Design and Construction
The Samana 59’s hull is resin-infused fiberglass with a balsa core, a method chosen for strength and stiffness, while the deck and several smaller parts are injection-molded for a finished look top and bottom resin-infused and balsa-cored for strength and stiffness. Bulkheads are cored composite structures tabbed to the hulls with fiberglass cloth and resin, and aluminum plates are laminated wherever hardware mounts, then drilled and tapped for assembly. With a displacement of roughly 59,500 pounds and a capsize ratio near 3.18, the platform reads as a stable, voluminous cruiser; the balsa-cored sandwich and infusion process reflect the builder’s construction approach for its catamarans.
Rig and Handling
On deck the Samana carries a versatile cutter rig with a slightly overlapping jib and a large genoa, both on electric furlers, and electric Antal winches handle the loads. The helm station sits at the foot of the mast and consolidates all maneuvers so the skipper can stay in constant control of performance. In a test sail with 9 to 10 knots of breeze, speed held around 6 knots on a reach and dropped slightly closehauled, confirming that while she is no light-air rocket, she moves willingly enough for a boat of her beam and displacement speed hovered in the 6-knot range on a reach. The standard sail plan lists a 117 m² mainsail and 87 m² genoa, and the 18.78 m length overall with 9.46 m beam gives the rig a broad, stable platform to work from.
Accommodations
The Samana 59 is offered in a Lounge Maestro version with an owner’s suite, two double cabins, a bunk-bed cabin, three bathrooms, and two skipper cabins, and owners’ cabins have dual access from both the saloon stairway and the aft. A galley-down Maestro version places the galley in the center of three port-hull staterooms. The boat features two galleys — a social central-island galley and a second tucked near the crew cabins — and the saloon’s forward starboard corner holds a forward-facing nav station. The flybridge is the largest in its category, underscoring the boat’s entertainment-focused cruising brief the largest flybridge in its category.
Power and Systems
Standard power is twin 110 cv diesels with an option to 150 cv each, and a fresh-water capacity of 1,150 liters sits alongside 1,200 liters of diesel. The ODSea+ pack swaps in 2x50 kW motors, 2x24 kW generators, an 118 kWh battery park, an 18 kW inverter, and hydrogeneration — a hybrid option rather than an aftermarket add-on. A hydraulic swim platform raises for sunbathing or lowers to the water, extending the cockpit lifestyle aft.
The Verdict
The Samana 59 is a thoroughly modern flagship catamaran built around volume, social spaces, and manageable systems for a boat her size. The flybridge, dual galleys, and Lounge Maestro layouts make her a strong owner or charter platform, while the infusion-built balsa hull and consolidated helm keep construction and handling coherent. She is not a light-air sprinter, and her draft and beam suit sheltered cruising grounds more than tight anchorages.
Pros
- First FP sailing catamaran with a category-leading flybridge
- Resin-infused balsa-cored hull with tabbed composite bulkheads
- Lounge Maestro layouts with dual-access owner’s cabins and two galleys
- ODSea+ hybrid option with hydrogeneration and large battery bank
Cons
- Closehauled speed slightly off her reach pace in light breeze
- 5.41-foot draft limits shallow-water access
- Injection-molded deck parts and large beam favor comfort over agility
