Admiral Catamarans For Sale

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median sold price
$285,000
sales on record
15
years built
2000–2023
length range
38–43 ft
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The Admiral 38 and Admiral 40 foot cruising catamarans are among the most well known and affordable, custom-made catamarans in their class, built in South Africa today. Owners can choose their boat layout and interiors of these smooth-lined and sleek-profiled catamarans, which are perfect for both the experienced sailor and first-time boat owner. They great boats for short-handed sailing, and provide a luxurious live aboard experience. Attention to detail in all aspects of these robust yet elegant catamarans and superior interior finishes have always been one of the advantages of buying and Admiral Catamaran, and so are their reasonable resale prices.

Tim Duncan (Celtic Yachts) has taken over the Admiral Catamaran production in South Africa, and is building 38 foot and 40 foot custom-built catamarans, designed by Angelo Lavranos. With a background of having built yacht interiors for many years, Tim has built a solid reputation within the yachting Industry. Tim’s Catamaran’s are now bought and sailed around the world.

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Admiral 40
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Admiral Yachts For Sale

Admiral 38 Executive

Admiral 38 Executive (Europe)

Price £82,000 (GBP) VAT Paid Will Trade
Location Monastir Marina, Tunisia (Europe)
S/V Endless Summer — a 2005 Admiral 38 Executive, for sale by owner.
S/V Endless Summer is a 2005 Admiral 38 Executive catamaran, for sale by owner. She is a broad beam owners version catamaran designed by Angelo Levranos and built in Cape Town to contend with the trying local conditions, and thus suitable to go anywhere with the additional comfort and stability of a 7.3 meter beam. Like most South African Catamarans, she is sturdily built. She sails well and has never been chartered. On performance, this catamaran is an easy sail , she tacks without backing , turns very tight, and sails at 60 to 70% of wind speed in light winds.…
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Admiral 40 Executive
Updated! (Oct 18, 2026)

Admiral 40 Executive (Grenada)

Price $275,000 (USD)
Location Saint George, GD (Grenada)
S/V Only Sand — a 2008 Admiral 40 Executive, for sale by broker.
2008 Admiral 40 Catamaran — Executive Owner’s Version 3 Cabin / 2 Head Turn heads before you even leave the dock. This 2008 Admiral 40 Catamaran in its bold, unmistakable yellow isn’t just a boat; it’s a statement. Bright, energetic, and impossible to ignore, her color captures the spirit of adventure and freedom the moment you see her. If you’re looking for something that stands out in every marina and anchorage, this is it. Even better — she is a true turnkey opportunity.…
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Admiral 40 exterior exterior

Admiral 40 (Florida)

Price $445,000 (USD) Duty Paid Reduced!
Location St Augustine, FL (Florida)
S/V BLUE TORTUGA — a 2023 Admiral 40 Celtic, for sale by owner.

BLUE TORTUGA is a 2023 Admiral 40 built by Celtic Yachts in Cape Town, South Africa.

This bluewater catamaran is designed to be truly off-grid and has everything you need to go cruising tomorrow.

​This is a one-owner vessel and has never been chartered.

A recent valuation done June 2025 has valued this vessel at over $500,000.

US import taxes have been paid.

This is a newer model that features an extended bimini, and provides more room in the cockpit including a large sunpad.…

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Educational Articles

2008 Admiral 40 Executive ‘Only Sand’: A Turnkey Caribbean Cat
Aug 1, 2026

2008 Admiral 40 Executive ‘Only Sand’: A Turnkey Caribbean Cat

Tied up in Prickly Bay, Grenada, the 2008 Admiral 40 Executive S/V Only Sand is the kind of catamaran that quietly makes its case the moment you step aboard. Chris Rundlett of LTD Sailing School & Yacht Brokerage, in partnership with The Multihull Company, walks through her alongside co-host Chrystal — and what emerges is a picture of a well-built South African cat that’s been genuinely improved by an owner who lives on her. The Executive designation refers to Admiral’s owner’s-version layout: the entire starboard hull is dedicated to the owner, with a generous aft cabin, a real mattress tucked into the berth, and a large forward head with a separate stall shower.…
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Celtic / Admiral Catamarans Builder Interview with Tim Duncan
Feb 21, 2021

Celtic / Admiral Catamarans Builder Interview with Tim Duncan

We talked with builder Tim Duncan of Celtic Yachts who tells how he acquired the Admiral catamaran molds in South Africa, and what the current build status is like. He covers what models they are building now, what modifications they have made to the molds, and hints at a new all electric Celtic 45 to come. Please contact Tim via the Celtic Yachts website. Put in an order for his new electric 45! Watch this video Today we’re meeting with Tim Duncan from Celtic yachts.…
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“S/V Dora’s Dream” – Admiral 40 For Sale By Owner Interview
Jan 17, 2021

“S/V Dora’s Dream” – Admiral 40 For Sale By Owner Interview

Today we have a special interview with Sean of S/V Dora’s Dream who is selling his Admiral 40 on CatamaranSite.com and agreed to talk about the benefits of the model. Sean discusses the strengths of the Admiral 40 model, why he choose to purchase it, and what a buyer and new owner would need to update on Dora’s Dream. Please click on the for sale by owner link above for more information and to inquire to Sean directly. For additional owner, designer, and catamaran builder interviews, please go to our interviews page.…
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