Best cruising catamaran in 2022 under 50 feet

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We recently wrote about the nominations and the winner of the “Best Full-Size Cruiser” award. Some of our readers have expressed a desire to see a similar top of the best catamarans in 2022! Well, Interparus cannot pass by, especially since the result pleasantly surprised us!

Introduction

The best cruising solution is generally considered to be a 40 to 50 foot long cut. Why is that? Everything is very simple:

• such katas are convenient for control even by two people;
• small enough so that there is no hassle when looking for a parking lot;
• yet large enough to store on board the dinghy, plenty of room for kids.

In simple terms: an ideal solution for a couple or a family with children.

Last year, the guards Leopard and Fountaine Pajot fought for the title of the best multihull. Among other things, newcomer Bali joined this race. And if you briefly describe all three shipyards with their katas, then the first two are “versatility and experience”, and the third is “speed and pressure”. Well, the confrontation will be interesting!

This newcomer to the yachting game has already managed to excel. According to the judges and reviewers, Bali catspace has excellent handling and comfort.



The judges noted the following: “You know, when you control some boats, there is a feeling ... that you are literally fighting with the sails. But not in this case! Bali catspace literally embodies easy, safe and reliable operation!”

With a length of 40 feet Bali catspace is the smallest in the Bali line. At the same time, its dimensions do not affect the quality of the layout. This boat has four cabins with private bathrooms. You must agree, a good decision. It is difficult to imagine a better use of space for four couples or a family at 40 feet of waterline.

Also, the judges were captivated by the internal and external convenience. Air conditioners and numerous refrigerators, places to relax; surprisingly comfortable sailing. As the reviewers put it: “This catamaran is the epitome of the word ‘relaxation’.”

Length   12.3 m
Width   7 m
Draft   1.1 m
Sailing Armament   101 m2
Displacement    9.4 t

Leopard 42

The judges liked a lot Leopard 42. Among the features of the catamaran are the cockpit shifted to the starboard side and the space for rest in the bow. This area can be accessed through the front door in the cabin. including a helm position offset to starboard and a forward seating area accessed through the forward door in the saloon.



But Leopard 42 good not in convenience - his path is speed! During the tests, the reviewers placed next to Leopard 42 and "a certain one-hull". Apparently, “a certain monohull” lost quite well to the catamaran in terms of speed, since the judges decided to leave it unknown. Excellent driving performance, speed, reliability in motion - this is about a guest from the “cat world”.

Length   12.67 m
Width   7.04 m
Draft   1.4 m
Sailing Armament   113.2 m2
Displacement    12.5 t

Judging by the words of all the same judges, the staysail is on  Leopard 42 it's something ingenious - it works great and is easy to control. The geek sheet also excelled. On this catamaran it is very convenient to observe from the cockpit what is happening on the deck and with the sails. It has become really easier to control the situation on the move. 

Isla 40

Yes, a 40ft catamaran is a design challenge. It's easy enough to fit a lot of features into a 50-foot multihull, but it's another thing to pack all the amenities and amenities into a much smaller footprint. The judges think that Isla 40 is another 40ft yacht that has done the job.



Isla is the “heir” of the already legendary Lucia 40. Therefore, Fountaine understood that the boat could not lose its face. The “heiress” came out to match the “ancestor”.

In addition to the fact that the designers of the shipyard managed to fit everything necessary for life on a small area, the driving performance did not disappoint. The catamaran sails well, it is easy and convenient to control, it remains sensitive, but at the same time not capricious.

Only laudatory things can be said about the living space. The master cabin in the starboard float alone is beyond praise. As the reviewers noted: “[We] haven’t seen master cabins like this on some of the big and luxurious monohulls, let’s talk about catamarans… [Cabins in general] are a great achievement for Fountaine Pajot!”

Length   11.93 m
Width   6.63 m
Draft   1.21 m
Sailing Armament   96 m2
Displacement    9.5 t

As described above, Isla 40 really versatile: charter, traveling with the family, even long crossings. This beauty has it all! According to the results of a vote of reviewers, the best cut of the year is recognized Isla 40! Congratulations to the shipyard Fountaine Pajot on a well-deserved victory!

Outcomes

Well, it's time to sum up the results of the already traditional reader's vote! You can see the results in the leaderboard.

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