Catana 43 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Catamaran · daggerboard

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

42.98' · 13.1 m

Displ.

24,251 lbs · 11,000 kg

First year

2004

The Catana 43 is a quintessential example of the highperformance bluewater cruiser, representing a pivotal era in the French shipyard’s history. Originally emerging in the mid1990s through a collaboration with naval architect Locke Crowther, the model reached its most recognizable form under the pen of Christophe Barreau, who refined the concept into the highly successful Catana 431 and later the 43 Ocean Class (OC). Unlike the highvolume, charterfocused catamarans that dominate the modern market, the Catana 43 was built for the discerning ownersailor who prioritizes windward ability, speed, and structural integrity. Its design features a distinctive aesthetic, marked by high freeboards, tulipshaped bows, and an aggressive, lowslung coachroof that prioritizes a low center of gravity.