The Catana 42 Carbon
This page has been developed for those that are interested in learning more about why the Catana 42 is the best (some would say only) choice for real sailors looking for a blue-water cruising catamaran under 45 feet built in the last decade. Please review the model resources, reviews, quotes, and testimonials below to learn more. Feel free to contact us with any additional questions.
Reviews, marketing, and other media
Quotes and testimonials
Interested in what experts and owners have to say about the C42? Here is a sampling:
Industry Experts
"Truly in the spirit of Catana, the C42 brings together all the exclusive technical innovations in an exceptional 12.6 metre catamaran. A unique length to beam ratio, lifting daggerboards which allow the boat to plane downwind, and inclined, tulip-shaped bulbous bows, will all become quickly apparent, as much at sea as in port. At the forefront of semi-custom yacht-building, the high-performing Catana 42 is as resilient as it is light. With speeds of up to 20 knots downwind and 12 knots upwind, the Catana C42 generates an extremely high level of comfort and safety unequalled in its class, allowing the crew to enjoy sensations previously only available to racing skippers." - Catana
" The Catana C42 has a unique length to beam ratio with lifting daggerboards which allow the boat to plane downwind, and inclined, tulip-shaped bulbous bows. At the forefront of semi-custom yacht-building, the high-performing Catana C42 is as resilient as it is light. With speeds of up to 20 knots downwind and 12 knots upwind, the Catana C42 is comfortable while the crew can enjoy racing performance." - Catamaran Guru "... you’d be hard-pressed to find a faster, better-outfitted production catamaran than the Catana 42. - Sail Magazine "She has a voluminous interior that offers an ideal ‘living afloat’ platform for the whole family... they also look good, thanks to the traditional deckline sheer, streamline coachroof and slightly raked, double-headed rig. All these innovations add up to a vessel that not only looks and feels luxurious, but performs almost as well as a bona fide racing multihull – even upwind!" - Sailing Today "I found the steering, the hardware and the metalwork all to be excellent. The target demographic here is ‘real’ sailors. And this boat sails very well,” says Boat of the Year judge Mark Schrader of the Catana 42 Carbon...but when the votes were tallied, the Catana 42 Carbon earned their nod as the year's Best Midsize Multihull Under 50 Feet." - Cruising World "The Catana 42 continues to astonish with its remarkable speeds, recording nearly 22 knots during a recent European sea trial. They sail at incredible speeds due to the comprehensive range of technical innovations, exclusive to the Catana shipyard. The catamaran’s unique beam/length ratio, adjustable daggerboards, tilted and tulip-shaped bows, aerodynamic coach-roof and torpedo-shaped hulls make the Catana 42 a revolution in the marine industry. The fiery catamaran is demanding attention from buyers, media and industry experts alike with its ability to harness the slightest gust and deliver fast and outstanding offshore performances. Yacht and Boat |
Owners and former owners of C42s
- "We have thoroughly enjoyed logging over 3000 nautical miles of cruising om our Catana 42, which has lived up to the reputation that Catanas have for sailing performance. But performance is only one aspect of this boat, which inspires confidence, is easy to short-hand, and just plain fun to sail. We've enjoyed her under sail, and also at anchor, with an unmatched cockpit for her size and an overall excellent floorplan. This model represents the best balance of any cruising boat under 45 feet that I know of." - Jeff Milum of 2012 C42 SV Abeona
"Having sailed over 80,000 miles and many ocean passages in multihulls we consider the C42 Carbon Infusion to be unrivalled in her class. The C42 is an excellent sea-boat and an absolute delight to sail, not to be compared with standard production cats of a similar size. Design, build quality, sailing performance and comfort combine for the perfect blue-water cat." - Current owner of 2014 C42 "As a professional sailor, sailmaker and J boat dealer, when I started looking for a cruising catamaran under 45 feet I quickly realized that the Catana C42 was the only production boat built in the last decade which would meet my requirements for performance sailing and also be a comfortable boat to live on. The daggerboards, hull shape and overall weight savings throughout the boat make it a game changer when comparing to anything else on the market. For me the decision was easy." - Norman Davant (J44 dealer and distributor of 2011 C42 SV Crazy Love) "The Catana 42 is unique in the marketplace as the smallest daggerboard catamaran designed for long term cruisingwas a perfect fit for our family's cruising sabbatical. The model is safe, fast, well-built, and a joy to sail that doesn't force you to sacrifice the comforts of home." - David B of 2011 C42 Kairos5 "I chartered a Seawind 1160, Bali 4.1, Lagoon 450 and when it came to sailing, nothing compared in both safety and performance when it came to the Catana 42 and the performance of the Catana stood out for the following reasons: 1. The power kicked in even in light winds. 2. The leeway was contained (upwind capanbility). 3. Ease of handling the sheets from the cockpit. We did not feel comfortable doing the same from a flybridge in bigger seas. 4. Having a boom/sailbag that we could reach without having to climb the mast. 5. Whilst all of the boats can safely do Bluewater, my wife and I both felt that the Catana 42 offered better safety for the crew undersail. Following our sailing experience we decided on a Catana 4as it smashes the competition from a performance perspective for speed and safety once on the open water while providing comfortable living for our family of 5." -Gwilym Funnell, C42 owner "Catana essentially created the “performance cruising catamaran” with the C42. The category is growing as the use of daggerboards and higher quality construction provides a performance level and longevity that far outweighs your typical “charter cat.” Definitely look at this boat if you are considering buying a catamaran." - Seth Hynes, multihull fanatic and owner of Outremere 5x |
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