EDEL CAT 15
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 15.26 ft |
| Beam | 7.38 ft |
| Draft | 0.5 ft |
| Displacement | 198 lb |
About the EDEL CAT 15
The Edel Cat 15 is a compact fractional sloop designed and built by Edel in France, with production records indicating a build year of 1984. As a lightweight catamaran with a displacement of 198.0 lb and a beam of 7.38 ft, it represents a niche entry-level option for small-scale sailing.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for single-handers or couples seeking a trailerable, shallow-draft vessel for protected coastal waters and day sailing. Its minimal draft of 0.5 ft and light displacement make it ideal for launching from beaches or small marinas without heavy infrastructure.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 5.07 and a displacement of only 198.0 lb, this boat is not suitable for offshore or bluewater cruising. Its design prioritizes speed and ease of handling in sheltered waters over the stability and seaworthiness required for open-ocean passage making.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other 15-foot trailerable catamarans such as the Hobie 16 or Prindle 16, which share similar fractional sloop rigs and high sail area-to-displacement ratios. These boats are comparable due to their shared role as affordable, easy-to-handle recreational skiffs rather than serious cruising platforms.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the EDEL CAT 15 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 15.26ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the EDEL CAT 15yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a EDEL CAT 15? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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