Dazcat 1195 Buyer's Guide
The Dazcat 1195 is a 39-foot British-built cruiser-racer catamaran that has earned a genuine dual reputation: comfortable family cruising and competitive offshore racing. On the brokerage market you will find both privately owned and ex-charter examples, and the boat's light weight, carbon-reinforced structure, and RCD Category A rating make it a serious candidate for a buyer who actually wants to sail.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin arrangements are the more common layout seen for sale, though both versions exist. The standard plan places double cabins aft in each hull, a narrow berth forward to starboard, and a head with shower to port, with the saloon table running fore and aft and the galley lower in the starboard hull. Ex-charter boats are common, so buyers should expect more wear and a more utilitarian fit-out than a privately maintained cruiser.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Most used 1195s come well equipped for passage-making. Power and energy systems commonly include an inverter, solar, and a diesel heating unit, which together mean reasonable independence at anchor. For sail handling and protection, a hardtop, bimini, furling main, electric winches, and a short-handed setup are commonly fitted, making the boat manageable with a small crew. Navigation is typically covered by chartplotter, autopilot, AIS, and radar. On the sail plan itself, a code zero, asymmetric spinnaker, and sometimes a full spinnaker are commonly found, extending light-air range. A life raft and hot water round out the usual inventory.
What to Inspect
The 1195 was previously offered as a structurally complete hull for owner completion, so verify the quality and certification of any owner-finished interior and systems on boats sold that way. Because hulls and accommodation structure are built without a crossbeam, have a surveyor confirm the integrity of the bridgedeck and beam bulkheads where carbon is concentrated. The high-aspect carbon daggerboards are worked by a tackle and the rudders are blade type, so inspect board trunks, control tackle, and rudder bearings for wear. Twin Nanni 14 hp engines and cable steering should be run and checked under load.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats are typically found on the United Kingdom market. For a shopper, the Dazcat 1195 rewards those who want a light, fast, offshore-capable catamaran rather than a floating apartment.
- Prefer an owner-maintained three-cabin boat over a tired ex-charter unit if condition matters more than price
- Confirm any owner-completed hull has proper structural and systems sign-off
- Check daggerboard trunks, rudder bearings, and the inboard tackles for wear
- Verify the fitted nav suite and rigging match your short-handed sailing plans
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Dazcat 1195. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 2 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25 | 1 | $380,632 | — |
| Jan 26 | 1 | $373,896 | -1.8% |
Where they're listed
Dazcat 1195 listings appear across 1 country. United Kingdom has the most listings with 2.
Country view
2 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $377,264 | 2 | 0 | 100.0% |
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2 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
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| Dazcat 1195You are here | — | $ 377,180 | 2 | 0 |