15 of our favorite 35 to 45-foot catamarans

Second-hand is of course cheaper…and is often the opportunity to sail aboard a multihull which is ready to set off (again). From 35 to 45 feet, the budgets remain moderate, with some good opportunities. We have chosen for you 15 of the most well-known 35 to 45-foot boats, which will therefore be easy to re-sell when you return – if you choose to return one day…
Rather well-canvassed and above all quite light, this catamaran is reputed to sail well.
Curvy and convivial, the saloon is adjacent to a functional galley.
Fast for its size, the 381 is also pleasant to sail. Top speeds of 20 knots are on the cards!
The nacelle’s low volume and the narrow hulls lend themselves more to a small crew.
The 380 takes up the broad outline of the 410, which came out three years earlier…but offers engines accessible via rear lockers rather than under the berths.
The nacelle and its large vertical portlights offer an uninterrupted view and excellent protection from the sun.
Certain owners report top speeds of over 18 knots. Seawinds are fast!
The nacelle is occupied by the saloon alone; as a result, there is no lack of space at aperitif time!
An unusual silhouette, especially head on… But the marked longitudinal steps in the hulls keep the waterline beam moderate, and offer good performance.
Small floor area in the nacelle, but welcome vertical portlights to limit the greenhouse effect.
Well-canvassed, the Lavezzi is capable of averaging 9 knots during ocean passages – if the trade winds are present.
The triangular saloon table and the offset companionways guarantee easy movement around the bridgedeck.
The steering positions offer a good view of the sail plan.
At the cost of less than fluid movement around the boat, nothing is lacking aboard, and you can spend long months on the water.
Maximum freeboard for comfort in the hulls, but a tall rig so you don’t get stuck in light airs.
The owner’s version which offers the happy skipper a full hull, with a large bathroom and desk, is our preference. The companionway can even be closed, to cut oneself off from the bridgedeck.
The first examples, equipped with a non-overlapping jib, deserve a ‘real’ genoa, to pep them up!
Rounded saloon and athwartships aft berths: the designer Olivier Flahault presents some appealing and functional innovations.
51 four-cabin models as opposed to 13 private owner’s versions: it’s not easy to find a three-cabin boat!
All the Leopard 43’s berths are arranged athwartships.
Two innovations on deck: the builder has provided a forward cockpit and a raised steering position.
The vertical portlights provide an exceptional view of the sea, light and no greenhouse effect. At the price of debatable aerodynamics.
Thanks to its double 'steps', the Leopard 44 succeeds in keeping the hulls quite slim at the waterline.
With 2.12 m of headroom, the saloon is comfortable. And there is no lack of light, thanks to its generous portlights.
The sail plan, with its mast positioned well forward, clearly favors the mainsail.
The U-shaped galley inherited from monohulls is appealing in use: you are perfectly secure when the sea is rough.
Marc Lombard took great care to design rather slim hulls. A good point for performance.
Inside, we find once again the Privilege finishing quality and the very special atmosphere aboard these catamarans built for demanding owners.
This 45 is certainly a particularly fast catamaran, but it is also very safe in heavy weather.
The compact nacelle reduces the liveable volume. Ideal for lightening the boat and offering more trampoline area.
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Publié le 19/06/2018
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Parution : Aug. / Sep. 2018
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