Catana is a renowned French manufacturer specializing in the construction of luxurious high-performance catamarans. Founded in 1984, Catana has made a name for itself worldwide by combining advanced technology with innovative design and excellent craftsmanship.
Catana catamarans are known for their exceptional sailing characteristics. The boats are developed with a focus on speed, stability, and safety, making them ideal for long ocean crossings as well as comfortable coastal sailing trips. The manufacturer uses state-of-the-art materials such as carbon fiber and vacuum-laminated fiberglass to make the boats lightweight yet durable.
In addition to outstanding performance, Catana places great importance on comfort. Each model offers a thoughtful layout and elegant interiors designed for long stays at sea. Large panoramic windows, spacious cabins, and luxurious features are characteristic of the manufacturer's designs.
Equipment Details
Sails
- Reinforced sails
- 70 m² fully battened mainsail made of Dacron, radial reinforcement, 3 reefs
- 42 m² genoa in Dacron, radial reinforcements, with UV protection
- 60 m² gennaker in Stormlite, tri-radial cut, anti-twist cable
- 155 m² symmetrical spinnaker, tri-radial cut
Mast/Rigging
- Anodized aluminum mast
- LED anchor light
- Exits for mainsail, genoa, solent, spinnaker, halyards, and topping lift
- Mainsail luff battcar system
- Deck light
- Main sail luff batt-car system
- Padeye for lazy jack
- Double wind vane at the masthead
- Anodized aluminum boom
- Anodized aluminum front boom with LED navigation light
- Anodized aluminum compression beam
Running rigging
- Running rigging controllable from the cockpit
- Mainsail halyard
- Mainsail double sheet system
- Genoa halyard (operable from the mast base)
- Genoa sheets
- Genoa roller reefing line
- Reef lines for tacking
- Topping lift
Deck fittings
- 2 winches for genoa and spinnaker sheets
- 2 central winches on the aft beam for mainsail halyard, mainsheet, reef, and topping lift
2 winches for daggerboard and roller furling lines - 1 winch at the mast for foresail halyard
Mooring
- Lofrans 1500W anchor windlass with cable control
connected in the anchor locker and remote control
at the starboard helm. - Joggle for manual lifting
Deck Equipment
- Lifeline strap around the roof
- Deck railing and handrails made of solid teak
- High-comfort braided trampoline, secured net through Mesa
- 2 bow basket seats
- Aft handrails made of stainless steel on the aft beam
- 6 stainless steel stanchions 60 cm high
- Double safety lines made of white coated stainless steel
- 2 side entry hatches
- 10 large cleats made of aluminum
- 2 daggerboards
- built-in cockpit lights, removable transparent windshield, and removable canvas sunshades
- Isothermal outer roof curtains that block 90% of sunlight and provide excellent visibility from inside
- Complete outdoor cushioning with Sunbrella backrests
3 m folding gangway made of aluminum, 21 kg (4 stanchions)
Main anchor Delta 20 kg anchor on 50 m chain with 10 mm diameter, Power Ball Merlin made of stainless steel
Cockpit Equipment
- Large sliding door made of methacrylate and white painted aluminum with OCK multi-locking system.
- 2 cockpit seats convertible into lounge chairs
- 2 rope storage boxes on the aft beam with teak lattice hatches
- 1 large storage space under the seat
- 2 large storage spaces under the cockpit
- Cockpit table made of composite material with aluminum base
Helm and Steering
- 2 GRP consoles in CATANA design
- 2 folding seats (standing and sitting places)
- 2 magnetic compasses with correction, light, and protective cover
- 2 fiberglass steering wheels
- 2 balanced spade rudders with JP3 ball bearings (self-adjusting)
- 1 emergency tiller
- Mechanical steering transmission system
- Manual engine control at the starboard helm with control panels with alarms
Aft Cabin
- 2 independent slatted bases, with hinges and stainless steel gas springs
- 2 highly elastic foam mattresses
- Numerous storage spaces with shelves
- LED lighting and reading lamps above the bed
- Vanity / desk with seat (owner's version)
- Sliding door for access to the salon
- Shower cabin with teak lattice floor and built-in seat, ceramic sealing mixer, and plexiglass door
Guest Cabins
- 2 double berths
- 2 independent slatted bases with hinges and stainless steel gas springs
- 2 highly elastic foam mattresses
- Hanging closet and storage space
- LED lighting and reading lamps above the bed
- Bathroom with single sink, shower, and toilet
- Teak lattice floor in the shower area
- Upper shelf above the sink
- Mixing faucet with ceramic seals for cold and hot fresh water
- LED lights
Engine Room
- 2 Volvo inboard diesel engines with 30 HP, perfectly soundproofed and completely separated from the accommodations
- Engine control panels at the starboard helm - Mechanical engine controls at the starboard helm
- 2 saildrive transmissions
- 2 fixed two-blade propellers
- 2 fuel filters / decanters
- Free area for generator and watermaker
- 1 ceiling light
Batteries
- 2 engine start batteries, 120 Ah gel (maintenance-free)
- 2 alternators 80 A / 12 V for engine batteries
- 3 consumer batteries 120 Ah gel (maintenance-free)
- Deep discharge alarm
- 50 A/12 V charger
- 220 V waterproof shore power socket with 20 m extension cable
- Built-in battery controller
- 1x12V socket at the navigation station
- 7 ×220V AC interior sockets
- 4 x 80 W solar panels
- Inverter combi 70A/12 V 1800VA/220V
Navigation and Technical Equipment
- Raymarine touchscreen a125 12' WIFI Silver Navionics map Europe GPS antenna integrated
- Raymarine digital radome scanner RD418HD 4kw SERIES C LARGE
- Raymarine wireless pilot handheld control S100
- VHF RAYMARINE RAY70 AIS receiver and transmitter
- Raymarine PACK EVOLUTION EV 400 SAIL T70 with P70 pilot control display, course computer, power module, and rudder reference unit
- Raymarine linear drive unit 40ST16 NEWAVE 12V
- Raymarine touchscreen e95 MULTIFUNCTION 9“ map Europe silver T70
- SAIL POD 3 instruments
Special Equipment
- Alcantara for the salon upholstery, Alcantara for the ceilings and interior paneling
- Blackout screens in the hulls and cabins
- Mosquito nets
- Electric fans with 2 speeds in each cabin
- Waeco CR110S refrigerator with freezer compartment
- Preparation for watermaker
- 30L safe
- PACK RA 205-KTS marine radio + BT 200 bluetooth + HP EL602 outdoor speaker
Main speaker in salon FUSION 3 sockets - black - USB socket with cable
- VHF/AIS antenna
- AIS Class B (Receive + Transmit)
- Radio remote control WR20 Navpilot and instrument
The Catana 42 offered here is in impeccable condition and shows no maintenance gaps. Additionally, the batteries were replaced just last year, a new dinghy was purchased - which is included in the purchase price - and the trampoline was completely renewed.
As a result, it can be stated that the modern equipment and comfortable accommodations leave nothing to be desired and enable true dream journeys with friends and family on the water.
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