Catana 47 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a Catana 47 means looking at a 47-foot performance cruising catamaran designed by Christophe Barreau and built from 2010 onward, with a carbon-infused structure and twin daggerboards that define its character. These are voyaging boats at heart, and the used fleet reflects that intent: ex-charter examples are common, and the ownership history often includes serious passage-making. Knowing which layouts and upgrades appear, and what faults surfaced in period judging, will sharpen any purchase decision.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin layouts are the more common on the used market, but both are available; ex-charter examples are common. The standard accommodation pairs an owners suite with two guest cabins and a lavish galley, a plan suited to private circumnavigation use as well as former charter duty. A buyer should expect the three-cabin owner version to dominate listings, with charter-influenced layouts also turning up in the usual French and Pacific channels.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Used 47s commonly carry the systems that matter for independent cruising. Power and energy are usually well covered: solar, a genset, inverter, lithium batteries, and a watermaker appear on most boats, meaning off-grid stays are realistic without immediate upgrades. Navigation and safety clusters frequently include chartplotter, radar, AIS, autopilot, EPIRB, and life raft. For sail handling and comfort, electric winches, a hardtop, bimini, cockpit shower, hot water, and teak decks are commonly fitted, while a gennaker or asymmetric spinnaker often supplements the standard square-top main and 145-percent genoa. A washing machine and freezer show up often enough to be expected on equipped examples. Less universal but often seen are a dodger and dinghy davits; heating, a wind generator, or a completed transatlantic are more occasional owner additions rather than standard spec.
What to Inspect
Cruising World’s BOTY judges noted an exposed electrical panel and other electrical issues that caused them to pause anchor. Engine controls were felt to be needed at both helm stations for good visibility under power, so check whether a given boat has been modified to carry controls port and starboard. Beyond those points, the infused sandwich hulls with Twaron and carbon reinforcement are a sound baseline, but any survey should still confirm daggerboard condition and the enclosed electrical routing.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Typical markets for the Catana 47 are France, New Caledonia, Thailand, Australia, and Fiji. For a shopper, the takeaway is straightforward:
- Prefer an owner three-cabin layout unless charter history suits your use
- Verify electrical panel enclosure and helm-station engine controls
- Confirm solar, lithium, watermaker, and autopilot are present and serviced
- Inspect daggerboards and hulls for infusion-era issues
- Expect most boats to be equipped for extended offshore cruising
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Catana 47. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 10 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25 | 1 | $463,601 | — |
| Jul 25 | 1 | $693,072 | +49.5% |
| Sep 25 | 1 | $324,987 | -53.1% |
| Jan 26 | 9 | $553,088 | +70.2% |
| Feb 26 | 2 | $694,099 | +25.5% |
| Apr 26 | 4 | $565,778 | -18.5% |
| May 26 | 1 | $564,941 | -0.1% |
| Jun 26 | 2 | $740,761 | +31.1% |
| Jul 26 | 7 | $575,000 | -22.4% |
| Aug 26 | 1 | $629,006 | +9.4% |
Where they're listed
Catana 47 listings appear across 6 countries. France has the most listings with 11 (45.8%), followed by United States and New Caledonia.
Country view
24 listings · 6 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | $611,359 | 11 | 1 | 45.8% |
| United States | $575,000 | 7 | 7 | 29.2% |
| New Caledonia | $324,987 | 2 | 0 | 8.3% |
| Thailand | $550,000 | 2 | 0 | 8.3% |
| Australia | $553,088 | 1 | 0 | 4.2% |
| Fiji | $741,857 | 1 | 1 | 4.2% |
Comparable models
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| NEEL 47 | 47' | $ 581,248 | 23 | 5 |
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| Robertson 47 | 46.83' | $ 290,000 | 20 | 3 |
| Voyage Mayotte 47 | 47' | $ 239,500 | 14 | 2 |
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| Lagoon 47 | 46.25' | $ 239,312 | 8 | 6 |
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