FASTCAT 395
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 39.4 ft |
| LWL | 38.22 ft |
| Beam | 20.57 ft |
| Draft | 3.28 ft |
| Displacement | 12,125 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.3 kn |
About the FASTCAT 395
Also available with electric motors. Called Green Motion.
The Fastcat 395 is a high-performance catamaran designed by Simonis Voogd and built by African Cats B.V. between 2002 and 2006. With a displacement of 12125.0 lb and a beam of 20.57 ft, this model represents a specific era of lightweight, speed-oriented multihull design.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruisers and performance-oriented sailors who prioritize speed and agility over heavy offshore provisioning. Its fractional sloop rig and high SA/D ratio of 31.76 make it ideal for those seeking a responsive sailing experience in moderate conditions.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 3.59 and a comfort ratio of 8.67, the Fastcat 395 is designed for coastal and nearshore cruising rather than heavy bluewater passage-making. Its lightweight displacement and shallow max draft of 3.28 ft favor accessibility and speed over heavy-weather stability.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other Simonis Voogd designs from the early 2000s, such as the Lagoon 380 or Fountaine-Pajot models of similar length, due to their shared emphasis on light displacement and wide beam. The Fastcat 395 distinguishes itself with a lower D/L ratio of 96.94, indicating a lighter build than many contemporary cruising catamarans.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the FASTCAT 395 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 39.4ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the FASTCAT 395yet 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 FASTCAT 395? 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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