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• Address: 615 E Front St, Traverse City, MI, 49684
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Experience a unique style of sailing advantage aboard the catamaran Nauti-Cat, setting sail on the scenic waters of West Grand Traverse Bay. We offer four cruises daily.

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“ Chris was our captain and did a great job of explaining how the cruise was going to take place. ” in 13 reviews

“ We did the Happy Hour cruise which was the perfect time of the day. ” in 7 reviews

“ The crew was engaging and everyone had fun getting to know one another and of course enjoying some drinks. ” in 13 reviews

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Great day. Chris was our captain and did a great job of explaining how the cruise was going to take place. Aaron is also very very good.

Oh my goodness I LOVE NAUTI-CAT CRUISES! I was in Traverse City for my friend's bachelorette and we did the sunset champagne cruise one of the days! We definitely booked it well in advance, since especially for weekend days/sunset cruises they tend to sell out. We showed up about half an hour before our cruise departure and after checking us all in and showing them our confirmation emails, there was definitely time to sit and relax for quite a bit before we boarded the catamaran. Apparently you're allowed to bring food aboard, but not drinks! I noticed because many parties were bringing coolers and I was confused by that, but then saw that they were all pulling out trays of food from them! When you board the ship, you basically just pick where on the catamaran you're going to sit. My friend group chose one of those front parts of the catamaran that has the netting, which was actually very comfortable to sit in and you do not get spray at all, even though I was totally expecting that! The ride is genuinely so smooth and not at all rocky like you would expect from a sailboat! The experience was seriously so fun! The vibes aboard the Nauti-Cat were pristine as the two guys operating the boat (one would steer while the other went around the boat to get all the lines ready and whatnot) were so nice and so friendly and just wanted everyone to have a good time! Once we were properly sailing and our Nauti-Cat sail was up, then one of the guys would go to the bar and open it for you to order drinks from! They have a specific Nauti-Cat drink that apparently everyone LOVED but it's also extremely strong, so watch out haha! They took us around the bay, but frankly I got so turned around and was busy enjoying the general ambiance and my friend's company, so I have no idea how far we went out and when we turned back around! But at one point it seemed like we went out as far as we would go and stopped and chilled there for a bit while we popped the champagne that was provided aboard! Some things to note: There are bathrooms on board if you need them, but I didn't use them so have no idea how they are. It definitely gets chilly on the water, even on a July summer evening, so definitely bring layers just in case! They do go around and provide blankets, which is so nice as well! The entire trip was around 2 hours and we got back to the dock around 9 pm and it was still light out and the sun was just setting, which gave us this beautiful, pink sunset. It was truly such a fantastic trip and I think it was around $50-$60 per person, which for such an incredible experience is more than worth it! There's nothing quite like being out on Grand Traverse Bay on a summer evening in Michigan surrounded by great company! I absolutely loved every second of it and will be making all future groups that I go with to Traverse City in the summer to do this again with me because there's quite nothing like it!

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Very kind staff captain Shane is the bomb Very fun cruise highly recommend when searching cruises

We had an amazing time. Music was great! The bartender and the captain were so friendly and fun. We had 48 on our boat and I think everyone had a great time!!! Drinks were cheap and good and strong!!!

We had a fabulous time on our cruise. We had our grandchildren and the staff included them in sailing functions. They will never forget our cruise...it was the highlight of our vacation.

We went on a lovely noon cruise on the Nauti-Cat. While we would've preferred the sunset champagne cruise, our schedule didn't allow it so we opted for the noon cruise. While it was sunny, it got pretty chilly. Make sure you check the forecast and bring blankets, if necessary! The guys who were in charge were friendly and funny. The rum punch that they call "cat nip" was very good and dangerous! Highly recommend this company for a cruise while you're in TC. We look forward to trying the champagne cruise the next time we're in town.

Had a great time on the Nauti-Cat cruise. The Captain and crew were very friendly and provided excellent service. Everything ran smoothly and efficiently. We unfortunately had very little wind on our trip but the Nauti- Cat engine took us ok our experience with no issues with a little help from the wind. I would recommend to anyone and the prices are very reasonable.

We went on the Happy Hour cruise (3:30-5:30). There were around 40 people on our boat with multiple large groups together. It was pretty loud & alot drunk people. I kind of expected to go further out in the bay & much faster. We kind of just floated around while people drank

This was our first time visiting TC and we saw this advertised for a sunset cruise. Our family had a blast , the crew is awesome and we had the perfect night for a boat ride!! What else could you ask for - boat ride - drinks - music- and a great sunset! Would do it again when we go back . Thanks for a great trip !

What a fun and relaxing time! The noon boat ride was the perfect excursion to do while in Traverse City. A must do for sure

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New catamarans: 2021’s most exciting launches

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Fast cruising is the theme this year, say Toby Hodges and Sam Fortescue, who look at some of 2021's exciting new multihull launches

2021 looks set to be a bumper year for new catamarans as the trend for fast cruising yachts, which deliver plenty if living space continues. This year there are set to be several new catamarans on the market, here’s our selection of those about which we are most excited.

A group of wild enthusiasts in the landlocked Czech Republic are the force behind the new IC36 from Independent Catamaran. The debut model is a fully race-tuned cat that aims to appeal to speed freaks as well as performance cruisers. Oh, and it unbolts to fit inside a shipping container or on a trailer!

Perhaps closer in design terms to the Extreme 40 than a traditional cat, the IC36 has super narrow hulls, high displacement bows and an optional rotating carbon rig with composite stays.

A sporty-looking carbon beam braces the bows and doubles as a bowsprit for asymmetric sails. Deep daggerboards help windward performance, and there’s a racy dual carbon tiller providing direct rudder control.

“The first time I saw it, I just felt like it was from one of Jules Verne’s adventures,” says co-founder Jaromír Popek.

The boat has been optimised for electric propulsion with twin 6kW Oceanvolt saildrives and up to 15kWh of lithium-ion batteries giving a range of a couple of hours. Powerful hydrogeneration under sail keeps batteries topped up. For longer spells at anchor , there is also a decent 1.15kW array of Solbian solar panel s which folds away when not required.

As much fun as this boat should be to sail in its Raw racing variant, it is also available with more creature comforts.

The Pacer model has a coachroof, cockpit tent, more storage and cooking and freshwater systems. It can accommodate a reported eight people in the hulls, with a fridge and two-burner hob to port and a shower/heads to starboard. Or you can opt for a fridge and hob in the folding cockpit table.

Construction is in epoxy-glass composite with local Kevlar reinforcement and foam core, helping to keep weight down to less than 3 tonnes (key for trailering). And there are three buoyancy chambers in each hull, which underpin the claim that the boat is unsinkable.

For all the variants, the light weight and high-performance rig means you can sail in a breath of wind. In a blow, the sky should be the limit. Expect reaching speeds of 20 knots plus, particularly if you take the high-modulus carbon wing mast from Pauger.

Specifications:

LOA: 11.00m / 36ft 1in Beam: 6.20m / 20ft 4in Draught: 0.85-2.00m / 2ft 9in-6ft 7in Displacement (light): 2,500kg / 5,512lb Price ex VAT: €295,000 (for RAW) Builder: www.independentcatamaran.com

This new launch from the world’s number one catamaran brand is the largest in the range of ‘regular’ boats, before entering the more luxurious world of the Lagoon 65.

It has been drawn by VPLP and Patrick le Quement, whose design nous has done much to make cats more mainstream. Many of the features, therefore, will be familiar from the smaller boats.

However, that extra length creates more volume below, so the Lagoon 55 can be arranged with up to six true double cabins with ensuite heads. “It’s the first time we have six cabins of the same size and function and a larger flybridge,” explains products developments manager Martina Torrini during a premiere virtual tour of the first model to launch in March.

Another first is the curving steps up from the transom skirt to the aft deck, dubbed ‘the stairway to heaven’. “The surfaces of the transom can be used differently,” adds Torrini. “Not just a way to access the boat, they become in themselves a living area.” This feature extends the size of the cockpit to 25m2, and even offers a plancha grill.

There’s more social space on the huge flybridge (with fridge and bar) and a movable sunpad on the forward part of the coachroof. The boat also features Lagoon’s first ever dedicated forward cockpit, connected to the saloon by a drop-down window.

A 107m2 fat-head main provides grunt, but is coupled with a self-tacking jib. As with all Lagoons, the emphasis is on comfort and ease of use rather than speed and windward pointing ability.

LOA: 16.56m / 54ft 4in Beam: 9.00m / 29ft 6in Draught: 1.55m / 5ft 1in Displacement: 26,500kg / 58,433lb Price: €tbc Builder: www.cata-lagoon.com

Fountaine Pajot Samana 59

Replacing the five-year-old Ipanema 58, this luxurious 59-footer integrates many of the new design features of the 45, which boasted longer, wider hulls that nevertheless showed 10% less drag. Chief among the new attractions is an enlarged cockpit, forward lounge and flybridge, for more socialising space.

“We wanted to emphasise her identity by optimising her interior and exterior spaces to make this 59ft catamaran the equivalent of a larger yacht,” explains designer Olivier Racoupeau.

“Whether it’s the flybridge, the cockpit or the saloon, we’ve worked hard to find harmony between all the living spaces on board, to gain every millimetre inside and outside.”

There’s a door forward out of the saloon, and the option of a hydraulic bathing platform, which doubles up for tender storage. Up to six cabins are offered, and the rare option of putting the galley up in the saloon or down to port. Hull number one is joining the World ARC .

Meanwhile, a new 51 is tipped for launch in 2022, which will focus on sustainability and have 2kW of flush solar panels built into the flybridge.

LOA: 18.21m / 59ft 9in Beam: 9.46m / 31ft 1in Draught: 1.40m / 4ft 7in Displacement: 25,500kg / 56,217lb Price ex VAT: €1,302,900 Builder: www.catamarans-fountaine-pajot.com

The new 42 replaces the Leopard 40, and it draws on the latest design thinking from the larger boats in the range. Like the award-winning Leopard 50, it has continuous hull windows, a hardtop, and contrasting coachroof accents. But it also goes further, with plumb bows and long horizontal chines.

That lounging space on the coachroof adds 65% to the exterior entertainment area. “By integrating the geometry of the lounge into the GRP hardtop, we were able to achieve a lightweight area that added less weight to the boat than one average sized crewmember,” explains Michael Robertson, chief designer at builder Robertson & Caine. It has been cleverly engineered so as not to steal headroom from the cockpit.

In contrast to many modern cats, the Leopard 42 makes a virtue of the separate cockpit and saloon, whose seating is focused on the forward galley. There is lots of glazing and a full-height door out onto the foredeck. Every cabin has a third more floor space and twice the glazed area of the old Leopard 40. Each has an island berth and its own heads with shower.

But it’s not all about space. “Performance potential remains one of the top priorities,” says naval architect Alex Simonis of Simonis-Voogd Yacht Design. “We spend a lot of time refining the rig geometry and the sail layout to boost the efficiency of the rig plan. At the same time, the ongoing refinement in hull and appendage design allows us to create a yacht with better sea motion and more agility.

LOA: 12.67m 41ft 7in Beam: 7.04m 23ft 1in Draught: 1.40m 4ft 7in Displacement: 12,460kg 27,469lb Price ex VAT: €399,000 Builder: www.leopardcatamarans.com

The new entry-level yacht from France’s Neel Trimarans is designed to bring the world of three hulls to a new clientele.

Building on the success of the larger Neel 47 and Neel 51, the 43 takes the fight to the catamaran, with a big superstructure that includes two double cabins as well as a galley and saloon.

There’s a further double cabin forward in the central nacelle, and cosy singles in either bow. A sliding door and window allows the saloon and the cockpit seating areas to be socially connected, although they remain two very different spaces.

The bulkhead helmstation to starboard has commanding views out over the huge coachroof. From the drawings, this appears to allow a tight sheeting angle for the genoa, but brings the mainsheet, which is fastened to the transom, close to the davits and skirt of the central hull.

The main is square-topped with two full battens and there is also a high-performance carbon spar option.

Though the lay-up is in standard foam-cored glassfibre, Neel says it is leaning towards more environmentally friendly construction. Interior joinery is from sustainable Alpi wood and recyclable material.

LOA: 13.11m / 43ft 0in Beam: 7.50m / 24ft 7in Draught: 1.50m / 4ft 11in Displacement: 9,000kg /19,841lb Price ex VAT: €329,800 Builder: www.neel-trimarans.com

Marsaudon Composites has quietly built an enthusiastic following for its TS42 and TS50 catamarans since the smaller boat was launched six years ago.

That these have been the first boats to cross the Atlantic in the last two ARC s has also done its reputation no harm.

The yard is based at Lorient La Base, at the heart of the French offshore racing scene, so it’s perhaps no surprise these designs are lightweight and offer plenty of performance.

The direct tiller steering, which gives a responsive feel to the helm, is an example of the thinking that sets these boats apart from other multihulls and makes them sought after models. Yet they also have enough space both on deck and below to offer very comfortable living.

A 57-footer from the board of Marc Lombard will be the third design to join the stable. It shares the same hallmarks as the existing models, although a wheel steering option will also be offered.

In suitable conditions this is a cruising yacht that can be expected to hit speeds of well over 20 knots.

The hull shape is clearly a progression from the earlier models, while following the same light displacement principles with fine hull shapes. Lombard drew a new shape for the bows to increase efficiency and reduce the tendency for bow-down trim. He told us: “The bows are shaped so that, when the boat is powered up and starts to heel, the lee bow will generate extra lift to push the bow up.”

The additional size makes the interior spaces of this boat significantly larger than those of the 50-footer, especially in the hulls. Much thought has also gone into ergonomics and weight saving, stripping out and simplifying anything that is not essential. CEO Damien Cailliau likes to draw on a quote from Colin Chapman, founder of Lotus Cars: “Simplify, then add lightness.”

As an example, there are no hull linings, which saves weight and complication, but requires extremely neat moulding. “A core competency of Marsaudon Composites is that we produce excellent mouldings,” says Cailliau, “so we don’t need to hide our work.”

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As a low volume builder – only 28 of the smaller boats have been built in total – Marsaudon Composites can offer semi-custom interior arrangements, providing they don’t add unnecessary weight. The boat can also be built with varying amounts of carbon to reduce displacement further.

At the same time as announcing this design Marsaudon launched a rebranding of the range, which will now be known as Ocean Rider Catamarans (or ORC). The new name is a better fit with the qualities with which owners identify than the Très Simple concept that led to the original TS designation.

To underscore the difference between these boats and the majority of catamarans in this size range a tiller has been incorporated in the logo.

Tooling for the ORC 57 is under construction and the first boat is scheduled to be unveiled in September 2021.

Base price ex VAT: €1,085,000 Builder: www.marsaudon-composites.com

Current Marine CM46 & CM52

The founder of RS Sailing , Martin Wadhams, is a racing sailor who now spends more and more time cruising.

Martin and his wife, Amanda, enjoy sailing fast boats and have spent some time looking to upgrade from their Pogo 12.50 to a multihull. Their search for a true performance cruising catamaran – and one that wouldn’t cost seven figures – turned out few viable options.

Australian-based designer Jeff Shionning put them onto some fresh designs he has done for Current Marine, a new South African brand formed from an experienced team of composites experts at Knysna, between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth on the south coast.

It has been set up to build the new CM46 and CM52 in low-volume semi-custom production. On visiting the yard a year ago, Wadhams was impressed enough with the high tech builds to order the second CM46.

He reports that the joinery is all laminated in, there is plenty of opportunity for layout customisation (in three or four cabins) and, owing to the lower labour costs in South Africa, pricing is keen.

Shionning’s CM designs are lightweight, efficient catamarans that should be able to sail well in light breeze and outrun weather systems in the open ocean.

Key features include daggerboards, fine bows, centralised weight of engines and tanks, and high bridgedeck clearance. The rig is also positioned amidships for optimum weight centralisation, while also helping to create a large foretriangle for flying a range of furling headsails. Aluminium or carbon spars and diesel or hybrid propulsion are offered.

Wadhams says there is good stowage space and payload capacity for comfortable liveaboard cruising. “They’re built using post-cured epoxy, carbon, E-Glass and PVC foam-cored laminates – a level above mainstream brands,” he insists. “This brings the construction found in a few larger, high-end boats into smaller-size catamarans.” The first CM46 is a full carbon racing version destined for an Auckland-based owner and is due to launch early 2021. The second boat (for Wadhams) has a more cruising-oriented spec.

Prices ex VAT: CM46 €635,000, CM52 €787,000 Builder: www.currentmarine.co.za

Seawind 1370

Is this the most popular new design of 2021? Although the first of this new 45ft model is not due to launch until later in the autumn, there has already been a phenomenal uptake in orders.

Publicity has been helped by vloggers Sailing Ruby Rose ordering one of the first boats, but a staggering 55 have been sold already. This has led to the Australian/Vietnamese yard establishing a new technical department that is separate from the production department.

European sales manager Jay Nolan says this 13-strong team is tasked with working up every system on the boat and looking at hybrid solutions.

Price ex VAT: €599,000 Builder: www.seawindcats.com

Outremer 55

A contemporary fast cat set up for short-handed world cruising, Outremer’s exciting new 55 launches this winter.

We previewed this VPLP design in our September issue and hope to test it during the spring. Much focus has been placed on weight and stiffness to help increase performance and ensure the boat can sail in the lightest breezes and therefore rarely need engine power.

Price ex VAT: €1,215,000 Builder: www.catamaran-outremer.com

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Power catamarans have a shallow draft which means they can navigate in diverse cruising grounds – beaches, islands, rivers, channels, and coastal areas with limited water depth. 

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Cabin boats are designed with comfortable sleeping quarters and living spaces. They feature a sleeping space with a bed, a galley with a stove, sink, and refrigerator, and a head with a shower and toilet.

Cabin boats provide protection from the elements, such as wind, sun, and rain. This allows for comfortable cruising in a variety of weather conditions, as well as providing a haven during storms

Express cruisers are designed for efficient and fast navigation, offering higher speeds compared to traditional cruising boats. They usually have powerful engines that enable them to cover long distances quickly, making them ideal for day trips or weekend getaways.

Powered By Outboard Motors

Outboard motors can provide excellent performance and speed. They can often reach higher speeds than inboard motors of the same horsepower.

Outboard motors have a simple and standard design and are relatively easy to install, they do not require additional components such as a transmission, propeller shaft, couplings, and struts, that inboard engines do. They are easily assessable and cost less to maintain than inboard motors because they are mounted outside at the rear of the boat.

Outboard motors are often designed with features that make them easy to maneuver. For example, they can be tilted or rotated to provide precise control and handling in tight spaces and shallower waters.

ArrowCat Power Catamarans

The outboard powered express cruising catamaran.

ArrowCat Express Cruisers are designed from the ground up to maximize comfort, performance, durability, and fuel efficiency, making them a better choice for both in-shore and off-shore family cruising. We build our powercats with your safety and enjoyment in mind, designing our signature interior cabin so that you’re not limited by the outside elements, but rather have the ability to enjoy your vessel at any given time, regardless of weather or location. Superior construction, optimized performance, economy, and safety can be found in every ArrowCat we make.

Explore Our 32' & 42' Signature Cabin Models

Perfect for offshore and inshore cruising, long distance and overnight trips, cold off seasons and hot boating seasons, and much more. The ArrowCat 32-foot and 42-foot models provide an exciting and versatile experience on the water. Explore to see which one could best suit your boating lifestyle.

ArrowCat 320 Coupe

Express Cruiser Catamaran Hull Planing Hull Design Twin Outboard Motors Standard Layout: 2 Cabins/ 1 Wet Head Trailerable Optional Tower Upgrade LOA: 31′ 2″/9.50 meters Beam: 10’/3.05 meters Draft: 20″/.508 meters

ArrowCat 420 Coupe

Express Cruiser Yacht Catamaran Hull Planing Hull Design Twin Outboard Motors Standard Layout: 2 Cabins/ 1 Full Head LOA: 41′ 9″/12.73 meters Beam: 14′ 9″/4.5 meters Draft: 18″/.46 meters

ArrowCat 420 Flybridge

Express Cruiser Yacht Catamaran Hull Planing Hull Design Twin Outboard Motors Standard Layout: 2 Cabins/ 1 Full Head LOA: 41′ 9″/12.78 meters Beam: 14′ 9″/4.5 meters Draft: 20″/.5 meters

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Catamaran Charter aboard Nauti By Nature II - Lagoon 52 F - 5 Cabin Layout

Introducing nauti by nature ii.

This essentially new 2017 Lagoon 52 is simply a very special boat. She was fitted out and equipped for a private owner's use rather than a charter yacht and has been the demo "show boat" at our head sales office in Ft Lauderdale. Our "Cat woman", Melanne Maddalene, has just purchased her for her use, as well as to offer her for charter to Mel's loyal group of followers. This (sexy) exceptional yacht has extras that you will not find on most other 52's, such as:

TENDERLIFT HYDRAULIC PLATFORM (great for diving and swimming) WHITE CARBON CANOE BOOM WITH LED LIGHT WHITE CARBON STEERING WHEEL WHITE PAINTED MAST AFT COCKPIT AND TRANSOM FLOORS IN TEAK TWIN 80HP YANMAR ENGINES WATERMAKER Shower & head in starboard bow under bed. (great for captain or chef use) CABIN IN PORT BOW BOTH FOREPEAK BOW comPARTMENTS, CABINS, SALON HAVE AIR CON ADDITIONAL REFRIGERATOR IN THE GALLEY

Bareboat: Tortola, British Virgin Islands

"Nauti By Nature II"

Lagoon 52F 5 Cabin

NAV STATION

This 2017 Lagoon 52 is simply a very special boat. She was fitted out and equipped for a private owner's use rather than a charter yacht and has been the demo "show boat" at our head sales office in Ft Lauderdale. This exceptional yacht has extras that you will not find on most other 52's, such as:

• TENDERLIFT HYDRAULIC PLATFORM (great for diving and swimming)
• WHITE CARBON CANOE BOOM WITH LED LIGHT
• WHITE CARBON STEERING WHEEL
• WHITE PAINTED MAST
• AFT COCKPIT AND TRANSOM FLOORS IN TEAK
• TWIN 80HP YANMAR ENGINES
• TOILET, SHOWER & HEAD IN STARBOARD BOW comPARTMENT / FINISHED
• CABIN IN PORT BOW (excellent for Captain & Cook couple or guests)
• BOTH FOREPEAK BOW comPARTMENTS, CABINS, SALON HAVE AIR CON
• ADDITIONAL REFRIGERATOR IN THE GALLEY

We truly believe no other Lagoon 52 is fitted the way NAUTI BY NATURE II is equipped. The luxurious upgrades on equipment will make the difference from an excellent sailing vacation to an exceptional one. Drive yourself or hire a captain for the duration of your sailing vacation!

The superior sailing performance is enhanced with the white carbon canoe boom with LED lighting accompanied with a white carbon steering wheel. This permits notably lighter and far quicker reflex responses whilst under sail. These are key factors to maximize sailing performance and response to wind gusts, therefore offering optimum power and drive while letting the sail breath to the best of its ability!

The LED lighting on the boom will not only make the nights brighter but is one of the best features aboard NAUTI BY NATURE II.

The teak in the cockpit makes for a smoother, cooler experience, adds luxury and intensifies the beauty of this Lagoon 52. The additional refrigerator in the galley makes a big difference when you have a group of 11 and wish to shop as little as possible. Your champagne will always be chilled, and your beer will be cold! The additional fridge is also a huge incentive if hiring professional crew for storage and gourmet meals. And finally, the Water Maker is the extra that just makes your charter even more special and one piece of equipment you rarely find on a bareboat.

If you are the primary charter guest getting ready to arrange a charter, your friends and family won't be disappointed, in fact they will think you the smartest and most experienced Charter Leader anywhere in the BVI! Make unforgettable memories that will last a life time with your friends and family!

DETAILED DESCRIPTION ABOARD LAGOON 52, NAUTI BY NATURE II

5 Cabin Layout with 1 single in fore peak on the port side. Accessible through hatch. Toilet/head/shower in forepeak on starboard side accessible through hatch. Forepeaks are air conditioned and single bed is large enough for 1 tall adult. The toilet/head/sink in the forepeak on creates the optimal layout. Crew or single guest does not need to share heads in the main interior allowing privacy.

4 Cabins are queen size cabins and the 5th cabin has upper and lower bunks.

Air conditioning through the interior and in fore peaks. A total of 6 heads and showers.

Summary: 5 Cabins + 2 single + 6 Heads Showers. Sleeps 12 Guests.

Interior wood inside "Nauti By Nature II" is Apli. Teak in cockpit (UPGRADE).

Equipment configuration:

Storage unit in cockpit on starboard side. Gel batteries with 1260 amp, ac monitoring, battery charter and full electrical circuit. Opening hatches and curtains on aft portholes of aft cabins. Leather bulkhead organizers in cabins. Four speakers in salon and two in cockpit (BLUE TOOTH). Full B & G Navigation Pack. Windless remote control with chain counter for easy anchoring. Deck wash down pump sea and fresh water. Fresh water dock inlet and indirect lighting in cabins and salon.

Rigging and Sails aboard Lagoon 52 "NAUTI BY NATURE"

Carbon Canoe boom with Led light and white painted aluminium mast (UPGRADE). Doyle Lazy bag stack pack for easy of raising and lowering sails.

Exterior Upholstery:

The aft cockpit and forward cockpit come with cushions to ensure comfort during your sailing vacation. The flybridge has a Bimini from sun, with a windscreen to ensure optimal sailing in all types of weather.

Boarding Ladder with opening lifelines. Cockpit fridge (17 US GALS), and a big highlight is the TENDERLIFT HYDRAULIC PLATFORM (UPGRADE). Another luxury upgrade is the cockpit floor in teak.

Upgraded to 80 HP Yammer

ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT:

All our Charter Catamarans are equipped with North American Specs which means 110 V sockets, propane, shore power SMART Y and holding tanks. USB socket in each cabin and NAUTI BY NATURE II comes with an additional charger (100 AMP). Inverter aboard that is 110 V 3000 VA.

Onan Genset 21 KVA 1800 rpm 220 V/60 HZ + Cocoon with monitoring.

Shaver sockets 110 V in each head!

Water Circuit: Electric Fresh Water Toilets (UPGRADE) and WATER MAKER aboard (UPGRADE)

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT:

NAUTI BY NATURE II, LAGOON 52 has fridge and freezer in starboard passage, (UPGRADE - Total of 2 Fridges and 1 Freezer) Berth in Port Bow compartment. Toilet/sink/shower in Starboard Bow compartment and both air conditioned. Fans in cabin and salon. Reverse cycle chilled water air conditioning 60, 000 BTU.

Hi-FI & Electronics:

AIS 500 B & G Transceiver with antenna coupling. Zues 16 display at helm station. B & G Wife Module. VHF B & G RS 90 Double handset with DSC. VHF Cable and Antenna in mast

About Nauti By Nature II

• Boat Model: Lagoon 52
• Boat Type: Catamaran
• Year Built: 2019
• Length: 52'
• Number of Persons: 12
• Number of Double Cabins: 5
• Number of Single Cabins: 2
• Number of Showers: 6
• Number of Heads: 6
• Double Bunk: 1
• Frontpeak: 2

• Air conditioning: Yes and Forepeaks are air conditioned
• Bath towels
• BBQ: Propane
• CABIN IN PORT BOW
• Cockpit Fridge
• Cockpit ice box
• Cockpit table
• Deck cushions
• Electric Heads
• Freezer: Yes. Additional fridge and freezer in starboard passage, and additional fridge in galley
• Fresh water capacity: 953,92 l | 252 gal
• Hot/Cold pressurized fresh water
• TENDERLIFT HYDRAULIC PLATFORM
• 14 Ft. Dinghy with 25 HP
• Yeti Cooler
• Beam: 8,53 m | 28 ft
• LOA: 1,25 m | 4,11 ft
• Draft: 15,85 m | 52 ft

Electronics

• Depthfinder
• Electrical panel with volt and ammeter: Yes Volts
• Log/Speedometer
• Wind direction
• Electricity: 110/12 Volts
• Engine: 2 X 80 HP
• Burners stove and oven
• Coffee maker
• Coffee percolator
• Double sink
• Fridge: Additional fridge and freezer in starboard passage, and additional fridge in galley
• Fully equipped
• Salt water foot pump
• Water maker

Hull and deck

• Transom shower
• Cockpit Speakers
• AM/FM Radio: Ipod hook up

Safety Equipment

• Fire extinguishers
• Electric bilge pump
• Horseshoe buoy
• Navigation lights

Sail and rigging

• Electric winch for main halyard
• Genoa on profurl furling system: Yes Feet²
• Selftailing Winches
• Full batten mainsail: Yes Feet²
• Crew: Bare Boat
• Model: Lagoon 52
• Length: 52 ft.

Fuel not included. Please refuel your yacht upon returning to the dock.

Bareboat Details

• Currency: USD
• Security Deposit: $ 1000
• Number of Bathrooms: 5
• Built Year: 2019
• Builder: Lagoon
• Model ID: 3000
• Standard Model: Lagoon 52

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• 10 % Repeat Charter discount for all repeat customers
• 15% Repeat Discount for all charters booked within 45 days of departure date
• 10% Discount for First Time Sailors with Catco booked within 45 days of departure date

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With high-speed stability and all-day comfort to unmatched horsepower and high-tech handling, the CraigCat® power catamaran sets the standard in aquatic excitement! Whether you’re interested in a CraigCat® for yourself or a fleet for your resort, CraigCat® offers great investment opportunity. Contact the friendly crew at Craig Catamaran Corporation for complete details, information, sales, and rental fleets.

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Our (DSTS) Dynamic Sport Tuned Suspension system, and (CHD) Calibrated Hull Design to give you the smoothest ride and high performance fun that no one else can duplicate. Our (ASC) Automatic Stability Control gives the driver and passenger confidence in almost any conditions.Whether it is the fresh or saltwater, for a small fishing boat, or sightseeing CRAIGCAT® HAS THE RIGHT MODEL FOR YOU!

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