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Bali 4.6 blue water or not?

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Start date 25 Sep 2022
25 Sep 2022

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Looking for our round the world boat and saw the Bali 4.6 catamaran at the Southampton show. Quite a lot of innovations including no trampoline - but the forward deck extends to the front end of both hulls. Will this flood or slam in big seas? Is it good for offshore, or mostly coastal / charter only?

AngusMcDoon

Nothing wrong with a solid foredeck. They may ship some more water, and knock some more, but on the plus side it's structurally stronger. Prouts have been built like this for decades, Broadblue continue with some of their models, and they are both blue water capable designs. What I don't like is the amount of recesses in the foredeck of the Bali 4.6. If a green one comes over the bow that deck with its walkway to the cabin is going to fill up and hold tons of water. However, it's RCD cat A, and a biggish boat at 14.3m, so I expect that's been considered, and it can go anywhere. Catana is a well known long established builder of cats.

26 Sep 2022

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EugeneR said: Looking for our round the world boat and saw the Bali 4.6 catamaran at the Southampton show. Quite a lot of innovations including no trampoline - but the forward deck extends to the front end of both hulls. Will this flood or slam in big seas? Is it good for offshore, or mostly coastal / charter only? Click to expand...

Bali are the "charter" versions in the Catana range. The std Catana's are more expensive but well known for their blue water capability. That's not to say the Bali can't do it but there is a better in house option.

27 Sep 2022

robmchugh said: There's a very interesting 2 part video interview with a guy who has sailed globally, about what makes a good blue water yacht. It's worth a listen to ! The link is here Click to expand...

28 Sep 2022

Frogmogman said: Not quite sure what relevance Dick Beaumont’s views on bolt on keels have as regards multihulls. TBH I didn’t watch the video as I’ve already heard his evangelical views about the only kind of boat he considers suitable for serious cruising, and I find his insistence that any other type of boat is not up to sniff rather tiresome. There are plenty of boats without encapsulated keels or skeg hung rudders that successfully cross oceans without mishap, including multihulls (of course). Click to expand...

geem said: He has sailed hundreds of thousands of miles as a delivery skipper. He has some credibility. Who else do you know with similar experience that suggests he has got it wrong? Click to expand...

Frogmogman said: He’s entitled to his view. I just don’t happen to believe it is the only valid one. Click to expand...

As OP, I have listened to his comments - thanks for the link - and take them onboard. That said, it does not mean the 100's of AWB's crossing oceans don't make it safely. It's a matter of weighing each factor according to preference, risk appetite and budget. We do value peace of mind, a lot, but it is weighed against cost. Our choices appear to be an "older" tank, perhaps 10-15yo Amel 54 or similar sized Oyster, or an almost new AWB where we rely on newness to ensure the keel, or front, won't come off. Or, a medium to fast catamaran - perhaps 1-5yo - to avoid healing - but then risk of slamming. In that segment, the Bali looks practical - but perhaps more charter than offshore, hence asking. It's finding the right balance. (No pun intended). FYI planned trip is 5+ years and no marinas.

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EugeneR said: As OP, I have listened to his comments - thanks for the link - and take them onboard. That said, it does not mean the 100's of AWB's crossing oceans don't make it safely. It's a matter of weighing each factor according to preference, risk appetite and budget. We do value peace of mind, a lot, but it is weighed against cost. Our choices appear to be an "older" tank, perhaps 10-15yo Amel 54 or similar sized Oyster, or an almost new AWB where we rely on newness to ensure the keel, or front, won't come off. Or, a medium to fast catamaran - perhaps 1-5yo - to avoid healing - but then risk of slamming. In that segment, the Bali looks practical - but perhaps more charter than offshore, hence asking. It's finding the right balance. (No pun intended). FYI planned trip is 5+ years and no marinas. Click to expand...

We are looking for a blue water cat for our retirement boat - not looking forward to the rolling on our cross-Atlantic in a mono this Winter, but doing that just once is not too big a deal. I was looking at performance cruisers (very secondhand) like Catana and Outremer and dreamt about a Gunboat, compared to fastish early Lagoons and slow tubs like Prouts, or badly built Leopards. But I do need a cruising catamaran to cope with sails set for 15-20knots being hit by a 45 knot short gust - fine if there is a lot of fuss but not fine if it simply capsizes. In the Med or short handed at night there can be little warning and you can’t set the sails perpetually for a wind force more than twice the current gusts. So the Outremer flipping over recently in Croatia has got me thinking back to a more solid tub.

dunedin said: WARNING - He has a particular commercial interest and bias as seller of Kraken Yachts - clearly in his view Kraken yachts are the only yachts capable of going blue water, which is not supported by others sailing the world Click to expand...

29 Sep 2022

Chiara’s slave

With no commercial interest, but great admiration…. And British, Dazcat Catamaran Range - The Multihull Centre The Multihull Centre Fast, tough, attractive, theres one moored on our pontoon. The only boat I would trade the Dragonfly for.

From people that are maintaining them it seems that the laminate is very thin ie having the seacocks replaced

Chiara’s slave said: With no commercial interest, but great admiration…. And British, Dazcat Catamaran Range - The Multihull Centre The Multihull Centre Fast, tough, attractive, theres one moored on our pontoon. The only boat I would trade the Dragonfly for. Click to expand...

We have a 38' Lightwave, catamaran. Beam reaching in 55 knots we have had seas breaking over the cabin roof. Bridgedeck clearance is 1m we have slightly less than 2 m headroom in the saloon. Seas regularly wash through our cockpit, I would never buy a catamaran with a 'cockpit' in the bridge deck - what exactly do you need one for - you can sit quite comfortably on the forward bridge deck of any 'normal' cat without the need for the room for a spa bath. Its a design feature in a similarly sized Leopard, or Sunsail, and might be advantageous for a charter yacht - but not at one focussed at crossing oceans. So ask yourself, or people who have crossed oceans, - have they ever hankered after a recessed lounge area in the bow where they could relax with cocktails. Yachts are a compromise - especially if you want to cross an ocean and then spend a year in the Caribbean. Where are you going to make the sacrifices. Jonathan

Frogmogman said: You wouldn’t be tempted by a cat from Marsaudon ? Click to expand...

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Bali vs. Lagoon: Which Catamaran Is Better?

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Look out over any body of water, and you will see people enjoying the great outdoors. From private lakes to the open sea, from sailing for a day to living permanently on a yacht, the water calls us to come and play. This is the easy part, now comes the difficulty of the many decisions that need to be made before you can call yourself captain of a catamaran. So it has come down to two choices Bali or Lagoon, which is better?

A Lagoon catamaran is often a better choice than Bali. Bali cats are sleeker and lean more on innovative materials and design. Lagoon may be bulky, but the brand is one of the most popular and a reason for that is they listen to customer feedback when making design decisions.

In this article, you will learn more about catamaran brands : Bali and Lagoon. We will also discuss the following:

Why choose a Bali or Lagoon catamaran and how to choose between them
Consider the pros and cons associated with each model
Determine the safety of catamarans in general

Why Choose a Bali or Lagoon Catamaran?

If you are reading this article, you have likely decided it is time to stop dreaming and purchase your yacht. You selected a catamaran as your vessel of choice, either because of its “flat ride” or the incredible amount of living space on board.

But you may be stuck on the decision of which brand is worth your investment. Should you go for the relatively “New Kid on the Block,” Bali, or the “Tried and True” Lagoon?

Both manufacturers offer safe, sea-worthy vessels, and both brands improve their ship designs frequently. Bali focuses on being innovative in terms of materials and design, whereas Lagoon responds to customer feedback as it works on new vessels. Both have been in the industry long enough to have a solid following and reputation.

Therefore, in the end, it really is a matter of personal preference in terms of desired features, preferred construction, and ultimate appearance as both brands are widely known and have solid reputations for building safe, sea-worthy vessels. The good news is that buyers can feel confident purchasing from either Bali or Lagoon.

Bali Catamarans: A Basic Overview

Bali catamarans are built in France at the Cantana Yard. Olivier Poncin and designer Xavier Fay came up with the new and innovative catamaran design and launched it in 2014. Still dubbed as the “new kid on the block,” Bali is the most unconventional of the two catamaran brands reviewed here, but that is precisely why it should be given serious consideration.

According to the Catamaran Guru , Poncin and Fay’s design changes have been well-received both by the industry and loyal consumers, mainly because no design change impacted performance or seaworthiness, as the catamaran looks so good both at sea and in the marina. Buyers respond well to the sleek design since, typically, catamarans had been bulky.

Building Materials and Foredeck Design

One marked improvement Poncin and Fay brainstormed is that they upgraded the building materials in the Bali catamaran. By doing so, they improved the sailing experience in terms of living space.

One way they accomplished this additional living space was by removing the trampoline and implementing a solid foredeck . Thanks to Bali’s choice of building material for this area, they can create more interior space without adding excessive weight or compromising seaworthiness.

In many ways, this solid foredeck returns to the early days when the Prout family built catamarans in England in the 1950s. Their reasoning for the solid foredeck was that although it increased weight, it provided rigidity, which increases the vessel’s structure. Though they are no longer building catamarans today, Poncin and Fay improved on the Prout family’s idea, making the solid foredeck a newly respected option in the industry.

Many in the catamaran industry question this solid foredeck because they fear the weight that it adds to the ship. However, the Catamaran Guru exposes that this design choice adds buoyancy, and he explains that many brands have been slowly moving in this direction for years.

Still, buyers’ greatest concern is whether a solid foredeck will shed water as effectively as nets do. Nets have been used for so long that accepting this solid foredeck is difficult. However, Bali did not simply change the foredeck. They also changed the catamaran’s drainage system, making the foredeck able to shed water in under 12 seconds.

Want to understand why catamarans capsize?

Building Materials and the Hull

Bali also sets itself apart because it uses a closed-cell foam for the hull’s core rather than a balsa wood core. This choice makes the boat lighter and faster but does not compromise its sailing comfort or safety. One of the few complaints about catamarans, in general, is that they cannot achieve the upwind speed that monohulls can, but this lighter material increases upwind speed potential, at least marginally.

In the end, however, the catamaran’s ability to provide a smoother ride with little yawing , which occurs when the vessel swings from side to side on its vertical axis or heeling , which is when the boat tips from side to side, appears to silence the speed argument. Most catamaran owners need speed to outrun storms. But other than that, they are typically not racing, so comfort trumps speed for most catamaran cruisers.

Pros of Bali Catamarans

In this section, we’ll analyze the advantages of choosing a Bali catamaran.

One of the primary reasons many purchase a Bali is the sheer beauty of the vessel. The outside is elegant and sleek, which is a design trait Bali is known for. You will undoubtedly make a statement when you dock, but the sleek design is even more stunning on the water. The outward appearance is unquestionably high-end and a high selling point.

Other features include:

Five configurations to choose from – with this many, there’s one for every personality, and these configurations work equally well with Charter and Owner use vessels
Comfort – plenty of living space both inside and outside
Plenty of storage space – including cabinets
Direct access from saloon to forward cockpit
Holds up to 315 gallons (1192.4 liters) of freshwater (17 days of water for one person)
Holds up to 315 gallons (1192.4 liters) of fuel
The helm station is on the flybridge for excellent visibility
Many models have six cabins, each with a private bathroom

Cons of Bali Catamarans

Many reviewers complain that while the outside of the vessel is high-end, the inside features, such as the stove and refrigerator, look plain, indicating a lower price point.
The height of the boom suggests that it will be challenging to reach the mainsail if there is a problem.
Though the helm station (flybridge setup) offers excellent visibility, the tradeoff is that you are too far from the lines when you come into the marina, so you will need a crew to assist you.

What is a flybridge and what are the pros and cons?

Lagoon Catamarans: A Basic Overview

Lagoon Catamarans are also constructed in France and are designed by Marc van Peteghem and Vincent Lauriot-Prevost . Many reviewers say this team is highly responsive to customer input, and they continually create better vessels using consumer feedback, which makes buying this brand enticing.

Lagoon has been designing and building sea-worthy vessels since 1984, and while their initial designs were monohulls, their longevity in the market earns confidence with consumers. In 1996, the designers began to focus on comfort based on industry feedback and designed and produced catamarans. Though their first catamaran models were considered “bulky,” they responded to the feedback and created sleeker models to appeal to their base.

Lagoon’s Design Focus

Lagoon’s focus on comfort and design has not caused a decrease in their dedication to the vessel’s safety performance. The designers were considering customer feedback with their new designs. Previously, the Lagoon brand was often described as slow like a floating container and considered behind in terms of style, so they began updating their models and have several elegant designs available these days.

Resale Value

Another good selling point for Lagoon is that these vessels tend to hold their resale value quite well, probably due to the trusted Lagoon name etched into its design. However, it is worth noting that according to the Catamaran Guru, the three-bedroom models seem to hold value better, but he reiterates that the four-bedroom models resell well too.

Pros of Lagoons

A wide variety of models and configurations are available
Plenty of living and lounging space
Often cost less than other catamarans in the same class
Lagoon is a mainstay in the boat-building industry
The fuel capacity of the Lagoon Sixty 5 is 1450 gallons (5488.84 liters)
Water storage capacity is about 295 gallons (1116.7 liters, 7 days of water for one person)

Cons of Lagoons

Though the builders are focusing on a sleeker design, Lagoons are still seen as “bulky.”
Limited storage space for food – some newer models have two refrigerators, though.
Many models have only one way to get to the helm.
Lagoons are known to be slow on the water

General Safety of Catamarans

Regardless of the brand, many new sailers are concerned that catamarans are prone to capsize in strong winds or rough waters. In severe storms, irrespective of the vessel, the sailor needs to be skilled. Therefore, an unskilled sailor may be safer in a monohull only because a catamaran cannot “self-right” as a monohull can. However, due to the catamaran’s design, the wind has to hit the catamaran at rarely seen speeds to have an effect.

A catamaran is also reefed by a wind chart clearly showing when to put in a reef, follow those instructions and you will be safe.

Even though the catamaran cannot “self-right,” modern catamarans are designed with a “positive buoyancy,” which means that if a storm causes the boat to capsize, it will not sink. In this case, people are safer in the catamaran because they can use it for shelter until help arrives.

Still worried about capsizing? read my article on why catamarans capsize and ill think you’ll change your mind!

The good news is that most catamarans can outrun dangerous weather. Well, that’s as long as the crew is paying attention to weather reports; therefore, capsizing will not be an issue you have to worry about when going for a relaxing voyage.

Engine failure is another safety concern for all sea vessels. Fortunately, catamarans have two diesel engines, unlike monohulls, so an engine failure in a catamaran is not catastrophic, and it’s rarely more than an expensive inconvenience.

Want to better understand the differences between monohulls (classic sailboats) and catamarans ( two hulled sailboats) I recommend that you read this article!

Award-Winning Catamarans

Bali and Lagoon are more than brands with sound reputations and incredible designs. They both also create award-winning yachts. The industry responded so well to Bali’s sleek design that in 2019, the Bali 5.4 won the Multihull World’s 2019 Multihull of the Year Award.

Likewise, in 2021 the industry responded to Lagoon’s attention to the design change just as favorably. The response was so great, in fact, that in 2021, the Lagoon Sixty 5, Lagoon’s most recent model, was nominated for Multihull World’s Yacht of the Year Award.

Which One Should You Choose?

The choice comes down to a matter of preference. Some consumers are primarily concerned with the yacht’s resale value, hoping to get some money back when they upgrade to a newer model in the future. Others purchase with no thought of selling the ship in the future. The latter group is often more concerned with comfort, design, and efficiency. The former will be most concerned with how the yacht will retain its value.

Here are a couple of things to consider when choosing between Bali and Lagoon:

If Resale Value Is a Primary Concern

If you like to upgrade every few years or only purchase a catamaran for a short-term excursion, such as a one- to five-year temporary home, resale value may be a deciding factor in the brand you choose. If this is the case, be certain to purchase a yacht designed for owner use rather than charter use. Bali and Lagoon offer each type.

And since Lagoon tend to hold value a little better, i would go with them. Gabo of CatamaranFreedom.com

Just like any other motorized vehicle, catamarans lose value through use. If you’re purchasing a used yacht, to begin with, chartering yachts will not have the resale value that privately owned vessels will. However, most multihull units maintain a better resale value than monohulls. This is partly because there are fewer multihulls in the resale market while it is saturated with monohulls.

Resale value should remain the same between brands that are built for the same use and receive the same care and maintenance.

If Visuals Are a Primary Concern

Most people find that the Bali design offers a better visual design than Lagoon, especially the flybridge design with the magnificent outlook over the water. However, if appeal to a non-sailing audience is important, Bali is definitely the way to go. Lagoon is famous within the sailing community, but most landlubbers appear to think a Bali cat is more attractive.

How To Choose Between a Bali and Lagoon

Charter a cruise aboard a bali and lagoon.

The best way to know for sure which is the better catamaran brand for you is to sail on both a Bali and Lagoon. However, spending an average cost of $8,000 per week seems like an unlikely option for most people.

How much does chartering a catamaran cost?

Talk to Bali and Lagoon Owners

The second-best thing to do is talk to the owners of each catamaran brand. Most owners purchased either a Bali or Lagoon for specific reasons and are usually excited to share their knowledge with prospective buyers. They will be better salespeople than anyone on a yacht yard because they will tell you both the positives and what they wish were different on their yacht.

Participate in Forums

In the absence of knowing someone who owns one of these brands, many forums, such as the Cruisers Forum , are available for you to join and participate in. It is always amazing to learn how little we know about a subject before diving into it, and owning a catamaran is no different. It is impossible to see what you do not yet know about catamarans, so knowing what questions to ask by studying the forums makes you a more confident buyer.

Research Through Blogs, Vlogs, and YouTube

Lastly, the internet is fortunately filled with blogs and vlogs of people who make money sharing their experiences with catamarans.

Reading blogs and watching travel videos are fun ways to feel that you are on the boat yourself. And these writers and videographers enjoy giving a first-hand view of the subtle differences, potential problems, and coveted features that you might not otherwise know to ask about when you go to purchase your vessel. They are also skilled at showing their mistakes so that we do not make the same ones.

Purchasing the yacht is a commitment. While there are customers loyal to each brand, selecting either the Bali or Lagoon models should be done confidently because both brands have excellent reputations. If you want even more help to guide your decision, read catamaran blogs, watch vlogs, and ask questions on forums.

The Moorings: A Beginners Guide to Catamarans
Catamaran Guru: The Argument for or Against Bali Catamarans
Katamarans: Bali 4.8 Catamaran Review
The International Yachting Media: Bali 4.0: The Catamaran Designed by Poncin
Multihulls World: New and Used Technical Specifications Lagoon Sixty Five
Cruisers Forum: 380 Lagoon Pros and Cons
Catamaran Guru: Bali Catamaran Solid Foredeck: Great Feature or Bad Idea?
Multihulls: Multihull of the Year

Owner of CatamaranFreedom.com. A minimalist that has lived in a caravan in Sweden, 35ft Monohull in the Bahamas, and right now in his self-built Van. He just started the next adventure, to circumnavigate the world on a Catamaran!

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The best bluewater multihulls of all time: a complete guide

Toby Hodges
October 6, 2021

Toby Hodges and François Tregouet consider the best bluewater multihulls and look at the options for sailing the oceans in spacious comfort

What are the best bluewater multihulls for long term cruising? The one you own, or the one you can afford is the simple answer.

There is a wealth of proven designs to suit bluewater sailing and a variety of budgets. While we have focussed here on the best bluewater multihulls in production, we’ve also included some cracking pedigree multihulls which tour the planet and might occasionally pop up on the brokerage market.

If you can afford to, then pushing towards the 45-50ft length will buy you space, pace and that extra payload capacity needed to take all the items you’d want on your home afloat.

When looking at the best bluewater multihulls, the choice will come down to that perennial balance between comfort/space and speed/weight. Choosing a lighter weight performance design will obviously help you cover distance voyages more rapidly and potentially allow you to outrun weather systems. It means you can sail faster, with less sail up and less load and stress. But you’ll have to sacrifice some luxuries and need to be quite scrupulous about keeping weight down and centralised in order to maintain high average speeds.

For the majority of cruisers, however, it is the amount of space multihulls offer once you’ve reached your destination that really appeals. As well as the non-heeling living area and real estate they provide, they’re well suited to typical tradewind sailing .

If you’re considering your first or next multihull, we hope the following will serve as a taster.

Best bluewater multihulls for performance cruising

Outremer 51/55.

When you think of multihulls designed for bluewater cruising, Outremer will likely be one of the first names that comes to mind. Its heritage lies in building catamarans that can sail fast and are built strong enough to do laps of the globe.

The 51, the current version of which launched three years ago, is an archetypal example of what to look for in terms of blending speed and space is a dream design for a family circumnavigation.

The French yard’s new 55ft VPLP design may look boldly different from its past models, but the philosophy behind it remains the same. It is designed to match windspeed up to 12 knots and Outremer reasons that its ability to sail in 5 knots of breeze will allow it to sail for 95% of the time on a circumnavigation.

Read more about the Outremer 51 and Outremer 55.

Photo: Diego Yriarte

Seawind 1600/1370

For nearly four decades the Australian Seawind brand and its founder Richard Ward have been gearing catamarans around safe bluewater sailing, including performance, protection and ease of handling. Its Reichel Pugh-designed 1600, which launched three years ago, is an elegant looking cat with relatively low, long lines and some smart solutions for fast bluewater sailing.

Seawind also launches its new 1370 later this year, a staggering 60 of which have sold on plans alone.

This first 50 is built from a composite sandwich of basalt fibre, a cloth made from volcanic rock, and PET foam from recycled plastic bottles, which helps to reduce carbon emissions by nearly 50% when compared with traditional glassfibre methods.

This new 50 footer is perhaps a more appealing and practical prospect than Rapido’s previous 60 (with its significant fixed beam), particularly as the amas on this new model can fold to reduce beam to 18ft.

Infused carbon foam sandwich construction is used, along with beams, daggerboards and rudder in pre-preg carbon to keep displacement to 8,200kg.

Balance 526

The 526 launched four years ago, designed to suit short-handed sailors and families looking to sail long distances, hence it can carry large payloads and promises easy maintenance. It looks good too.

Berman’s Versahelm design is a key feature. The wheel cantilevers, allowing the helmsman to steer from outboard with clear sightlines or from the hardtop protection of the aft cockpit.

Photo: Christopher White

Atlantic 47

The A47 suits short-handed fast ocean sailing at an approachable size. Lengthening it to 49ft allowed for an aft cockpit. It is available as a sloop or with White’s patented MastFoil ketch rig – rotating aerofoil masts designed for easy short-handed cruising without sacrificing performance.

Catana 53/Ocean class 50

Catana’s performance model from 2017, sports twin aft helms (which may not suit ocean sailors), reverse bows and carbon daggerboards. The high topsides help create good bridgedeck clearance and plenty of accommodation. Its new Ocean Class 50 seems more in the shipyard’s bluewater DNA. The light weight, and dynamic and modern shape with slim hulls and a relatively short nacelle suggests a seaworthy nature and high speeds.

Best bluewater multihulls for pedigree performance

Veteran multihull designers Morrelli & Melvin designed this smaller model for the Gunboat range. It was built to be more manageable for an owner-driver yet still capable of up to 300-400 mile days.

The Gunboat 48 is something of a rare breed, just six 48s were built between 2004 and 2009. Oh, to have a spare €1.3m right now… one of them is actually on the market.

Chincogan/Lightwave

Tony Grainger has been drawing fast multihulls for 35 years, including racing trimarans and the Lightwave and Chincogan cruisers. The popular Lightwave 38 has admirable performance and comfort, and the Chincogan 52 (pictured) has the length to clock high average speeds.

Outremer 45 G. Danson

With its characteristic roof, narrow hulls and daggerboards, the Outremer 45 is a standout design which has become somewhat iconic. Despite a rather spartan interior, it has been a great success with fast cruising enthusiasts. On board, family ocean crossings at an average of 10 knots are the norm.

Best bluewater multihulls for family cruising

Photo: Nicolas Claris

The Lagoon 450 remains the most popular model in Lagoons already popular range. It exemplifies the VPLP/Nauta design partnership which has made these the very definition of modern mid-size cruising catamarans which can appeal to families and charterers alike.

Indeed the 450 marked the modern look of Lagoon and was the first with interior styling from Nauta. It originally launched over a decade ago as a flybridge design with central helming position (450F), before this ‘sport top’ option (450S) was offered with a starboard helm station and lower boom.

Fountaine Pajot Saona 47

The 47 has a modern shape, with straight bows and a reverse sheer line. It incorporates significant volume in the hulls below the bridgedeck to create room for the optional athwartships cabins. Cabin space is a prime selling point, particularly the owner’s suite to port, where there is also abundant natural light and headroom.

Photo: Tui Marine

Leopard Catamarans, together with designer Simonis Voogd and builder Robertson and Caine, produce the archetypal dual-purpose owner-operator or charter boat in their modern catamaran range.

Key features of the 45 are the amount of light in the saloon and the incredible volume and space on offer in the cabins above the relatively narrow waterlines. Vast social living areas include the flybridge, saloon and dual cockpits.

Nautitech Open/Fly 46

During the 1990s and noughties Nautitech earned a good reputation for its elegant catamarans. The 441 is a timeless example and the 44 can be credited with the ongoing trend in hardtop biminis. While its acquisition by Bavaria seven years ago helped Nautitech implement industrial build techniques, the French brand has retained its DNA at its Rochefort sur Mer yard.

The modern Marc Lombard designs have tall rigs with generous square-top mainsails. Twin wheels in the aft quarters of the Open 46 offer a direct feel on the helm, however those spending long periods in the tropics may prefer the shade of the bimini-equipped flybridge option. The layout is also open, with a saloon more outside than in. Styling is clean, modern and simple, and the standard of build and finish are good.

Photo: Olivier Blanchet

First impressions of the Neel 51 are sure to centre on its sheer size and space inside. But as you’ll see from our review of the Neel 43 on page 83, when you sail one overriding impressions quickly centre on its performance.

These trimarans are becoming a popular mass production-built option.

Photo: Christophe Launay

The Excess 11 packs plenty of potential as the smallest yacht offered by the big production yards. A little like the Lagoon 380 of old, it presents a good value new entry-level boat for genuine cruising in a more sporty, modern and enticing design. Some may argue against aft helms for ocean sailing, but those coming from monohulls will appreciate the more direct steering they offer.

Broadblue 385S

Broadblue is a UK brand which offers a distinct line of cruising and Rapier performance catamarans. Its staple 385 packs a lot of cruising comfort into its length, including generous tankage, and has been sailed all over the world. Broadblue built its first electric drive catamaran 12 years ago and offers the only all-electric production sailing catamaran under 40ft in Europe.

Photo: Christophe Breschi

Bali Catspace

For those looking for maximum volume within 40ft, it’ll be hard to beat the Catspace – although it is more of a holiday apartment than a traditional bluewater cruiser. Bali’s garage style sliding aft door does help offer an enormous amount of enclosed (or open) living space.

Best bluewater multihulls for luxury cruising

Photo: Nico Krauss

Privilège 510 Signature

The 510 is designed to take a serious amount of cruising gear – up to six tonnes of it in fact. The excellent helm station now has a fixed windscreen and all lines lead to hand. Finish quality including the electrical installation is first class and Privilege’s trademark, an admirable full beam (26ft) forward cabin, is sumptuous.

Photo: Jérôme Houyvet

Garcia Explocat 52

Garcia Yachts has cornered the market for series-built aluminium monohulls and multihulls in the last decade and this new Explocat 52 is sparking real interest. We ran a full test report in our February issue, describing it as a go-anywhere cat with an enticing combination of space, pace and rugged construction.

Read our review of the Garcia Explocat 52

Built in Argentina, the Antares 44 is the ultimate evolution of a model launched 21 years ago. Entirely dedicated to bluewater cruising, it is the yard’s only model and is constantly being improved according to owner feedback.

Time seems to have no hold on this boatyard and, against the trend, the standard equipment of the Antares 44 is extremely complete

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Discovery Bluewater 50

This luxury Bill Dixon design may be a decade old now and into its third iteration, but the concept behind its original appeal remains. For those used to sailing high-end thoroughbred monohulls, here is an option to consider for a comparative level of build quality and fit out when moving to a multihull.

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St Francis 50 MKII

With this latest version of its original model, this experienced South African builder has optimised a catamaran cut out for the unforgiving seas of the Indian Ocean and the South Atlantic. The MKII allows for an increased load capacity, an important point in long distance cruising.

Xsquisite X5

Intelligent features on the X5 include the protected helm station with glass windscreen, integrated rainwater catcher, UV-protective glass and generous tankage.

Best bluewater multihulls for size & speed

Mcconaghy mc52.

The MC50 (now MC52) was the first and promises some high speed sailing, but it’s the open plan main living deck which will attract the majority. It incorporates an intelligent centreboard system, which hardly affects interior space, but arguably its exposed helms at the aft end of the flybridge will not suit serious ocean cruising.

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HH in Xiamen is building some really impressive large, luxury fast cats up to 90ft. This was its second model to launch, a high-end, high performance Morelli & Melvin design capable of rapid passagemaking speeds and enjoyable regatta sailing. Features include C-shaped boards and central or aft helms.

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Ocean Explorer 60

If Nautor’s Swan made catamarans, they may look like this… The Ocean Explorer 60 uses the same designer in German Frers and some of the same builders who worked at the famous Finnish yard to produce this world cruiser. The resultant quality shines through. A new OE72 is due soon.

Kinetic KC54

A young company with plenty of experience, Kinetic produces custom fast ocean cruisers, which can occasionally race. Its 62 is a serious performance vessel with carbon hulls, rigs and rigging, daggerboards or centreboards. With fast bluewater cruising the goal, carbon is used to minimise weight so features/toys can still be added. The swim platform and hardware on the newly launched 54 weighs just 90kg, and the generous sized tanks are all in carbon too. Views from the saloon and forward cockpit also look special.

Best bluewater multihulls for ultimate performance

Marsaudon ts4/orc 42.

Few catamaran builders produce genuine performance cruisers at this ‘smaller’ size: this one is kept minimalist and light weight (around 6 tonnes) – the yard’s philosophy is ‘simplicity, then add lightness.’ The 42 is a cruiser-racer with the ability to outpace most yachts across the Atlantic, win a regatta and still offer some space for island hopping. Standard tankage is minimal however. Marsaudon recently rebranded its TS range to Ocean Rider Catamarans (ORCs) and has an ORC 57 in build.

Dazcat 1495

Dazcat builds fast, seaworthy cats from its Multihull Centre in Cornwall. The 1495 is a true ocean cruiser-racer, which is stiff and rewarding to sail, with direct steering linked to carbon rudders. The 1495 can hit 20+ knot speeds with relative ease, but it is the consistent high average speeds which will attract those looking to cover serious miles. Weight is centralised including engines, tanks, and systems all located amidships to help reduce pitching. Dazcat has a semi-custom build approach and creates all sorts of weird and wonderful craft for all abilities.

Dragonfly 40

Dragonfly trimarans are known for their high quality construction and ability to delight sailors with their ease of planing speeds. For those who can live without the space of similar length cats, the new flagship 40 is large enough to offer cruising space, while folding outriggers and retractable appendages mean you can dry out where others wouldn’t dare.

Looping 45/Freydis 48

These two designs by Erik Lerouge both offer a high-performance vision of ocean cruising. The Loopings were built individually and the Freydis in small series, and on both you can sail as fast as the wind in complete safety. Interior quality depends on whether finished by an amateur or by a shipyard.

Swisscat 48

An attractive combination of luxury, comfort and performance, the S48 is a stiff, go-anywhere premium cat that is easy to manage single-handed. The lightweight build (11t) is in epoxy infusion with carbon reinforcement.

Schionning Designs

Jeff Schionning has catamaran design in his blood. His designs exude performance and seaworthiness with flowing, even aerodynamic lines. On all tradewind routes you’ll find a G-Force (models from 12m to 23m) or an Arrow (12m to 15m) sailing more quickly than the rest. His latest venture is with Current Marine in Knysna, South Africa.

Best bluewater multihulls for pedigree cruising

The long-time best-seller from the world leader in catamarans, with more than 1,000 produced over almost 20 years from 1999. With its characteristic vertical windows, the 380 and its big brother the 410 made the purists scream when they were presented. But the 380 proved a pioneer of its kind. Safe bow volumes and light displacement (7,260 kg) helped its seaworthy behaviour. The high number of boats on the market makes this the most affordable bluewater cruising multihull for its size, even if price range is as wide as condition is variable.

Casamance 44/46

Between 44ft and 46ft depending on the year of construction and the length of its transoms, the Casamance was an impressive catamaran on launch in 1985. The design by Joubert/Nivelt offered good volume and load capacity. Of the 490 units produced, many joined the charter fleets. The exterior of the Casamance is dated, but the interior in grey ceruse oak has retained plenty of charm.

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Best Liveaboard Bluewater Catamarans

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Daniel Wade

August 30, 2022

Catamarans are known for seaworthiness, but what sets a run-of-the-mill recreational cat from a full-blown liveaboard blue water cruiser?

The best production blue water cruising catamarans are the Manta 42, the Lagoon 42, the Leopard 45, the Lagoon 450, and the Prout 45. These vessels have excellent living accommodations and great sea keeping abilities.

In this article, we’ll cover five of the best liveaboard cruising catamarans, along with what sets them apart from similar vessels. Additionally, we’ll go over what to look for in a catamaran that functions both as a home and an offshore adventure cruiser.

We sourced the specifications listed in this article directly from boat design guides and the manufacturers themselves.

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‍ Characteristics of Liveaboard Cruising Catamarans

Generally speaking, blue water catamarans that are suitable for offshore cruising and living aboard are between 40 and 50 feet in length. Some well-designed catamarans between 25 and 39 feet in length can also be used.

A good liveaboard cruising catamaran should have adequate berthing and galley facilities, along with an enclosed cockpit. Catamarans without enclosed cockpits, especially smaller vessels, aren’t spacious enough in the hull to accommodate good liveaboard facilities.

As far as cruising is concerned, the best Bluewater catamarans are designed for durability and seaworthiness. A vessel’s sea keeping abilities rely on more than just smoothness and speed. These vessels should be water-tight in key locations, positively buoyant, and equipped with all the right extras.

Factors that Increase Catamaran Seaworthiness

There are several additions that manufacturers commonly include with sea-going blue water catamarans. These include water-tight hatches, radar units, a backup generator, and a berth close to the cockpit.

The latter is particularly important, as the captain and crew need to be able to grab the controls in the event of a nighttime emergency.

Other add-ons, such as automatic winches and controls, are extremely beneficial to blue water catamarans. These devices allow the sails to be controlled remotely without the crew needing to walk on deck.

Cruising Catamaran vs. Bluewater Catamaran

Fundamentally, cruising catamarans and ‘blue water’ catamarans are one and the same. When companies classify a catamaran as a ‘cruising’ catamaran, they usually do so because of a few notable design features.

These include cruising accommodations such as large-capacity water tanks, large fuel tanks, onboard power supplies (like a generator and a battery bank; sometimes solar panels), and long-distance communication systems. Radar is another perk, and it’s available on most cruising catamarans.

Best sea-going Liveaboard Catamarans

We searched the market, researched specifications, and listened to the owner’s opinions to find the best sea-going catamarans on the market.

These vessels are also spacious and comfortable enough to live aboard, both at sea on extended voyages and in a marina. Here are our top picks.

1. Manta 42

The Manta 42 is a well-known and popular cruising catamaran with a reputation for seaworthiness and exceptional comfort for its size. This vessel, while on the smaller end for cruising catamarans, is quite seaworthy and handles well in all conditions.

The Manta 42 is powerful—it has a large sail area for its size, which gives it incredible speed in both low and high wind conditions.

The Manta 42 has an unconventional design feature that makes it stronger than the competition—and technically, more seaworthy than many larger and fancier catamarans. The feature we’re referring to is the Manta 42’s fixed crossbeam, which is stronger than typical designs.

The Manta 42’s interior is really well-designed and ideal for living aboard. The hulls feature large berthing areas, and the center cockpit area features a full-size marine galley and sitting areas. This vessel is popular with families, as there’s plenty of room for parents and one or two kids.

2. Lagoon 42

Here’s another 42-foot cruising catamaran with exceptional seaworthiness, shallow draft, and spacious accommodations. The Lagoon 42 is a modern and advanced sailing catamaran with numerous cruising features, such as a self-tacking jib and a flybridge.

This model has extensive sleeping capacity. Standard versions can sleep up to 12 adults, which is much more than many catamarans in the 40 to 45-foot range. The vessel also features four separate heads, which ensures privacy for guests and family members.

This vessel is designed for comfort, and therefore it's a bit beefier than some slimmer and less spacious models. It’s a heavy boat with a 25-foot beam, and it has excellent sea keeping abilities.

The primary drawback of the design is that its size and hull shape limits speed. But this isn’t as big of an issue on long voyages, and it’s still much faster than an equivalently-sized monohull.

3. Leopard 45

This premium catamaran is a bit larger and more comfortable than the vessels we’ve discussed so far. It’s a luxury catamaran with everything you’d expect for the half-million-dollar price point.

This vessel shines on the open water where it can let out its sails and stretch its legs. The vessel is lightning fast in the right conditions, and it has an astounding 700-gallon fuel capacity for when the wind isn’t blowing. You can sail it, motor it along, or do both at the same time for even greater speed.

From the factory, the Leopard 45 sleeps around 12 adults at its maximum capacity or four couples in separate staterooms—each with its own bathroom and shower. The center cockpit is also quite spacious, and the vessel can be navigated from the flybridge above the central living area.

4. Lagoon 450

Here’s another 45-foot catamaran that comes from one of the world’s most respected catamaran builders. Lagoon, which is currently producing several catamaran models, is known for its high-quality material choice and construction.

The Lagoon 450 is a flybridge sailing catamaran. Its design is based on the best-selling Lagoon 440—a slightly smaller model that proved itself over years of use and countless miles sailed between owners. And though it’s only 45 feet long, this catamaran is massive both inside and out.

The vessel is fast and nimble, and it has excellent sea keeping qualities. Below decks, the surprisingly wide hulls have room for full-size staterooms both fore and aft. But what the Lagoon 450 is known for is its deck space. There’s a ton of room on the decks for hanging out, living activities, and entertaining guests.

The center cockpit of the Lagoon 450 is like something out of a luxury condo. The styling is impetuous and airy, and there’s more than enough room to prepare a full meal for ten people or more. The settee can double as a sea cabin, with more than enough room for a small crew.

5. Prout 45

Here’s a sleek and fast catamaran that’s a superior choice for cruising and living aboard. The Prout 45 debuted in the 1990s and was a huge success.

Impressively, over 2,000 individual Prout 45 cruising cats were eventually produced. That’s a lot for a production catamaran—especially a large 45-foot model with a hefty price tag.

This sea-going catamaran has unconventional features, including pointed monohull-like bows and a nearly flush cockpit.

The interior arrangement of the vessel is unconventional as well, but many owners eventually learn to prefer it. For example, oddities include a galley in one of the hulls instead of the center, where catamarans often keep such facilities.

This is a fast cruising catamaran with a very shallow draft. Three feet six inches of draft, to be precise.

This means that the Prout 45 is ideal for sailing in shallow locations, such as around tropical coral reefs and in areas known for sandbars. The draft of this vessel is much closer in depth to that of a 20 to 25-foot displacement monohull than to a full-size 45-foot catamaran.

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The popular Bali Catamaran in all its variations

The Bali catamaran, designed and built specifically with chartering in mind, has become so popular that it’s been hard to keep up with all the new models, hard to spot which one has just the right size and amenities to perfectly fit your group's sailing holiday charter needs.

So we decided to write a short article for our blog. It’s not exhaustive, and it’s not intended to place the Bali above the rest of the cruising catamaran brands in charter. Quite the opposite. The table below forms a snapshot of one popular brand typical of all those out there. We hope it helps you cut through the noise as your selection process begins.

Beginnings of the Bali Catamaran

Bali charter catamarans come from the French boatbuilder Catana Group. Prior to the Bali’s appearance, Catana had carved a name for their true blue-water cruiser, boats with dagger boards and large sail plans.

Recognising these boats were not ideal for holiday chartering, and to meet the growing demand in this new leisure travel sector, Catana set its designers to work on a craft that was specifically designed an built with chartering in mind. The Bali is the result - a new sort of cat, one that emphasised living space and ease of helming for the modern leisure sailor with family and friends along on vacation.

That's not to say the other catamaran manufacturers were not already offering new charter boat options. The likes of Lagoon, Leopard and Fountaine Pajot were equally developing ranges to meet market demand, and through the 2000s some fabulous cruising cats suitable for charter began coming into service.

So many Bali cats in an expanding market

Bali's innovations gave them a footing in the fast-growing sailing vacation market of the early 2010s and success has bred success. Catana have launched so many Bali models in the ensuing decade that it is often quite challenging to convey differences in models, differences often subtle but important in our drive to ensure our boat recommendations are the right ones.

In 2014 The first Bali model hit the water - the four-cabin 4.5, appearing on the books of charter operators in the Mediterranean and Caribbean before spreading elsewhere. There was a new name in our vocabulary, and it fast became a frequently used one.

In the years since, we have added all Bali models to our charter offerings as they have progressively been introduced to the market. Our collection now stands at nine current and five older models ranging from 11 metres (37ft) to 16.4 metres (54 feet), from versions with two double cabins to six, and with a motor boat for those who prefer power to sail. All are available for bareboat charter with or without skipper, and there are a number of 5.4s in charter fully crewed.

The original Bali, the 4.5

An early Bali at the Boat Show

A summary of Bali catamarans for charter

With boats dating back to 2014 and three completely new models in the 2020’s, our Bali selection now appears as follows:

Notes re cabin numbers:

Most Bali models include the option of fewer cabins than itemised above. Those boats are Owner’s Versions , with one large cabin fully occupying a hull. In charter, the higher number of cabins listed for each model, as above, is the standard and are a significant majority of the options available at any given time.

Bow cabins are small singles, normally used by crew if engaged.

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Six-cabin layout on the 5.4, Bali's largest

Bali's newest and smallest model, the Catsmart

Making your choice of catamarans for charter

All of these Bali catamarans are listed on our website in the destinations they operate. There are many factors in setting prices and older does not necessarily mean cheaper. Furthermore, there are many cats in charter from other boatyards that can undoubtedly be considered alongside the Bali boats.

If you are considering a great all-round catamaran with modern innovations for charter in any of our destinations, we hope this guide provides a practical overview of one popular brand. The next step is to talk to us for full details of the options that best suit your group, and informed comparisons for making your choice. Book your ideal sailing holiday charter catamaran, and then just go sailing!

Charter catamarans for modest sailing holiday budgets

Here we highlight some smaller catamarans finding favour with our charterers in the Mediterranean and elsewhere. Robert is our expert evaluator when it comes to helping you select the right boat for your sailing charter, and the following is his personal take on recent introductions to the charter boat market.

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Bareboat Luxury at an Affordable Price: Crunching the Numbers

In 2019 the Bali 5.4 catamaran entered charter fleets with the bareboat option added. Until now such a large boat was only available with paid skipper and crew. This is a significant development in yacht chartering: it continues a recent trend towards larger boats progressively coming into charter on a self-skipper basis.

Made for Chartering: the Bali Catamaran from Catana

Leading yacht design company Catana is best known for the performance of its cruising multi-hulls. The Bali catamaran is designed with crew comfort also in mind, ideal for bareboat charter.

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Coming from the R&D department of the Catana Group, the BALI 4.5 invites you to enjoy sailing with an open space feel. By not following the norm, the BALI 4.5 is quite an innovation: panoramic views, great natural ventilation, large forward cockpit with removable tables and sundeck, standard or fly bridge helmsman area, elegant design and finishing, great internal and external living spaces, unique level of self sufficiency, unbeatable comfort and seagoing qualities and not to mention the performance and safety that you would expect from a Catana.

PRESENTING THE OPEN SPACE INNOVATIONS

A NEW WAY OF LIVING AND SAILING ON A CATAMARAN

Relaxing : great internal and external living spaces

A great forward cockpit with a seating area, removable tables and a great sundeck (18 m²) instead of the traditional trampoline.

An aft cockpit with a seating area, LED lights and a foldable table.

An additional sundeck on the coach roof.

Comfort : enjoy the best of what cruising has to offer

a unique freshness of the saloon with large, fully retractable windows

exceptional amount of daylight with a panoramic view from the saloon

equipment level that will satisfy the most demanding sailors

elegant design and interior décor arranged to provide you with a stay that is as pleasant as your own home

Practicality : Innovations that leave nothing to chance A high level of self sufficiency with a 800 l fresh water tank that can be combined with a water maker that provides 200 l of fresh water an hour, fuel tank of 800 l, 615 l American type fridge with an icemaker and a chilled water dispenser and a generator. Along with that, all necessary household appliances are at your disposal and that includes a dishwasher, a washing machine, an espresso maker…

Sailing : CATANA technology, quality and performance BALI 4.5 Open space is built in the Catana shipyards in France, using the best quality materials. Using the closed-cell PVC foam sandwich construction and hull fabrication by infusion ensure rigidity, durability, and weight reduction. The design and the height of the nacelle allows a better passage through water and with that a higher level of comfort and safety. With the mast moved further aft there is more space for a larger self tacking jib and with the self tacking system, greater manoeuvrability. The sail area and weight ratio is the biggest in its class and that brings the performance that you would expect from a Catana catamaran.

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Bali 4.5 Catamaran Review and Test Sail

The Bali 4.5 Catamaran Philosophy

The Catana Group, led by Olivier Poncin, decided to cast a wider net to attract the cruising sailor as well as their usual high performance clientele. However, because of the high level of customization and very high-tech building materials and building processes that Catana use in their performance catamaran range, it is usually fairly expensive and out of the reach of the average sailor. So, to mark their 30th anniversary, they designed a catamaran that would not only appeal to the cruising market but would come in at a reasonable price point. The Bali 4.5 catamaran was conceived from Olivier Poncin’s vision of a Catana-built cruising catamaran.

Catana smartly realized that to deliver a cruising catamaran to compete with Fountaine Pajot, Lagoon, or Leopard cruising cats, it had to change its approach to the manufacturing process. It established a production line for the Bali range in their existing state-of-the-art-factory in France and, using existing infrastructure, staff and building methods, managed to speed up manufacturing. This meant that they could build more boats, faster. However, while they needed to reduce production costs, Catana insisted that they maintain the company’s core values of innovative design, technology and exceptional quality in the Bali range. The Bali 4.5 was unveiled for the first time to the sailing public in Cannes last year and this performance cruiser did not disappoint. While the Bali is less customizable than the Catana performance range, Catana still offers various options for equipment , finishes and 4 different layouts .

Design Concept And Manufacture

Poncin and designer, Xavier Fay, envisioned a catamaran with an “Open-Space” feeling throughout. To achieve this, they removed the trampolines, lengthened the forward cockpit to add a seating area and sunbathing area, added large vertical-sliding windows between the salon and forward cockpit with huge sliding doors onto the aft cockpit. This expands the living space literally from one end of the boat all the way to the other, uninterrupted on one level with great natural ventilation. People on board are completely connected at all times without ever feeling cramped in small spaces. This “Open Space” concept was the most commented-on thing about the Bali at the Miami boat show. It is really impressive and makes this 45ft cat appear so much more roomy that it’s competitors.

In the pictures below one can see the open space from the “drop down deck extention” in the aft cockpit, all the way to the front cockpit and lounging area with pass-throughs at the galley and forward window.

To create this flat open platform without any obstructions, Catana created a very stiff and strong platform/bridge deck with as little flexing as possible. They achieved this by using box sections within the bridge deck. This allowed for the removal of the rear bulkhead structure, opening up the space further while the solid foredeck further contributed to the stiffness of the boat. The foredeck is not just a flat piece of decking but is actually part of the bow with box sections, which makes it very buoyant. An integrated bowsprit further strengthens the front section.

At first this solid foredeck met with skepticism from critics. They predicted that the boat might be too heavy, not buoyant enough up forward and would encourage excessive slamming like it was with the old Prouts and Catalacs. These designers dealt with excess weight by fitting trampolines in the bows. However, with modern technology and super light and strong building materials, we simply don’t need trampolines to reduce weight significantly anymore. So Catana did away with the trampolines altogether, allowing for a stronger, stiffer and more buoyant platform. The bows are also slightly reversed, giving increased waterline and buoyancy as far forwards as possible.

The bottom of the forward deck has a pronounced angle (as seen in the picture below) leading upwards towards the front or cross beam. The center nacelle further adds buoyancy at the chest of the boat. This results in the tendency to climb out or rise out of the water rather than dig into the waves. The nacelle also acts as the drain box. The scuppers in the forward area are next to the windlass and drain into the drain box, from here the water is purged though scuppers at the back of the nacelle. They face to the rear on a flat surface in the trailing end of the nacelle. This design stops water from shooting back up through the scuppers in the forward cockpit when the boat bottoms out in rough seas.

The Bali is constructed with foam core that is resin infused resulting in a light strong vessel. The hull shape allows it to surf down waves easily and it has an above average bridgedeck clearance with good freeboard in the hull sections. The increased bridgedeck clearance and high freeboard (see picture below: Leopard 44 vs Bali 4.5) results in a very quiet ride with minimal slamming. If a wave does break on top of the foredeck, the scuppers will purge the water quickly and efficiently. The point of impact of the waves on the chest of the boat is central, as is usual with all cats.

The often-controversial unprotected aft helm positions of the high performance Catana models have been changed to two different options; bulkhead steering or on the flybridge. This change alone will attract many more cruisers who previously rejected Catana for this reason.

Bali 4.5 Interior

The Bali is well-thought-out as a cruising boat. It is clean, modern, functional and airy with easy to maintain surfaces. The “interactive” inside-outside living areas, all on one level, makes this 45ft catamaran feel huge. The owner’s version in the port hull has a big shower and separate head, desk, sofa, island bed and plenty of storage and hanging space. The storage, lighting and ventilation throughout the cabin are more than ample. The privacy door separates the owners cabin from the rest of the boat.

The charter version feels slightly tight down below in the hulls. The two cabins, two showers stalls and two separate toilets make it a tight fit but the beds are comfortable, semi walk around and the cabin has loads of storage. See the four different configurations . All wiring, plumbing and systems are easily accessible everywhere.

The galley work surface is possibly a little small but there is a lot of storage throughout galley and the salon. The oven and microwave are at eye level, which makes cooking much safer and easier while underway. The humongous “American style” fridge/freezer seemed like overkill, being used to tiny marine fridges. I thought this to be a little obnoxious at first but after spending some time on it, I appreciated the value of having the capacity of the fridge with built-in icemaker.

The pass-through windows to both cockpits make entertainment a breeze and while messing in the kitchen, the “chef” never feels cut off from the guests. It is an awesome arrangement and I believe that because of this, the foredeck will be used far more often as the dining area than the aft deck. The salon is big and even with 6 to 8 people standing around, it did not feel particularly cramped.

Bali 4.5 Exterior

The aft cockpit has a large dining table that can easily seat 6-8 people. The L-shaped bench-seat can seat 4 people with an additional 4 chairs. The bench seat is comfortable enough to serve as a watch-keepers bunk during a passage. Once the dinghy is lowered, the “gate” folds down to become a passerelle down to the water or to the dock, which extends the cockpit a further 2ft and gives it the “infiniti pool” look into the ocean.The forward deck has another large cockpit with two removable tables and large sun-loungers. When the sun awning is set up, this “marine terrace” provides a great friendly spot whether at anchor or underway. The overhang over the windows on the cabin top provides much needed shade and prevents rainwater from dripping into the saloon.

The flybridge, covered with a sun awning, is very comfortable with plenty of space for at least 4 people. It is easy to maneuver and sail the boat from this vantage point. All the lines lead back to the helm station and the instruments are easily reachable from the helm. My problem with the flybridge arrangement in this case, is that you have to leave the cockpit completely to get to the helm station. This is great for boat handling on charter, away from the rest of the party but not ideal for short-handed cruisers. In that case I would prefer the bulkhead steering position but this semi-raised helm station is small compared to the competition. The stairs going up to the helm from the cockpit, consists of just a small “step-ladder”, not ideal, in my opinion. You have to be fairly agile to get around to and from this cockpit arrangement.

Engines / Equipment

On the Bali 4.5, the 50hp Nanni diesel engine installation is well planned. The 50 hp motors are aft-facing which allows the sail drive to be forward of the rudder, unlike the other competitors who have the rudder forward of the propeller. Having the rudders right at the back of the hull results in superior handling and tracking characteristics. The high-output alternators and the high pressure pump for the 200 liter/hour watermaker are efficiently linked to the engine via belt drives and electric clutches. The pre-filters and control panel are accessible for easy maintenance and servicing. In addition, there are 400W of solar panels located on the bimini top.

The Bali 4.5 is fast under engine (8 knots at 2,100 rpm, 9.5 knots flat out). The engine noise level is negligible in the cabins (64Db) but is slightly louder in the saloon. This 4.5 is fitted with fixed blade propellers, but three-bladed folding props are an option, which would greatly reduce drag, yet maintain comparable performance under motor. The whole arrangement seems to be well balanced and the sail drives do not generate much vibration. The cable steering is very responsive.

The boat has two inverters:

a 2KW unit dedicated to the large refrigerator.
a 3KW unit that takes care of the rest of the boat’s energy requirements.

The Onan 9KW generator is located in the forward locker to port and has very good access for service and maintenance.

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Sailing The Bali 4.5

We sailed the Bali 4.5 catamaran from Miami to Fort Lauderdale after the Miami Boat Show and put her through her paces to see if she lived up to the hype. We left through the main entrance to the harbor and as is normal, there were standing waves and all sorts of sloppy seas in the cut. We motored the Bali directly into the steep waves coming through the entrance and despite the foredeck slamming down as we went over each wave, no water ended up on the foredeck. We had left all the cushions out on the foredeck and they did not even get any sea spray on them. The cat has very high freeboard and exceptional bridgedeck clearance, which makes it a very dry boat. During the three hour trip in sloppy seas, we did not notice any excessive slamming on the bridgedeck.

Handling in this confused sea was remarkable. The Bali is light and we enjoyed how responsive she was both under sail and motor. She is easy to maneuver under motor in very tight spaces and easily turned on her own keel. Sail handling was a breeze, with the winches well placed. With the mast further aft, the self-tacking jib is bigger than the competitors and makes tacking a snap with a small crew. In light wind the Bali tacked and jibed without effort and was very responsive. On the trip up to Fort Lauderdale with around 20 knots of wind and quartering seas we saw 14 knots while surfing down a wave but was sitting at a steady 9-10 knots with 15-20 knots of wind for the duration of the trip. This catamaran feels safe and comfortable in all the living areas, including the foredeck and forward cockpit under sail in very confused seas.

The Bali is solidly built, performs well and is very comfortable as a cruising catamaran. All the concerns about a solid forward deck are unfounded and the clever “Open Space” concept with the saloon’s retractable door is a winner when at anchor. Undoubtedly, the Bali has some very “out of the box” ideas. These are very exciting innovations in the catamaran world and Catana is leading the way for performance cruisers.

Estelle Cockcroft

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Bluewater Sailboat – Bali Catspace

The new Bluewater catamaran BALI Catspace, created by Olivier Poncin and Lasta Design, incorporates all the most recent advancements in cruising catamarans. The helm station is built for single-handed or short-handed use and is located on the full-comfort flybridge, which also has a sizable and secure rest area. not to mention the effectiveness and calibre that contribute to the success of the Catana group’s range.

Here is a comprehensive evaluation of BALI CATSPACE if you are a boat enthusiast trying to learn more about the specs, build, make, etc. of various boats. The yacht was initially constructed in 2019 by Catana (FRA), under the direction of Lasta Design Studio. Its LOA is 12.5 and its hull type is catamaran dual keel. 23.48 is the sail area to displacement ratio. Yanmar, the maker of its auxiliary power tank, makes Saildrive, which is powered by diesel.

Length 12.05 m / 39’ 6’’
LWL 11.80 m / 38’ 9’’
Beam 6.56 m / 21’ 6 ’’
Draft 1.10 m / 3’ 7’’
Displ. Light 9.2 T
Max Displ. 12.8 T
Mainsail 49 m² / 527 sq ft
Solent 30 m² / 323 sq ft
Gennaker 52 m² / 560 sq ft
Wat 700 L / 185 USGal
Fuel 400 L / 105.6 USGal
Power 2x 20HP Yanmar
Power Option 30 or 40 HP
Architect Lasta Design

In 2014, the Catana Group’s 30th year in business, they introduced the Bali brand. The multihull business was booming at the time, and while Catana had a loyal following at the performance end of the speed-comfort spectrum, their boats were pricey and targeted to a certain customer base. The company’s online brochure states that Balis were created and constructed to be “more affordable in terms of pricing” and “therefore aimed at a wider customer.” It’s no coincidence that several of those customers decided to include their Balis in charter fleets in the Caribbean and other tropical regions. As a result, the brand gained popularity and now accounts for the majority of Catana’s production capacity.

Many of the characteristics found in the Bali Range are shared by the 4.6 and Catspace, including solid composite foredecks as opposed to the trampolines found on most catamarans, numerous areas for lounging, home-style refrigerators in the galleys, sizable sliding windows on the cabin sides, and garage-style doors that open and lift overhead in the saloon, making it difficult to tell where the interior ends and the great outdoors begins.

The Bluewater BALI Catspace, the smallest in the BALI fleet and incorporating all the most recent advancements in cruising, is the most successful catamaran in her class. It was a contender for Catamaran under 50 feet, 2022, Best Boat of the Year in Cruising World.

The BALI Catspace Sail, created by Olivier Poncin and Naval Architects Lasta Design, continues the creative design that this French company (a member of the Catana Group) has been so well-known for in recent years. One of the most popular models in the market for cruising catamarans is this brand of the boat. The Catana Ocean Class, which competes in the market’s performance area, was also introduced by the company.

The Bali range’s smallest catamaran, measuring 12 metres and 40 feet, is this one. Her high bridgedeck reduces pounding (a Catana trick). For a cruising catamaran, the hulls have been designed to easily glide through the water and a sturdy deck gives the boat rigidity.

The hull and each bulkhead are laminated together. Divinycell Foam is used in the boat’s core construction (closed cell foam).

Bluewater Bali Catspace hulls and decks are foam-cored with resin infusions, which increases their stiffness and strength while reducing their weight. Balis are built with short, fixed keels that are attached to relatively beamy hulls with a lot of load carrying ability across the range. In actuality, this implies that the boats can be filled with supplies for the entire crew as well as equipment like air conditioners, appliances, and generators.

The 4.6 has a total length of 44 feet, 6 inches and offers a variety of intriguing features and possibilities. The flybridge is located atop the cockpit Bimini and part of the cabin roof below the mast. Steps on either side deck lead up to it. A sizable table with L-shaped chairs surrounding it and sun beds behind it is next to it. There is space in front of the wheel, which is elevated on a pedestal, and between it and the winches that are fixed to the top of the cabin. With this configuration, the crew can pitch in and help trim the sails, but without helpers, the skipper must rely on autopilot when stepping away from the helm to tend to the sheets.

The floorplan of the saloon is shown down below. It feels like you are sitting outside in the shade when the overhead door and sliding windows are opened. A dining table and two chairs are to the port. The midline door leading to another lounge area on the foredeck is next to an L-shaped galley to port that is forward of the table and has plenty of counter space.

There are a few various stateroom and head layouts depending on how the boat will be utilised, ranging from a three-stateroom variant where the owner’s en suite takes up the whole starboard hull to four- and even five-stateroom layouts. In the latter, a companionway leading from the cockpit provides access to the port aft cabin. A bunk-bed stateroom is located amidships, and a third stateroom is located forward. Moreover, either forepeak has crew berths.

Performance

The Catspace, created by Olivier Poncin and Lasta Design, combines all the most recent advancements in sailing into a pretty cool boat.

For a catamaran of this size, the sailing performance is excellent, and the efficient sailing deck makes it easy to transition from the aft platform to the forward cockpit with lounge and sunbathing area.

Moreover, there is a full-comfort flybridge with a secure seating area and a helm station intended for single or short-handed use.

The ability to open up the back end of the cats to create the indoor/outdoor platform is beautifully thought out and quite functional. The four cabins each have their own private heads.

Quick Notes

The Bluewater Bali Catspace is one of the smaller production cats available today, measuring slightly over 37 feet overall. Due to a similar aft door configuration, it also feels airy in the dining and lounge areas of the saloon. But, there isn’t enough room for a second entrance to the foredeck. Instead, the main cabin has a bigger centre window that can be opened to let in the breeze, and the galley—which includes a full-size refrigerator—is located in the forward starboard corner.

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Aquanima 40: New Solar-Powered, Blue-Water Cruising Cat

Azura Marine just launched the first boat in a new line of solar-powered, blue-water cruising catamarans in Bali, Indonesia, called the Aquanima 40. The new cat is designed to be self-sustaining, and the company says it can complete “non-stop ocean voyages powered only by sunlight.” And it costs about $540,000.

Based in Singapore, Azura was started in 2012, and has been building solar-powered ferries and dive boats ever since. The Aquanima 40 is its first entry into the recreational market, and the company says it will launch a 45 before long.

The Aquanima 40 has 602 square feet of solar panels mounted on the coach roof, providing power to twin 10kW electric engines and feeding a 60kWh battery pack. It has a top speed of 10 knots. The company says its range is virtually unlimited at 4 knots. On solar power alone it can cover 100 nm in 24 hours; on battery power it has a range of 50 nm.

The boat generates all its power from the solar panels during the day. The solar power is stored in the batteries to be used at night to drive the boat and power the house systems.

The solar/electric power means the boat is almost silent under way, with no vibration or smoke or carbon emissions. On the coach roof, the solar panels are embedded, rather than bolted on, and they double as a huge catchment system for rainwater.

Built in Bali, the Aquanima 40 has a simple, straightforward design, with a highly efficient hull. It has four cabins for eight guests, and is fully equipped with air conditioning, a water maker, ice maker, stovetop and sink. The head and shower are on the main deck for easy access.

The first boat is made of fiberglass. Subsequent boats will be made from marine grade 5083 aluminum.

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If you are looking for a cat that delivers the maximum useable living space per square metre, then the Bali range is streets ahead of everyone else. The 4.3 sits one rung up from entry level boats like the Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 and the Lagoon. Read our Lagoon 40 review for a deeper insight into these entry level boats

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– Forward cockpit lounge? ✓ – Flybridge? ✓ – Open aft cockpit/salon? ✓ – Large cabins with island berths? ✓ – American style fridge? ✓ – Protection in bad weather ✓

The bottom line is, if you are shopping for a performance catamaran with slender hulls and less living space, don´t show your other half this range of boats, as you won´t get that cat back in the bag. They have taken the charter market by storm.

All that space! The main deck layout is really innovative. The huge “garage door” swings up to the roof of the cabin either electrically or manually which gives you a huge open space for entertaining. That gives you enough room for a full sized fridge and freezer, dining area, lounger area, nav station and large galley. The lot, in other words.
If the weather turns, or you feel like some privacy, just swing the big door down and you have a fully enclosed saloon. Very neat!
The foredeck is solid, and while this does have drawbacks (see below), it gives you even more lounging space in a forward cockpit you normally expect to see on a larger Leopard, and plenty of working space for your light wind sails. It also results in a very stiff structure and means you have plenty of buoyancy forward without the slamming you would experience on a Prout.
The forward part of the saloon is all windows: the big central window opens right up so you can pass cool drinks out to anyone lounging in the forward cockpit area.
We like that forward facing nav station on the starboard side.
The flybridge helm looks like it would be exposed in bad weather. The visibility is excellent, of course, and you would be helming from the nav station below in really bad weather, but remember- you have to reef and manage the ropes from up there.
The flipside of having all of that space down in the saloon is that the boom is very high. It´s very hard to access and it also means that the centre of effort of the mainsail is high.
I have had many conversations about that solid foredeck. It has been sculpted like a ski to dissipate wave energy, but even so, there is more weight up front and that means more bouncing around in heavy seas. I like nets, personally, and it would worry me in a heavy sea. Having said that, Prouts did this for years and they are very seaworthy boats.
The huge glass panels upfront are superb at anchor, but they would worry me in a storm offshore.
Lack of hand holds moving up to the foredeck.

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All lines come aft to the flybridge helm. The mast is stepped back like a Prout (you´ll see the support pole in the saloon), and so the Bali 4.1 is powered with a relatively small mainsail and a large, self-tacking jib. That flybridge means a high boom: the jib is where a lot of the pull comes from when you are under way.

It´s a short few steps up either side from the aft cockpit area, to the flybridge. As well as the helm seat, , there´s a sun lounge and some solar to keep your batteries charged.

Bali builds the boat in 3 pieces, in a PVC foam sandwich and polyester resin, covered with an anti-osmosis gelcoat. The decks are built with plywood and monolithic resin and the bulkheads are in glued or laminated plywood.

Living Area

Well, this is where the Bali excceds all expectations isn´t it? I can´t think of another cat that gets close to this amount of space, certainly not in the performance category compared to the Outremer 45 , for example, and not even in the cruising category. Maybe the Leopards come close with their forward cockpit that is accessible through the saloon. And the Nautitechs with their Open concept, but Bali has really gone “all in” here.

It reminds me of a McConaghy catamaran but those boats are in an entirely different price bracket. But the basic feeling is the same – that of being in a spacious apartment.

Bali call this the “Loft” concept. The galley is forward, with a full size fridge and microwave to starboard and aft. There´s working space everywhere, and it looks like a great layout for entertaining.

The visibility is excellent all around with big windows that fully open to the sides and forward. You are not going to have a problem with ventilation at anchor on this boat. And down below, the accomodation is spacious and light. They have used that old Catana trick of flaring the hulls so that you get decent living space and acceptable performance underway. The hulls flare to chines just above the waterline, just like a Catana: you can definitely spot the family DNA there.

She´s certainly at the top of her class when it comes to space down below. I wouldn´t call the finish high end, but it is comparable to the competitors (principally Lagoon and Fountaine Pajot). Choose between the 3 cabin Owners version or the 4 cabin charter.

With a SA/D (Sail Area to Displacement) of around 19, she´s in the same bracket as a Lagoon, although I think she would accelerate faster with those sculpted hulls and would get going quicker in a light breeze as long as you don´t overload her with kit. You´ll be tacking through 100 degrees upwind and cruising along at 6-7 knots in most conditions. It´s worth having gennaker in your locker to get the best out of the boat!

The Bali 4.3 comes with twin 40HP (upgradable to 50s) engines aft which should push you along at 8 knots at 2500 RPM. Or alternate the engines and motor at 6. She´s easy to manouevre in the marina.

The Bali 4.3 is a really innovative design and it is easy to see how this catamaran has done so well in the charter market. She offers an unbeatable platform for enjoying a week or 2 of coastal sailing around the Med or the Carribbean Islands. For longer passages, I am not so sure. I would be drifting back towards Catana in that scenario. I have no problem with the solid foredeck (Prout proved this concept many times over), but I would worry about the height of that boom and the helm position.

How much is a Bali 4.3? As always, this will depend the the options you go for, but a guide sail away price would be around €450k, which is in line with the main competition in this size.

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Bali 5.4 Boat Review

By Mark Pillsbury
Updated: August 20, 2020

To describe the shared living area aboard the Bali 5.4 catamaran —a tilt-and-lift door between cockpit and saloon all but eliminates the distinction between indoors and out—a builder’s representative said that the open space created by the lack of interior bulkheads means the boat will be enjoyed “no matter the weather.”

I was, in fact, able to test that theory a few days after the close of the U.S. Sailboat Show in Annapolis, Maryland, when our Boat of the Year judges and I returned to the Bali for sea trials in monsoon-like conditions. After a thorough dousing (but very enjoyable trick at the wheel) atop the flybridge, I headed below, where, covered by the Bimini, all was as dry as a bone. And yes, the surroundings were indeed enjoyable. The ride was smooth and comfy, like a big old American Buick on a cobblestone street, but with Euro styling and bunks to sleep in.

At 55 feet LOA, the 5.4 is Bali’s flagship. The boats are built in France by the Catana Group, which also produces performance-oriented Catana catamarans. The Bali brand was launched in 2014 both to serve the charter market and for private owners as well. Catana CEO Olivier Poncin is responsible for the concept, and naval architect Xavier Fay, the engineering.

Built using essentially the same production methods as the Catanas (if not the same exotic Kevlar and carbon fibers), the Balis’ fiberglass hulls, decks, and Biminis are infused and foam-cored. The Balis do without the daggerboards that are trademarks of their sportier cousins; instead, short keels on either hull prevent leeway and provide protection in case of a beaching.

Because of its size, a number of options are offered on the 5.4. An owner can have four, five or six en suite guest cabins; forepeak accommodations for captain and mate are also available. The six-cabin boat we sailed carries a price tag of right around $1.2 million.

I liked the layout of the guest cabins. The aft ones are entered through their own companionways in the cockpit. I found them both to be a bit tight sizewise, but then again, you’re going to be in them only to sleep. Stairs forward in the saloon lead to the midship and forward cabins. Besides hatches overhead, each cabin has a port in the hull, and the double berths are laid out athwartships, so everyone gets a view of the great outdoors.

With the potential for 12 charter guests, plus crew, the 5.4 offers numerous places to congregate. Let’s start at the bow, and take a little walking tour. A feature introduced on this model is a forward door in the saloon that opens onto the foredeck and its forward cockpit and table. Rather than trampoline netting between the bows, the Balis have fiberglass from hull to hull, with lots of cushions for sitting, napping and sunning.

Strolling aft, stairs on either side of the cabin lead to the flybridge, where the helm and sail controls are located to starboard under a soft top. Winches are close at hand for taming the two mainsheets led to blocks set aft on either side of the Bimini, the single self-tacking jib sheet and the sheets for the screecher that’s set and flown on a sprit. The large expanse to port and behind the wheel awaits those along for ride, with a pair of tables surrounded by seats, a sink and fridge, and a large cushioned area aft for lounging.

In the cockpit below, there is yet more space to congregate before heading back into the saloon, where a long table with a bench and folding chairs occupies two-thirds of the port side; a well-stocked U-shaped galley is tucked in up forward. Opposite is a nav station/control center, more seating aft, and a home-style fridge and freezer in between. As I said, there are lots of places to congregate.

To be honest, though, it was the Bali’s sailing performance that got my attention. As I mentioned, the breeze was snarly—in the mid to high teens, with gusts above that. We started out with a reef in the main and the self-tacking jib, and saw speeds in 6.3-knot range. Yes, we were probably undercanvased, but still, the helm was lively and I was able to feather up and still maintain a decent pace with the wind closer to 35 to 40 degrees apparent—not always a productive point of sail for a big cruising cat. Later, reaching with the screecher flying, the speedo jumped to 8 knots, and I saw a 9 in one or two of the puffs.

In my notes, I had one other thing underlined: party. Yes, the Bali is well-suited for that too.

Mark Pillsbury is CW ’s editor.

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Bali Catspace: The most comfortable of the 40-footers

Article published on 30/01/2020

By Emmanuel van Deth

published in n°170 mar. / apr.

Presented as a world preview at Düsseldorf, the Catspace is keeping her promises: this is indeed the most comfortable 40-foot catamaran on the market!

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In addition to having exceptional volume for her size - both in the nacelle and in the hulls - the smallest boat in the Bali range offers the luxury of a helmstation and sail handling controls installed on the flybridge. The forward cabins, often less well designed than the aft cabins on catamarans of this length, offer athwartships berths here – so there's no more fighting over the allocation of cabins! The use of the deck area is maximized thanks to the solid forward cockpit and the aft platform that connects the two sugarscoops. The Bali concept remains the guiding principle on board the Catspace, with its pivoting-tilting door, self-tacking jib, opening bay windows and large storage capacities - water, fuel and refrigeration. A power version of this model has been announced.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Builder: Bali Catamarans

Architects: Lasta Design Studio

Interior Design: Lasta Design Studio

Length: 12.33 m (40’5”)

Waterline length: 11.80 m (38’9”)

Beam: 6.59 m (21’7”)

Light displacement: 9.2 t (20,300 lbs)

Draft: 1.10 m (3’7”)

Number of cabins: 3/4

Water: 700 l (185 US gal)

Diesel: 400 l (105 US gal)

Motors: 2 x 20/30 HP

Price: € 295,370 ex-tax

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Blue horizon yacht charter, blue horizon yacht description.

The Bali 4.8 design was new to the market in 2020 and provided a fresh approach to sailing. The design is revolutionary in how space is accessed, with deliberate attention to flow and open space. It succeeds in producing a scale that feels less like a boat, and more like an upscale floating condominium. Bali catamarans are known and appreciated for their unparalleled success in blending luxury, space, and performance; producing a sailing experience that is unparalleled. This new design further capitalizes on that reputation with the advent of the “Bali garage door” that is the centerpiece of the yacht. It allows for the aft wall of the yacht to simply disappear, opening up the back of the yacht to an unobstructed view of paradise. This also affords indoor/outdoor dining options and gives the ever-present Caribbean breeze ample opportunity to make its way through the yacht with ease. With her solid foredeck gone are the forward trampolines, replaced by a large relaxing lounge area complete with cushions for sunbathing. A full-sized door provides access directly from the lounge area into the salon, allowing free movement through the yacht. A walk up to the flybridge unveils a seating area perfect for cocktails and taking in sunsets. There is also another area for sunbathing on the flybridge where you can take in the sights of the islands from the highest vantage point on the yacht. The Bali open space design is further complimented by the superior outfit of Blue Horizon. No detail has been left unnoticed from the fine linens, pillows and throws to the wine glasses, serving and flatware that make every day feel luxurious. She has been stocked full with every appliance and kitchen accessory to allow the chef to fully showcase the mastery of their art. And the water toys abound, allowing guests to fully experience all the Caribbean has to offer, both in and out of the water. Blue Horizon will accommodate 8 charter guests in 4 spacious queen cabins. She has a custom sun shade for the front of the yacht, solar panels, air conditioning, water maker, ice maker, full sized refrigerator, a fully customizable menu, Caribbean made ecofriendly and reef safe toiletries, a bar stocked to guest preference, coffee/espresso machine, rendezvous scuba diving, snorkeling gear, underwater scooters, subwing, wakeboard, water skis, 2 stand up paddle boards, towable water tube, 10 ft. floating dock, pool noodles, fishing gear, board and card games, television in the salon, Fusion 3 Bluetooth enabled sound system and Blue Horizon giveaways.

Advertised by DMA Yachting, the astonishing charter yacht BLUE HORIZON is a 49 ft sailing catamaran. The highlights of BLUE HORIZON are her generous space and interconnection with the sea. BLUE HORIZON spends the summer season in the Bahamas. She was constructed by the famous yacht builder Bali Catamarans in 2022. The ingenious yacht layout features 4 cozy cabins and easily accommodates up to 8 guests.

BLUE HORIZON is offered primarily as a sailing catamaran. The yacht layout radiates from the main saloon, which connects to the aft deck. The aft deck is where heart of the yacht is and that's where most of the meals are served. The modern cabins are located in the 2 massive hulls. The cabins are connected by stairs to the main saloon - roomy, comfortable and pleasant. Multiple portholes provide a connection with the natural world outside.

The sailboat features 13Kw Onan Generator 2x57HP Yanmar engines and a generator.

Accommodation

What is the cabin arrangement of blue horizon.

3 VIP cabins

Weekly price: $21,500 - $24,500

Low Season | High Season

Length: 49'
# of Guests: 6
# of Cabins: 3
# of Crew: 2
Builder: Bali Catamarans
Cruising Speed: 8kts
Built Year: 2022

Price Details

Price from: $21,500

High season rate: $24,500

GENERAL NOTES: MINIMUM NIGHTS: 5 For 6 night charters, divide weekly rate by 7 nights X 6 nights. For 5 nights or less, divide weekly rate by 6 nights X number of nights. 48 HOURS REQUIRED FOR TURNAROUND

Please Inquire for Tandem charters.

BLUE HORIZON will be accepting charters in the BVI through the end of September 2024. LOCAL FARE: Includes 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners. Requires 2 lunches and 1 dinner ashore at client expense. Discount of $75 per person. HALF-BOARD: I ncludes 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners. Requires 3 lunches and 4 dinner ashore at client expense. Discount of $150 per person. CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS: 7 night minimum. CHRISTMAS 2024: 1-8 guests @ $31,200 NEW YEARS 24/25: 1-8 guests @ $33,800 - charter may not start prior to 12/28

Price Terms

BLUE HORIZON Yacht Charter Locations

Summer season.

Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)

Winter season, specifications.

More Specifications

Diving yacht offers rendezvous diving only, green initiatives.

Water Sports

Other entertainment.

Coffee/Espresso Maker Full Sized Refrigerator Ice Maker Outdoor Shower Dingy/Yacht-tender Board and Card Games Television in the Salon Fusion 3 Zone Bluetooth Enabled Sound System

Crew Information

Captain: Jamie Young

Jamie & Thea Jamie was born in Zimbabwe and started out working life in the field of electrical engineering and building construction. After leaving Zimbabwe in 1984 with his wife Thea and their young children, they lived for 11 years in the beautiful wilds and outdoors of Botswana. Subsequently they spent 8 years in Cape Town and here Jamie started following his dream and with friends and family began recreational sailing around the unpredictable African wild East and West coasts and off Cape Town. After landing a job as a Projects Manager in the UK, he and Thea moved to the United Kingdom where they have lived for 10 years. It was in these waters Jamie decided that a 9 to 5 job was not for him and so decided to pursue a professional sailing career in the yachting industry and in the process has sailed the strong tidal waters of the Solent off Portsmouth and Southampton and up the West and East coast of UK, including cross channel sailing to the Channel Islands, France and the Brittany coasts. He now holds the RYA Yacht Master Certification. In addition to sailing the coasts of South Africa, the U.K., he has also sailed briefly in the Bahamas and the Caribbean islands of St Vincent and the Grenadines. Jamie’s electrical engineering, building and managerial background contribute to his captain’s skills, expert seamanship and in-depth understanding of the varied mechanical, electrical and digital systems aboard Yachts. Jamie also holds the PADI open water diving qualification and loves exploring the beauty below the waves. Thea was born in South Africa and at a very young age moved to Zimbabwe, where she met and married Jamie. She pursued careers in retail merchandising, accounting and hospitality both in Africa and the UK. She has always loved cooking and whilst in Cape Town owned her own bistro. Thea loves sports and the outdoors, having played tennis and hockey at club level and enjoyed water skiing. Since moving to the UK, Thea took more interest in yachting, and immediately hopped on board with Jamie’s decision to pursue a sailing career and rekindled her love for cooking by attending the renowned Ashburton School of Cookery in Devon, England where she did the Mediterranean and Fish and Seafood courses. She is looking forward to putting her culinary and social skills to work for guests aboard BLOSSOM in the BVIs with her husband Jamie. Jamie and Thea’s life experiences in Africa and the United Kingdom combined with their sailing, world travel and gourmet cooking, and not forgetting the best BBQ's / South African 'Braai's', and their warm hospitality, will guarantee you the vacation of a lifetime, every time, aboard the Luxury Catamaran BLUE HORIZON. ****CREW HAS BEEN FULLY VACCINATED FOR COVID-19****

French toast, mascarpone cheese, crispy bacon, fried banana and maple syrup

Fresh bagels with smoked salmon, creamed herb cheese, red onions and capers

Mixed fresh fruit parfait with thick Greek yoghurt, honey and nuts with muffins

Fluffy scrambled eggs on toast with crispy bacon and fried tomato

Smoked honey ham, baby Swiss cheese on fresh croissants

Fresh baked sausage and egg breakfast casserole

Waffles with fresh berries, cream and maple syrup

All breakfasts served with fresh fruit juice, cereals, tea and coffee

Caribbean honey mustard chicken and almond salad with garlic bread

Spicy coconut shrimp lettuce wraps with mango & basil salsa

Classic salad Noicoise

Zesty broccoli & mango quinoa salad

Homemade hamburgers with apple salad

Spaghetti Creamed Bolognaise with fresh grated parmesan cheese and Italian salad

Assorted cold cuts, coleslaw, potato salad and strawberry salad

Chicken Kebabs with couscous, beans, peas and pancetta

Baked Pork tenderloin with piquant sauce, with medley of roasted veg.

Filet Mignon with pepper sauce, fresh asparagus, potato bake, salad with creamy blue cheese dressing

Moroccan spiced vegitable & chickpea bowl with mango tahini sauce

Blackened salmon with avocado salsa

Roasted aubergine coconut curry

Sundried tomato creamy chicken, wild rice & mango salsa

Shrimp with Orange and Tequila

Creamy Mango Dessert

Key Lime Pie

Crème Caramel

Coconut Cream Pie

Blueberry Cheesecake

Crab & smoked salmon cucumber rolls

Blackened shrimp avocado cucumber cups

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OWNER NAME: Blue Horizon Yacht Charters, LLC OWNER ADDRESS: 32802 Whistler Court, Weston Lakes TX 77441 SMOKING IS ONLY PERMITTED OFF OF THE SUGAR SCOOPS ON THE TRANSOM OF THE YACHT. YACHT AMENITIES: Dedicated Captain and Chef/ First Mate Fully Customizable Menu Caribbean Made, Eco Friendly and Reef Safe Toiletries Bar Stocked to Guest Preference Coffee/Espresso Maker Full Sized Refrigerator Ice Maker Outdoor Shower Dinghy/Yacht-tender Rendezvous Scuba Diving Snorkeling Gear Sublue Underwater Scooters Subwing (1) Wakeboard (2) Stand Up Paddle Boards Towable Water Tube 10 ft. Floating Dock Fishing Gear Board and Card Games Television in the Salon Fusion 3 Zone Bluetooth Enabled Sound System Blue Horizon Branded Giveaways ";s:10:"yachtNumGC";i:62;s:13:"yachtGC1Title";s:10:"March 2024";s:8:"yachtGC1";s:1330:"Thea & Jamie , As the years of notes say, you two are the best at what you do. Boating, cooking, adventures, and creators of memories. But what I will lead with, is your blessing of knowledge. Sharing with each of us lots of wisdom and examples of a loving husband and wife. Working together, almost without words yet with love and respect in each look. The tenderness in which you question each other, the trust and forgiving nature we witnessed was a true testament to your 45+ years of friendship and love. We loved the pride we heard as you shared about your childhood, family, two amazing children and beloved grandchildren. You listened as we shared our family stories and about dealing with the responsibility of care for our parent as we dealt with our mom in the hospital. Thank you for your willingness to give advice and share wisdom with us. You’re love for chartering, boats, and working in the islands was also priceless. Others may have said it but we mean it… please allow us to share Charleston and Dallas with you both! We had an amazing time all because of you, Thea and Jamie!!! All our friendship, Lynette and Madison & Jennifer and Robert P.S. Thanks for a perfect second honeymoon!";s:10:"yachtGC1P1";s:84:"https://www.centralyachtagent.com/yachtadmin/yachtlg/yacht8193/8193guests25385-1.jpg";s:10:"yachtGC1P2";s:0:"";s:10:"yachtGC1P3";s:0:"";s:13:"yachtGC2Title";s:13:"February 2024";s:8:"yachtGC2";s:563:"Jamie and Thea, Wow! What an incredible week! Your friendliness, hospitality, and sailing/boat skills are amazing. The admiral/chef presented us with the most wonderful meals. (We are headed home with a few extra pounds.) Your personalities totally fit your occupations. Conversation was very interesting. Above and beyond meeting all of our needs. Hope to cross paths with you again, either in BVI or Belize. We wish you nothing but happiness and health! Best Always, Gary and Cheryl Sharp & John and Diane Kubic";s:10:"yachtGC2P1";s:84:"https://www.centralyachtagent.com/yachtadmin/yachtlg/yacht8193/8193guests25267-1.jpg";s:10:"yachtGC2P2";s:0:"";s:10:"yachtGC2P3";s:0:"";s:13:"yachtGC3Title";s:19:"Best 50th Birthday!";s:8:"yachtGC3";s:1691:"Thea and Jamie, Thank you for such a wonderful five days amongst Blue Horizon! You two were the best and truly made our vacation. Thea – your food was absolutely delicious. Going to be hard going home. Loved meeting the both of you. Hope to sail with you again soon! -Mary Katherine O'Stein Jamie and Thea, In all my 50 years of life, this has been by far the best vacation I’ve ever had! Thank you so much for everything! It was truly the trip of a lifetime! -Mende B. Jamie and Thea, Oh my goodness, this trip was amazing. I would not have dreamt of a better trip. The food and hospitality were five stars. There is literally nothing I would change. I will be back! I need all your recipes Thea! See you soon, Ashley Jamie & Thea, This was a wonderful trip! The two of you are wonderful hosts. The food was amazing! We could not have asked for a better time. I hope to do this again. -Christa McDonald Jamie + Thea- Thank you for making our 50th birthday celebrations Amazing! We could not have dreamed of anything better! Jamie, thank you for your patience with eight woman! Thea, your food was spectacular and we will miss you by breakfast tomorrow. Now we have something to look forward to! -Jennifer Tomlinson Jamie & Thea- Thank you so much for the wonderful hospitality and food. This was an amazing trip! We enjoyed every minute and hope to be back one day. Best wishes to you both! Leslie C.";s:10:"yachtGC3P1";s:0:"";s:10:"yachtGC3P2";s:0:"";s:10:"yachtGC3P3";s:0:"";s:13:"yachtGC4Title";s:26:"Wonderful Family Vacation ";s:8:"yachtGC4";s:1068:"Thank you for an absolutely fabulous three generation family vacation. Things we will remember: Jamie spending hours trying to throw Max and Anna off the tube, giggling all the way Thea’s wonderful meals from Tuscan chicken and chocolate mousse, everyone, a new delight! Bellyflopping into the dinghy Snorkeling at monkeys point in the Indians Anna’s discovery of piña coladas Laughing and battling on the floating dock Dive lessons off the boat Mongoose & Foxy’s Santa boat parade at Bitter End Harbor Vikings duck hats for everyone! Putting up the sails Christmas crafts, sparkly, snowflakes, and lego dogs Anna learning to drop off water ski and Max getting up on waterskis for the first time Lots of card games! Max and Brad’s running adventures Rainbow at Norman Anna and Poppy on a Hobie cat We will miss you both and look forward to the next chapter book project!! 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I will spend the rest of our marriage trying to measure up. 2.) Thank you Jamie, for always staying close by on the dinghy, even when I never made it to Willy T’s and went head first getting back in! 3.) Especially thank you both for your kindness and professionalism. You made our honeymoon unforgettable!! God bless you both & all the very best, XOXO- love, Travis and Tina.";s:10:"yachtGC5P1";s:84:"https://www.centralyachtagent.com/yachtadmin/yachtlg/yacht8193/8193guests24049-1.jpg";s:10:"yachtGC5P2";s:84:"https://www.centralyachtagent.com/yachtadmin/yachtlg/yacht8193/8193guests24049-2.jpg";s:10:"yachtGC5P3";s:84:"https://www.centralyachtagent.com/yachtadmin/yachtlg/yacht8193/8193guests24049-3.jpg";s:13:"yachtGC6Title";s:9:"June 2023";s:8:"yachtGC6";s:1456:"I really didn’t know what to expect for this BVI journey… you both definitely out did any expectation I may have had. You both are kind, gracious, and quite entertaining. Jamie with his quiet whit and Thea with her sassy self. The six of us already loved each other, however, this experience made me love them more and more and now I also love the BVI’s! Thank you so much for a fantastic trip. I hope our paths cross again! Thank you so much for an amazing holiday. We had a fabulous time. You both are very sweet and fun! We had everything we needed and more. Anchor spots were beautiful, food was incredible. You both were so accommodating. Thanks again! I lovely boat, a lovely crew, a lovely setting, and a lovely time! Captain Jamie– we all felt safe and you are obviously very adapt to your craft. Thea- your culinary skills are second to none, you wowed us with every meal. Fairweather and seas to you both. And best of luck in all of your next adventures! Thank you so very much for an amazing trip to the BVI‘s. Thank you for making our trip absolutely perfection. This trip was an amazing adventure. Thanks to the two of you we were able to visit an amazing part of the world in style! And we met two wonderful people along the way! We loved the stories and the history of the islands. Thank you again! With Love, -The Seals";s:10:"yachtGC6P1";s:0:"";s:10:"yachtGC6P2";s:0:"";s:10:"yachtGC6P3";s:0:"";s:13:"yachtGC7Title";s:8:"May 2023";s:8:"yachtGC7";s:546:"Jamie & Thea, As we depart for Tortola after 6 glorious days in the BVI, we can't imagine our experience could have been any better without the hospitality and caring of the Moon Blossom Captain and crew, Jamie & Thea. You have made a lifetime of memorable moments for us, the exquisite food, seamlessly executed itinerary and great conversations. Thank you for contributing to our experience and making our first trip to the BVI among the top memories we have had for our lifetime. Cheers!! Jeff & Brenda";s:10:"yachtGC7P1";s:0:"";s:10:"yachtGC7P2";s:0:"";s:10:"yachtGC7P3";s:0:"";s:13:"yachtGC8Title";s:8:"May 2023";s:8:"yachtGC8";s:701:"Dear Jamie & Thea, Thank you for creating the most wonderful experience for us. I never thought I would experience such luxury and simplicity (5 star dining al fresco then sleeping under the stars!) delivered with care, fun and humor. Jamie's itinerary and seamanship were perfect - thank you for all the activities, reservations and dinghy rides. Thea - you are a fabulous chef and storyteller. Thank you both for keeping us entertained. The only thing I would do differently is spend more time with you - everything else was perfect. Please know, we will always remember you and find us anytime in R.I. Best, Martha & Doug";s:10:"yachtGC8P1";s:0:"";s:10:"yachtGC8P2";s:0:"";s:10:"yachtGC8P3";s:0:"";s:13:"yachtGC9Title";s:18:"Trip of a Lifetime";s:8:"yachtGC9";s:1332:"Jennifer and I have looked forward to this trip of a lifetime and it has far exceeded our expectations!! Everything has been magnificent. You guys are fantastic hosts and we hope to travel with you again one day! We will miss you guys. ~Howard and JJ We had our 20th anniversary and my 50th birthday trip was and It was the trip of a lifetime! Thea and Jamie are amazing! We will be back. Thank you so much, ~April and Chip Wow, where do I start? Jamie and Thea? You two have been amazing from the moment we arrived on board until sadly we had to step off. Everything has exceeded our expectations. We never worried about a thing. Trusted our week completely to you both. Thea, you are an amazing chef, producing awesome meals. You are always on point. Also, we enjoyed watching your first mate skills and keeping Jamie straight. Conversations with both of you were also very enjoyable. Jamie, your calmness and competence were very soothing throughout the week. We love your laugh, and the agendas for each island were perfect! We can’t thank you enough for a perfectly amazing week! It was so fun and relaxing. We hope to see you again somewhere! Best wishes always and much love! ~Hank and Donna -The Appletons";s:10:"yachtGC9P1";s:84:"https://www.centralyachtagent.com/yachtadmin/yachtlg/yacht8193/8193guests21751-1.jpg";s:10:"yachtGC9P2";s:0:"";s:10:"yachtGC9P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC10Title";s:10:"March 2023";s:9:"yachtGC10";s:795:"What an unforgettable trip aboard the Moon Blossom... Captain Jamie and Chef Thea - we can't thank you enough for your hospitality, wit, professionalism, delicious food, and cheekiness! Our high maintenance crew appreciate you and will never forget Stephanie's 40th birthday! The first seafood tower was incredible. We ill tease Matt every time he asks for ketchup going forward(lol) and we will use cheeky chick and oye in our conversations. May you enjoy the rest of your year sailing and enjoy time with your grandson in October. Thank you & Bon voyage Stephanie and Brad Kelly and Dominico Nicole and Matt -Atlanta, GA PS - ask for a tattoo at Willy Ts! ";s:11:"yachtGC10P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC10P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC10P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC11Title";s:13:"February 2023";s:9:"yachtGC11";s:1466:"Jamie & Thea, I'm struggling to put into words how truly AMAZING this trip has been. The service felt next level. Every detail is so well thought out and you welcomed us into your home with open arms. Every part of our journey was magical. And all of your recommendations were spot on! The Indians offered the best snorkeling. Copper Island and The Bitter End were fantastic overnight stays. Night swimming is a must! Anegada was the biggest surprise and probably our boat's favorite experience. Jamie you are incredibly thoughtful and kind. You were extraordinarily patient with our entire crew. And you explained everything so well! Thea, you are a force of nature! You're freaking hilarious and you added the proper amount of "mom" to our trip. Every meal was dynamite too! I want to make something super clear for anyone reading this: you guys helped create (and were a large part) or one of the most UNBELIEVABLE trips of our lives. Whether you know it or not, we will always remember you gus and how special you made my 50th birthday. We will send more folks your way and I hope we are able to stay in touch in some small way. Thank you both from the bottom on our hearts -Jason and Sarah -Bob and Mary -Brendan and KElly PS. Hopefully the memory of how much wine we spilled will fade away and be replaced by fond thoughts for "at sea with '73"";s:11:"yachtGC11P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC11P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC11P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC12Title";s:10:"Great Trip";s:9:"yachtGC12";s:565:"Thank you, both for your hard work and teamwork to make our charter truly memorable. Laura and I as well as our other friends appreciated the locations you selected, and the food was amazing! It was a pleasure getting to know you, and you will always be a part of the Luca family! You both are living examples that work is a blessing, we hope you keep doing this service to the world as long as you want to. If you ever go sailing in the country, look for us up, we would certainly host you and your family. Best, Erik & Laura Luca";s:11:"yachtGC12P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC12P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC12P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC13Title";s:13:"February 2023";s:9:"yachtGC13";s:686:"Dear Jamie and Thea, Absolutely unforgettable vacation in large part to you too! Thanks for the fabulous food, wonderful drinks, safe sailing, and most importantly, sharing yourselves with us you two are great company! Every single stop, was amazing and every meal was delicious. We appreciate your professional and diligent work to keep us safe and make sure we had fun! We loved the whole experience, and will never forget it. Hoping we can see you again sailing somewhere together in this world! Will stay in touch! Sharing this week with you has been a blessing! Stay safe. Thank you! Burst & Kevin Cash";s:11:"yachtGC13P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC13P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC13P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC14Title";s:21:"What A Wonderful Time";s:9:"yachtGC14";s:612:"Jamie & Thea, We are so fortunate to have you as our host. BVI was spectacular. 15 years ago we spent a week on Jost Van Dyke, and vowed to come back under sail and you made that dream come true! Thank you for your hospitality and so many memories. I’m sure there are times when you think I’m too old for this but you, you touch so many people and have a real gift for making magic happen. I hope you enjoy your day off, and the peace and quiet. We think about you and Moon Blossom often, and will wonder where you are sailing. Best, Brett & Michelle Baid";s:11:"yachtGC14P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC14P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC14P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC15Title";s:13:"February 2023";s:9:"yachtGC15";s:247:"Jamie & Thea, We have had the most memorable time, thanks to you and your service, guidance and amazing food. Thank you for giving us the most valuable gift of all, and amazing and fun time. Until next time! Kylee";s:11:"yachtGC15P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC15P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC15P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC16Title";s:13:"February 2023";s:9:"yachtGC16";s:239:"Jamie & Thea, We had a wonderful time. Thank you so much for your lovely company, food, and amazing customer service. We felt so well taken care of! We definitely will be back. Your friends, Julie and Griff";s:11:"yachtGC16P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC16P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC16P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC17Title";s:13:"February 2023";s:9:"yachtGC17";s:603:"Thank you so much for making this family trip so special! Your gracious hospitality, attention to every last detail, and warm disposition made us feel at home immediately. Thanks for sharing your own story with us. Your life experiences are certainly book worthy, and we loved hearing the stories from all that you’ve done and seen around the globe. We cannot imagine a more perfect team than the two of you! Thank you! We’d love to stay in touch, and we genuinely hope we get to see you again. You are truly beautiful, lovely people! -Suzanne and Robin Sparrow";s:11:"yachtGC17P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC17P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC17P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC18Title";s:45:"Jamie & Thea - The Dream Team of the BVI!";s:9:"yachtGC18";s:371:"Philip and I have been planning this trip over 7 years and couldn't be more pleased with how it has turned out. The amazing service, food and all of the laughs! Us hooligans for Oregon, Mark, Kylee, Griff, Julie, Phillip, and Jonna will remember this trip forever! We hope to see you in the Caribbean in 2024! Thank you for everything! February 2023";s:11:"yachtGC18P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC18P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC18P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC19Title";s:21:"What an Amazing week!";s:9:"yachtGC19";s:534:"Dear Jamie and Thea, What an amazing week we have had with you on Moon Blossom! The food, drinks, water sports, hospitality, and attention to every detail were perfect. Every single meal was a delight! But most importantly thank you for sharing your home, your stories, your wisdom, and great knowledge with us. Getting to know you both was a treasure. It’s been an unforgettable week and we only wish we had more time to enjoy it. We wish you much love, joy, and good sailing ahead! -Holly and Al";s:11:"yachtGC19P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC19P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC19P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC20Title";s:44:"We absolutely loved our New Years vacation! ";s:9:"yachtGC20";s:1281:"Our crew took us to a private beach that was absolutely the best beach we have ever visited! Our crew made many recommendations to allow us to choose from the best places on the islands! The yacht was excellent. The cabins were extremely clean and comfortable. Even the mattress was way more comfortable than I expected. The bathrooms were very nice and spacious. There was plenty of space for sun or shade. Thea was amazing to meet all our preferences. One of our mates had significant dietary restrictions and Thea did an amazing job of helping her keep her diet restrictions! The meals were delicious and presented in a beautiful fashion. We snorkeled and used the floats. It was plenty to meet our needs. Jamie and Thea were very kind, pleasant and helpful. We enjoyed every second we were able to spend with them. We exchanged stories that were so fun! The pace was perfect for us! Jamie even took us to a beach we requested that he said he'd never gone too with a charter and it was our favorite! This was such a lovely vacation and we only went to 1/2 the places we wanted to go. We must return to hit the rest of the places! - The Brown Family";s:11:"yachtGC20P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC20P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC20P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC21Title";s:10:"March 2022";s:9:"yachtGC21";s:669:"Jamie & Thea, Thank you so much for being a part of this special celebration (Brads 60th)! You made every part of our five days special and memorable… from the food, hospitality and destinations provided so many fun memories. The list of things experienced is astonishing, the Baths, Anegada, Saba Rock, Leverick, Michael Beans Pirate Show, Foxy’s, Soggy, Willy T’s, snorkeling, paddle boarding, and Thea’s meals. Wow! And sharing our special moment. May you continue with all your success, keep healthy and sail on. Thanks again for all you’ve done! -Brad, Sandra, Tori, Adam, Chris, & Elena Howland";s:11:"yachtGC21P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC21P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC21P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC22Title";s:13:"February 2022";s:9:"yachtGC22";s:783:"What a lovely time we have had these past six days with Jamie and Thea on Moon Blossom in the BVIs. Jamie planned a great itinerary based off our ideas of places we’d like to go and things we thought of doing and helped us to adjust the plan based on weather conditions and time of day as well as travel time. Thea has cooked absolutely memorable meals. Our ratings on a scale of one to five are six stars! They have accommodated all our request to get water toys out and take us places in the tender. On top of that, they have shared their knowledge of the Island ways, we are from landlocked Nevada, USA. We completely enjoyed their company, conversations and confidence. What a wonderful, relaxing, peaceful, and beautiful time we have had. Thank you so much Jamie and Thea!";s:11:"yachtGC22P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC22P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC22P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC23Title";s:12:"January 2022";s:9:"yachtGC23";s:657:"Captain Jamie and wonderful Thea – thank you for hosting this amazing voyage. You are so much more than a crew to us. You gave us the gift of yourselves/your personality, humor, and friendship and sharing your thoughts, advice, & experiences with marriage, you have impacted three couples more than you know. Your influence will travel home with us, and enhance how we regard ourselves and our spouses. For this, I am ever so grateful. Of course, the fabulous food, tending after us and making sure we had a lovely time are also greatly appreciated . Thanks for considering us your favorites! Love, Liz & Dan Ship";s:11:"yachtGC23P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC23P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC23P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC24Title";s:12:"January 2022";s:9:"yachtGC24";s:553:"Jamie & Thea, Thank you for making our bucket list trip the most memorable of all our vacations. Your attention to our happiness and every need or ask is amazing. The sailing, locations and experience will not be forgotten. Thea, you are an amazing chef and the funniest person, which made us all fell welcome and comfortable. Jamie, you are an amazing Captain and sailor! I told you both, you are living our dream. We sit at our desk dreaming about being on a boat! Don't stop doing what you love! Love, Bill & Lisa";s:11:"yachtGC24P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC24P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC24P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC25Title";s:12:"January 2022";s:9:"yachtGC25";s:504:"Jamie & Thea, Words cannot express how wonderful the two of you are - we are leaving this trip of a lifetime feeling blessed to have met you. Both of you made this trip special. Your help in coordinating our engagement is so appreciated. We were lucky you guys were there to share it with is. It was truly spectacular! We hope that you will come stay with is in Neptune Beach, FL. You are charming, funny, and have an amazing spirit. Thank you for everything! Love, Chrissie and Johnny";s:11:"yachtGC25P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC25P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC25P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC26Title";s:14:"Christmas 2021";s:9:"yachtGC26";s:425:"Jamie & Thea, Thank you for a wonderful vacation! Everything was amazing! We are so glad we finally made it even though COVID is still around. We will miss being so pampered and all the great times we had with you! We hope to be able to come back and do it again in the future. I hope you get to see your grandson in person very soon. All our best, Gerard, Susan, Heather, Lizzie & Helena";s:11:"yachtGC26P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC26P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC26P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC27Title";s:13:"December 2021";s:9:"yachtGC27";s:509:"Jamie & Thea- Thank you for a fantastic trip. Loved the new boat. We were so happy to be your first trip in the BVI post-covid. Fantastic food and views. Gary enjoyed being able to help sail. We all enjoyed being pampered for an entire week. You create such a fun and friendly atmosphere on board that makes each day a joy. We hope to be sailing with you again! Marilyn & Nelson, Ellen & Justin, Gary & Ginny You're always welcome in Texas! ";s:11:"yachtGC27P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC27P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC27P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC28Title";s:13:"February 2020";s:9:"yachtGC28";s:364:"Jamie & Thea - Wonderful adventure on Moon Blossom with great company, wonderful food & hospitality. Thank you so much for a great week!! -Bob & Linda Jamie & Thea - Thank you so much for a wonderful seven night BVI adventure. Great food, friendship & laughter. We had a wonderful time! RJ & Lisa";s:11:"yachtGC28P1";s:84:"https://www.centralyachtagent.com/yachtadmin/yachtlg/yacht8193/8193guests13623-1.jpg";s:11:"yachtGC28P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC28P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC29Title";s:12:"January 2020";s:9:"yachtGC29";s:841:"Thank you so much for making this bucket list trip totally fabulous! You were both so gracious and hospitable. The sailing and motoring was beautiful, safe and fun. The food was over-the-top wonderful! We thoroughly enjoyed your company. You are both awesome! -Pam & Jeff It has been a pleasure to meet you guys! It has also been a great week of snorkeling ad navigating to all the awesome islands in the BVI. Thea, your food was so special! You both took such good care of us and made us feel right at home. Love ya! -Joe & Carol We couldn't have asked for a more perfect crew for the six of us. We now consider you friends as well, and would love to have you visit us in Texas. Thanks for a first class trip, and we appreciate your professionalism. Mary & Henry ";s:11:"yachtGC29P1";s:84:"https://www.centralyachtagent.com/yachtadmin/yachtlg/yacht8193/8193guests13417-1.jpg";s:11:"yachtGC29P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC29P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC30Title";s:12:"January 2020";s:9:"yachtGC30";s:1025:"Dear Jamie & Thea, Let us as well express our gratitude to spending a week with you on Moon Blossom. EVERYTHING was prefect, from the wonderful cooking, navigating, mooring sites, snorkeling (you still owe us a turtle!) and accommodations. It was as well a pleasure to get to know both of you and converse over a myriad of topics. We clearly made the right choice in choosing you guys and Moon Blossom. Not only that, but we greatly appreciate you controlling the weather for us! Echo above. Getting to know both of you was a wonderful experience. The entire week was Spectacular. -Susan & Michael Dear Jamie & Thea, Ed & I join in Michael & Susan's note. What an amazing week!! Thank you for making it so terrific! Wishing you fair winds! -Debbie & Ed Thanks for a wonderful week and taking us to some spots that were new to us in spite of several previous BVI trips. The food and hospitality have been amazing -Steve & Mimi";s:11:"yachtGC30P1";s:84:"https://www.centralyachtagent.com/yachtadmin/yachtlg/yacht8193/8193guests13291-1.jpg";s:11:"yachtGC30P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC30P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC31Title";s:19:"New Years 2019/2020";s:9:"yachtGC31";s:459:"Thanks for a fantastic week of fun. The sailing, scuba, snorkeling, drinks and just plain relaxing were absolutely wonderful. Your attention to every detail in ensuring our comfort was truly appreciated from chilling the wine to bringing in the dinghy to greet us from the bars and nightlife of the islands! We hope to all return to the BVI soon, hopefully reuniting us again some day! Warm regards, Andre, Trish, Rachel, Lily & Ryan";s:11:"yachtGC31P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC31P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC31P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC32Title";s:17:"Thanksgiving 2019";s:9:"yachtGC32";s:776:"Thea & Jamie - Wanted to express how amazing the trip was. First, the boat - Moon Blossom is beautiful and unbelievably comfortable. Everyone had their own space and the fly bridge is nothing short of awesome. Second, the islands - the anchorages, scenery, and activities were exactly what we were looking for. Last, but certainly not least, the Crew - you guys are great. No matter the situation you guys nailed it. Every anchorage was just right, every meal was spot on, you engaged but provided space, the little details were awesome and the Thanksgiving meal was memorable. Everything you did was classy and well thought out. Not only will we be back but we'd be happy to share our great experience with anyone who asks. -Todd, Maria, Will, Emma";s:11:"yachtGC32P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC32P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC32P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC33Title";s:13:"November 2019";s:9:"yachtGC33";s:362:"Thea & Jamie, Thank you, thank you, thank you! This trip was absolutely amazing and incredible. Thank you all for the laughs and guidance in every activity, the AMAZING food, and just the best friendship we have formed! I loved every second of this dream tip and am so sad to be leaving Moony (aka Moon Blossom). Thank you times a million! Emma";s:11:"yachtGC33P1";s:84:"https://www.centralyachtagent.com/yachtadmin/yachtlg/yacht8193/8193guests13064-1.jpg";s:11:"yachtGC33P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC33P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC34Title";s:13:"November 2019";s:9:"yachtGC34";s:581:"Simply pit - AMAZING!! OUTSTANDING!! Our week's journey passed too fast, packed with so much exploration but not without relaxation. We ate like Kings & Queens and were spoiled rotten. Thea - our Thanksgiving dinner was FABULOUS - your sweet thoughtfulness to research and gather all of the traditional food to make your home our home away from home for Thanksgiving. Moon Blossom & you are BOTH a TREASURE!! Our first charter will certainly not be our last. THANK YOU FROM OUR HEARTS!! Maria & Todd PS Please look us up if you are ever in Boston!";s:11:"yachtGC34P1";s:84:"https://www.centralyachtagent.com/yachtadmin/yachtlg/yacht8193/8193guests13065-1.jpg";s:11:"yachtGC34P2";s:84:"https://www.centralyachtagent.com/yachtadmin/yachtlg/yacht8193/8193guests13065-2.jpg";s:11:"yachtGC34P3";s:84:"https://www.centralyachtagent.com/yachtadmin/yachtlg/yacht8193/8193guests13065-3.jpg";s:14:"yachtGC35Title";s:8:"May 2019";s:9:"yachtGC35";s:653:"Thea & Jamie, Thanks for a truly outstanding Virgin Island vacation. It truly exceeded all of our expectations. The food, the conversation, attention to all the little details, the scenery, the weather and your kind consideration were outstanding. We appreciated all you did for us. Peace, Erin & Ken St. Louis MO What an awesome 'birthday' week! Thank you for a wonderful relaxing BVI vacation - couldn't have had a better crew (you guys!), the boat, the food - ooh la la! The island stops, the snorkeling...we'll miss it all. Keep smiling & sailing. Stacey & Bob St. Louis MO";s:11:"yachtGC35P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC35P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC35P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC36Title";s:10:"April 2019";s:9:"yachtGC36";s:377:"Thea & Jamie, Thanks for a wonderful trip to start our retirement. Greatly appreciate all the special touches to our trip - great food, great drinks and one beautiful place after another. It will be hard to pick a favorite from all we visited. We had a great 2 weeks thanks to all of your extra efforts. THANKS! Marilyn & Nelson Houston, TX";s:11:"yachtGC36P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC36P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC36P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC37Title";s:10:"March 2019";s:9:"yachtGC37";s:382:"Dear Thea & Jamie, What an absolutly blissful week! We have never been so pampered and relaxed. The two of you made blossom feel like home. Thea, you made a wonderful chef and Jamie is an expert sailor and the two of you are an amazing host and hostess. We shall miss the two of you and the BVI. We shall remember you both fondly. Thanks, Jean & Bill";s:11:"yachtGC37P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC37P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC37P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC38Title";s:10:"March 2019";s:9:"yachtGC38";s:335:"Dear Thea & Jamie, What a wonderful experience. You made a trip I was dreading a bit into the trip of a lifetime!! As soon as I saw Thea's pink hair I knew all would be well. Scotty joins me in thanking you for a fabulous week at sea. You both are awesome! We must keep in touch! Much love, Ruthie & Scotty";s:11:"yachtGC38P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC38P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC38P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC39Title";s:10:"March 2019";s:9:"yachtGC39";s:1444:"Name: Bill Yacht: BLOSSOM Blossom with Jamie and Thea Young Charter Dates: 2019-03-25 12:00 to 2019-03-31 12:00 Area Cruised: Virgin Islands Overall Rating: 5 5 being the highest 0 being the lowest We hope your charter lived up to your expectations. We would love to know some of your impressions about your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have. 1. Was the crew friendly and accommodating? They were superb !! 2. Was the yacht comfortable and clean? Tip top shape 3. Was the yacht well ventilated? Yes 4. Was the food good and well presented? Yes- superb 5. Did you like the area you sailed? Yes 6. Additional comments on your charter? Jaime and Thea were absolutely wonderful. They made us truly feel that the Blossom was our home away from home. Would highly recommend this yacht and crew to anyone interested in a BVI charter. 7. It is our pleasure to keep you informed of relevant specials / updates for your next charter. When do you plan to charter next? Am interested in a charter next February or March near Granada. Can you provide info as to available yachts. If the "new" Blossom is going to be available in Grenada area I would certainly want to be with Jaime and Thea again.";s:11:"yachtGC39P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC39P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC39P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC40Title";s:12:"January 2019";s:9:"yachtGC40";s:763:"What a wonderful way to open up the new year! Here in the BVI on the beautiful Blossom Cat, with the most awesome Captain and his wonderful wife who treated Jeff and I as gold. The food was very nice and tasty as well and never over cooked! Presentation equally as well. Just want to thank them both for a job well done, it will be an experience that I will always remember and that is saying a lot because I don't remember much. I believe Jeff was very impressed as well because he told me so. We wish them all the best of luck with future charters and hope all their guests as as pleased as we were. No doubt about that. Many more good years to you, we can tell you love what you do! Hugs & stay safe! Jeff & Adele";s:11:"yachtGC40P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC40P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC40P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC41Title";s:12:"January 2019";s:9:"yachtGC41";s:610:"Dear Thea and Jamie, Thank you for such a wonderful trip! Thank you for the food, laughter, and much more. You truly made this boat feel like home. You made our experience of the BVI one to remember; especially with your efforts of always going above and beyond. We'd also like to thank your for making your home feel like ours! Lots of love!! Jamie & Thea, We wanted to thank both of your for a spectacular & brilliant week! Thanks for everything & looking forward to the next trip! Hope to see you all soon! Betsy, Kelly, Alex, Sarah & Emily";s:11:"yachtGC41P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC41P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC41P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC42Title";s:13:"November 2018";s:9:"yachtGC42";s:924:"Dear Thea & Jamie, Thank you so much for a most delightful trip! Right from the moment we stepped on board we felt at home. Every aspect of the experience made it a dream - the food, the fun, the secluded beaches, the starry nights! Even the "Great Northern Caribbean Orange Spotted Towel!" Or the casually floating away little cushion! Or the casually floating away little cushion! We really enjoyed every little thing this boat had. You two are the ultimate dynamic duo! We loved getting to know you and hearing your stories. Thank you for showing us the best the BVI has to offer, and for all the new experiences (waterskiing for starters)! Not to forger all the healthy morning smoothies & yoga!! Thank you for a wonderful time on board blossom! It became our home, you were both wonderful. Hope we see you again! All the best, Nikhil, Mandria, Rohan, Rishabah";s:11:"yachtGC42P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC42P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC42P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC43Title";s:22:"Hospitality and Warmth";s:9:"yachtGC43";s:323:"Dear Jamie & Thea, Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. I am very grateful for your hospitality and warmth. I enjoyed your presence very much and I will be incorporating some of your words into my life, especially cheeky monkey! Fate thee well for the next leg of your journey! -Sara";s:11:"yachtGC43P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC43P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC43P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC44Title";s:21:"Thoroughly Enjoyable!";s:9:"yachtGC44";s:434:"Dear Captain Jamie and Thea, Thank you so very much for a thoroughly enjoyable time from our point of origin to our point of departure. Everything exceeded our expectations. Captain Jamie's patience in explaining navigation and endless runs to shuttle us was greatly appreciated. Thea's cooking and kindness was the best. You both love what you do, and it was so obvious to both of us. Love, Roy and Erin";s:11:"yachtGC44P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC44P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC44P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC45Title";s:14:"Unforgettable!";s:9:"yachtGC45";s:322:"You two made this experience unforgettable. It's been a dream come true. Your personality, attitude, patience and genuine love shines and any guest will be most fortunate to have you two as crew and friends. Come see us in Nashville anytime, you're welcome at our home. Happy Sailing, Brad and Tracey";s:11:"yachtGC45P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC45P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC45P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC46Title";s:15:"Late March 2018";s:9:"yachtGC46";s:416:"Dear Jamie and Thea, Where do we begin? Such a wonderful trip! Thank you so much for showing us around the BVI. We can't wait to return. Thank you so much for welcoming us into your home and treating us as if we were family. You two make such a wonderful team. Please keep in touch with us and would love to see you guys when you arrive in Florida. Love, Matt, Shannon, Gavin, and Madison";s:11:"yachtGC46P1";s:85:"https://www.centralyachtagent.com/yachtadmin/yachtimg/yacht8193/8193guests11660-1.jpg";s:11:"yachtGC46P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC46P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC47Title";s:23:"Generous hospitality...";s:9:"yachtGC47";s:756:"Dear Jamie and Thea, We can't thank you enough for your kind and generous hospitality. The trip exceeded all expectations and created memories that will last a lifetime. The opportunity to spend New Years eve at the Bitter End was made even more special with your son Grant and his Fiance Tara. We felt like honorary members of your clan and ringing in 2016 could not have been better! Your attention to every detail made our every hope for this trip a reality. It is great to see a couple as happy together as the two of you. Your enthusiasm and passion is truly infectious. Alright, enough of this sentimental stuff...Lets raise a glass of Rum and celebrate great times + great new friends. Love, Bobby, Mellissa, Mike & Kelley";s:11:"yachtGC47P1";s:85:"https://www.centralyachtagent.com/yachtadmin/yachtimg/yacht8193/8193guests11661-1.jpg";s:11:"yachtGC47P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC47P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC48Title";s:8:"Amazing!";s:9:"yachtGC48";s:688:"Jaime and Thea, What an adventure we have had together. Beautiful bays and coves, perfect overnight locations, crazy strong winds, rain clouds keeping Jaime on his feet, THE BATHS, seeing most of the best spots the BVI has to offer. Thea's and my crazy steep drive over Tortola to the Road Town clinic, coughing & more coughing, Jaime putting on the Chefs hat, beautiful sunny days & clear blue water. Thea you have wrecked my husband for my future cooking. I will aspire to follow in your amazing food foot steps. Both of your big hearts, kind nature & "welcome aboard to your boat" attitude made our week with you amazing!! Adriane & Michael";s:11:"yachtGC48P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC48P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC48P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC49Title";s:14:"Wonderful week";s:9:"yachtGC49";s:399:"Jamie and Thea, Thank you both for such a wonderful week. The food was absolutely delicious every night (as were the drinks...) and you took us to some wonderful places that suited us perfectly. Thank you also for being so kind to the kids (and chatting with them while we slept) You were wonderful hosts and made us feel very welcome and incredibly well looked after! The Sacks family";s:11:"yachtGC49P1";s:85:"https://www.centralyachtagent.com/yachtadmin/yachtimg/yacht8193/8193guests11663-1.jpg";s:11:"yachtGC49P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC49P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC50Title";s:19:"Perfect vacation...";s:9:"yachtGC50";s:355:" Our vacation was perfect from start to finish. The hospitality incredible, the food wonderful and the destinations just beautiful. Thea & Jamie were gracious hosts and WOW can Thea cook. Jamie knew exactly where to take us for the best diving and scenery. We highly recommend J&T for the very best vacation. Stacey and Larry";s:11:"yachtGC50P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC50P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC50P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC51Title";s:17:"We needed this...";s:9:"yachtGC51";s:1145:"Simply put, this is the vacation we desperately needed. After a year of nonstop work and stress, this was what we needed most. Thanks for seeing to our very need and desires throughout the trip. Your expertise and suggestions on mooring sites helped us to navigate beyond the over crowded beaches and bays of the high season. The meals were fantastic and desert was a perpetual "yes" when we didn't think we could eat anymore. The boat is our favorite so far because of the large suites and overall wonderful layout. Our highest complements to the crews and we look forward to seeing you in the future. Best wishes and thank you for everything. Jeremy and Emily Dear Jamie and Thea, We want to thank you both for the wonderful opportunity to spend our vacation with both of you. We have sailed in the BVI many times since 1980. You were both accommodating, helpful, friendly, kind and generous with your time and talents. The food was delicious and presented in such a lovely way. Your knowledge of the islands was unsurpassed. Thank you for keeping is SAFE. Love, Bill and Robin ";s:11:"yachtGC51P1";s:85:"https://www.centralyachtagent.com/yachtadmin/yachtimg/yacht8193/8193guests11665-1.jpg";s:11:"yachtGC51P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC51P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC52Title";s:14:"Best birthday!";s:9:"yachtGC52";s:626:"We came for Janis's birthday on the 32rd...and what a week this has been. Jaime and Thea...you have been like real friends, welcoming and courteous. This was our first experience on a sail boat and will be remembered for ever. We saw the best of the Virgin Islands-very beautiful beaches, The food was excellent and the company exquisite. We certainly licked out and feel very privileged to have met you and spent the week. Your boat is immaculate. The service was so attentive...indeed a privilege and a great experience. Best of luck with all your future charters. We would love to do this again. Janis and Guy";s:11:"yachtGC52P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC52P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC52P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC53Title";s:20:"Absolutely fabulous!";s:9:"yachtGC53";s:1131:""Absolutely fabulous!" "We sailed with my wife and 2 daughters, 9 and 8. We all loved Jamie and Thea and highly recommend them for any charter. " "From the moment we met Jamie and Thea it was if we had known them for years. They are the consummate hosts and meet your every need before you even know you have one! This is the best boat with the best hosts in the BVI. We will be back!" "What a wonderful experience this was! Jamie and Thea were an absolute joy to be around. They had a wonderful sense of humor and great knowledge of the BVIs. We loved spending NYE with them. I can't wait to book our next adventure!" "It was our friends first time chartering and in the BVI so it was great fun to be with them and share. Thea and Jamie were exceptional hosts! Clean and relaxing environment, wonderful sized staterooms and baths, Thea's food was wonderful and she did a great job catering to one of our folks who is a "little bit picky", Jamie and Thea both showed us the ropes on chartering - teaching us along the way. Couldn't have asked for a better boat or crew! "";s:11:"yachtGC53P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC53P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC53P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC54Title";s:28:"Therapeutic and wonderful...";s:9:"yachtGC54";s:393:"Dear Thea and Jamie, Thank you for an amazing week of food, snorkeling, and exploring the beautiful islands. You have made us feel completely at home and relaxed. It has been therapeutic and wonderful family time. We are blessed to have met both of you and look forward to sailing with you again in the future. All the best to you- Doug, Sharon, Joseph, and Lilli";s:11:"yachtGC54P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC54P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC54P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC55Title";s:15:"Amazing week...";s:9:"yachtGC55";s:352:"Jamie and Thea, Just wanted to say thank you for the amazing week we spent on the boat. It was our first time sailing, but definitely not our last. The boys had a blast and don't even want to go home. Thank you for the amazing food and Elan's birthday party. Hope to see you again on our next charter! -Akiva, Ora, Elan, and Eliam";s:11:"yachtGC55P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC55P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC55P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC56Title";s:10:"Incredible";s:9:"yachtGC56";s:639:"Dear Jamie and Thea, We can't thank you enough for the great vacation. Your knowledge of the islands and kindness with putting up with 3 crazy teenage boys is everything we could have hoped for. The food and drinks were incredible and your attention to us was something we aren't used to! Wishing you many happy sunsets in the future. I had a fabulous time! Thank you for teaching me everything. -Marshall This was probably the most relaxing trip I've ever taken. Thank you for your generosity. -Lucas Great trip! Jamie and Thea are the parents I never had! -Helene";s:11:"yachtGC56P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC56P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC56P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC57Title";s:17:"Outstanding week!";s:9:"yachtGC57";s:555:"What an outstanding week you've given us here in the BVI. The sights we've had the pleasure of seeing thanks to y'alls suggestions were nothing short of spectacular! We can't even describe how wonderfully tasty all the meals and snacks were! (yes, diet starts tomorrow). Your friendship and laughter added so much to the week. Thank you both so much for everything. Remember, y'all are always welcome in Texas! And Coco, the island boy may try to keep you. His tank can float a boat. All the best, Steve, Cindy, Lacey, Kyle, and Coco";s:11:"yachtGC57P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC57P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC57P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC58Title";s:8:"May 2017";s:9:"yachtGC58";s:297:"Dear Jamie and Thea, What an amazing week of sun, snorkeling, adventure and delicious meals. I feel like we have not only had an incredible vacation, but made great new friends. If you ever make it to Colorado, make sure to allow us to return some hospitality. Joe and Callie";s:11:"yachtGC58P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC58P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC58P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC59Title";s:20:"Trip of a lifetime!!";s:9:"yachtGC59";s:208:"Thank you so much for the trip of a lifetime! We enjoyed your amazing stories! The adventures you took us on were so fabulous! If you ever travel to Denver, please reach out to us! Chad and Jen";s:11:"yachtGC59P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC59P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC59P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC60Title";s:12:"Truly a joy!";s:9:"yachtGC60";s:345:"Truly a joy!! Most amazing food & kindest people. I felt like I was with family. So safe, so beautiful. Everything was there before we could ask - you can't get that from a website description. It's fate that we found you both! We will be back (fingers closed). Bless you both and until next time:) Erin, Patty + Wayne";s:11:"yachtGC60P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC60P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC60P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC61Title";s:11:"No words...";s:9:"yachtGC61";s:742:"Jamie & Thea, There are no words to describe how amazing both of you are! We are truly blessed to have met you on this amazing trip. You are both so very generous and full of life. Thank you for everything this week Thea - you went out of your way for me to make sure you prepared food I could eat. Thank you! Jamie - you were always right there to help with anything we needed THANK YOU! The love you have for each other is amazing and I hope Chris and I can mirror your marriage! We truly felt right at home. The life you are living here in the BVI is so amazing and we hope to be here soon! We would love to bring our family back to meet you! Can't wait to see you both again. With love, Chris & Mandy";s:11:"yachtGC61P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC61P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC61P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC62Title";s:21:"Wonderful memories...";s:9:"yachtGC62";s:357:"Jamie & Thea, Debbie and I had a fantastic time seeing the V.I's for the first time, thanks to both of you. The pace was calm and casual, the hospitality 5 star and cuisine top rate. We are taking back a slew of wonderful memories and hope to return again perhaps with some family and friends. Safe travels, Dave & Debbie";s:11:"yachtGC62P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC62P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC62P3";s:0:"";s:15:"yachtInsCompany";s:15:"Flagship Marine";s:11:"yachtPolicy";s:14:"TU MHC 1334545";s:14:"yachtLiability";s:13:"USD 1 MILLION";s:18:"yachtEffectiveDate";s:9:"01-AUG-22";s:17:"yachtContractName";s:33:" Blue Horizon Yacht Charters, LLC";s:20:"yachtContractAddress";s:43:"32802 Whistler Court, Weston Lakes TX 77441";s:18:"yachtCoverageAreas";s:42:"Caribbean Sea, The Bahamas, Florida waters";s:12:"yachtInsFlag";s:3:"BVI";s:16:"yachtInsHomeport";s:9:"White Bay";s:11:"yachtRegNum";s:6:"753309";s:14:"yachtConPhone1";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtConPhone2";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtConPhone3";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtConFax";s:0:"";s:17:"yachtWaveConEmail";s:24:" [email protected] ";s:13:"yachtConOther";s:0:"";s:12:"yachtManager";s:23:"Charter Yacht Solutions";s:16:"yachtManagerName";s:35:"Casey Phillips OR Michelle Schuler";s:17:"yachtManagerPhone";s:12:"340-642-4386";s:16:"yachtManagerToll";s:12:"844-642-4386";s:17:"yachtManagerEmail";s:17:" [email protected] ";}
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price_details: GENERAL NOTES: MINIMUM NIGHTS: 5 For 6 night charters, divide weekly rate by 7 nights X 6 nights. For 5 nights or less, divide weekly rate by 6 nights X number of nights. 48 HOURS REQUIRED FOR TURNAROUND Please Inquire for Tandem charters. BLUE HORIZON will be accepting charters in the BVI through the end of September 2024. LOCAL FARE: Includes 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners. Requires 2 lunches and 1 dinner ashore at client expense. Discount of $75 per person. HALF-BOARD: Includes 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners. Requires 3 lunches and 4 dinner ashore at client expense. Discount of $150 per person. CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS: 7 night minimum.  CHRISTMAS 2024: 1-8 guests @ $31,200 NEW YEARS 24/25: 1-8 guests @ $33,800 - charter may not start prior to 12/28
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pricetable: <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12 whitediv"> <h2>BLUE HORIZON Charter Price Details</h2> <div class="table-responsive"> <table class="table table-striped"> <tr> <td>Season Name</td> <td>2 guests</td> <td>3 guests</td> <td>4 guests</td> <td>5 guests</td> <td>6 guests</td> <td>7 guests</td> <td>8 guests</td> <td>9 guests</td> <td>10 guests</td> <td>11 guests</td> <td>12 guests</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Summer 2023 </td> <td>$21,500</td> <td>$22,000</td> <td>$22,500</td> <td>$23,000</td> <td>$23,500</td> <td>$0</td> <td>$0</td> <td>$0</td> <td>$0</td> <td>$0</td> <td>$0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Winter 2023 to 2024 </td> <td>$21,500</td> <td>$22,000</td> <td>$22,500</td> <td>$23,000</td> <td>$23,500</td> <td>$0</td> <td>$0</td> <td>$0</td> <td>$0</td> <td>$0</td> <td>$0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Summer 2024 </td> <td>$21,500</td> <td>$22,000</td> <td>$22,500</td> <td>$23,000</td> <td>$23,500</td> <td>$0</td> <td>$0</td> <td>$0</td> <td>$0</td> <td>$0</td> <td>$0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Winter 2024 to 2025 </td> <td>$21,500</td> <td>$22,000</td> <td>$22,500</td> <td>$23,000</td> <td>$23,500</td> <td>$0</td> <td>$0</td> <td>$0</td> <td>$0</td> <td>$0</td> <td>$0</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div>
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Bali 4.6 blue water or not?
Looking for our round the world boat and saw the Bali 4.6 catamaran at the Southampton show. Quite a lot of innovations including no trampoline - but the forward deck extends to the front end of both hulls. ... Broadblue continue with some of their models, and they are both blue water capable designs. What I don't like is the amount of recesses ...
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The BALI Catamarans range comes from the R&D department of the CATANA shipyard, a legendary brand renowned for its high-performance and top-of-the-range catamarans. Home; ... Hiswa te water Bootshow. 10/09/2024 | France. Cannes Yachting Festival. 19/09/2024 | Italie. Genoa International Boat show. 01/10/2024 | France.
Boat Review: Bali 4.5
Oct 30, 2015. A new approach to cruising comfort from a performance cat builder. Innovation can be tough to define, but it is easy to spot. One look at the new Bali 4.5 catamaran and it's clear that its designers have reached beyond tradition and rethought the flow and uses of the vast social spaces aboard a mulithull.
The Argument For Or Against Bali Catamarans
The Bali Catamaran Range Back Story. Olivier Poncin is the owner of Catana catamarans, which has been the standard in semi-custom performance catamarans for years.Fitted with daggerboards and constructed with modern building materials such as closed cell foam cores, Kevlar for impact zones and carbon fiber for stiffness and improved sailing ability, Catana catamarans has always been in a class ...
Bali vs. Lagoon: Which Catamaran Is Better?
A Lagoon catamaran is often a better choice than Bali. Bali cats are sleeker and lean more on innovative materials and design. Lagoon may be bulky, but the brand is one of the most popular and a reason for that is they listen to customer feedback when making design decisions. In this article, you will learn more about catamaran brands: Bali and ...
The best bluewater multihulls of all time: a complete guide
Lagoon 380. The long-time best-seller from the world leader in catamarans, with more than 1,000 produced over almost 20 years from 1999. With its characteristic vertical windows, the 380 and its ...
Best Liveaboard Bluewater Catamarans
The best production blue water cruising catamarans are the Manta 42, the Lagoon 42, the Leopard 45, the Lagoon 450, and the Prout 45. These vessels have excellent living accommodations and great sea keeping abilities. In this article, we'll cover five of the best liveaboard cruising catamarans, along with what sets them apart from similar ...
Boat Test: Bali Catsmart 38'
Smart thinking: Bali Catamarans have been producing voluminous cruising catamarans in huge quantities since 2014 - during that time they have perfected the art as Sam Jefferson discovers. ... Blue water ability: 3/5. Bali Catsmart 38′: More Info. UK broker: clippermarine.co.uk. Head office: bali-catamaran.com. Specifications: Length (LOA ...
The popular Bali Catamaran in all its variations
2020. 4 doubles with bathrooms, 1 bunk. 2 singles if reqd. in bow (external) Introduced to match the 5 cabins of the popular FP Saona 47 5-cabin version. 4.8. Yes. 2020. 6 doubles all with bathrooms. 2 singles if reqd. in bow (external) The most compact cat with up to 6 interior cabins sleeping 12. 5.4.
Bali 4.5
BALI 4.5 Open space is built in the Catana shipyards in France, using the best quality materials. Using the closed-cell PVC foam sandwich construction and hull fabrication by infusion ensure rigidity, durability, and weight reduction. The design and the height of the nacelle allows a better passage through water and with that a higher level of ...
Bali 4.5 Catamaran Review and Test Sail
The Bali 4.5 catamaran was conceived from Olivier Poncin's vision of a Catana-built cruising catamaran. Catana smartly realized that to deliver a cruising catamaran to compete with Fountaine Pajot, Lagoon, or Leopard cruising cats, it had to change its approach to the manufacturing process. It established a production line for the Bali range ...
Catamaran BALI 5.4
The BALI 5.4 Open Space is characterized by completely open spaces and very ergonomic living spaces. In addition to the recognized innovations such as the rigid front cockpit with lounge area and sunbathing, the new platform linking the two rear skirts with large bench and chests, the large tilt-and-turn door and sliding windows, a panoramic relaxation area on the roof.
Bluewater Sailboat
The new catamaran BALI Catspace, by Olivier Poncin and Lasta Design, incorporates all the most recent advancements in cruising catamarans. Search Search. HOME; SAILBOATS; EXPLORE; BUILDERS; DESIGNERS; TOPICS. Explore. Beaufort wind force scale; Bluewater Sailboat; Catamarans and Multihulls; Douglas Sea Scale; Flags of the World;
Aquanima 40: New Solar-Powered, Blue-Water Cruising Cat
Azura Marine just launched the first boat in a new line of solar-powered, blue-water cruising catamarans in Bali, Indonesia, called the Aquanima 40. The new cat is designed to be self-sustaining, and the company says it can complete "non-stop ocean voyages powered only by sunlight.". And it costs about $540,000.
Bali 4.3 Review
The Bali 4.3 comes with twin 40HP (upgradable to 50s) engines aft which should push you along at 8 knots at 2500 RPM. Or alternate the engines and motor at 6. She´s easy to manouevre in the marina. Summary. The Bali 4.3 is a really innovative design and it is easy to see how this catamaran has done so well in the charter market.
Bali 5.4 Boat Review
The ride was smooth and comfy, like a big old American Buick on a cobblestone street, but with Euro styling and bunks to sleep in. At 55 feet LOA, the 5.4 is Bali's flagship. The boats are built in France by the Catana Group, which also produces performance-oriented Catana catamarans. The Bali brand was launched in 2014 both to serve the ...
BALI 4.5
Catamaran Twin Keel: Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop: LOA: 44.62 ft / 13.60 m: ... Bali Catamarans: Download Boat Record: Notes. Concept: Olivier Poncin Displacement above is light. Max displacement: 16,500 kg / 36,376 lbs. ... Designed to determine if a boat has blue water capability. The CSF compares beam with displacement since excess beam ...
Boat Review: Bali 5.4
In the few years since the Bali brand appeared as an offshoot of the Catana line of catamarans, it has grown rapidly. The original models are popular bareboat charter vessels in the Caribbean and the Mediterranean, and the new Bali 5.4, the largest of the line, moves the company into the crewed-charter business as well.
BlueWater Express
Welcome to BlueWater Express. BlueWater Express is a 100% foreign investment enterprise specializing in high speed boat transport. We pioneered the fast boat service from Bali to the Gili islands in 2006, and are consequently the longest running operator in this field. We put the emphasis on safety, professionalism and guest satisfaction in all ...
BALI 5.4
Catamaran Twin Keel: Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop: LOA: 55.12 ft / 16.80 m: ... Bali Catamarans: Download Boat Record: Notes. Concept: Oliver Poncin Displacement above is light. Max displacement: 29,800 kg / 65,698 lbs. ... Designed to determine if a boat has blue water capability. The CSF compares beam with displacement since excess beam ...
Bali Catspace: The most comfortable of the 40-footers
Builder: Bali Catamarans. Architects: Lasta Design Studio. Interior Design: Lasta Design Studio. Length: 12.33 m (40'5") Waterline length: 11.80 m (38'9") ... Blue Water Cruising Seminar - There's still places left in Miami! On15/01/2024 00:00 Videos The Gunboat 72 Project - Women at the helm On08/12/2023 00:00 ...
BLUE HORIZON
BLUE HORIZON spends the summer season in the Bahamas. She was constructed by the famous yacht builder Bali Catamarans in 2022. The ingenious yacht layout features 4 cozy cabins and easily accommodates up to 8 guests. BLUE HORIZON is offered primarily as a sailing catamaran. The yacht layout radiates from the main saloon, which connects to the ...
Bali Catamaran Rentals from Sailo
You can charter a boat for a day in Bali for an average of $1100 per day. The average price for a weekly boat rental is $18027. Your total budget for a boating trip in Bali depends on many factors such as: trip duration, if captain and crew are included in the price or their cost have to be paid separately, fuel cost (which could be ...