MAMBO (ESCAPE)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 11.5 ft |
| Beam | 5 ft |
| Draft | 3.33 ft/ 0.4 ft min |
| Displacement | 195 lb |
About the MAMBO (ESCAPE)
A Captiva with a SimpleRig™
The Mambo is a compact catamaran designed and built by Escape Sailboat Co. in the USA between 2000 and 2009. With a lightweight displacement of 195.0 lb and an unstayed cat rig, it represents a niche entry in the small multihull market, though specific hull production counts are not available in the source data.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for solo sailors or couples seeking a portable, trailerable day-sailer for protected coastal waters. Its small LOA of 11.5 ft and light weight make it ideal for those with limited storage space who prioritize ease of transport over long-range cruising.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 3.45 and a maximum draft of only 3.33 ft, the Mambo is not designed for offshore bluewater passage making. Its light displacement and small size restrict its use to sheltered coastal waters and inland lakes where conditions are predictable.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other small trailerable catamarans like the Hobie Cat 16 or small trimarans such as the Nacra 15, as they share similar roles in recreational day sailing. The Mambo distinguishes itself with its specific unstayed cat rig and slightly larger beam of 5.0 ft compared to many single-hull counterparts of similar length.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the MAMBO (ESCAPE) 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 11.5ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the MAMBO (ESCAPE)yet 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 MAMBO (ESCAPE)? 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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