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The C-Cat 37 was born to offer to an owner “evolved in sailing” a perfect boat for the ocean cruise, with high performance without sacrificing space and comfort that only a catamaran can offer. The C-Cat 37 is the first work of a range that includes 3 other larger models designed by Marc Lombard, is a concentrate of innovations that, in the ambition of the shipyard, it will be “the point of reference” to the market in its category. Performance At the base of the hull design, lines innovative, thin and with little wetted surface, promise benefits as long as you respect the displacements and to be able to withstand a powerful sail plan in comfort and safety; for this has been chosen sandwich construction and the infusion technique with the use of epoxy-vinyl resin and fabrics quadraxial. The weight/sail area is by far the best in its class. To concentrate the weight, it was decided to group the plants, and move the engines, while encouraging performance in the maneuver under sail, bound always catamarans, the rudders were located more aft as possible. Even the life raft ‘was housed in a forward position under the seat aft of the cockpit locker accessible from a dual opening always accessible. The sail plan, such as the anchor immediately forward of the deckhouse contributes to the weight concentration and provides a set back of the mast without stifling the size of the mainsail, the real engine of the C-Cat37. The hulls are thin and high on the water, to reduce the wetted surface and a cockpit at 65-70 cm from the waterline to prevent the annoying impact of the waves on the bottom of the boat in rough seas. Safety The boat has been designed to be unsinkable with 4 watertight compartments, 2 forward and 2 aft bearing bulkhead pass-through for the passage of pipes and cables in order to ensure absolute waterproofness. The crash box in the bow, consists of a sacrificial part of the hull that in the event of a collision at high speed, breaking, absorbs the impact avoiding structural damage. The life raft is in a convenient and safe location inside the cockpit and it can stow it through a trap door outside. The presence of walkways free of hatches, promote a shift in the bow, and the ventilation of the interior is left to the fixed skylights at the top of the side windows. All lines are led back to the cockpit, including reefing lines, which can be directly controlled from the wheelhouse, without being obliged to leave the cockpit to steer or reduce the canvas. Even the jib sheet, the rail and the mainsheet are within reach of the helmsman. It is also provided a security system already in use on ocean-going catamarans racing, through software, reads any critical structures of the catamaran and automatically loose the sails. The sacrificial drifts, glued with a mastic structural aeroderivative, in case of impact break without damaging the lamination, thus avoiding any water way. In case of breaking the drifts are easily replaceable. For discerning boaters have the option to install the transmission shaft, which ensures low maintenance and operations less complex, can be performed anywhere in the world. Comfort Utmost care was given to the comfort on board. The hulls thin in water are characterized by a strong redan that out of the flotation significantly broadens the interior space without penalizing performance. In accordance with the shipyard, the interior can be customized. The double helm aft makes the cockpit free of clutter and it is the largest in its class, thanks to the sliding doors, the feeling is that of a typical open space in continuity with the saloon, giving the feeling of a large volume. The cockpit is equipped with a hard top provides a full closure which effectively creates a single well-dinette leaving a corridor of 70 inches between the wheelhouses. Aft will be a small bridge to be free from the side, to facilitate the entry on board even in the moorings at side. The kitchen is located between the cockpit and the saloon and is accessible from both areas, the absence of steps between these two environments facilitates the passage, a step aft ensures a dry and sheltered from the sea. Through careful study of the interiors we have created a layout that has nothing to envy to 40 feet. The unusual position of the second bathroom on the inside of the hull in two cabins, it dramatically increases the brightness and interior space. The interior layout provides a real cabin, served by a bathroom with separate shower. In the 3 cabin version, it is possible to have in cabin bunk beds staggered, and in the other hull to set up a small crew cabin forward of the owner’s bathroom. Is possible to set up an internal location served by a joystick maneuvering and engine controls. Design The shipyard has always paid attention to the design and details. The proportion between the hull and deck despite the small size is optimal. The interiors designed by the internal study C-Catamarans are made with great care and high standards.

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Performance

Bruce Number

(higher is faster)

Sail Area to Displacement

Displacement to Length

(lower is faster)

Specifications

Length (LOA)

Length (LWL)

Displacement ​ (light)

Payload capacity

Sail Area (main+jib)

Draft (min)

Draft (max)

Mast clearance

Bridgedeck clearance

Manufactured Since

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Engine (hp) ​

Hull Material

Marc Lombard

Fixed keels

Mechanical/Hydraulic

2x 20 HP s-drive trasmission

Infused lamination • White Gelcoat • Epoxy vinylester Resin • Multiaxial and unidirectional glass fibres • Corecell core

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37 ft' C-Catamarans 2023 Specifications

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• Infused lamination
• White gelcoat
• Epoxyvinylester resin
• Multiaxial and unidirectional glass fibers
• Corecell’s core
• Main and stern composite bulkheads
• Oak veneered bulkheads
• Anodized aluminum mast-foot
• Mast with one set of spreaders
• Anodized aluminum boom
• Inox turnbuckles and steel spiroidal shrouds.
• Bow chain plate on the bow crossbeam
• 2 side chain plates
• 2 Harken 40.2STA winches (mainsail)
• 2 Harken 46.2STA winches (jib)
• 1 winch handle
• 2 organizers
• 8 stoppers
• 6 mast-foot blocks
• 1 jib furler
• 1 main halyard
• 1 jib halyard
• 1 spinnaker halyard (optional)
• 1 topping lift
• 2 sets of reefs
• Mainsail sheet 2:1 T system
• Mainsail traveler 4:1 with side control blocks
• 2 jib tracks and 2 side cars with pin-stop
• 1 mainsail sheet and 2 jib sheets
• Nylon bow safety net
• 2 bow pulpits
• 2 stern pulpits
• Bow aluminum crossbeam with chain plate for the jib furler
• 6 stanchions
• 2 bow hatches
• 2 stern cabin hatches
• 3 Plexiglas front windows with one opening skylight in the salon
• 2 Plexiglas sides windows
• 2 Plexiglas stern windows
• 3 bow lockers with opening handler
• 2 fuel fillers
• 1 water filler
• 1 side window skylight
• Synthetic teak toe rail
• Living room like cockpit, directly connected to the salon by a double sliding doors.
• Long sofa on the port side and “L” shaped sofa on the starboard side
• Hard-top with LED lights
• Predisposition for total closure panels
• Steering position on starboard side includes: steering wheel, engine controls, instrument panels engine,compass and compartment for electronics
• Steering position in portside including: steering wheel and compartment for electronics
• Rudder with mechanical system, stainless steel rudder shaft, emergency tiller
• Cockpit table
• 2 stern cockpit seat lockers (only STD version)
• 1 locker with frontal opening
• 1 gas locker
• Anchor chain and electric windlass locker with opening on starboard
• Anchor steam head
• Starboard side cold deck shower and ladder
• 2 x 20 Hp diesel Lombardini Marine S-Drive transmission (Shaft transmission optional)
• 2 propellers with 2 fixed pitch
• Soundproofed engine compartment
• 2 x 12 V air exhausts fan
• 2 x 80 Amp engine batteries
• 2 fuel filters with water separator
• 2 sea water filters
• Exhausts pipes
• 2 x 90 L polyethylene fuel tanks
• 1 x 300 L polyethylene water tanks
• Fresh water system with 12 V pump
• Hot water system with 20 L electric water heater and engine heat exchanger.
• 2 x 12 V electric bilge pumps activated manually on the electric panel
• 2 manual bilge pumps in aft cockpits
• 12 V electric panel with breaker switch, with: voltmeter, amp-meter, freshwater level, fuel levels
• 2 x 12 V – 120 Ah Services Batteries
• Battery switches
• LED lights in each cabin, in the salon and in the heads
• Led navigation lights
• Bulkheads and interiors plywood finished in natural oak
• Oak laminated floor
• Sky lined ceilings
• Oak and sky bulkheads molding enriched with wood finishing
• High-density foam mattresses
• Tapestry of choice from our sample books
• STD (2 cabins, 2 heads, 2 separate showers)
• CLUB (3 cabins, 2 heads, 1 separate shower)
• CHARTER (4 cabins and 2 heads)

◦   LED lights

◦   L-shaped sofa

◦   2 more optional seats

◦   Inside table (optional)

◦   2 storage unit under the sofa

◦   Chart table on port side

◦   1 opening hatch in forward vertical salon windows

◦   Panel for navigation instruments

◦   12V LED chart light

◦   Electric panel Galley

◦   Kitchen on port side of the salon

◦   Large sink with hot and cold mixer tap

◦   2 burners gas stove

◦   1 fridge with front opening

◦   Storage space under chart table

◦   Cabinets and drawer

Starboard Hull

◦   Led lights

◦   2 Led reading lights 12 V on bed

◦   Bed with front access

◦   1 storage space under the bed

◦   1 seat

◦   1 library

◦   1 cabinet with 3 doors

◦   1 open skylight

◦   1 opening hatch

◦   1 large fixed hull window

◦   Access from the cabin

◦   Manual marine toilet with black water tank (tank for starboard hull)

◦   Resin sink with hot/cold mixer tap

◦   Cabinet e storage

◦   1 mirror

◦   1 opening skylight

◦   Double door in white opaline

◦   1 LED light

◦   1 shower column

◦   1 12 V shower pump with float switch

◦   1 hot/cold mixer tap

Salon, chart table, galley similar to STD version

• Starboard hull as the STD version

◦   Aft Cabin

▪   LED lights

▪   2 LED reading lights 12 V on bed

▪   Bed with lateral access

▪   1 storage space under the bed

▪   1 cabinet with 4 doors

▪   1 vertical hatch

▪   1 large fixed side window

◦   Toilet

▪   Manual marine toilet

▪   Resin sink with hot/cold mixer tap

▪   Extractable shower

▪   1 12 V shower pump with float switch

◦   Bow cabin

▪   1 Hatch

▪   2 LED reading lights 12 V on beds

▪   1 french bed

▪   Access door to sail locker

▪   1 Cabinet with 2 doors

• Salon, chart table, galley similar to club version
• Port hull as the club version
• Starboard hull as the port hull in the club version

The equipment above is the standard equipment list.  Each C Catamaran 37 is built to the specs of the client.  The shipyard is able to configure the vessel to the exacting specs of the owner, regardless of how particular.

We can handle everything from electric drives, to lithium battery installs, and so much more.

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Specifications

Length overall, dead rise at transom, weight with power*, standard fuel capacity.

640 GALLONS

2,910 LITRES

Maximum Horsepower

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Highlighted features.

• 360-Degree Walk Around Fishability
• Side Dive Door (Optional)
• Flat Transom
• 600-plus Nautical Mile Range

STANDARD FEATURES

• Above and Below Deck Livewells
• AGM Sealed Batteries
• Built-In Anchor Locker
• Under Deck Storage
• Finished Bilge
• Under Gunnel Lighting
• Interior Console Light
• Saltwater Washdown
• Four (4) Automatic 2,000 GPH Bilge Pumps
• Waterproof Switches and Circuit Breaker Protected System
• 100% Vinylester Resin Hull

POWER OPTIONS

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• Quadruple 300 Mercury Verado V8
• Quadruple 350 Mercury Verado
• Quadruple 400 Mercury Verado
• Quadruple 450R Mercury Racing (5.44”)

CUSTOM TOP OPTIONS

• Folding Tower w/ Dual Station (Mercury)
• Folding Tower w/ Dual Station (Yamaha)
• Crow’s Nest for Hardtop w/ Ladder
• LED Spreader Lights (each)
• Rupp Top Gun Revolution Outriggers
• Rupp Carbon Fiber Outrigger Upgrade
• Gem Deluxe Outriggers w/ Carbon Fiber Poles
• Rod Holders for Back of Hardtop (6)
• 3-Panel Polycarbonate Enclosure
• 2-Panel Polycarbonate Wings
• Powder Coating Package
• Powder Coating for Buggy Top
• Windshield Enclosure (includes powder coating)
• Windshield 2-Panel Polycarbonate Wings
• Double Rod Rack w/ Rear Support Legs

FISHING ACCESSORY OPTIONS

• Rod Holders on Side of Gunwale Additional (each)
• Rod Holders on Console Vertical (each)
• Rod Holders on L/XL Coffin Box (each)
• Heavy-Duty Swivel Rod Holders (each)
• Livewell Seachest 2 pumps
• Livewell Seachest 3 pumps
• Livewell Seachest 4 pumps
• Large Livewell Seachest 6 pumps
• Above-deck Livewell Connections (each)
• Clear Plexiglass Lid for Livewell (Floor Well)
• Under Gunnel Rod Racks (each)
• Under Gunnel Gaff Holders (each)
• Electric Reel Outlets (each)
• Livewell Light (each)
• In-Floor Livewell – 70 Gallons

SEATING OPTIONS

• Deluxe Bait-Prep Tackle Station w/ Cooler
• Triple Custom Llebroc Helm Chairs
• Deluxe Back-to-Back Helm Seat w/ Built-in cooler
• Rear-facing Tackle Station Upgrade
• Deluxe Flat-back Tackle Station
• Fiberglass Cooler with Sliding Track System
• Front Fold-out Bench Seats
• Front Fold-out Storage Lockers
• Rear Fold-out Jump Seats
• Medium Coffin Box
• Rear Lounge Seats (Removable)
• Forward U-Shape Seating Section
• Removable Backrest Cushion
• Large Coffin Box
• XL Coffin Box
• Backrest for L/XL Coffin Box
• Extended Console-Coffin

ENHANCEMENT AND CONVENIENCE OPTIONS

• Fancy Rigid Rubrail with Stainless Insert
• Hull-side Dive Door w/ Ladder
• Dive Ladder – Transom Pullout Style
• Freshwater Washdown
• Hose Coil Kits for Fresh and Salt Washdowns
• Additional Hose Coil Kit for Salt Washdown
• Additional Hose Coil Kit for Fresh Washdown
• Deluxe Electric Head in Console
• Windlass in Hull w/ Custom Anchor and Bracket
• SS Towing Eye Strike Plate Package
• Underwater Lights LED – Blue & White (each)
• PC1800 Battery System Upgrade
• Battery Charger with Galvanic Isolator
• Stainless-Steel Cupholders on Gunwale (each)
• Ultra Junior Float Switch Upgrade (each)
• Upper Console Keeper

COLORS AND CANVAS OPTIONS

• Custom One-Color Gelcoat for Hull
• Paint Underside of Hardtop
• Full Coaming Bolsters
• SeaDek Helm Pad
• SeaDek Console Exterior Package
• SeaDek Console Interior Package

COVER AND SHADE OPTIONS

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• Aft Bahama Shade
• Console Cover
• Extended Console-Coffin Cover
• Leaning Post Cover
• Medium Coffin Box Cover
• Large Coffin Box Cover
• Motor Cover (each)
• Second Station Box Cover

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Politics chat: Biden campaign responds to shooting at Trump rally, impact on the RNC

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Some Guantanamo Bay prisoners are still on trial from the post-9/11 'war on terror'

The fbi and secret service are investigating the attack on former president trump.

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The FBI and Secret Service are investigating the shooting of former president Trump

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Stephen graham jones on his novel 'i was a teenage slasher'.

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The RNC will proceed as planned as Republican members of caucus respond to the news

Unpacking the political moment of the shooting at former president trump.

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The political moment of Trump shooting

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Details are emerging in the assassination attempt on former President Trump

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