CATANA 48

About the CATANA 48

CATANA 48 is an extended version of the CANTANA 44 with more sail area.

The Catana 48 is a high-performance catamaran designed by Lock Crowther and Christophe Barreau, with a single build year recorded as 1992. Built by Catana in France, this 48.0 ft LOA vessel features a fractional sloop rig and a displacement of 12600.0 lb, representing a distinct era of lightweight, fast cruising catamarans.

Best for:

This boat suits experienced coastal cruisers and performance-oriented sailors who prioritize speed and light air handling over heavy-weather stability. Its low comfort ratio of 6.5 and high sail area-to-displacement ratio of 39.47 indicate it is best for those comfortable with a lively motion and active boat handling.

Bluewater capability:

With a capsize ratio of 4.01 and a displacement of 12600.0 lb, the Catana 48 is designed for coastal and nearshore cruising rather than extreme offshore passages, as its low comfort ratio suggests a motion that may be challenging in heavy seas.

Comparables:

Comparable vessels include other early-1990s performance catamarans such as the Lagoon 420 or Fountaine-Pajot models from the same era, which share similar fractional sloop rigs and lightweight construction philosophies. These boats are comparable due to their shared focus on planing capabilities and narrow beam-to-length ratios relative to modern production catamarans.