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Aboard S/V GTFO: A Cruise-Ready 2024 Balance 482

Andrew Hodgdon of The Multihull Company met us dockside in St. Augustine, Florida, for a walkthrough of S/V GTFO, a 2024 Balance 482 that has already logged three Atlantic crossings. She’s a proven blue-water platform layered with thoughtful owner upgrades — the kind of boat that rewards a slow, careful tour. Rig, Sails, and Deck GTFO carries Zoom Hydranet sails, a material prized for its shape retention and long service life, paired with a self-tacking jib on track. The wardrobe is deep: code zero, asymmetric, and a symmetrical spinnaker.…

Ocean Vibes: A 2020 Sunreef 70 Built for Charter or Private Cruising

Few production catamarans occupy the same rarefied space as the Sunreef 70, and Ocean Vibes — a 2020 build presented by Staley Weidman of The Catamaran Company — is a compelling example of what the yard does well. Currently chartering out of the British Virgin Islands under Paradise Yacht Management, she can either continue in that program or transition to private ownership. It’s a rare situation where a buyer can step into a turn-key, income-producing yacht that has been meticulously looked after by a full-time captain.…

2020 Bali 4.1 ‘Lady Ana’: An Owner’s-Version Cat Ready to Cruise

Alexis de Boucaud of The Multihull Company steps aboard S/V Lady Ana, a 2020 Bali 4.1 in the sought-after three-cabin owner’s version, for a thorough walk-through that highlights just how well-equipped this catamaran is for extended cruising. Never chartered and carefully maintained, she has already proved her mettle: her current owners collected her in Croatia, sailed her across the Atlantic to Brazil, and cruised the Caribbean. Deck, Rig and Systems The aft cockpit sets the tone with a generous settee and a dinghy on davits fitted with a console and a large Honda outboard.…

2022 NEEL 51 ‘Out Of The Woods’: A Fully Loaded Trimaran

The NEEL 51 has quickly become one of the most talked-about performance trimarans in the cruising world, and S/V Out Of The Woods may be the most thoroughly outfitted example on the water. Walking us through her in Annapolis, listing broker Andrew Hodgdon and Karl Reed of The Multihull Company make the case that this 2022 build takes an already exceptional platform and pushes it to its full potential. Built for Comfort, Wired for Cruising Step through the roughly 12-foot-wide sliding glass doors and the salon opens up into a genuinely single-level living space.…

2016 Voyage 650 PC ‘Out Of Office’: A Loaded Luxury Power Cat

Step aboard S/V Out Of Office in Village Cay and the first impression is one of quiet quality — the SeaDek is soft underfoot in all the right places, the stainless gleams, and everything from the swim platforms to the engine rooms suggests a boat that has been genuinely cared for. Ted Reshetiloff of BVI Yacht Sales walks through this 2016 Voyage 650 PC, a 65-foot power catamaran that’s been thoughtfully upgraded and is ready to charter or cruise. Deck Living, Top to Bottom The aft deck sets the tone: SeaDek cushioning underfoot, large stainless boarding ladders on both hulls suitable for stepping in with fins on, and hot-and-cold freshwater showers for rinsing off after a swim.…

2016 Lagoon 450 S ‘Perseverance Too’: A Turn-Key World Cruiser

Mike Rybas of The Multihull Company welcomes us aboard S/V Perseverance Too, a 2016 Lagoon 450 S set up with the systems — and the sails — for extended off-grid cruising. From the moment you step aboard, it’s clear the previous owners invested in the details that matter to voyagers who actually go. Energy independence is the headline. More than 3,300 watts of solar feed a Victron charge-controlled system, backed up by a low-hour generator. Freshwater is equally redundant, with a new SeaWater Pro watermaker paired with a Spectra 12-volt unit — so hoses stay coiled and tanks stay full.…

S/V WAY MAKER: A 2010 Leopard 38 Ready to Cruise South

When the Leopard 38 debuted in 2010, it earned Best Multihull Cruiser honors from both Sail Magazine and Cruising World. Designed by Morelli & Melvin and built by Robertson and Caine in South Africa, the model has aged into a favorite among owner-operators looking for a manageable, capable cruising cat. S/V WAY MAKER, currently lying in Deal, Maryland, is a thoughtfully updated example, and broker Bill Regan of Catamaran Central walks through her from bow to stern. On Deck The foredeck sets the tone: a newer roller-furling genoa, water tanks to starboard, anchor and windlass with bridle in the center, and a large port-side locker already plumbed for a generator should a future owner want to add one.…

2019 Bali 4.1 ‘S/V Oz’: An Owner-Operated Cat Ready to Cruise

Chris Block of The Multihull Company walks us aboard S/V Oz, a 2019 Bali 4.1 lying in Kemah, Texas. Owned since new by a professional captain, this 41-foot cruising catamaran has been meticulously kept and comes rigged for offshore work — a rare combination in a boat that already ranks among the most requested layouts in its class. Bow, Deck, and Forward Cockpit The 4.1’s signature design cues appear immediately. Wide, gradual boarding steps make coming aboard easy, and a well-supported dinghy chock keeps the tender secure.…

Fountaine Pajot Lipari 41: Effortless Miles, Easy Living

Step aboard S/V Before Sunrise, a 2015 Fountaine Pajot Lipari 41 that captures what so many buyers look for in a mid-size cruising catamaran: an easy motion at sea, a sociable layout above deck, and the kind of accommodation that turns long passages into extended holidays. Drawn by the respected Joubert-Nivelt design firm, the Lipari 41 sits low and light on the water, taking waves gently and moving swiftly under sail. The integrated helm station is the boat’s operational heart. Every line and control leads back to the raised helm, so a single sailor can trim, reef, and maneuver without leaving the wheel.…

S/V Emmanuel: A Turn-Key 2023 Privilege 510 Ready to Cruise

Some catamarans are built for charter fleets. The Privilege Signature 510 was built for owners who plan to actually live aboard and cross oceans — and S/V Emmanuel, a 2023 example presented by Andrew Hodgdon of The Multihull Company, is one of the most thoroughly equipped examples you’re likely to find on the market. With less than two years of sea time and a change of circumstances forcing a sale, she arrives with the new-boat kinks worked out and virtually every desirable option ticked.…

2017 Lagoon 450 F ‘Hope’: An Owner’s Version Built for Voyaging

Some cruising catamarans are built for weekends, and some are built to disappear over the horizon. S/V Hope, a 2017 Lagoon 450 F Owner’s Version currently lying in St. Thomas, is clearly the latter. Walked through by Captain Will Miller of The Multihull Company, this boat has been reworked with the kind of systems upgrades that matter once you leave the marina behind. A Flybridge Platform, Ready to Sail At just under 46 feet with a 25-foot beam, the Lagoon 450 remains one of the most successful cruising cats ever built, and the F model’s elevated flybridge is its signature feature.…

Aboard S/V Grand Crew: A 2019 Fountaine Pajot Saona 47

Broker Cynthia Wummer of The Multihull Company walks us through S/V Grand Crew, a 2019 Fountaine Pajot Saona 47 that has clearly been cared for and thoughtfully upgraded. From the dolphin seats on the bow to the sun lounge above the cockpit, the tour highlights a catamaran designed for both comfortable liveaboard life and confident passagemaking. On Deck and at the Helm The bow area sets the tone: dolphin seats forward, a full-width sunbed, and a centerline anchor locker equipped with an oversized 85-pound Mantus anchor, 300 feet of new 3/8-inch chain, and a backup Fortress F39 with an additional 50 feet of chain.…

S/V Pinnacle: A 2022 Bali 40 Catspace Ready to Cruise

Introduced by Liz Day of BVI Yacht Sales, S/V Pinnacle is a 2022 Bali 40 Catspace currently on charter with The Catamaran Company in Tortola. She’s the sought-after four-cabin layout, delivered with Bali’s Excellence package and thoughtfully upgraded for serious cruising — full climate control, a 12-volt Aquabase watermaker, a 110-volt U.S.-spec electrical system, and uprated 40-horsepower Yanmar diesels. Deck and Helm Forward, Pinnacle carries Bali’s signature foredeck lounge: a single dining table flanked by cushions and wide sunpads that turn the bow into a second social zone at anchor.…

2007 Lagoon 500 ‘S/V Physalia’: A Cruiser Reimagined

Few production catamarans wear their upgrades as convincingly as S/V Physalia, a 2007 Lagoon 500 that broker Austen J. Anderson of South Florida Sailing walks through in detail. What began as a proven five-cabin cruising cat has been methodically modernized — mechanically, electrically, and structurally — into a boat that feels engineered for real long-range life aboard. A Flybridge Built for Real Life The most immediate visual change is up top. A custom 16-by-13-foot stainless steel bimini stretches well beyond the factory footprint, shading a flybridge that can comfortably host up to ten adults.…

Aboard Houbara: A Sunreef 82 Double Deck Built to Roam

Some catamarans are built for weekends. Houbara, a 2012 Sunreef 82 Double Deck, was clearly built for horizons. Guided through the yacht by Staley Weidman of The Catamaran Company, the walkthrough reveals a boat that pairs Sunreef’s craftsmanship with the kind of purposeful outfitting that only shows up on serious long-range cruisers. An Aft Deck That Thinks Like a Dive Boat The stern platform is more than a lounge zone. Tucked into the transom is a dedicated stowage bay for six dive bottles, secured so they don’t rattle at sea, plumbed to an onboard dive compressor via a concealed hose.…

2023 Balance 442 S/V LASAI: A Performance Cat Built for Calm

Her name is pronounced La-sai — Basque for “calm” — and that word captures the spirit of this 2023 Balance 442. Blending performance sailing pedigree with genuinely liveable comfort, S/V LASAI is a catamaran that invites both fast passages and long, easy days at anchor. Performance With Purpose The Balance 442 is a true performance catamaran, and LASAI is built with daggerboards for excellent upwind ability and pointing performance. Her signature VersaHelm system lets the skipper choose between steering from the raised helm station or from the center of the cockpit — both positions offering full 360-degree visibility.…

Aboard S/V Divine Destiny: A 2023 Bali 4.4 Owner’s Version

Broker Glen Hurd of Catamaran Gurus walks us through S/V Divine Destiny, a 2023 Bali 4.4 in owner’s version configuration that presents in virtually brand-new condition. With low engine hours and a professionally managed charter history behind her, she offers a compelling case for a buyer looking to skip the shakedown and step straight into cruising. Saloon and Galley: The Bali Difference The tour begins in the saloon, where an L-shaped settee wraps around a generous table with clever bottle storage inside — deep enough for full-size wine and liquor bottles.…

Aboard S/V Aquanimity: A 2021 Dufour 48 Ready to Charter

Tied up in Virgin Gorda under a bright, breezy Caribbean sky, S/V Aquanimity makes an immediate case for herself: a 2021 Dufour 48 that has spent her working life in a successful, fully crewed charter fleet in the British Virgin Islands. Broker Glen Hurd of Catamaran Gurus walks prospective buyers through a boat that is, in his words, ready either to continue as a turnkey charter operation or to transition into a private yacht for an owner who wants a boutique alternative to the usual suspects.…

2020 Leopard 45 ‘S/V Minowa’: A Turnkey Bluewater Cat

Few mid-sized catamarans hit the sweet spot between comfort, stability, and passage-making performance quite like the Leopard 45 — and S/V Minowa, a 2020 owner’s-version hull now lying in Charleston, South Carolina, may be one of the more thoughtfully equipped examples on the water. In a walkthrough with YachtSite, broker Michael Wilson of The Multihull Company steps through a boat that has been methodically prepared for extended bluewater cruising, from her sail wardrobe down to her lithium bank. Sailing systems built for real miles Minowa carries a new North Sails mainsail alongside her genoa and an asymmetrical spinnaker flown from a retractable bowsprit — a useful trick in light air.…

Cherubini 44 ‘S/V MAGIC’: A 1986 Classic Built to Sail

Few sailboats earn a place in The World’s Best Sailboats, but the Cherubini 44 did — and this 1986 example, S/V MAGIC, shows exactly why. Broker Mike Rybas walks through a yacht that is as much a piece of craftsmanship as it is a capable cruiser, with a long waterline and moderate displacement that hint more at a modern performance cruiser than a heavy offshore boat. On the day of the tour, MAGIC ghosts along at four to five knots in just five to six knots of true wind — a fair demonstration of her light-air ability.…

2014 Lagoon 620 ‘S/V Phoenicia’: A Custom, Never-Chartered World Cruiser

Among Lagoon 620s on the market, S/V Phoenicia stands apart for a simple reason: she’s never been in charter. Broker Caroline Laviolette makes the point up front in her walkthrough, and the details that follow bear it out. This is a privately owned, custom-optioned 2014 boat that has clearly been built up for long-range cruising rather than turned over week to week. Sailing systems built for shorthanded miles The headline upgrade is in-boom furling paired with a carbon canoe boom — a rare setup on a 620, and one that transforms mainsail handling for a couple or small crew.…

Leopard 39 Powercat: M/Y Island Paws, a Capable Cruising Cat

The Leopard 39 Powercat has earned a loyal following among owners who want the stability and space of a catamaran without the rigging of a sailing multihull. M/Y Island Paws, a 2012 example listed by Michelle Ropiza, brings that recipe to market with the poise the model is known for — a wide, walk-around deck plan, a bright saloon that flows to the aft cockpit, and the kind of shallow-draft, twin-engine layout that opens up thin-water cruising grounds from the Bahamas to the Sea of Cortez.…

2017 Fountaine Pajot 50 Saba: S/V Ten:10

The Fountaine Pajot 50 Saba has earned its reputation as one of the most livable long-range cruising catamarans in its class, and S/V Ten:10 — a 2017 example listed with Paco Montaner — is a clean, ready-to-sail representation of the model. At 50 feet, she offers the kind of volume, deck real estate, and passage-making ability that owners consistently return to Fountaine Pajot for. Why the 50 Saba Endures The Saba 50 was designed with true bluewater ambitions: a flybridge helm with excellent all-around visibility, generous forward lounging on the trampolines and coachroof, and a shaded cockpit that flows seamlessly into the saloon through a wide sliding door.…

Catamaran Market Check-In: A Buyer’s Window, Not a Fire Sale

In his latest quarterly update, Wiley Sharp of Catamaran Central offers a grounded read on where the cruising catamaran market actually sits right now — and it’s more nuanced than the doom-scroll takes circulating online. Activity at his brokerage has picked up in the last quarter, and conversations with peer brokers echo the same theme: the market is uneven, but it’s moving. “Stop go, stop go,” is how Wiley describes the rhythm of the past year and a half. That inconsistency has become the new normal, and both sides of the deal are adapting.…

2013 Leopard 48 ‘White Wings’: A Proven Chesapeake Cruiser

Bill Regan of Catamaran Central welcomes us aboard S/V WHITE WINGS, a 2013 Leopard 48 lying just outside Annapolis, Maryland. In the walkthrough, he frames her as a well-outfitted and proven cruiser — a boat that has clearly been lived on, thought about, and steadily improved by an owner who understands what matters offshore. Deck and Cockpits The tour begins where every Leopard tour should — at the signature forward cockpit, with its sliding coach-roof hatch and forward door that pulls a breeze straight through the salon.…

Yacht as a Business: Catamaran Guru’s Reality Check

“If you think a boat is an investment, you’re totally wrong. It’s a depreciating asset. It is the worst investment you could ever make.” That’s the opening salvo from Catamaran Guru in a long-form conversation that doubles as a masterclass on the yacht-as-a-business model — and a warning against the glossier pitches making the rounds in charter-ownership marketing. For a brokerage that represents Bali, Voyage Yachts, Fountaine Pajot, Leopard, Lagoon and more, and whose current inventory spans from a $61,650 project boat to a $3.6 million flagship, the message is refreshingly unpolished: a charter yacht can be a legitimate small business, a genuine tax shelter, and a route to a better lifestyle — but only if it’s run like an actual business.…

Aboard S/V SEASCAPE: A 2023 Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 Tour

There’s an old broker’s rule — buy as new as you can afford, and as small as you can live with. Standing aboard S/V SEASCAPE, a 2023 Fountaine Pajot Isla 40, broker Zee Kalinic pushes back gently on the second half of that advice. This may be a 40-footer on paper, but the way she uses her volume tells a different story. A Cockpit That Punches Above Its Length Zee makes the case immediately: clients stepping aboard the Isla 40 tend to clock the cockpit within ten seconds.…

First Look: The All-New Lagoon 38 Unveiled in Bordeaux

Will Miller of The Multihull Company sends a brief but noteworthy dispatch from Bordeaux, France, where Lagoon has just unveiled the all-new Lagoon 38. While the video itself is little more than a first-look teaser, the moment matters: a fresh entry-level cruising catamaran from one of the most recognizable names in multihull sailing is stepping into the spotlight. The Lagoon 38 slots in as a compact, approachable cat aimed at owner-operators and charter-minded sailors who want the space and stability of two hulls without moving up to a much larger platform.…

2014 Lagoon 400 S2 ‘S/V Voyager’: A Proven Cruising Cat

Few production catamarans have earned the following that the Lagoon 400 enjoys, and S/V VOYAGER, a 2014 Lagoon 400 S2 presented by Zee Kalinic from Malinska on the Croatian island of Krk, shows why. The 400 S2 became one of Lagoon’s best-selling models for a reason: private owners praise the balance and comfort, while charter managers respect the reliability, easy sail handling, and straightforward maintenance. Cockpit and Deck The aft cockpit flows seamlessly into the saloon, forming one large connected social space with shaded seating, two tables, and easy access to the water through both transoms.…

2023 Nautitech 44 Open: Bluewater-Ready Cat, Barely Used

Broker Zee Kalinic steps aboard S/V Double Memory, a 2023 Nautitech 44 Open, and quickly makes the case for why this cruising catamaran has earned such a loyal following among bluewater sailors. “Almost brand new,” as Zee puts it, this four-cabin, two-head layout is set up for serious passages while still feeling like a comfortable floating home. Why They Call It “Open” The name isn’t marketing fluff. The saloon and cockpit flow into one another through a wide sliding arrangement, so under way — or at anchor with the sun down — the entire living area functions as a single great room.…

Fountaine Pajot 80 Tahiti: A Day-Charter Cat Ready for Business

Filmed on the water in Montenegro, broker Zee Kalinic offers a brisk introduction to something genuinely unusual on the brokerage market: an 80-foot Fountaine Pajot purpose-built as a day-charter catamaran. This is S/V Tahiti, a 2015 build from the Fountaine Pajot Taiti Day Charter 80 line — a cat designed not for long passages or private cruising, but for hosting guests across sparkling day trips in style. A Rare Day-Charter Platform The Taiti 80 is a specialist. Where most 80-foot catamarans are laid out for a handful of owners and guests over long stays, this hull configuration prioritizes deck space, guest circulation, and the kind of open, sociable layout that day charter operators need.…

Aboard S/V HEBY: A 2023 Catana 50 Ocean Class Walkthrough

Broker Alexis de Boucaud met us at the Canet yard for a walk-through of S/V HEBY, hull number five of the Catana 50 Ocean Class and a 2023 build that looks and feels barely used. It’s a boat that carries a lot of Catana DNA — daggerboards, blue-water bones, and a performance mindset — while pushing the brand into new territory on volume, payload, and creature comforts. A New Kind of Catana Helm The headline exterior feature is the raised helm — a first for Catana.…

Catana 471 Ocean Class Owner’s Version: S/V AMAZING

Filmed dockside in St. Martin, broker Alexis de Boucaud walks through S/V AMAZING, a 2004 Catana 471 Ocean Class in the sought-after Owner’s Version layout. What stands out immediately is how little of the boat feels its age: her current owners recently completed a six-month refit that touched nearly every system, surface, and fitting aboard. On deck, the refit story is easy to read. The cockpit teak table has been restored, new canvas wraps the cushions and Isinglass, and a substantial gantry carries the bulk of roughly 1,800 watts of solar spread between the arch and coach roof.…

2022 Outremer 5X ‘S/V CYAN’: A 60-Foot Bluewater Cat

The Outremer 5X is the French yard’s flagship performance cruising catamaran, and S/V CYAN — a 2022 build — represents one of the most capable bluewater platforms afloat. Presented by broker Alexis de Boucaud, this 60-foot cat pairs Outremer’s signature light-displacement engineering with the accommodations and range voyaging couples and families expect for extended offshore passages. Built for Miles, Not Marinas The 5X is the boat Outremer owners graduate to when they intend to circumnavigate. Long, narrow hulls, a powerful sailplan and a helm philosophy that keeps the skipper connected to the sea state make her fast in light air and forgiving in a blow.…

2023 Lagoon 55 Walkthrough: A Fully Loaded Bluewater Cat

Broker Zee Kalinic welcomes us aboard S/V Lagoon 55, a 2023-build catamaran that was delivered only a few months before filming and has already crossed the Atlantic under her own sails. What stands out immediately isn’t just her newness — it’s how comprehensively she was optioned from the factory. Sail and Systems Package She carries the Hydranet pack of sails, the latest B&G navigation suite with a 16-inch Zeus multifunction display at the helm, a TV rod lift, a Fusion entertainment system with multi-zone audio, and more.…

S/V Isokratia: A Custom ISoCatamarans 60 Built for Bluewater

Not every yacht walkthrough begins with the boat pulled apart in a dry dock, gear stacked in the saloon, and refit work underway. But that’s exactly where broker Zee Kalinic of The Multihull Company introduces us to S/V Isokratia, a Custom ISoCatamarans 60 currently sitting on the hard in Lavrio, Greece. It’s an honest introduction — and, arguably, a more useful one for a serious buyer than a glossy dockside show. Built in Thailand for One Owner’s Vision Commissioned by her original owner and built in Thailand in 2008 (the listing records her as a 2007 model), Isokratia was never designed as a production boat chasing charter-fleet economics.…

2021 Lagoon 50 ‘S/V Shadow’: A Modern Cruising Cat

The Lagoon 50 has quickly become one of the defining owner-version catamarans of its generation, and S/V Shadow, a 2021 build presented by Zee Kalinic, is a compelling example of the model in its current form. While the walkthrough video is brief — an on-camera welcome from Zee before handing the tour over to the boat itself — the platform beneath it is well known, and this particular hull is worth a closer look for anyone shopping the segment. The Lagoon 50 in Brief At 50 feet, the Lagoon 50 sits in the sweet spot of the builder’s cruising range — big enough for extended offshore passages and true liveaboard comfort, yet still manageable for an experienced couple with occasional crew.…

2018 Lagoon 630 MY ‘Philotimo’: A Rare Power Cat Offering

The Lagoon 630 MY has always occupied a distinctive niche in the power catamaran world: a full-beam motor yacht from a builder better known for sailing multihulls, offering the space, stability, and long-range comfort that discerning cruisers seek. M/Y Philotimo, a 2018 example currently listed by Chesnee Cogswell, brings that proposition to a market where availability is exceptionally thin. A 63-Foot Motor Yacht Built for Space At 63 feet with the twin-hull architecture Lagoon is known for, the 630 MY delivers interior volume closer to a monohull ten or fifteen feet longer.…

2020 Leopard 40 Owner’s Version: S/V Kavalea

The Leopard 40 has earned its reputation as one of the most livable cruising catamarans in its size class, and the 2020 S/V Kavalea represents the sought-after Owner’s Version layout — the configuration that trades a fourth cabin for a generous private owner’s suite spanning an entire hull. Listed by Michelle Ropiza, this five-year-old cat offers a compelling entry point into the Leopard family for couples or small families looking to cruise seriously without stepping up to a larger platform. The Owner’s Version Difference Where the standard Leopard 40 splits both hulls into guest cabins, the Owner’s Version dedicates the starboard hull to the owner: a queen island berth, a proper en-suite head with separate shower stall, and stowage that finally feels adequate for extended passages.…

2023 Lagoon Seventy 7 ‘Maty’: A Rare Flagship Catamaran

The Lagoon Seventy 7 sits at the very top of the French builder’s catamaran range, and the 2023 example known as Maty represents one of the newest examples of the flagship to reach the brokerage market. At 77 feet on deck, this is a yacht designed to blur the line between a private cruising catamaran and a small superyacht — with the wide-beam volume, multiple social zones, and long-range presence that only a hull of this size can deliver. A Flagship in Short Supply While the video walkthrough for Maty is presented as a musical showcase rather than a narrated tour, the visuals speak to what buyers already know about the Seventy 7: enormous flybridge real estate, an aft cockpit that flows seamlessly into the main saloon, and forward lounging areas that transform the foredeck into a private terrace over the water.…

2008 Lagoon 420 ‘Apres Sea’: A Thoughtfully Upgraded Cat

Tied up at Pier 7 Marina in Edgewater, Maryland, Apres Sea is a 2008 Lagoon 420 that has clearly been cared for by owners who sweat the details. In his walkthrough, Annapolis Yacht Sales broker Brent Hermann highlights the little things that separate a truly well-kept catamaran from a stock brokerage listing — from refreshed cushions and countertops to handwritten owner’s notes left throughout the boat. Deck, Cockpit and Ground Tackle Up forward, the trampoline seating area is set up for lounging under sail, with a Rocna anchor as the primary hook backed up by a Danforth.…

2001 Privilege 435 ‘S/V Mystic’: A Proven Bluewater Cat

The Privilege 435 has long been a benchmark among owner-operator cruising catamarans, and this 2001 example — S/V Mystic — arrives on the market at a moment when interest in the model is climbing sharply. Built in France by Privilege, the 44-foot cat is known for its stout construction, forward owner’s stateroom layout, and the kind of load-carrying ability that makes long passages and extended liveaboard cruising genuinely practical. Why the 435 Endures Privilege’s signature approach — a robust bridgedeck, generous tankage, and a saloon that flows naturally to the cockpit — is all present here.…

2018 Fountaine Pajot 40 Lucia: S/V Sea Lyon

The Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 has earned a loyal following among cruising couples and families for good reason: she’s compact enough for two to handle, yet delivers the space, stability, and bluewater manners that make catamarans so appealing. This 2018 example, S/V Sea Lyon, is offered by broker Will Miller and represents a clean, well-cared-for entry into the popular Lucia line. A Proven Cruising Cat Designed by Berret-Racoupeau and built by French multihull specialist Fountaine Pajot, the Lucia 40 replaced the long-running Lipari and brought a fresh, modern silhouette to the fleet.…

Aboard Sovereign: A Lidgard 73 Executive Built to Roam

Some catamarans announce themselves with plumb bows and carbon flourishes. The Lidgard 73 Executive Sovereign takes a different tack — a globe-tested Australian build whose credentials reveal themselves slowly, in the fit of a curved cabin door, the varnish on a teak-and-holly sole, and the sheer volume of a saloon that reads more like a great room than a boat interior. Broker Staley Weidman of The Catamaran Company shot this walkthrough in Gloucester, Virginia, and the video does a nice job letting the boat speak for itself.…

Voyage Mayotte 47 ‘Swish’: A Proven Bluewater Catamaran

The Voyage Mayotte 47 has long been a favorite among owner-operators looking for a rugged, capable cruising catamaran with the space to live aboard and the pedigree to cross oceans. Swish, a 1995 example listed by broker Hank Hampton, is one of just a handful of these South African–built cats currently available on the market. A Cruising Catamaran With Purpose At 47 feet, the Mayotte hits a sweet spot for a shorthanded cruising couple or a family: enough waterline for comfortable passage-making, but sized so that two capable hands can manage her lines and sail plan.…

2012 Lagoon 560 ‘Worth The Wait’: A Turnkey Bluewater Cat

Few luxury cruising catamarans command the loyalty of the Lagoon 560, and among the handful on the market, S/V Worth The Wait stands apart. Captain Will Miller of The Multihull Company walks prospective buyers through this 2012 Lagoon 560 in Fernandina Beach, Florida — a two-owner boat whose maintenance and upgrade log reads more like a refit than a service history. Mechanical Peace of Mind Below the waterline, the yacht received new rudders, rudder posts, and rudder bearings in October 2022, followed by fresh shaft seals, shaft bearings, and motor mounts in June 2025 — the kind of milestones that typically loom large on a survey.…

Aboard S/V Dreamin’: A Well-Traveled Lagoon 37 TPI

Filmed dockside in Fort Pierce, Florida, this walkthrough of S/V Dreamin’ — a 1995 Lagoon 37 TPI (built in partnership with Jeanneau) — is less a polished sales reel than a candid tour by an owner who has just crossed an ocean on her. That context matters: nearly every upgrade aboard exists because someone lived with it in a seaway. Deck and Rig: Built for the Trade Winds The tour opens on the foredeck, where green hoses feed rainwater from the hardtop straight into the water tanks — a small but telling detail from a cruiser who has learned to harvest what Florida (and the tropics) throws down.…