Catana 44 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Catamaran · daggerboard

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

44' · 13.41 m

Disp.

16,720 lbs · 7,584 kg

First year

1992

The Catana 44, launched in the early 1990s, represents a pivotal era for the French shipyard, merging the racinginspired heritage of early Locke Crowther designs with the refined, cruiserfriendly aesthetics of Christophe Barreau. As a bridge between the smaller Catana 40 and the legendary 471, the 44 was engineered for sailors who demanded bluewater capability without the sluggish performance typically associated with production multihulls of that period. Built using vacuumbagged sandwich construction and reinforced with Twaron (Kevlar) in highstress areas, the 44 is a robust platform that prioritizes structural integrity and weight savings. Its signature silhouette—defined by slim, asymmetric hulls and a lowprofile coachroof—signals a commitment to reducing windage and maintaining a high bridge deck clearance to minimize slamming in heavy seas.