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Popular Cruising Yachts 40 to 45 feet Long Overall Their Physical Properties & Key Performance Indicators
Welcome to this ever-growing gallery of some of the most popular cruising yachts between 40 and 45 feet (12.2m to 13.7m) long overall. But it's more than just a gallery - every image is a link to a page setting out the boat's physical properties, key performance indicators and other data.
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With plenty of room for a cruising couple to live aboard comfortably, production cruising boats within this size range are understandably very popular with long distance sailors. However, marina charges worldwide seem to take a bit of a hike at 12m, so be warned... If you'd like to submit a suitable image of a cruising yacht (yours perhaps?), please click here to send your pic. It doesn't have to be within this boat length category; if it isn't we'll move it to the appropriate one.  Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 409 Slocum 43 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44 DS Beneteau Oceanis 440 Morgan Out Island 41 Beneteau Oceanis 43 Catalina Morgan 43 Moody 41 Classic Dehler 43 CWS Hunter Passage 42 Beneteau First 435 Hallberg-Rassy 41 Sweden Yachts 42 Seastream 43 Morgan 41 Out Island Classic Jeanneau Sun Magic 44 (also known as the Sun Odyssey 44) Formosa 42 Feeling 446 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i Hallberg-Rassy 43 Freedom 44 (Cat Ketch) Catalina Morgan 440 Catalina 445 Catalina 42 MkII Beneteau 411 Bavaria Match 42 Island Packet 40Roomy, comfortable and robust, the long-keeled Island Packet 40 could be many sailors ideal cruising yacht. 139 of them were built between 1994 and 2000.  'Zephyr' , an Ovni 395 dried out on a Cornish beach. Many thanks to Colin & Rebecca Campbell for this pic of their versatile cruising yacht.  Pearson 424The Peason 424 cruising yacht is available as a ketch as the version shown below, or as a cutter. There's no denying that the Pearson 424 is an attractive cruising yacht.  The J/40 is a highly regarded performance cruising yacht. Designed and built to really sail well, passage times will be impressive.  Derived from C&C's Redline 41, the Newport 41 had a long and successful production run. It might lack some of the amenities of 'full-volume' modern cruising yachts below decks, but is a tough, fast and seakindly boat offshore.  Sirius 40 DSThe Sirius 40 DS motorsailer can be built with a number of keel options: A deep fin keel of 7'6", 6'6" or 5'9"; a swing keel that draws 8'0" and 3'2" up; or twin keels that allow the boat to dry out upright.  Columbia 43 MkIIIThe gentle sheer and flush deck of this Columbia 43 MkIII aft-cockpit cruising yacht make for a very attractive sailboat.  Pacific Seacraft 40 Many thanks to Mike Price for this fine pic of his Contest 44 'Tumbledown Wind' as she crosses the ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers) finishing line.  Mason 43 Cruising YachtsMany thanks to Sally & Al Pribyl for this pic of their Mason 43 staysail ketch 'Artemis' , at anchor in Prickly Bay, Grenada.  Many thanks to Richard Clement and family for this fine pic of their Moody 425 cruising yacht 'Vega' .  Norseman 447Many thanks for this pic to Dartanyon Race, co-Captain of this Norseman 447 cruising yacht 'Lutris' .  Hunter 40.5 Caliber 40 LRC Swan 43 (S & S) C&C Landfall 42 RH 43 (Also known as the CT 43) Jeanneau Sun Legende 41 Hinckley Sou'wester 42 MkII Ovni AluBat 43 Hallberg Rassy 42 (Frers)She looks like a cutter in this pic, but the inline stays converging at the masthead shows that the Hallberg-Rassy 42 cruising yacht 'Cavatina' is a solent rigged sloop.  Beneteau 423 Beneteau Oceanis 42CC Moody Eclipse 43 Trintella 44 Catalina 400 Mk2 Islander 44 Grand Soleil 39 Westerly Oceanlord 41 CSY 44 (Walk-Through)Many thanks to Jeff and Carolee, for this pic of their CSY 44 Walk-Thru' staysail ketch 'Contessa' .  CSY 44 (Mid-Cockpit) Jeanneau 'Sun Odyssey' 40.3 Outbound 44 Island Packet 445Many thanks to Jim Shanahan for this great pic of his Island Packet cruising yacht 445 'Watermark III'.  Passport 40 More Cruising Yachts Pics Please...Hallberg-rassy 42 (enderlein), recent articles.  The CSY 44 Mid-Cockpit SailboatSep 15, 24 08:18 AM Hallberg-Rassy 41 Specs & Key Performance IndicatorsSep 14, 24 03:41 AM Amel Kirk 36 Sailboat Specs & Key Performance IndicatorsSep 07, 24 03:38 PM Here's where to:
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SpecificationsFollowing in the wake of her elder sister the Oceanis 51.1, this 40-foot cruiser, with a new hull design by Marc Lombard , offers unrivalled deck volume and interior space , an there are no concessions to performance. The 12-metre long Oceanis 40.1 is available in different layouts, draughts and rigs , adapting to the most demanding sailor’s cruising requirements and satisfying their need for comfort and pleasure under sail. NAVAL ARCHITECT : Marc Lombard INTERIOR & DECK DESIGN : Nauta Design  YouTube est désactivé. Autorisez le dépôt de cookies liés aux vidéos pour accéder au contenu. Exterior designExterior design. How can you enjoy life at anchor as much as sailing? With the innovative flared hull design of the Oceanis 40.1, and steps extending over a third of the bow, BENETEAU has broken new ground but made no concessions. The result is a hull that has true speed potential and is stiff under sail. Above the waterline, her deck plan and ultra-spacious interior by Nauta Design is unheard of on a boat this size. You cannot help feeling that you are aboard a 45 foot cruiser!  Interior DesignWith a walnut or light oak ambiance , the styling of the interior by Italian designers Nauta, is remarkably bright and excels in the skilful arrangement of the living spaces. She is available with two, three or four cabins and a C-shaped galley on the starboard, offering lots of storage and a spacious worktop. On the port side, there is a large saloon with a table and a removable bench, and a chart table at the foot of the companionway provides ample working space. Everything is modular, so that everyone can live the way they want and enjoy sailing wherever the wind takes them.  12 METRES OF SPACE!The philosophy of the Oceanis 40.1 is to make sailing and mooring really pleasurable. The strengths of this cruiser, studied in detail by the architect Marc Lombard and the BENETEAU design office, are unrivalled space inside, a huge deck plan and the ability to clock up miles when you are cruising.  LIFE AT ANCHORThe ergonomics and easy movement in the cockpit make life on board so simple. Nothing interferes with the joy of life at anchor. Feel like splashing around the boat in an idyllic creek? The transom easily converts to an extensive swim platform, similar in size to the ones you find on the largest Oceanis cruising yachts. Having access to the sea is an integral part of life on a sailing yacht, and this one is a model of its kind. FOR SAILORS SEEKING EXCITEMENT UNDER SAIL…As there is no one way to sail, and because everyone takes their cruising at their own pace, the Oceanis 40.1 comes in several versions. Sailors keen on performance can choose the First Line version, with a longer mast and a greater draught. The in-mast furling system and self-tacking jib will make manoeuvring easier shorthanded. A classic mast for a semi full batten mainsail is also available. HEAVENS ABOVE, SO MUCH SPACE!The hatches and the many hull and coachroof portholes, two of which look towards the cockpit, fill the boat with natural light and ventilation, making her exceptionally bright. You really feel like you are entering a much bigger boat! The Oceanis 40.1 comes in 4 different versions with two, three, and four cabins to fit everyone’s idea of a holiday on board. Couples and large families will feel like they are at home! The owner version has a suite with ensuite shower and head, and a bed easily accessed from either side. The four-cabin version has two forward spaces with bunk beds. A connected boatThe mobile application, Seanapps , and its onboard unit lets you view the status of the boat's various systems (battery charge, fuel or water tank levels, maintenance scheduling) via your smartphone, as well as planning your route or reviewing your sailing status using your mobile phone.  Virtual tourLength Overall Beam overall Lightship Displacement Air Draught Max Draught Min Draught Max Fuel Capacity Water Capacity Max. engine power Cabin Number CE Certification A10 / B10 / C12 
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 Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 – the spacious family cruiser
The 40ft yacht market is fierce, so has the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 got what it takes to make an impact on the family cruiser market? Graham Snook heads to the Solent to find out  The optional bowsprit creates space to set a furling asymmetric. A tack outhaul would be helpful. Credit: Graham Snook Product OverviewBeneteau oceanis 40.1.
Manufacturer:Price as reviewed:. The Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 – a spacious family cruiser A 40ft family cruiser is the must-have in any production boat builder’s arsenal. With a hull length of 11.99m they limbo neatly under the 12m pricing band found in many Mediterranean marinas – making them cheaper to moor. For most, it’s a Goldilocks size of yacht, neither too big nor too small, just right for two adults and a few children. While the hull length is limited, the beam is not.  Liferaft stowage is sensibly hidden in the fixed cockpit table, which also provides good bracing for crew. Credit: Graham Snook If you’d parachuted onto Beneteau’s new mid-range cruiser , you could be fooled into thinking she’s 3ft longer than she physically is – not just the numbers on the hull. The Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 replaces the Oceanis 41.1 which was shorter by 1cm of hull length. Space is a great thing for family cruisers and charter, and the two areas where the 40.1 shows off her length-defying ability are the social areas of the boat: the cockpit and the saloon. The cockpit is long and wide, and the helm has the high pushpit to prevent them from falling off the transom – it would be hard to stand further aft and remain on board without it. What this does, though, is give the helm a commanding feel, with 39ft of yacht stretching ahead of you.  A seat folds down from the pushpit for the helm right at the stern. Credit: Graham Snook Down below, Beneteau has taken the beam to whopping 4.18m (13ft 9in); that’s 30cm (1ft) more than the 2010 incarnation, the Oceanis 40, and while the hull is 2cm narrower than previous 41.1 model, the interior is wider. What sort of witchcraft is Beneteau using? Big things are rarely known for their agility or speed, but what’s good about all this space is that it hasn’t come at the expense of her performance or handling. On the water, her twin rudders had grip in abundance. Even when well-heeled she stayed in control and responsive to the helm; just what you want from a coastal cruiser.  A lift-up foot support provides bracing when heeled. Credit: Graham Snook This boat had the standard in-mast furling mainsail and optional genoa and tracks; a self-tacking jib is standard. With full sails and 20 knots over the deck she was impeccably well behaved, although if the wind was any stronger, we would have been reefing. Twin stainless-steel wheels are standard; the helm was well balanced, quite light and felt good though the lighter composite wheels would just have improved the experience. On the wind, she didn’t disgrace herself, considering her mainsail was batten-free with the standard Dacron in-mast furling sails. If she’d been the sportier First Line edition with a taller rig, deeper keel, and performance slab-reefed sails she could have shone. Exploring the helm of the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1The high freeboard and full-length chine of the Marc Lombard designed hull keep her decks dry. When she was pushed, without waves and water marching along the deck, it didn’t feel worrying or precarious. Her beam has given her broad underwater forward sections, and these did get a few slaps from the wake of passing shipping.  Keep fingers away from the line on the coaming top when tacking. Credit: Graham Snook The steering wheels are only 59 cm (1ft 11in) from the transom, there is a narrow flip-up seat attached to the pushpit, but I felt it was comfier to stand, or sit on the side deck. Although the wheels are so far aft, with a high pushpit you feel neither penned in nor vulnerable, and only when sitting far outboard did the split backstay makes its presence felt. There are good lift-up foot blocks with a stainless-steel support. There is a deflector under the support, as soon as you lift the sole high enough the support hangs down and lowering it will either send the bar one way or another depending on the angle of heel; to either support or stow the footrest. Under the foot blocks are the neatly hidden filler caps for fuel and water. Between the wheels is a large lazarette locker (and gas locker) which, along with two sole-depth cockpit lockers, give a reasonable amount of deck stowage. Going forward the deck narrows to 25cm (10in) while passing the sprayhood – a small price to pay given the feeling of space inside. At the bow is the optional bowsprit that protrudes well forward. Getting to the end fitting is a precarious 70cm (2ft 4in) stretch from the furling genoa, which is already 40cm (1ft 4in) forward of the pulpit. The forestay is attached to the stem and there’s a single bow roller to port that feeds directly to the windlass. There’s a decent drop for the chain into the good-sized anchor locker, a handy rail by the lid shows it’s intended for fender stowage too. The standard self-tacking jib sheet is led to one of the two companionway winches.  The helm is as far aft as it’s possible to be, but this does give you a commanding view forward of the whole boat. Credit: Graham Snook With the optional up-wind pack, we had a bigger furling genoa, tracks, additional clutches, and two Harken 46ST winches located forward of the helm, which are a generous size and work well. For the crew, they are a little far back, but for the helm, they are easily within reach. The mainsheet goes to the Harken 40ST companionway winch from a bridle forward of the sprayhood. The cockpit is well laid out although the genoa sheets do run along the coaming top, so best keep this a finger-free area, especially for the younger members of the crew. The optional large cockpit table has built-in stowage for a liferaft (accessible from aft). The table is wide and has excellent handrails on either side. One feature I missed were rope bins to keep the lines from the aft winches. At 1.4m (4ft 7in) her freeboard is very high. This gives more room inside and over 1.86m (6ft 1in) headroom throughout. The downside is that it’s around a 90cm (3ft) step up from a pontoon to the toe rail, so you may need to rely on a fender step. The fold-down transom makes boarding a doddle from astern though. What lies beneathBelow, you’re met by a huge saloon and C-shaped galley. Not only is the beam carried aft, it also achieves its maximum further forward than normal. The result is a living space that is 3.75m (12ft 4in) across. This sets the 40.1 apart from her rivals.  An impressive beam gives the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 a truly vast saloon. More hatches and handholds would be nice, though the solid galley fiddles make good grab holds. Credit: Graham Snook As wide as she is, Beneteau hasn’t been overly generous with the natural light. She is light, and for warmer climes the fewer windows the better, but on a wintery day in the Solent I’d hoped for more. The low coachroof makes narrow windows, the three overhead hatches are good for ventilation but small – where usually you’d expect a 60cm hatch there’s a 44cm – and those large hull windows on the outside are only half-length inside. That said, the frugality with which LED lights consume power means that the living space feels more welcoming and stylish when the interior is illuminated.  The forward cabin is generous, though the grooves for different layouts in the moulded headlining are not covered over. Credit: Graham Snook Moving forward, there are good, deep fiddles around the galley, but no handholds to port – except for the overhead handrail that would be out of reach to shorter crew and children. The saloon table is fixed and large enough to seat the number of crew most will sail with. If you were to increase the berth count to the maximum of 10 (of which more in a moment), it would be tight though. There’s stowage beneath the C-shaped saloon seating too, and the bunk boards on hinges mean they don’t need to be moved to access kit.  Double sink, front and top opening fridge. A bum strap at the stove would provide some necessary bracing. Credit: Graham Snook There is a large, deep and most importantly easy-to-access locker under the aft seat, at the chart table, at almost 1m (3ft 2in) long and 30cm (1ft) deep it provides excellent stowage. There’s stowage behind the seatbacks, and you can also see how creative Beneteau has been with the construction and assembly of the seat carcasses. These slot and screw together to form a rigid structure on the hull’s tray moulding which reaches up to the chine. To elevate the seating and make the most of the width above the chine, the sole is raised, giving a whopping 40cm (1ft 4in) deep bilge. Put some watertight plastic boxes in there and you could hide the sort of tools and spares that other boat owners will be puzzling where to stow such items, and you don’t lose the rest of the stowage space to rarely used items either. The standard finish is walnut Alpi.  A solidly-built and good-sized aft facing chart table, but the support reduces stowage for charts and books. Credit: Graham Snook This yacht had the stylish white oak Alpi which helped keep the interior light. The use of light furniture and this wood finish could so easily have become a lesson in bland – with acres of beige blending into one another, but Beneteau has used contrasting dark inlay strips and painted corner posts and door frames to visually break it up. The chart table follows this path and its painted surround forms nice high fiddles. The table itself is 83cm (1ft 9in) wide (60cm x 83cm, 1ft 9in x 2ft 9in), although the inside is narrowed by the support for the lid’s gas strut and the internal structure to 60cm (1ft 9in) wide. It was good to see an easy-to-read digital display for batteries and tankage. Access behind the switch panel is simple, and the wiring neat and the fuses are well labelled. This was the three-cabin, one-head version. A two-cabin, single head layout is standard. You also have the option of one or two double cabins aft, while forward is the choice of a double cabin, a double with an en suite heads, or two cabins (one with bunk beds, the other with an offset double and an en suite). Galley options for the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1This version had the forward cabin without the heads, the area aft of the berth was almost too big, it seems a waste not to add a heads compartment, but not everyone wants to sleep in a cabin adjoined to a toilet. If that aligns with your thinking, consider adding the vanity unit with a sink and more stowage. Beneteau has made the forward cabin bright and stylish, with sliding blinds for the hull windows, fabric-covered panels at the head of the berth and deep full-length shelves along the hull sides, but lying on the owner’s berth it was disappointing to see the plastic fittings which secure the shelf and the gaps around the finish of the forward bulkhead. There is a GRP pelmet moulded in the headlining to hide this finish, but this only covers the area when you’re standing. Likewise, the channels for the different layouts remain visible in the headlining.  The performance package would make this boat sparkle, but even as standard she was enjoyable and engaging to sail. Credit: Graham Snook Beneteau is not unique in leaving these visible, but a fabric panel over them would have been more in keeping. Under the large 5ft 6in-wide forward berth was a wide slatted base. This was fixed over the forward water tank, so there was no stowage; unless you accessed it through the slats. Outboard of the berth are shelves; while these might lack fiddles, they do have USB charging points. The galley is large, C-shaped and set forward, and had nice details like soft closures on the drawers. The galley stops short of the central compression post inboard; this is to allow access into the forward cabin if you opt for the four-cabin layout. If you don’t select this layout the area is left open and unused. While it adds to the great feeling of airiness and gives bracing to use the sink while sailing, if Beneteau was to add a unit in this space and extend it aft, past the existing galley locker, it would increase the galley’s already good stowage and give the galley what it lacks the most: bracing when on a starboard tack. If you have no ambitions to cook at sea and let’s face it, many who coastal cruise don’t, then a lack of solid bracing isn’t an issue. The stove area did have a crash bar, to which a bum strap could be attached. The galley has a good amount of stowage, or excellent if you include some of the saloon stowage too. Below-deck detailsThere’s a twin sink and outboard is the top opening bin. Lift the lid in the work surface and you can shuffle peelings into the deep bin with ease. The joys don’t end there: because the bin isn’t under the sink there’s space in abundance there. Aft, there’s one of the biggest fridges I’ve seen in a 40 ft yacht. It’s 190L, well arranged and, when you select either of the trim level packs, a front opening is added. Unless you have the arms of a gibbon, you’ll need the door to get any contents from the bottom – it’s 73cm (2ft 5in) deep. The heads compartment is good, and it’s nice to see a separate shower compartment that can be used without getting the floor by the toilet and door wet.  The solid baffle in front of the engine was a clever idea to prevent noise dissipating under the sole boards. Credit: Graham Snook The aft cabins mirror each other. If you opt for the layout with only one aft cabin, the starboard cabin remains the same. The one to port becomes a tech space accessible from the cockpit or saloon. The only differences are in the port cabin where there are the circuit breakers for the shore power system, and the starboard aft cabin can access the heads directly. Both berths are 1.36m x 2.04m (4ft 6in x 6ft 8in) with good space above them. The cabins are separated by individual stowage space for each cabin and forward of this (aft of the engine) is the calorifier. There is an access panel for the stern gland/propeller shaft but it’s not the easiest to access. There’s tankage under both berths (water to starboard, and fuel to port) and access to either side on the engine. The engine access is a bit tight as companionway steps only lift to horizontal, they’re well supported by gas struts, and once you’re under it you can access all you need to. The engine compartment is well soundproofed – a removable panel has been added to the front end to stop the sound dissipating under the floor. Just forward of the engine, under the floor, is the water pump and in front of that is the bank of four 100Ah house batteries. The test verdictThere are some areas of the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 where she shone with clever ideas and attention to detail. There were, however, other areas that frustratingly let her down. With a little bit of fine-tuning she could be a cracking yacht, but when you’re paying a few hundred thousand pounds for a yacht, should the last thing you see at night be the plastic fittings under the shelves or structural adhesive glinting from the gaps overhead? It’s a shame when so much thought has gone into areas like the saloon and galley to have it undermined by other parts of the boat. I hope that the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 becomes a better yacht. 2020 was a strange year, and with many boat shows having been cancelled, production facilities slowed or closed throughout the industry, it can’t have been easy. Hopefully, some of the finish wasn’t representative of a yacht that will arrive in six months. This was only hull nine and this might have been a wholly different report had it not been an early boat, built during a global pandemic. Would she suit you and your crew?As family cruisers go, the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 has a lot to offer. A comfortable and good-sized cockpit, a vast and spacious saloon, and a large practical galley for use in port. She ticks the good-to-sail box too, she has a nice reassuring feel on the water and is impeccably behaved; all that we’ve come to expect from Beneteau. She may not appeal to the older traditionalist, and indeed with her high freeboard, it’s quite a distance to the pontoon. You’ll win no friends if you’re the first boat in a raft alongside a pontoon, but in areas like the Med, the height from the deck to the water is not an issue. She’s vying for a piece of the hotly contested sub 12m pie. The Hanse 418 and Bavaria C42 are her closest rivals, both have a 40ft hull and a beam over 4.15m (13ft 7in). All three of these boats have their strengths and weaknesses. The Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 has the most spacious layout of the three boats and if that’s what you want from your family cruiser, no other yacht in her class can compete. For all the latest from the sailing world, follow our social media channels Facebook, Twitter and Instagram . Have you thought about taking out a subscription to Yachting Monthly magazine? Subscriptions are available in both print and digital editions through our official online shop Magazines Direct and all postage and delivery costs are included.
 40ft Catamaran Models ComparisonsWe compare specifications, dimensions, sail area, and pricing on the most popular 40ft catamarans in 2020.  Since 2016, Fountaine Pajot, Lagoon, Leopard, Bali, and Nautitech all rolled out new 40 ft catamaran models in a similar price range that are innovative, spacious, well-built, and comfortable. The latest model to be added to this 40ft array in 2020 is the Bali Catspace. Bali has done away with the Bali 4.1 model and has designed the Bali Catspace with much improved and innovative features while Lagoon updated their popular L400 and redesigned it with the mast further back to accommodate a self-tacking jib, open scoops, and updated interior. The FP Lucia 40, released in 2016, has pretty much stayed the same, as has the Leopard 40. They are both very popular and successful cats. While the Nautitech Open 40 is a nice sporty sailing cat, it has not really taken hold in the US market with the aft helm stations. These 40ft catamaran models are affordable and easily be handled by a coupled. It also has all the amenities suitable for a cruising boat such as an ice maker, washing machine, bigger fridge/freezer capacity, and big living spaces, which is very attractive for live-aboard cruising couples. The 40ft catamaran holds its value because it is in high demand on the used boat market. The 40ft catamaran size range just makes sense. Read our previous 40ft comparison article for older models: How Do The Most Popular 40-ft Production Catamarans Compare? New 2020 40Ft Catamaran ComparisonThe five main production catamaran contenders in 2020 for liveaboard couples are:
40ft Catamaran Models Specifications 40ft Catamaran Deck & Flybridge Layout Comparison 40ft Catamaran Deck & Flybridge Layout Comparisons 40ft Catamaran Models Sail Plan Comparisons 40ft Catamaran Cabin Layouts Comparisons3-cabin layout.  4-Cabin Layout READER'S QUESTION ANSWERED: Andy asked: "Which Cat is the best value and what do you budget for upgrades that deliver an above average sailing and comfort experience?"The pricing for the different brands are generally in the same range since this a competitive space and the manufacturers have to make sure they are not priced out of the market. There are essentially no “bad catamarans”. Most are all built to recognized and enforced codes such as the European CE standard, so it comes down to personal preference. Some boats have Balsa cores and others have closed cell foam cores. Some have large nets, others have small nets and some have no nets. All the forward deck designs are acceptable and safe, as we have now conclusively seen over the last five years. The current trend is smaller nets and larger foredeck areas for the most part on cruising cats. Performance cats all have nets and longer bows and are a different category to the production cruisers. Lagoon has the biggest living space, Bali has the best live-ability overall and FP and Leopard are very popular for couples with the semi-raised helm position but that too is a personal preference. In terms of the extras or additional options, I normally recommend the following:
Which Is Your Favorite 40ft Catamaran?So many cruisers and liveaboard couples choose their dream boats from this new 40ft catamaran market. Which is your favorite catamaran and why? Leave your comment below! Contact us for more information, price lists, specifications, and available charter management programs.  Estelle CockcroftJoin our community. Get the latest on catamaran news, sailing events, buying and selling tips, community happenings, webinars & seminars, and much more! 12 thoughts on “40ft Catamaran Models Comparisons” Fabulous article and great comparisons, thank you. How do they sail? Is there any real difference?  HI Chrissy thank you! The performance of the boats are all very similar. They are all cruising cats, so not exactly rocket ships but totally adequate for a an average cruising couple. You could get a little more performance out of any of these boats depending on how aggressively you sail the boat and the type of sails you have. We race our boat and almost always end up in the top three boats.  Thank you for your article, I think we will go for the Catspace Your welcome! I think you will be very happy with this choice. Only recommendation for any of these models, is upgrade the engines to 40hp.  In your opinion, which Cat is the the best value and what would you budget for upgrades that deliver an above average sailing and comfort experience? Obviously upgrades can be all over the map but you mentioned upgrading engine to 40hp – what else do you feel are almost ‘required’ upgrades? Thanks! The pricing for the different brands are generally in the same range since this a competitive space and the manufacturers have to make sure they are not priced out of the market. There are essentially no bad catamarans, most are all built to recognized and enforced codes such as CE so it comes down to personal preference. Some boats have Balsa cores and other have closed cell foam cores, others have large nets, some have small nets and some have no nets, all designs are acceptable as we have now conclusively seen over the last five years.The trend is to smaller nets and larger foredeck areas for the most part. Performance boats all have nets and longer bows and are a different category to the production cruisers. Lagoon is good bang for your buck, Bali has the best liveability and space overall and FP and Leopard are very popular for couples because of the helm position. In terms of the extras or additional options I normally recommend the following: The largest engine option available – this is important for your exit strategy especially in the US market and of course it is nice to have the extra power since the modern cats have quite a bot of windage. the best winch pack available All the cleats offered Mostly it is smart to take the code zero pack even if you do not order the sail immediately (Difficult and expensive to retro fit) Folding props – I really think that if you are going to do any extended cruising the last thing you want is to be dragging fixed props Air Conditioning if you want to have it Generator unless you are going to go Lithium with all the inverters and electronics to replace the generator. Solar – I normally take the factory option and then add aftermarket to increase the array If possible cable throttles and not electronic (If you are struck by lightning at least you can still control the engines if they still run) Electrically assisted davits at a minimum – your dinghy is your car so one needs to have an efficient handling system (we raise our dinghy every night for security) Watermaker is fantastic to have. It really makes life so much easier. Estelle will definitely opt for the washing machine – we never had one but since she’s ahd it onboard our Lagoon 450, she will not go without again. This is a big subject and there are many opinions, I would be happy to discuss further -Stephen  We have a 2020 Leopard 40 Owners version. We love it. Just wish it carried a bit more fuel. Hi Eugene, yes! The Leopards are very popular and we sell many of them. They are definitely a great bang for your buck. Thank you for your input!  The 40 Open has the longest WL, Largest Sail Area and has the lightest displacement… indicating it ‘should’ sail better than the others. Other than the helm position, what are the other differences (drawbacks?) you have observed or can comment on (if any)? It appears to be trying to straddle the ‘performance / cruiser’ designation… would you say it is successful? Doug, yes you are correct however it is a displacement hull, just like the other cats in this category and while it may be a little lighter and have a bigger sailplan, it sails marginally faster, so that is not too much of a factor. In general they are nice boats but the living space is small and just like the new Excess range from Lagoon, the biggest drawback of these cats in our market is the helm position. The aft helm station have just never caught on, which is the reason that Catana and Outremer also moved their helm stations to the bulkhead rather than on the sterns.  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