The Fastcat 525 is a high-performance cruising catamaran that represents a radical departure from the "floating apartment" philosophy common in the modern multihull market. Designed by the renowned naval architect Angelo Lavranos and built by African Fast Cat in South Africa under the direction of Gideon Goudsmit, the 525 was engineered to bridge the gap between flat-out racing machines and luxury blue-water cruisers. It is most recognized for its pioneering use of sustainable and high-tech materials, including basalt fiber, carbon fiber reinforcements, and epoxy resins, which aim to provide a stiffer, lighter hull than traditional glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) builds.
Fastcat 525 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Fastcat
- Model
- 525
- Builder
- African Cats B.V.
- Designer
- Simonis Voogd Yacht Design
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 2004 - 2010
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