Fastcat 525 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Catamaran · twin

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

50.69' · 15.45 m

Displ.

17,637 lbs · 8,000 kg

First year

2004

The Fastcat 525 is a highperformance 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 flatout racing machines and luxury bluewater cruisers. It is most recognized for its pioneering use of sustainable and hightech materials, including basalt fiber, carbon fiber reinforcements, and epoxy resins, which aim to provide a stiffer, lighter hull than traditional glassreinforced plastic (GRP) builds.