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- Thread starter al.carpenter
- Start date 26 Sep 2010
- 26 Sep 2010
al.carpenter
hello everyone, being new on this forum, I just want to say how interesting and rich I find your posts. I have so far lived on board my boats (classics, monohulls) for more or less four years and loved every minute of it but my partner is not so keen anymore and the last chance I would have to convince her to put her bags back onboard would be to switch to a boat that does not smell of tar and damp and rocks so much... and am thinking of a catamaran. I am on the market for a second hand one and was interested in a DEAN 441 but having read quite a few bad threads about structural problems and bad aftersales behaviour from the builders in South Africa, I am seeking, let say "wider" advice and comments... This being, for me, a major investment, I do not want to ask for trouble and as it is quite high on my wish list, your input would be most appreciated. Thank you and fair winds. Al.
- 28 Sep 2010
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Al Hundreds of Deans have been built and sailed across wide oceans. Some of them were well built, some not. Some people have been heard to say they are built like brick shyte houses. Some disagree. The 441 is very spacious. In the end, three words, survey, survey, survey.
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Al, Here's some info on Dean catamarans you might find interesting: http://www.multihulls4us.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1329 I was very impressed when I stepped on one at the La Rochelle boat show a few years back.
thank you thank you for your advice. I know it is going to sound stupid but after a couple of days looking seriously into the problem, I have come to the conclusion that catamarans are not for me... not my idea of cruising... not my idea of a "proper" boat... never has been but I thought, for the sake of my wife it could be a solution but I now realise that it is not an option. Thanks any way. Fair winds to all of you.
Hm that's a pity. Can you post details of the wife please?
- 29 Sep 2010
to TCM Hi again,... 5' 7", 47kgs, blonde but not dumb, with a lot of energy but a little back problem that is not compatible with sailing anymore... You'd like her and I'll swap her for two 26 years old slender brunettes for the duration of my yearly cruise (she is 52...) but will take her back on landing as I am used to having her by my side, she, having been my partner for the last 34 years... More seriously, as a marine carpenter and a boat builder, a wooden yacht owner for the last 35 years, I have difficulty thinking of myself on something else than a long keeler with more in the water than out, close to half my weight in ballast, my nostrils tickling with the smell of Stockholm tar and my feet on my toolbox to repair my beloved "passion"..... and after more thought, I am not too keen on lending my wife so, I will cary on sailing solo... Ciao for now and fair winds.
What an excellent response to my daft post. I secretly feel guilty about not doing my bit to keep an old boat going and pass it on in twenty or so years time. I have loadsa tool boxes on catamaran, but sailing or living on the thing long term means a cat is comfier - unless you have a realy gigantic olde boat which finances can mean is rather stronger in the "being olde" dept than is truly all that "classic".
Daft post? no way... personally, right after "l'Amour" as Most Important Topic comes "l'Humour" (I am french you see!), on a par with Woodenboat sailing and Good Food... To go back to the wooden boat versus catamaran conversation, a classic timber craft does not have to be "old". My last one, a Laurent Giles was built in 1983 and my other alternative to the cat is to build myself a 38ft Ed Burnett nr 116 design (but carvel and not strip-planking/epoxy...) Since the cat is definitely out of my system (this idea was there just a few days, having realised that my partner's back was not likely to ever get better and I was depressed...), it is back to my newbuilt project "full steam ahead" Thanks again for taking the trouble to reply to my "own daft post"... Ho! and by the way, I hope your many tool boxes are not as heavy as my one and only 150 kgs mahogany own. On a cat weight is paramount......... Fair winds, Al
- 10 Oct 2010
Hello all, I did not came back here since "06-05-09" (say this forum ...). > al.carpenter , as I read above that you are French, you can read this long thread on Dean Catamaran structure problem in the french forum "Sail The Word" : http://www.stw.fr/forumstw/quest_answers.cfm?quest_id=33047&topic_id=22&st_row=1 And this one to avoid communication liberty on the WWWeb: http://www.stw.fr/forumstw/quest_answers.cfm?quest_id=33603&topic_id=22&st_row=16 In fact, it is proved (even by several experts) that some Dean catamarans have big structural problems. Due to the lack of real technical communications beetwen the shipyard and the clients, it is impossible to evaluate how many cats are involved. I have no interests in this situation (like you, I rather like great heavy wooden schooners), but just for security reasons these real dangerous cases cannot be concealed. So long ...
Do I smell an alternative agenda emerging here?
thank you OFournier Hi, thank you for your post which is rich in informations about Dean Catamarans. I do understand that a certain design can have structural problems (I say design but in this case, the 441, it seems to be the material that's creating them) , after all, nobody's perfect and as a boatbuilder myself, I can assure you that some mistakes do cost a lot, in time and money but let's face it, it cannot in anycase be the client's responsability (if it is indeed a conception problem which only experts can determine) so the least the yard can do is listen, make amend and make sure it does not happen again. This, added to all the other, in my own opinion, disadvantages of a multihulls over a monohull (keep it light otherwise forget it, speed kills, structural stiffness, not getting back-up on its own, windage over wet surface, beating angles and tacking under motorpower, large cockpits, banging waves on the centrepart, two engines, sailing with the mains'l sheet in hand so to speak, not easy to repair anywhere you are, not "romantic" looking... etc...etc.) make it a definitely NO-NO option for me. But, this is my very own conclusion and being known as a old, narrow minded, ultra conservative (only where boats are concerned...) bear and not wanting to start another multi versus mono debate, I will close here this thread... Fair wind all.
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- By Stacey Collins
- Updated: November 11, 2008
Dean 441 368
If you walk down a dock full of catamarans, the new Dean 441 stands out from the crowd with its jauntily raked mast; wide, blue sheer stripe; and bright-yellow canvas. The one that the CW Boat of the Year judges tested last fall in Annapolis was fresh from an 8,100-mile passage from Cape Town, and it appeared to have weathered the voyage well.
Unlike catamarans that have a dual owner/charter pedigree, the 441 was designed by South African boatbuilder Peter Dean Sr. for private ownership and offshore cruising in comfort and safety.
Deans are built for boisterous sea conditions, with somewhat heavy, hand-laid hulls that are balsa-cored above the waterline. The hull/deck joint is through-bolted and glassed over, and balsa-cored structural bulkheads are securely laminated in place. Buoyant bows and fine sterns will increase performance downwind in big seas. To improve upwind performance and tacking angles, the mast is angled aft at 7 degrees.
Topside, it’s obvious that this boat is designed for serious ocean cruising. There are handholds everywhere, and 28-inch double lifelines completely encircle the deck. The large and comfortable recessed cockpit has a teak table and nine ample drains for safety. A sliding companionway, while still allowing a sense of continuity between the cockpit and saloon, is small enough to be secure for offshore work. Bluewater sailors will appreciate the well-conceived emergency tiller and the boom-end system for bringing a RIB dinghy onto the aft deck, a much safer solution than davits.
Peter Dean Jr. and his dad believe in working closely with their customers during all stages of the build and beyond. Since each boat is hand-built, customization is encouraged. Several basic layouts are offered, so you can have your galley up or down, and the Deans give owners an astonishing choice of 12 different wood finishes. I was pleased to see fiddles provided in the galley storage and shelving, since even the most stable cat will roll at sea.
Unfortunately, our test sail was doubly compromised by light air (5 to 6 knots) and a mainsail suffering from a batten that had broken on the delivery from Cape Town. In these conditions, we saw only 3.4 knots of speed over the ground that morning, but the boat’s recent delivery log indicates that it’ll be a long-legged passagemaker, with 200-mile days the norm in trade-wind conditions. The Dean 441’s average cruising speed, according to the log, is 9 knots, and it won’t be uncommon to see the middle teens.
During our test sail, I found that the boat steers well and that the traveler controls placed behind the helm and dual cabin-top winches relieve sailhandling congestion. We found the motorsailing capability good with the twin 42-horsepower Vetus saildrives, and there’s great visibility from the helm.
For sailors looking for a rugged, comfortable, world-cruising catamaran that’s not cut from a cookie cutter, the Dean 441 is certainly worth a look.
Stacey Collins is a frequent CW contributor and served as a BOTY judge for the 2007 and 2008 programs.
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Jupiter | 2003 Dean 440Panama city, fl, us.  Jupiter | Dean 440 44ftUs $199,900. Stunning Dean Catamaran, strong, fast and huge. You can travel anywhere in the world on this amazing vessel. Four staterooms, three heads, one of the heads is a Raritan Electrascan, well appointed galley... complete your circumnavigation in this off-the-grid ready multi-hull yacht. Standing and running rigging are recently replaced, sails are in exceptional shape, genset and engines are good to go, paint is 10 out of 10, the solid hard top is strong enough to hold three large men. The electronics are a little dated but work perfectly. This vessel will take you wherever you want to go in the world. Specifications
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Lagoon 440 Review: Delivery to Annapolis
 I wish I could take delivery of every yacht I review here, but I am usually restricted to a short seatrial at best. Hearing from owners the qualities of a vessel is one thing, but experiencing them yourself makes the unique qualities more vivid and altogether leads to a superior review. I hope that is the case here as I am still yearning to be offshore after my 12 day delivery of a Lagoon 440 catamaran from Venice Isle, Fort Lauderdale to Gibson Island, Annapolis. Lagoon was established in 1984 as a development of the legendary Jeanneau Advanced Technologies racing division. Lagoon went on to achieve fame for building the trimarans for the blockbuster movie Waterworld starring actor and inventor Kevin Costner. Lagoon’s first era of production ran from 1987 to 1996 and included production of 55, 47, 57 and 67 models meant as bluewater cruising catamarans for private purchase along with 37 and 42 models suited for the charter service. The charter side became dominate post-1996 and continues to today. The designs by Marc Van Peteghem and Vincent Lauriot Prévost use the latest in cost saving techniques. Lagoons populate the Caribbean charter fleets in the Leeward and Windward Islands. Today the builder is CNB, a division of Group Beneteau whose other brands include the monohull lines of Jeanneau, Wauquiez, and Beneteau. First Impressions The Lagoon 440 like her second generation sisterships has their trademark vertical panoramic cabin windows. As you will read later, this is a spectacular feature worthwhile looking for in any prospective purchase. She is 44′ 8″ in length, 25′ 3″ in beam, and draws 4′ 3″ per the design specifications. The bows are slightly raked with a straight sheer and swim platforms aft. The goal is to maximize interior volume. The rig has a fair bit of rake to it coming in Intracoastal friendly 63′ or tall versions at 70′. The 70′ height can be a real limitation as we doubled Cape Hatteras with 30 knots from the north because of our tall rig and the fixed Fairfield bridge limiting inside clearance to 65′. The Lagoon 440 features a centerline flybridge which sits the helmsman up high. Underneath the rudders are set forward of the Yanmar saildrives to maximize space in the aft cabins. This unusual ordering leads her to be a bit squirrely in close quarters, more on that later. The hulls are voluminous and have mid-sized keels to improve tracking and minimize leeway.  Construction Displacement is a moderate 27,000 pounds. Construction of the hulls and cabin below the waterline is of solid epoxy laminate while the topsides are a composite cored sandwich of fiberglass, epoxy, and balsa with abundant framing throughout the interior for better strength and reduced weight. As well as our 2009 model performed, I would not want to test her too hard and sail the wrong way around the world. Certainly she can take a day of beating – we proved that. And she was previously sailed transatlantic further attesting to her seaworthiness. But as the sailors say, you only see the ones who made it moored to the quay at Papaetee – not those who gave up or turned back. The handrails along the cabintop could be better backed; it would provide additional safety to have temperature and oil pressure sensors along with the tachometers. Hull construction is robust, and we had no fear of flexing. Lagoon leverages all the advanced techniques of Group Beneteau and knows where to cut costs while maintaining integrity. On the equipment front, the three diesel heaters one for each hull and another in the saloon performed exceptionally and exhausted between the hulls. The saloon one seemed to pull from the port fuel tank as we burned slightly more fuel on that side.  What To Look For The only near failure we had was a loose starboard rudderpost coupling. While slipped in Beaufort, North Carolina waiting for our weather window, we decided to do a checkup on the twin Yanmar saildrives which were seeing heavy use (100 hours each) due to the lack of apparent wind. During inspection, we noticed that the starboard coupling had slipped down a quarter of an inch, and the bolt was tearing up the vertical slating alongside the engine access boards. If not caught, we could have faced a loss of steering as the stainless coupling ground through the fiberglass shaft. Once slipped back up into place and tightened we had no further issues. And every other piece of equipment from the autopilot to refrigeration saw a fair amount of use without the slightest signs of wear. The other items needing upgrades on this particular Lagoon 440 were related to her European heritage. She was a 220V vessel which is a pain in the USA, and there is nothing much you can do easily about it. Wire gauges on European vessels are higher than on USA vessels because of the lower amperage, so to convert over you likely need to rewire the whole yacht. We stayed off the grid and kept the batteries charged via solar, wind, and the alternator. The stove ran off butane which is hard to find in the USA, and if your Lagoon 440 runs off butane, you might want to budget in the need for a new regulator and new jets in the burners to switch over to propane.  On Deck The high helm position provides excellent visibility when maneuvering. Instead of guessing where all four corners of the 440 are, you can see well but need a mate to catch the dock lines. There is a windlass with bridle forward for easy anchoring, trampolines port and starboard, and a centerline well with deep tackle stowage area. Along the hull deck joint, Lagoon could have had longer chafe protectors, but the French gelcoat is tough and showed no wear. There are a multitude of hatches, a couple dorades, and ventilators spacing the deck. The aft cockpit is a perfect outdoor lounging area for entertaining and has room for a table. The port offset companionway leads to the interior.  Down Below Inside is what the Lagoon 440 is all about, and she certainly delivers. She was a pleasure sail from the comfort of the heated interior and keep watch through the large cabin windows and radar display. And when secured open, the sliding companionway door perfectly ventilated the interior without need for air conditioning. Interior autopilot controls allowed us to comfortably change course though it would have been nice to have a throttle as well. The saloon features an L-shaped settee with excellent storage underneath, a matching L-shaped galley starboardside and aft along the companionway, and the previously mentioned navigation desk. I would have liked a higher seating position and more versatility when navigating from the inside helm position.  There are charter and owner version layouts which affects the layout of the starboardside hull. The owner version features a large master cabin aft paired with a spectacular head with separate stall shower forward. The charter version has matching hulls with cabins and heads forward and aft for a total of 4 heads and 4 cabins. Storage in the cabins was okay but could use a deeper locker to hide away a large travel bag. Note that the owner version has only one holding tank for the forward portside head. The other two heads go straight overboard using the clever gravity fed waste system with large 3 inch diameter hosing. Engine The tankage capacity is 172 gallons in two 86 gallons tanks with fuel fills from the stern in each hull. The water fill is under a fold up cover in the well area fore of the cabin windows, feeds into three tanks, and overflows between the hulls. The Yanmar saildrives were dependable motoring for 100 hours over 12 days and burning .6 gallons per hour operating. There is easy access through the port and starboard lazarettes to the steering and, below the floorboards, the engines and saildrive transmissions. The cockpit controls are dumbed down so far that the tachometer and fuel gauges are the only feedback mechanisms. With the rudders in front to maximize interior space the prop wash throws the helm out of balance when kicked into reverse. You need to hang on which complicates docking. Both are left handed, so she naturally docks to starboard.  Underway When we first left Fort Lauderdale until the Space Coast, we flew along downwind in 8 knots apparent wind from the south going 10 knots over land with a slight boost from the Gulfstream; you have to love that boost. Upwind was another story; it was tough to make way, so we either kept the jib up or motored under bare pole. No doubt I could have done better job of trimming the sails with a thorough study of catamaran sailing, but all in all we made above average time in comfort. Because catamarans do not heal, you feel a washing machine kind of affect that can be questionable in terms of comfort. But on the Lagoon 440 even in the 10 foot and 9 second period seas with 30 knots from the north we experienced off Cape Hatteras, she had a surprisingly soft motion only once in awhile burying her bows and throwing saltwater on deck. The design is dry and seaworthy. The autopilot had some wild swings but worked nonetheless which we were thankfully for. It would have been brutal to hand steer in those conditions especially after living the high life of steering from an inside helm.  Conclusion The Lagoon 440 I can say with some first hand reputability is a fantastic coastal cruising and Caribbean liveaboard. Her accommodations sell the design, and despite the trade-offs to save cost, I felt safe doubling Cape Hatteras in squally conditions and would jump aboard again to take her anywhere. The retail price for these is in the $400k range with many available leaving the charter trade. Lagoon now makes a 450 progression of this design. I admire the shoal draft, fast downwind performance, and ample accommodations of the Lagoon 440. In South Florida, the Keys, Chesapeake Bay, and the Bahamas, especially the draft is an attractive feature.
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First hand experiences, opinions etc. General input regarding such issues as: - Construction quality. - Circumnavigating capabilities. - Single/short handed sailing. - performance. - Comfort/layout. - Value (compared to other cats in the same year/class) Here's an example of a well equipped 440 in the USVI.
The Dean 44 was a bigger boat than Camarata was looking for. The berths weren't in the right place, the galley wasn't up in the main cabin, and the steering stations were different than the couple wanted. "But in this boat it all worked out great," he says. The boat was open, roomy and comfortable, comparing well to the Pearson 35 they ...
Re: Dean Catamarans Review. I've delivered two of them. Older one from BVI to New York. Sailed like a witch and was holding up very well for her age. Second one, brand new, from Annapolis to BVI. Again, sailed beautifully. The owner had some problems with lack of comms from the Dean people over some minor issues.
Al. Hundreds of Deans have been built and sailed across wide oceans. Some of them were well built, some not. Some people have been heard to say they are built like brick shyte houses. Some disagree. The 441 is very spacious. In the end, three words, survey, survey, survey. 28 Sep 2010. #3.
Get close to the Dean 441 and open a bundle of surprises. From a distance, it could be just a typical mid-size catamaran with more mast rake than most, but once you re aboard you ll see a boat that s totally different in both design and execution.The accommodations can be customized to suit the owner s needs, and the hull, rig, and systems are built to thrive at sea.
Dean 441. Customized to suit each owner, this South African-built boat is ready to voyage afar. A boat review from our July 2008 issue. The aft-raked mast aboard the Dean 441 does double duty by giving this South African catamaran both better performance when sailing closehauled and a sporty look. Billy Black.
I have a Dean 400 Custom and would like to get other Dean Catamaran owners together to share and assist other Dean'ers Please PM me and if there is interest, ... I also have access to Plexiglass windows for the Dean 400 and 440 ... Dean Catamarans Review: GreenIssue: Multihull Sailboats: 5: 28-09-2015 10:21: Advertise Here. Recent Discussions:
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Stunning Dean Catamaran, strong, fast and huge. ... Based on 374 reviews. Vann, South Carolina. We just closed a loan on our second yacht financed with Trident Funding. They continue to offer excellent customer service, a great rate, and timely processing. ... 2003 Dean 440 | 44ft. Panama City, Florida. US$199,900 . $10,100. 700 hours. Own this ...
The Dean 440 Catamaran is from Peter Dean's hand and is well noted for the distinctive raked mast and all the controls that come handily back to the portside helm located within the aft cockpit so you are still part of the social action while sailing and not stuck out of the way on a fly bridge. Beautifully fitted out in high gloss cherry ...
Jupiter | Dean 440 44ft US$ 199,900 Panama City, FL, US. ... Stunning Dean Catamaran, strong, fast and huge. You can travel anywhere in the world on this amazing vessel. Four staterooms, three heads, one of the heads is a Raritan Electrascan, well appointed galley... complete your circumnavigation in this off-the-grid ready multi-hull yacht. ...
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Walk-Through Dean 44' Semi-Custom Built Luxury Catamaran SV ANDROMEDA - USD 238,000 Watch another fun video of Andromeda under: https://youtu.be/8NWnk1I8Ir8E...
Dean 440 Espace. Sturdy catamaran, well equipped and well maintained. ... Reviews. 4.9. Based on 374 reviews. Vann, South Carolina. We just closed a loan on our second yacht financed with Trident Funding. They continue to offer excellent customer service, a great rate, and timely processing. ... Catamaran 4 double cabins version built in 2004 ...
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S/V IMPROBABILITY is a 1998 DEAN 440 catamaran, for sale by broker. If you were to walk down a dock full of large catamarans, the Dean would stand out with its overly raked mast and unique aerodynamic styling hull shape. Beautifully fitted out in high gloss cherry throughout she oozes comfort and warmth. 4 cabins with in-suites and bathrooms a ...
No Comments on Knysna 440 Review: Upgraded St Francis 44 In 2002 Knysna Yacht Company (pronounced "Knees-nuh") set out to become a boutique builder for high quality, semi-custom catamarans. Building on the legacy of the South African catamaran industry, the company purchased the tooling for the Angelo Lavranos designed St. Francis 44 hulls.
Discover the technical specifications of Dean 440 Aero DEAN CATAMARANS, the boat review and all the classified ads for a pre-owned Dean 440 Aero with Multihulls World. Dean 440(...) 0. No item in your cart langue. Home; ... DEAN CATAMARANS. Finance your Dean 440 Aero Articles about the Dean 440 Aero
Display Modes. 29-06-2022, 10:06. # 1. crocks. Registered User. Join Date: Dec 2016. Posts: 11. Beaching a Dean 440 Catamaran. We have a new to us Dean 440 Espace, does anyone know if these can be beached safely?
First Impressions. The Lagoon 440 like her second generation sisterships has their trademark vertical panoramic cabin windows. As you will read later, this is a spectacular feature worthwhile looking for in any prospective purchase. She is 44′ 8″ in length, 25′ 3″ in beam, and draws 4′ 3″ per the design specifications.
Check out this Used 2003 Dean 440 for sale in Panama City, FL 32401. View this Catamaran and other Sail boats on boattrader.com ... Stunning Dean Catamaran, strong, fast and huge. You can travel anywhere in the world on this amazing vessel. Four staterooms, three heads, one of the heads is a Raritan Electrascan, well appointed galley ...
Join Date: Feb 2009. Posts: 2. Dean 400 - Can Anyone Advise ? Hello, we're a family of five experienced monohull sailors in New Zealand, looking to buy a cruising catamaran to circumnavigate. We're looking at a Dean 400 that's for sale. Being multihull novices, we're looking for any advice about this yacht.