul-outs, insurance coverage, and yearly boat service and repairs, excluding major upgrades.

Keep reading as we explore the cost of maintaining a catamaran. Bear in mind that not all catamarans are equal, but this guide will give you a general idea of what to expect when owning one. The figures i present in this article comes from boat owners’ actual costs.

The Cost of Maintaining a Catamaran

Whether it’s a brand new or second-hand catamaran, maintenance is inevitable. From insurance to repairs, you can expect to put aside thousands of dollars on ensuring your boat is well-maintained and securely stored. Let’s discuss each one of them.

Survey and Haul Out

If you’re buying a pre-owned catamaran, you need to get a marine surveyor to inspect the boat in detail. The marine surveyor will check if your catamaran is safe to use in the conditions it is built for or if there’s any problem. Besides safety reasons, you’ll want a marine surveyor to inspect your vessel to help you estimate the cost of the maintenance.

After the inspection, your marine surveyor will inform you what to fix or replace, if any, or what current problems the vessel has. You want to know if the boat’s existing defects are manageable in the long run. If you’re okay with the boat’s current state, you can then determine what you need to do to keep it up and running and in good condition, based on the survey results.

Your boat survey is also essential for insurance purposes. Your insurance company will most likely not insure you if you don’t give them the survey results. That said, don’t skip the marine survey.

Surveying Your Catamaran

The cost of a survey may vary by boat size. Generally, you can pay a survey for about $15 to $28 per foot size. Some surveyors may also charge you by day or hour.

Below is a list of the general cost of hiring a certified marine surveyor in Florida:

To get insurance and bank surveys, you can expect to pay $18/foot for a new boat or $20/foot for an old one. The surveyor will inspect the condition of your vessel and its value. It is essential to get your survey as accurate as possible for insurance purposes; the better you maintain your boat, the lower your rates are.

Hauling Out Your Catamaran

Once you have found a marine surveyor to inspect your boat, you can haul out your vessel. You will need to get the boat out of the water so that the marine surveyor can check the boat’s bottom for any damage or leak. In the US and Caribbean, many of the marinas charge by:

• Boat size (foot)
• Hauling hours

Different boatyards have different hauling requirements and costs. You want to check which boatyards can handle your catamaran.

Finding a marina that can lift your vessel can be a daunting task — you’ll want to get a boatyard that can handle your vessel’s width rather than the weight. Ancient Sailor proverb 😉

For example, if your catamaran has a beam that’s 23 ft (7.01 m) or more, it might be too wide. The standard travel lifts support beams of 22 ft (6.71 m) or less. 

The good news is, there are boatyards in the Caribbean and along the US east coast that support wide beams. If you have a cat with a more than 22 ft (6.71 m) beam, take a look at the list below.

List of boatyards along the US east coast for hauling a catamaran with 23 ft (7.01 m) beam:

• Hinckley Yachts Services
• Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding
• St. Augustine Marine Center
• Newport Shipyard
• Georgetown Yacht Basin
• Harbour Towne Marina

Depending on the size of your vessel, you can expect to pay between $10/foot and $20/foot for hauling out your catamaran. Some marinas charge based on the hour. For example, Lauderdale Marine Center charges $10/foot for a boat with a beam no more than 21 ft (6.41 m) for up to 3 hours only. 

Also, depending on the boat’s complexity, age, and systems, a survey can take a couple of hours to an entire day. Your surveyor will do a sea trial to test specific problems. This process is necessary when a seller intends to sell his boat to you, or when you own one and need to maintain it, or when you want to sell yours someday.

Insurance Costs for a Catamaran 

When you first get your catamaran, you want to get insurance for it. The insurance has to be renewed yearly. Insurance for your boat is vital to protect you when your vessel encounters any problem.

Most vessels can be insured, but the policies can be costly. You want to make sure that you choose the policies that suit you best. Do consider some of these factors when choosing a policy:

• Age of the vessel and its value
• Condition (whether it was compliant with the US Coast Guard Standards when it was built)
• Operation location (rivers, ocean, lakes, etc.)
• If you are trained to operate a boat

You may find the “All Risk” policy offers the best protection, but the truth is it does not cover all losses. “All Risk” basically means any risk which is not specifically absent in the policy is insured. You will not get coverage for wear and tear or frost, but you can opt for extra coverage that may include medical payments, towing, and more. 

How Much Your Insurance May Cost You

Your insurance company will charge you based on your boat’s hull value, type, and where it is located. You can expect to spend an average of 1.5% of your vessel’s value for your yearly insurance. 

Your insurance company may also charge you based on the type of use — whether you’re using your boat for private or charter use or ocean crossings. If your cat is in the hurricane zone for personal use, you can expect to pay between 1.5% and 1.7% of your boat’s hull value. Florida, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean are in the hurricane zone. 

However, if your cat will be outside of any of these areas, your insurance company may only charge you:

• 0.8%–0.9% of the boat’s hull value (North of Florida)
• 2.0% of the hull value (California and the Pacific Islands)
• 1.0% of the hull value (in the Mediterranean) 

If you are using your boat for charter use, you can expect to pay an average of 2% of the hull value. You have to take into account a one-time crossing fee of about $500 to $1,000 if you will be crossing oceans. Pacific ocean crossings may increase the amount you have to pay yearly.

Agreed Value vs. Actual Cash Value

You should ask your insurance company which type of insurance they offer: the “agreed value” or “actual cash value.” When you pay for an “agreed value” policy, your insurance will cover you based on the time the insurance policy was made for you. This type of policy may cost more upfront, but it will not decline for your boat’s total loss, or in some cases, only partial losses may be depreciated).

On the other hand, the “actual cash value” policy costs less upfront, but there will be a depreciation of your vessel’s total or partial loss. With this policy, the insurance company will give you the actual cash of your boat’s value when it’s declared a total or partial loss. Your insurance company may likely insist you take this policy the older your cat gets.

Insuring a Boat No More Than 29′

Your best policy will be the “All Risk” policy. This policy covers all types of losses, except losses that are not mentioned in the policy, wear and tear, manufacturer’s defects, animal damage, etc. You want to cover your boat with more or less the same amount you will spend on a new vessel similar to its kind and quality. 

Your policy may cover up to $5,000 in medical payments. There may be no deductible for towing and assistance of up to $1,000. And you may also be covered for uninsured boaters liability of up to $500,000, which means if you hit another boater who doesn’t have insurance, you will be covered. 

Yearly Dockage, Repairs, Winterization, and Storage

How much you’ll spend on your yearly dockage depends on how regularly you spend time at the docks. The more time you spend at the docks, the higher the cost. That said, you want to spend as much time as possible anchoring out.

Invest in a dinghy that is easy to operate and that you feel comfortable with. A high-quality dinghy can cost you a couple of thousands of dollars. While it may seem expensive now, it’ll help you reduce your boating spending in the future.

Being comfortable with staying at anchor is important if you want to save some money, we spent many nights just outside some extremely expensive marinas and we paid nothing but had almost the same experience!

Every year, you’ll have to service and repair your cat. How much you’ll spend on your boat will depend on its age and current condition. For service and repairs for a vessel no more than 5 years old, you can expect to pay between $3,000 and $5,000, maybe more (5-10% of boat value).

The maintenance fee we’ve just mentioned only covers yearly haul out, bottom paint, and other common problems that may occur, not significant upgrades. You may spend even more if your survey found major problems that need to be addressed. For reduced expenses on maintenance, it will be helpful to do some of the repairs yourself, only if you know what you’re doing. I definitely recommend investing in knowledge, that is taking a class on boat repairs and maintenance, investing in yourself is always profitable!

How much you will spend on your cat storage will be dependent on where you want to store your boat. Grenada Marine, for example, charges $0.55/ft per day for up to 120 days or $0.50/ft per day for 121+ days storage. Nanny Cay charges $1.30 per square foot per month for general catamaran storage.

If you have major upgrades or issues with your boat, you can expect to pay more than $10,000 on maintenance (boat gear is extremely costly, especially if you’re in the middle of nowhere). Or, maybe you’d want a more efficient propeller, new ventilation fans, or solar power. Unfortunately, a high-quality marine-grade solar panel can cost you a couple of thousand dollars, although some cheaper ones worked fine for us. 

Final Thoughts

Maintenance on a boat can be a bit of a headache, but only if it comes as a surprise (which is exactly what it did for me sailing the Caribbean). I believe the numbers that I have presented to you in this article to be reasonably accurate, and I have checked them with fellow sailors. I want to point out that it is worth budgeting for the unknown. In that way, once something breaks, you got it financially covered!  

To help you reduce your spending, get the best insurance policy. Also, perform preventative maintenance whenever possible to keep your boat in shape always. It’ll also help to get the best deal when buying your cat so that you’ll have more money reserved for future maintenance.

• The Picnic Boat 25 Years: Stuart, Florida
• Lyman-Morse: Capabilities
• Windward Marina Group: About St. Augustine Marine Center
• Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard: Boat Hauling & Rigging
• Georgetown: Multihull Service, Repair and Dockage
• Harbour Towne Marina: Facilities and Amenities
• Grenada Marine: Grenada Marine/ 12N Yard Services Rates 
• Nanny Cay: Boatyard Rates

Owner of CatamaranFreedom.com. A minimalist that has lived in a caravan in Sweden, 35ft Monohull in the Bahamas, and right now in his self-built Van. He just started the next adventure, to circumnavigate the world on a Catamaran!

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