Catana 471

FOR SALE: “ELEMENT” 2003 CATANA 471 OWNER’S VERSION (HULL #68)

After more than 8 years of ownership sailing across two oceans through 37 countries, our Canadian family has come to the consensus that it is the time to return to life ashore in order for our now teenage daughter to return to regular schooling and to be closer to our eldest daughter crew member now attending university.

Element has carried her family crew swiftly and safely from the southwestern shores of Turkey where she was purchased in 2015 as third owners, explored the Med and crossed the Atlantic at the end of 2016, transited the Panama Canal and crossed the Pacific in 2018 and up the Australian eastern seaboard to Indonesia and Malaysia in 2019. After visiting Thailand for most of 2022, Element has been undergoing refit and systems maintenance since late October 2022 in Pangkor Malaysia in preparation for further adventures.

New potent anti-fouling paint is already waiting in tins beneath the boat for its next voyage and a professional polish of the boat prior to sale completion, will also be included in the final sale price.

Onboard there are more than 45 containers of spare/maintenance parts for Element that have been inventoried in a spreadsheet, and organized by container number and cabinet location.

We still have several refit and maintenance items to complete on our “to-do” list, but the boat may be visited and inspected, while we complete these tasks.

We will remain in Pangkor until these items are complete and the boat is sold, so that systems installations and maintenance routines may be clearly explained and there is a smooth transition of ownership.

We intend to keep the boat on the hard until the vessel is under contract, as the local waters are known for high biofouling and we wish to keep the bottom clean with the new zincs in tact for the next owners.

The asking price of $448,750 USD is negotiable.

Components that we replaced new in 2015, are approaching replacement once more, the Sunbrella / Eisenglass bimini enclosure and Mainsail bag are a couple of examples - there are more items to be discussed with a potential buyer.

We have received quotations for their replacement and intend on adjusting our price accordingly for these items with a buyer.

There are a few recommendations for further improvements/upgrades that I had plans for over the next 2 years, but they warrant discussion with a future owner, whom may have different preferences and cruising plans.

Vessel Location
Pangkor Marina and Boatyard is a duty and tax free port for international yachts and a gateway to sailing Indonesia and Thailand or jumping-off point to Europe and Africa via the Maldives.

In 2024, new owners have the option of joining fellow international cruisers in the Sail East Malaysia Rally in mid-April here in Pangkor or in Langkawi, which then tours this region and conveniently connects with the Sail Indonesia Rally, which we joined and thoroughly enjoyed in 2019 for its cultural events and scuba diving.

Accommodations

The Catana 471 is a well known performance catamaran from the Catana boatyard in Canet-en-Rousillon France designed by Christophe Barreau. It is considered the "sweet spot" of the Catana range for the right mix of performance, accommodations and ocean crossing sea keeping abilities with many vessels completing circumnavigations.
 
The cockpit of a Catana 471 is vast. The two offset and raised helm stations make sail trimming easy and allow the helmsman to keep an eye on the boat and its crew, at all times. Mainsail hoisting, reefing and dousing are all handled by a central Harken 53 electric speed winch on the aft beam keeping crew safe within the confines of the cockpit without the need to go to the mast. The wide flush side decks remove slip, trip and fall hazards as there are no ropes or hatches to stumble upon while moving forward at sea. The North Sails polymer trampoline is extremely comfortable under foot when hoisting the spinnaker or weighing anchor and is a great place to relax at sea in modest weather conditions.
 
Hull Construction
Fibreglass/GRP Vacuum bagged sandwich with Twaron/Kevlar reinforced unidirectional fibreglass

The raised salon of the Catana 471 with its forward facing navigation station and linear aft facing galley comfortably accommodates up to eight people allowing panoramic ocean views that may be enjoyed while seated around the folding salon table. Two forward opening hatches combined with the sliding glass door and window aft provide excellent salon ventilation... Especially while cooking. The U-shaped Salon cushions, are constructed using high-resilience, extra thick Bultex foam, for optimum comfort with large storage areas beneath. Cushions have recently been re-covered with red leatherette for ease of cleaning. Three double cabins with large berths and extra large opening "Moonlight" portholes continue the trend of offering a superb sea view from the berths, as well as from the Owner's bathroom located forward in the starboard hull. The hull passageways are fitted out with a variety of generous cabinetry and storage areas with additional interior shelving being added to the stateroom closets.
 
All interior furniture and flooring is constructed of foam-cored sandwich for lightness and rigidity. Cabinetwork and inner surfaces are Cherry wood veneer trimmed in teak using the Oberflex process (maintenance free). Ceilings are isothermal and ultra light, with easy to clean soft touch vinyl covered access panels in bright ivory surrounded by beige Alcantra trim. All floors are in teak veneer with black grooves utilizing the Stratifil process (maintenance free). Interior brightness has been enhanced with the installation of 7 additional LED lighting fixtures to the salon and galley.
 
Cabins: 3
Berths: 6
Shower: 2 + Transom
Toilet: 2
Air Conditioning: No

Entertainment
Android / Apple Compatible Stereo system head (2023) installed in the Owner's Cabin is connected to the NEW Fusion Cockpit Speakers (2023). LG 27" flat screen TV mounted in Salon. The vessel is setup for surround sound in the main salon with bulkead mounted Bose speakers and subwoofer installed below a salon seat. The system has been disconnected and the amplifier removed.

Additional Equipment

Tender
3.4m Zodiak Fibreglass bottom Inflatable RIB (2003) Last serviced Phuket Thailand (2022)

Outboard
25 HP Yamaha 2 Stroke (2003) with optional auto oiler (no fuel mixing) serviced (2022)
 
Ground Tackle / Anchor Winch
45 kg Stainless Steel Ultra Anchor (2015) with Ultra Swivel and 83 m of top quality German Stainless chain ("5" stamped on every 5th link) hoisted by a vertical Maxwell RC12-10 Windlass (2015) 45 kg Stainless Bugel anchor (backup)
 
Covers
Foresail sail UV covers (2017), Main Sail Bag (2015), Bimini Enclosure (2015), Winch Covers, Helm Covers and BBQ Covers are in Jockey Red Sunbrella.

Navigation Systems

B&G NMEA 2000 Network backbone (2019)
B&G Zeus 3S (9") Chart Plotter at Nav Station (refit 2023)
B&G Zeus 3 (7") chart plotter at each helm station (2019)
5 x B&G Triton 2 Displays in cockpit (2019)
B&G Wind/Speed and Depth instruments (2019 / 2022)
Simrad AC70 Commercial Grade Autopilot Computer with Simrad A2004 Commercial Grade Autopilot Head Control at Stb Helm (2019)
B&G T2 Linear Autopilot Drive (2021), to be installed (refit 2023)
 
Original Simrad Radar is no longer compatible with newly replaced chart plotter at navigation station desk
- [Radar replacement cost to be negotiated in final sale price] Current owners have a contact on a well priced NEW B&G Halo 24 unit available from a fellow cruiser at a discounted price.
 
Raymarine Type 2s Linear Autopilot Drive [Backup] (Original Factory Equipment)
VESPER XB8000 NMEA 2000 Class B AIS Transceiver with WIFI Data broadcast and Anchor Alarm (2022)
ICOM M506 NMEA 2000 VHF w/backup AIS receiver (2019)
Shakespear Mast Antenna and upgraded VHF Coaxial Cable (2019)
ICOM Command Mic IV (New IN BOX - not yet installed)
Iridium Go (2016)
Predict Wind Data card for new subscription (2022)

Electrical System
DC Electrical System: 12V
AC Electrical System: 220v @ 50hz
 
4 x 304Ah LiFePO4 (1200Ah Total) House Battery Bank. Each battery is composed of 4 x 304Ah EVE Cells and managed by independent 200A JK Battery Management Systems with 2A active balancing between cells, Bluetooth Control via cellphone or tablet and Monitoring utilizing Victron GX Device communication integration. Batteries have been "marinized" to minimize corrosion and vibration within standardized battery cases. Each Battery is independently switched and fused for safety and redundancy and are connected to the DC system via a Victron Lynx Power-in Module. (2022)
 Distributed DC and AC Electrical System using 10 "Carte Boards" with 8 fused circuits each, distributed throughout the vessel for shorter and lighter wire runs (Original Catana Factory Configuration).
 
 Victron 220V/12V/3000W/120A Multiplus Inverter/Charger (2019)
 Victron 85A MPPT Controller networked to Multiplus (2016)
 Victron Bluesolar 130W Solar Panels x 10 = 1300W (2016)
 Victron Centaur 220V 100A Charger [Backup] (2018)
 Victron 712 Smart Shunt (2019)
 Victron Colour GX System Monitoring with remote VRM Portal enabled. (2019)
 Victron Network to USB Adapter to program Multiplus
 Victron 30A DC-DC Smart Charger x 2 for each engine alternator output control to LiFePO4 House Bank (New in BOX) [DISCUSSION POINT FOR FUTURE OWNER]
 Swi-Tec 35A Hydrocharger with charge controller (2017)
 
 Most Internal lighting fixtures and navigation lights converted from Halogen to LED and additional lighting added to Main Saloon (2015 and 2019)
 Red night sailing lighting added at nav station, main saloon and cockpit. (2015)
 5v 2A USB charging ports added at nav station desk, saloon, master stateroom and helm stations. (2022/2023)

Galley Equipment

Linear shaped galley on facing aft, with large kitchen countertop in "starry night" Corian with cover for a sink and the stove adding further valuable counter space. Numerous storage cabinets and hidden trash can compartment and double stainless sinks. The 200 L top loading fridge with sliding storage baskets has thick insulation, with anti-condensation facing and double sealant on the opening. The Frigoboat refrigeration systems are extremely efficient in the tropics with electronic thermostat controls, utlizing keel cooled heat exchangers attached to each hull as Catana original factory equipment. The 100 L Stainless steel deep freeze is custom fitted on the galley port side, with water exchanger - Taps with ceramic seals - Mixer tap with shower rose for fresh water (hot and cold) - Drain tap for water maker - Force 10 3-burner 100% stainless steel stove with oven.
 
Refrigeration
200 L Custom Frigoboat top opening refrigerator with Keel Cooler circulation (best thermal efficiency in class)
Keel Cooler Replaced (2015)
Evaporator Replaced (2016)
 
Freezer
100 L Custom Stainless Frigoboat Freezer with Keel Cooler circulation (best efficiency in class)
Keel Cooler Replaced (2015)
Compressor Replaced (2016)
Compressor Replacement (refit 2023)
Keel Cooler Replacement (refit 2023)
 
Stove
Force 10 stainless 3 burner propane/butane stove with oven.
Burners replaced (2016)
 
Water Capacity
2 x 400 L Polyethylene tanks total = 800 L
 
Water Maker
12v Spectra Newport Mk I 400 gpd with spare NEW membranes and extra housings for potential upgrade to 700 gpd.
 
Hot Water System
2 x 10 gln (40 L) Stainless hot water tanks connected to engine heat exchangers and 220v Shore Power.

Deck and Hull Equipment

Sail Inventory
Carbon/Dacron Sails by North Sails Israel (NEW 2012)
- Sail Inspection/Service by North Sails Turkey (2015/2016)
- North Sails Turkey: New Sunbrella Cockpit Enclosure (2015)
- North Sails Turkey: New Sunbrella Main Sail Bag (2015)
- North Sails Turkey: New Saloon Window UV Covers (2015)
- North Sails Turkey: New Coated Grid Trampoline (2016)
- North Sails Martinique: Sail Service/New UV Covers (2017)
- North Sails (Solidaire) Phuket: Sail Cleaning/Inspection/Service (2022)
90 sq. M Full Batten Main with Dyneema Lazyjacks. [Discussion point with purchaser]
60 sq. M 100% Genoa mounted on Inner forestay with Profurl Furler
82 sq. M 130% Genoa mounted on folding Bowsprit outer forestay with Profurl Furler
150 sq. M Symmetrical Spinnaker (Purchased used 2016 from Catana 471 #66) (requires inspection 2023)
168 sq. M Rolly Tasker Black Asymmetrical Spinnaker (NEW UNUSED in the plastic with NEW Racing Deck Bag) (2022)
 
Mast & Rigging
Alucarbon Carbon Fibre Mast (21.50 m Air Draft) [Same mast as installed on early Catana 50 and is significantly larger in diameter than most earlier Catana 471 an 472 models]
Aluminum White lacquered Boom, Cross-beam, davits and folding bowsprit (factory option) by JP Marechal.
All Standing Rigging completely replaced and upgraded to include Hi-Mod compression Terminals (similar to Stalok, but rated better by practical sailor magazine) to allow for wire stay replacement in isolated global locations without the need for a swaging machine (Pro-Rigging, Mallorca Spain, Sept 2016)
All Running Rigging replaced including Dyneema halyards and reefing lines (2015/2016)
 
Deck Hardware
Harken Winches x 8, including 3 Electric ( 1 x Main Halyard/Reef, and 2 x Genoa Sheet Winches) --> many 471 hulls have just 1 Main powered winch;
Harken Sheet Tracks and Sheet/Turning Blocks throughout.
Profurl Furlers x 2 Mounted on Cross Beam and Bowsprit
Spinlock XTC Clutches x 20
Custom upgraded 316 Stainless Bow Sprit Dolphin Striker Pad eyes and Backing Plates for improved load distribution to hulls (2015)
Additional Seldon Padeyes (2016) at raised helmstations for Wichard reflective Jacklines (2016)

Safety Equipment
Safety Gear:
Wichard reflective Jacklines with additional Seldon pad eyes installed adjacent helms seats, horseshoe and life ring flotation devices.
 
Bilge Pumps
6 x Electric / Automatic and 2 x Manual Plastimo (cockpit bulkhead mounted)
Electric Bilge Pump Replacement x 3 (refit 2023)
 
Liferaft
Plastimo Offshore 6 person ISO 9001 (2016) --> requires re-certification (available locally)
 
Epirb
ACR GlobalFix Pro (2016) --> Requires battery replacement and re-registration

Life Jackets
Expired --> requires replacement

Flares
Expired --> requires replacement.
 
Fire Protection
6 Fire Extinguishers, NEW 316 stainless fire ports mounted on transom steps for engine rooms (refit 2023).

Mechanical Equipment

2 x Volvo D2-55A 55HP 2L 4 cylinder naturally aspirated diesel engines (5100 hours each) - No troublesome electronic MDI as on newer models with the same engine block) Oil/filter and fuel filter changes every 100 to 150 hours depending on oil disposal availability. (Volvo manual states 200 hours)
 
The Volvo D2 Series engines are rebranded Shibaura Japanese tractor engines which have been marinized by Perkins/Volvo after they purchased the Shibuara Factory. Both engines are simply constructed, running beautifully and are straight forward to maintain. Currently equipped with 60A alternators.
 
Port Saildrive: Volvo S130 (2014 by previous owner)
Volvo 3 Blade folding Props x 2 (2014 by previous owner)
Starboard Saildrive: Volvo MS25S (Factory Original - built more robust than the S130 in my opinion, but unable to withdraw oil fully from drive leg without a haul out).
 
Element has generally been hauled out annually or just prior to a major passage with sail drive shaft seals and zincs replaced annually.
 
Engines inspected and serviced by Volvo upon purchase (2015)
Heat Exchanger Service (2015)
Exhaust Elbows Replaced x 2 (2015)
Racor 500 Fuel filters replacing Volvo cyclone filters (2015)
New Port engine RAW water Pump (2016)
New RAW water hoses (2016)
New 60A Alternators x 4 (2017)
Stbd Oil Sump and Rear Crankshaft Seals x 2 (2019)
New RAW water hoses (refit 2023)
Port Oil Sump and Forward Crankshaft Seals x 2 (refit 2023)
Heat Exchanger Service x 2 (refit 2023)
2 x New Stainless Exhaust Elbows (refit 2023)
New Engine Mounts (refit 2023)
New engine circulation hoses, fuel lines, exhaust hoses and alternator v-belts (refit 2023)
Engine rooms repainted (refit 2023)
All engine gaskets replaced, except head gasket (refit 2023)
Addition of NEW Kus Engine gauge Clusters and engine sensors (refit 2023)
Custom K&N air filters (2022)
2 x 110A Serpentine Belt Alternators Upgrade (NEW in BOX - require new engine pulley kits for installation)
Saildrive bellows have recently expired in 2023. A NEW one in the box is currently on hand, with another on order. Both will be replaced prior to sale.
 
Fuel Capacity
2 x 105 GLS (400 L) in Stainless Steel tanks = 210 GLS (800 L)

Fuel Consumption Under Power
1 GLN (3.8 L) @ 2000 RPM per engine