French performance catamaran with asymmetric hulls and bulbed bows to reduce pitching. Known for speed and seaworthiness in ocean crossing conditions.
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What is the Catana 431's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Catana 431 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 28.58. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Catana 431's comfort ratio?
The Catana 431 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 9.75. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Catana 431 safe for offshore sailing?
The Catana 431 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 3.66. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Catana 431?
The theoretical hull speed of the Catana 431 is 8.69 knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Catana 431 weigh?
The Catana 431 has a displacement of 19000 and a length overall (LOA) of 43.17.
Who designed the Catana 431?
The Catana 431 was designed by Christophe Barreau, first built in 2000.