Boat builder
Catana
France · founded 1984
Builder of fast cruising catamarans with daggerboards, based in Canet-en-Roussillon. The same group also builds Bali catamarans.
Build quality Performance build
Light and stiff: epoxy, foam core, often carbon or prepreg. Very strong for their weight, but repairs need composite specialists.
Line-up by size
| Model | Length | Built | Boat type | Hull |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catana 42 | 42 ft · 12.8 m | 1990s | Cruising Catamaran | Fibreglass (GRP) |
| Catana 471 | 47 ft · 14.3 m | 1990s–2000s | Cruising Catamaran | Fibreglass (GRP) |
| Catana 531 | 53 ft · 16.2 m | 1990s–2000s | Cruising Catamaran | Fibreglass (GRP) |