[sunny256]

The real differentiator on this model is the flybridge, which is no compressed upper deck—it's a full bridge with separate crew and guest areas. Visibility from the twin wheels is excellent, and the winches are easily reached by anyone at the helms. Sheet boxes border the wheels to keep the area tidy and free of line clutter. Whether you want to drive, sip a cocktail while seated at the starboard L-shaped settee, or lounge on the midline sunpad, you will not be in anyone else’s way up here.

[shadowdust]

Wanting to reach new market segments, Catana Catamarans launched this new Bali brand, which offers a lower price point for charter companies as well as for private owners. The focus is on comfort rather than performance so unlike Catanas, there are no daggerboards and carbon is not used in the build. Because this design is so new, the Bali 4.5 will be the choice for sailors looking to buy a new, rather than a pre-owned, vessel. [links]

[xswqaazz]

The owner’s cabin in the starboard hull has a full bath forward, a large queen berth aft, and a desk in between, whereas the charter edition has identical hulls with four cabins and two shared heads amidships. Stowage is excellent, with plenty of hanging lockers and shelf space.

[earllmoran344]

Inside, the Saba 50 is available with two layouts. The Maestro is the owner version with four cabins and four heads. The master stateroom is in the port hull, with another smaller cabin forward. The Quintet charter version has five staterooms plus a captain’s cabin.

[jpi]

With two hulls, cats nearly double the room aboard, provide a stable platform that doesn’t hee. And their bridgedecks,offer lots of well-lit and ventilated living acreage, which will help you enjoy your time under sail.

[pc]

Head to the Bali website to gather more info.
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[lach]

Similarly, Formula, Everglades, Midnight Express, Cigarette, and Contender are high-performance brands that demonstrate quality and trendsetting capability with confident colors always on display at boat shows. These designs have been dressed in black, gray, blue, silver and even bronze.

[walidzohair]

Today’s tough, high-tech, marine-grade paints are complex and lend great luster and gloss to solid, metallic and pearl finishes, so it’s hard not to love the rich colors available. So go for it! Just like cars, boat colors reflect the style of the times and your personal taste. more

[anypromo180]

With waves of products (from fashion to goods) intentionally donning the decided color, it’s easy to understand how we are subconsciously inspired by everyday life as we search the spectrum for a boat hull color that excites us. This year’s Pantone selection is called “Classic Blue 19-4052”. The resilient shade of blue, like an early evening sky, could easily be among my top picks for a center console or lake boat hull. Ten years ago, the influential Pantone color was “Turquoise 15-5519”. If it compliments a seascape, it’s bound for boats! Of course, not every color trend is boat-worthy (2018’s violet purple - nope). more

[kavindave26]

Pro Tip: Do you have a signature color? You can’t go wrong with what is significant to you. To pull off timeless-chic, consider coordinating a tried and true color that you like with a newer, neutral color trend like beige, ice blue or dark gray.

[elima]

Little do we realize how much color impacts our buying decisions or how the color trends that influence our preferences even start in the first place. The Pantone Color Institute introduced the “Pantone Color of the Year” concept in 2000, and it has since become the annual color authority for creative design. more

[bitcoindonor]

Pro Tip: Bottom paint, too, now has many more options to choose from than in the past. Advanced technology makes the protective coatings safer and more eco-friendly, and matching a boat’s bottom with the rest of the boat is not a problem.
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[CoinMan]

That being said, here are some of the best catamaran sailboats that you can get your hands on.

[marcusaurelius]

The eccentric narrow beam, which measures about 40% of the boat's length, is very different from today's 50%. However, its low center helps in keeping its stable, upright, and of course, safe. [links]

[x86Daddy]

Whether you want the charter version or a privately-owned version, the Privilege 615 is one of the most versatile catamaran sailboats. Step inside this vessel and you'll instantly notice the quality of the wood finish and the elegance of design. The advanced navigation station is not only ultra-modern but is perfectly stationed at a dedicated corner where you can control everything while still having a conversation with your friends and family.

[dbc]

The large bright and airy bridge deck saloon has a dedicated navigation centre (facing forward) and efficient galley layout including 2 large fridges and a freezer, a Force 10 stove (3 burners and oven), Microwave, ample cupboards, loads of storage, a generous dining table that seats 8 comfortably. This leads directly through sliding doors to the cockpit area. A nice feature is the way food and drinks can be easily passed from the galley directly to the cockpit dinning table using the sliding window adjacent the companionway door. The galley sink and faucets are new from Hansgrohe adding a very nice touch. more

[fetma]

In addition to power reversible air conditioning for use when in marinas or on the new Northern Lights generator (787 hours), "Nature's AC" is still the best, cheapest and most reliable. Ventilation is provided via a total of 16 hatches/windows that keep this cat cool! There are four large forward facing hatches in the saloon and one in each hull forward (inside the hulls and called "Dolphin Hatches"); these provide masses of cooling air that passes throughout the accommodation. In addition, there are four huge top opening hatches (3ft x 1 ft) on the outside of each hull and six smaller hatches. The large sliding door & window to the saloon ensures a cooling breeze through to the cockpit and outside dining area and an additional sliding screen door keeps the bugs out of the boat. To further enhance cooling there are reflective screens on all salon windows and great awnings all around the cockpit so you'll never get too hot. more

[stone]

We have known the owners of O2 for a number of years and have visited the yacht on several occasions as she travelled the Caribbean and the US East Coast. Seldom have I met such passionate, knowledgeable yachtsmen who know what it takes to sail a blue water cat efficiently and to maintain it at the highest level. The owners have owned several cats, are accomplished sailors and have brought years of multihull experience to bear in the specification of this superb yacht.

[nightrow]

Boat Name
O2