XBOAT ref :6206. Still very popular in the fast cruising catamaran market, this 2011 CATANA 50 was managed through 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 wear and tear from chartering and to upgrade the equipment, making it a safe and comfortable boat for extensive cruising. This plan was initially limited to exploring the Caribbean, the Atlantic coast of the USA, and Atlantic Canada, but was interrupted by COVID-19. The boat was shipped back to the Mediterranean on a cargo vessel during the pandemic.
A set of sails from 2017, including a mainsail, solent, and gennaker, allows for dynamic sailing with excellent visibility thanks to the two steering stations on the aft console. The two daggerboards provide excellent upwind performance.
LOUARN is a 4-cabin version, with two aft cabins featuring separate beds that can be converted, and two forward cabins, each with an en-suite bathroom. The saloon is bright, finished in light wood, with a U-shaped galley opening onto the cockpit, which is very well-equipped and appreciated. It faces the proper navigation table, oriented towards the bow, and an L-shaped saloon with a foldable and telescopic table.
In terms of equipment, it meets the needs of extensive cruising with a generator, watermaker, solar panels, fridge, freezer, ice maker, and complete electronics including Iridium, etc. The two Volvo engines of 75 hp each offer a reasonable consumption of 4.5L/H at 7 knots.
In short, a boat that has had a life but retains all its potential for a new cruising program at a very reasonable budget!
