FASTCAT 525
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 50.69 ft |
| LWL | 47.47 ft |
| Beam | 26.31 ft |
| Draft | 4.1 ft |
| Displacement | 17,637 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 9.2 kn |
About the FASTCAT 525
The Fastcat 525 is a high-performance catamaran designed by Simonis Voogd Yacht Design and built by African Cats B.V. between 2004 and 2010. With a displacement of 17637.0 lb and a beam of 26.31 ft, it represents a specialized niche of fast, fractional sloop-rigged multihulls.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced sailors seeking high-speed coastal cruising and short offshore passages, prioritizing performance and interior volume over heavy bluewater ruggedness.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low comfort ratio of 7.24 and a capsize ratio of 4.05, the Fastcat 525 is designed for speed rather than heavy-weather stability, making it suitable for protected waters and favorable offshore conditions rather than extreme bluewater expeditions.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the Lagoon 42 and Fountaine-Pajot Salia 42, which offer similar beam and interior layouts but with different rigging configurations and heavier displacement for more traditional cruising comfort.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the FASTCAT 525 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 50.69ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the FASTCAT 525yet 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 525? 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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