Catana Ocean Class Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a Catana Ocean Class means considering a 2020-era French performance cruising catamaran that replaced the Catana 47 and inaugurated a new range for the builder. These are modern bluewater multihulls with narrow hulls, reverse bows, high bridge deck, and two deep daggerboards, intended for fast passage-making rather than bare coastal hopping.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin layouts are more common on the used market, though both owner and ex-charter versions appear with regularity. The standard arrangement places the master suite to starboard and guest cabins to port, with a raised starboard helm that keeps all control lines and sheets within reach for a lone watchkeeper. Ex-charter examples are common, so buyers should expect higher cycle counts on systems and interiors than a privately owned boat.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Used Catana Ocean Class boats on the market commonly carry lithium batteries, inverter, and air conditioning for living comfort, with watermaker and washing machine frequently fitted for extended autonomy. Electric winches, bow thruster, and teak decks are commonly seen, as are radar, AIS, and chartplotter for navigation. Often-seen upgrades include a code zero and self-tacking jib rig additions, freezer, dinghy davits, autopilot, EPIRB, and life raft. Less common owner additions include a furling main, cockpit shower, and Starlink. For a buyer, the lithium and watermaker cluster means serious off-grid capability; the code zero and davits signal a boat rigged for long passages rather than weekend bays.
What to Inspect
The Ocean Class promises daily runs of 200 to 240 miles under its powerful rig with self-tacking jib and code zero, so inspect the double mainsheet purchase and daggerboard trunks for wear from sustained offshore use. The single combined helm and maneuvering station to starboard should be cycled to confirm all sheets and control lines lead correctly for short-handed operation. Given the deep daggerboards, check the trunk seals and board condition for impact or fouling.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Typical markets for these catamarans include Gibraltar, Italy, Hong Kong, and Spain. A used Ocean Class should be judged on rig integrity, daggerboard condition, and whether the equipment suite matches your cruising plan.
- Prefer owner three-cabin layouts unless charter wear is acceptable
- Verify lithium, watermaker, and autopilot function for passage use
- Inspect daggerboard trunks and mainsheet purchase for offshore wear
- Confirm starboard helm lines are intact for solo handling
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Catana Ocean Class. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 3 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25 | 1 | $1,398,406 | — |
| Jan 26 | 1 | $1,177,787 | -15.8% |
| Apr 26 | 5 | $1,258,565 | +6.9% |
Where they're listed
Catana Ocean Class listings appear across 3 countries. Gibraltar has the most listings with 3 (50.0%), followed by Italy and Spain.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountaine Pajot Saona 47 | 46' | $ 739,951 | 205 | 53 |
| Outremer 51 | 51.35' | $ 1,129,000 | 65 | 19 |
| Catana Catamarans 471 | 46.92' | $ 413,673 | 29 | 8 |
| Catana Catamarans 47 | 47' | $ 575,000 | 27 | 10 |
| Catana Catamarans 50 | 49.87' | $ 1,204,494 | 21 | 7 |
| Catana 53 | 53.08' | $ 1,650,000 | 13 | 7 |
| Catana 58 | 62.34' | $ 660,000 | 13 | 2 |
| Outremer 4X | 48' | $ 1,075,968 | 9 | 1 |
| Catana Ocean ClassYou are here | — | $ 1,243,933 | 6 | 0 |