Annapolis Boat Show a Success for Outremer Catamarans

The Annapolis boat show was a success for Outremer Yachting with hundreds of people boarding the Outremer 5X and getting to know the Outremer philosophy of building quality blue water catamarans which are fast, simple, and seaworthy - a brand who's philosophy is well known in Europe with it's fair share of hard-core fans.

Just Catamarans sold the last remaining slot for a 2015 Outremer 51 to a client from Colorado ready to begin a change of pace from the work field and travel with the freedom of the wind.

Orders for 2016 Outremer 51 and Outremer 45 are now being filled also due to the success of the Cannes boat show in France a few weeks ago with 3 orders for the Outremer 45 filled and one for the Outremer 51.

Boat show season is in full swing with next show being in Barcelona, Spain to display the Outremer 51 "Zeus" from Wednesday October 15th -October 19th.

Next show in the USA will be the Miami International Boat Show at Strictly Sail in Bayside's MiaMarina in Miami, FL where Just Catamarans and Outremer Yachting will host an Outremer 51 and possibly the new Outremer 45.

I am making the arrangements in Miami so if you want to know what exactly is happening your best bet is to contact me ;)

See you there!

Lagoon 560 Catamaran Price Reduced

Lagoon 560 Catamaran for Sale - FELIZ 

Now the LOWEST PRICED Lagoon 560 catamaran for sale on the market ever! Owners version 4 cabin with ensuite heads and separate VIP cabin access. Crew Cabins in fwd bow.

This is NOT A CHARTER VESSEL, one owner only with loving use and meticulous care. She has multiple upgrades and what ever you can think of to add, owners are willing to upgrade for you. They are MOTIVATED as their new boat has arrived and want to give their FELIZ a new home.

I have personally taken the video for this Lagoon 560 catamaran and she is beautiful. New she was $1.6M and now you can have her for less than base price for a new Lagoon 560. This is a super value and a great opportunity I had to share...

56ft Lagoon 560 (2011)

New owner handover and systems overview is a standard of service with Just Catamarans. Contact me to view. She is at the Harbour Towne Marina in Dania Beach, FL. =)

Annapolis Boat Show + #1 Catamaran Guide

Annapolis Boat Show is right around the corner, October 9th-13th. I hope it will be as successful at the Cannes boat show where 4 Outremer were sold!

Four Outremer SOLD at Cannes!

The link above also lets you know of a Forum put together by Multihulls Quarterly discussing Cruising Catamarans with a panel of catamaran experts.

Be sure to meet me on board the Outremer 5X to discuss a new Outremer or to take a moment to discuss your cruising plans. With years in the industry my Catamaran Consultations are guaranteed to save you time money.

In addition, I've been working with current catamaran owners and industry professionals to produce for you the BEST RESOURCE for anyone who owns a catamaran or wants to own a catamaran.

Drum roll, please ...

Be on the lookout for the "INSIDER'S GUIDE TO CATAMARANS"

Premier issue will be released November 15th. Topics will include:

• Current Market Analysis
• Best Buys in Used Cats
• New Catamarans
• Insurance 
• Haul-Out Guide
• Travel Hot Spots
• Must-Have Gear
• DIY Repairs and Maintenance
• Plus lots more! 

All of what I see and hear with my clients will be put out there for you. Why rummage everywhere for information - it will all be here. Contact me to be put on the list for the first issue FREE!!! ;)

alina@justcatamarans.net

Catamarans at Cannes Boat Show 2014

Outremer Yachting will be officially introducing the soon-to-be-famous Outremer 45, alongside her big sister Outremer 51 at the Cannes boat show. 



View the full line-up of catamarans on display at the Cannes Boat Show !

Catamarans at Cannes Boat Show 2014

Captain Update on Catana 582 Catamaran for Sale

Owner's version Catana 582 MARIAH is the LOWEST PRICED Catana 582 catamaran for sale on the market. She is priced to sell quickly but sometimes lowering the price too far has people wondering about the current condition. The old "if it sounds too good to be true" saying comes in to play around in people's minds. 

The previous Captain and crew called me on Thursday wanting a peek at MARIAH while they were in town and here is their feedback. (See Video Above)

Below is a link to more details on the boat. 

Catana 582 Catamaran for Sale - MARIAH

If you'd like to make an appointment to visit this Catana call Just Catamarans at (954) 589-2343 or email sales@JustCatamarans.NET.

Catamaran Pulse Weekly

Click for this week's list of newly listed Catamarans for Sale and Price Reductions!

Catamaran Pulse Weekly

Favorites of mine for cruising couples are the following cats:

• 3 cabin Lagoon 500 catamaran SOULS CALLING (I think there are only 3 of these! Maybe 5? I don't recall but not many and this is a treat!)
• 3 cabin Catana 471 (this is such a great sailor)
• Converted Lagoon 42 TPI ANKLE DEEP (For this price, this is nice! $199K)
• 3 cabin Lagoon 400 in Martinique for $415K (There is also a 110V in FL for $450K.)
• Converted Fountaine Pajot Venezia 42 for $219K. (There MUST be some wiggle room too!)

Also coming soon to market are a Switch 51 and Lagoon 570! Stay tuned or just contact us to be first to know what only the insider's know!

Lagoon 420 Features Walkthrough

The Lagoon 420 catamaran is ideal for a full time live aboard cruiser or someone who plans to take extended cruises to their destination of choice.

Why? Simply put, Interior Space.

I've made my 1st ever talkie movie! It was tougher than you think! But I hope you enjoy it and this vessel. The second owner of this Lagoon 420 really upgraded her well and her current owner lives in Texas and uses her part-time to and from the Bahamas and the Florida Keys. He and his family love it but are finding less time to be able to use. 

So instead of letting this cruising catamaran become bored of dock life, they are placing her up for sale during the beginning of peak catamaran sales season (October - February). 

This sailing catamaran has much to offer and has the Upgraded 75HP Yanmars, along with many other upgrades, that make her a great catamaran to make your next waterfront home. 

I apologize in advance for the mixed audio, but until I get better at the "talkies", you'll have to bear with me or come visit in person during our Friday Catwalks! ;)

I hope you enjoy the video. If you'd like more info please visit 

http://www.justcatamarans.net/catamarans/lagoon-420-catamaran-for-sale_immigrant

or Call me at (786) 879-0700!

Catamaran Pulse Weekly

Here's what's NEW in USED Catamarans for sale!

Catamaran Pulse Weekly

Join our Friday Catwalks!

Just Catamarans is the largest service provider dedicated to catamarans. We are busy busy this summer with owners updating and upgrading their catamarans.  Presently at our marina in Harbour Towne are a few catamarans, both sail and power ...

• Lagoon 67 
• Lagoon 620
• Horizon 60 
• Leopard 58 
• Lagoon 560
• Outremer 55
• St. Francis 50
• Lagoon 500
• Freydis 49
• Leopard 48
• Leopard 47 PC
• Leopard 46
• Leopard 44
• Voyage 440
• Leopard 43
• Leopard 42
• Leopard 38

Are you thinking to buy a catamaran? Register via email to JOIN OUR FRIDAY CATWALKS where we talk to owners and board a few catamarans!  

Crossing the Atlantic on a Catamaran with the ARC

Interesting article writtem by Meredith of SAIL magazine on the 25 catamarans that sailed along in the ARC. From first timers to seasoned (salt), Lagoon and Gunboat - These are their true stories ... ;)

Crossing the Atlantic on a Catamaran with the ARC | Sail Magazine

Lagoon 440 owner version for sale

44ft Lagoon 440 (2006)

Lagoon 560 New Video

Hey! Check out my new video on the Lagoon 560 Catamaran FELIZ. This is such a great boat and the owners are such nice folks too! It's so romantic that he wanted to take his wife on a romantic sail around the world ... Enjoy the video. If you would like to know more about this catamaran or visit her in person, please look me up!

Abandoning Aeroyacht 42 BE GOOD TOO: The Builder Responds

During the time of the Aeroyacht 42 hull#1 being abandoned on her maiden voyage, I was REALLY BUSY but meant to post something about it. After a while I felt bad doing so, but with this resurgence of topic from SAIL magazine I am pleased to update those who do not already know of this delivery gone bad. Take a read. If you have any questions please feel free to post as I am pretty familiar with both the topic and the builder ... ABANDONING BE GOOD TOO: The Builder Responds

Original info release can be seen here: COAST GUARD RESPONDS TO DISABLED SAILBOAT 300 MILES OFF CAPE HENRY, VA.

Catana 582 Announces Price Reduction

Catana 582 Announces Price Reduction



2003 Catana 582 owner version and lowest priced on the market at $675k. Dagger boards,  new engines, well equipped.  Call me to get the inside scoop! 786.879.0700



Owner has returned from sailing the Pacific and has created an online video tutorial on the boat that the new owner or anyone just getting into catamarans will appreciate. Check it out! =)

Lagoon 500 ONE WORLD Abandoned off Sunshine Coast of Australia

Lagoon 500 Catamaran ONE WORLD is abandoned off the Sunshine Coast of Queensland Australia after battling 35-knot westerly winds and 3m seas. Thankfully, the family who'd traveled the world on the catamaran had not been on board. The vessel was occupied by the owner, United States mariner Wesley Garner and his crew of three males and one female, who were reportedly transporting her from New Zealand to Australia for better sales prospects. 

The Latest blog post from ONE WORLD was from 6 months ago where they wrote about having her hauled out in NZ and placing her up for sale, "The final passage aboard One World was bittersweet. Within 36 hours of arrival, I watched as a large crane plucked One World from the river and placed her on solid ground for the first time since leaving Florida in December of 2011. The end has come. Our family adventure aboard One World is complete. Tears came to my eyes as I said goodbye to my crew and the boat. The memories will last a lifetime." 

Peter Hall of The Courier Mail reported the story yesterday, stating the skipper said he had no option but to abandon ship:

United States mariner Wesley Garner and his crew of three males and one female were brought ashore at Mooloolaba after their harrowing night.

Mr Garner, owner of the catamaran One World, said he had been transporting the vessel from New Zealand to Brisbane, where he hoped to sell it for around $700,000.

Prior to this journey, the craft had been sailed all over for two years by his US-based family.

He said fortunately they had not been on board during this ordeal.

Mr Garner and crew were only 16 Nautical Miles from the mainland at 2am when the hull began to fill with water after being battered by 35-knot westerly winds and 3m seas.

“We were in the last leg of our journey,’’ Mr Garner said.

“The water was coming over the floorboards. We did our checks, but couldn’t detect where the leak was coming from.

You can read the full story here at: news.com.au.

Artemis Racing Signs Vincent Lauriot-Prévost of VPLP

Hey now! You all know VPLP, the famous design team for used for Lagoons and the Outremer 5X, among being crème de la crème of multihull designers for some time now. Well Artemis Racing has stepped up their design team with the addition of Vincent Lauriot-Prevost and Simon Watkins of VPLP in their bid to win the 35th America's Cup.

In addition to the VPLP guys, Artemis Racing also announced British electronics engineer Matthew Davis and Argentine aero designer Juan Garay will also join their design team.

Does Oracle have something to worry about this time around? If you are even remotely familiar with these guys the answer is, you betcha!

-- for more info:
Artemis Racing Signs Vincent Lauriot-Prévost of VPLP

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The new Outremer 51 receives a glowing review from Multihulls World, the #1 magazine dedicated to catamarans and trimarans in print and online. The Outremer 51 model is seeing some newcomers to the performance cruising catamarans sector but still holds her core following of adventurous sailors who value a blend of sporty comfort and safety. Word from the Outremer Yachting shipyard is there is one remaining slot for a new build at the end of this year. Check out the Outremer 51 review from Multihulls World and see if this cruising catamaran is right for you...

PDQ 42 Catamaran for Sale

2001 PDQ Antares 42, hull#1, is back on the market! This is a very spacious owner version 3 cabin / 2 head catamaran. Now on her third owners and seeking her fourth and headed this way to sunny South Florida. Call me at 786-879-0700 for dibs on this catamaran as good cats have been moving quickly!

Not familiar with this boat or model? Click link below then call me!

PDQ 42 Catamaran for Sale

Catamaran Survey Knysna 480

Hauling the Knysna 480 for survey today. Looking good - very important to have a knowlegable surveyor, can't hurt to have a good captsin on board either!Can't wait to get out on the water here in sunny south fla!

Over 60 Multihulls on Display

Over 60 Multihulls on display now at the La Grande Motte Multihull Boat Show! In it's 5th year, the show is poised to become the MUST ATTEND event for multihull enthusiasts with over 150 exhibitors comprised of catamaran and trimaran manufacturers, designers, charter companies, sail makers, insurance, financing and everything you can think of! The show runs from Wednesday, April 23rd to Sunday April 27th this year from 10am to 7pm (6pm on Sunday). View the lineup of catamarans on display, video of LIVE FEED from the show and timelapse video of the set up ((Click HERE)). Check it out!

Hundreds paddle out for surf icon Hobie Alter http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_268743/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=SwF91Mae (from @AP)

Today is the official day off of the St. Barths Regatta (aka Les Voiles de St. Barth). The races are halfway through, and among the entries are Gunboat 62 ZENYATTA, skippered by Nils Erickson, Gunboat 63 ELVIS, skippered by Jason Carroll, TS 50 HALLUCINE, skippered by Alexis Guillaume, and TS 50 PAMPERO with the BdB Sailing crew. Yesterday's race was on 26nm Course 11 and races can be viewed live from the main homepage: www.lesvoilesdesaintbarth.com.

The race will continue on until Saturday with an awards ceremony at 6pm.

Keep in mind, PAMPERO is for sail ...sale!

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Working away configuring new radar!

Wind and Weather Animated Map

This is by far the COOLEST wind and weather animated map!! Sailors, get ready to salivate all over this... Check out this link!

On the hard @ Harbour Towne Marina in Dania Beach

Can you guess these catamarans??

Communications at Sea

Finally, a breakdown of your Communications at Sea !!

Charles Kantor - Multihull Surveyor pioneer!

Before the multihulls got popular, Capt. Chuck had been surveying them. He's since retired but remains in scene as a wealth of information for anyone wanting a serious cruiser's opinion. Check out any of his books and you're sure to learn a thing or two!

Here he is visiting our Outremer 5X at the Miami Boat Show. What a nice treat to see him again!

Miami Boat Show Wrap Up

Last day of the Miami Boat Show. Many serious lookers ready to take the plunge. Concensus is from those who've cruised is the only regret they have (if any) is that they would have done it sooner.

You will find many friends while cruising and the cat people all gravitate towards each other! Just get out there and enjoy what life has to offer...

Miami Boat Show

Got to speak to Gino Morrelli of Morrelli & Melvin Design.  Way cool. I could almost see his wheels spinning when he was at the tiller steering on the Outremer 5X. I wouldn't be surprised if tiller steering makes it to one of his new designs! It is a pretty darn cool feature...

Cruiser Murdered in St. Lucia

Associated Press has reported a British couple cruising St. Lucia was robbed by a group of unarmed men; 62yr old Roger Pratt was found dead, face down in the water by his wife Margaret next to their boat. I could not find the direct AP news link as their site is difficult to navigate but more can be found online at UK's Daily Mail website and also on ABC news.

It has been reported that the British couple in their 60s were in St. Lucia for 3 weeks, moored in Fort Vieux (an industrial town in St. Lucia) and were about to depart to Bequia. The retired financial consultants were halfway through a planned six-month sailing trip. Days before the killing, the wife had written a blog about how blissfully happy she was as they celebrated her 60th birthday.

In order to support Mrs. Margaret Pratt, I propose we ban visiting St. Lucia until there is justice served. I feel it is the least we can do to apply some pressure for a resolution. It may not bring him back but it is the least we can do... I love St. Lucia but seeing this man and how much he loved his wife and the cruising life makes my heart heavy. Please let me know if you agree or disagree to BAN ST. LUCIA until justice is served...

May he rest in peace.

(Image provided by swns.com)

Series of "Catch Up" Posts to Follow

It has been a few months (months! wow, how time flies!) since my last post. I got married, have dealt with health issues, holidays, and the normal distractions of daily land life. BUT, so much has happened that you should know! Following will be a series of posts to get you up to speed and expel what I have been holding in that I wanted you to know but haven't had the time to sit and relay to you. The impetus for this post being created NOW is sorrowful news of a fellow cruiser (not catamaran related but cruiser related and in one of the most beautiful waters I can remember). I cannot sit back without attempting to break the silence. Stay tuned...