The Catana 42 Carbon was named the Best Multihull under 50ft by Cruising World and has been a perfect fit for our family sabbatical. We have thoroughly enjoyed our cruising experience on Abeona and have found her to live up to the hype in terms of performance while also being a comfortable home at anchor. She has been extensively retrofitted, upgraded, and fine-tuned for long-range cruising and the lucky new owners will be purchasing a “cruise-ready” catamaran to sail away on.
The Catana 42 is unique as the only sub 45ft performance catamaran built in the last decade for long term cruising and out-sails anything in the class. Catana’s unique sail handling systems – combining quality over-spec’d hardware, a line/winch console, and unique sheet/traveler rigging set-up allows easier short-handed sailing, safer/quicker reefing, more sail trimming control, and a clean deck/cockpit. Aft helm stations allow sailors to feel the wind, watch the ocean, monitor the sales, and feel like they are actually sailing. Catanas enjoy sailing at upwind angles that most cruising catamarans only dream about (yes, without motorsailing) and being able to sail off a lee shore provides substantial piece of mind. With uniquely shaped hulls, overbuilt construction, and flexible sail plan, challenging conditions that would test other catamarans are comfortable and no-sweat for Catanas. Don’t forget that sailing speed translates to less time at sea and more time sitting safely at anchor for the family. |
Whether under passage or at anchor the Catana 42 is a comfortable platform for exploration that provides a unique connection the natural surroundings. Outboard helms allow for a wide and comfortable cockpit that is much more spacious and comfortable than other boats this size. The benefits of the structural hard bimini top cannot be understated and the views off the stern are unobstructed and expansive. The seamless transition between cockpit and comfortable salon/galley creates an “open floor plan” that lets the overall living space feel far larger than a 42ft boat should. This is the four berths and two head layout that accommodates growing families, guests, and “stuff” with ease. Storage space takes advantage of the raised berths and large lazarettes and provides a nearly limitless amount of storage for provisions and gear. |
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