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Cruisers Yachts 42 Cantius

With 360 degree windows and an open-plan main deck that offers outdoor fun and protection from the elements, the 42 Cantius does it all. Satisfy your appetite in the full galley, play and sunbathe on the spacious deck, and retreat to the tranquil staterooms to slumber after sunset. Contact your local dealer for pricing.

Upper Salon

The Upper Salon is your central hub. Large windows and the retractable sunroof let you breathe in the sea air and enjoy the views from the comfort of the interior couch. The open-concept design provides simple access to the helm, galley, and dinette seating.

Prep a lavish spread in the smartly designed galley. Its clean lines and open air design provides an effortless entertainment area. Enjoy ample storage, a microwave/convection oven, sink with spray faucet, flat screen TV, and refrigerator/freezer.

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Forward Stateroom

Everyone onboard will enjoy the spacious head. Shower in the sleek, contemporary stall and get ready for the on-deck party with all the products you need, conveniently stored in the above and below-vanity storage.

The best seat onboard, kick up your feet and relax on the bow lounge with your closest friend. Enjoy refreshments and snacks as you soak up the sun with convenient cup holders and a refined wood table.

Cook up a tantalizing barbecue on the outdoor grill. Easily flip up the lid to get cooking and grill with the finest stainless steel features.

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• Cabins: 3 or 4
• Heads: 3 or 4
• Berths: 6 or 8
• Showers: 3 or 4 (plus transom)

Your journey, uncompromised Built by Robertson & Caine and designed by naval architects Simonis Voogd, the Leopard 42 utilizes superior finishes and materials, creating a one-of-a-kind vessel that balances comfort, performance and ease of handling. A thoughtful design process ensures every feature and function has been anticipated, with minimal customization needed. Those onboard can move about effortlessly knowing their needs are fully addressed in every aspect of the Leopard 42. The exterior’s striking design features continuous hull side windows, a continuous hardtop, and Leopard Catamaran’s signature upper-lounge area. Like the Leopard 50, the Leopard 42’s subtle elegance is accented by modern design elements and classic finishes without losing the rugged spirit and sportive quality for which Leopard is known. A handsome interior reveals generous natural light from optimized window placements including an additional window in the aft starboard corner facing the helm seat and a skylight in the saloon. Preparing meals no longer feels like an afterthought with a forward-facing, L-shaped galley that invites everyone to participate in the process. The Leopard 42 reimagines comfort through its optimal use of space and attention to detail. All bunks are now island berths that allow access from both sides. Available in three cabin/three heads and four cabin/four heads, all cabins include private ensuite heads. All heads also include their own designated shower area, a feature not currently found on catamarans in this size range. Equal parts luxury and performance, the Leopard 42’s capabilities far exceed its size. Together with new technology and building techniques, the Leopard 42 brings exhilaration and freedom to sailing in a way no other sailboat can. Always reaching new destinations, the Leopard 42 is ready for your next adventure.

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• LOA: 41 ft 7 in / 12.67 m
• LWL: 40 ft 10 in / 12.44 m
• Beam: 23 ft 1 in / 7.04 m
• Draft: 4 ft 7 in / 1.4 m
• Mast Height: 67 ft 10 in / 20.68 m
• Bridgedeck Clearance: 2 ft 6 in / 0.75 m
• Engine: 2 x Yanmar 45HP Diesel engine with saildrive
• Fuel: 158 gal / 600 L

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• Bunk Dimensions:  View Leopard Range Bunk Dimensions
• Headroom:  View Leopard Range Headroom Dimensions
• Water: 174 gal / 660 L
• Mainsail Area (Standard): 717 sqft / 66.6 sqm
• Mainsail Area (Square Top): 755 sqft / 70.1 sqm
• Genoa Area: 501 sqft / 46.5 sqm
• Spinnaker Area: 1686 sqft / 156.6 sqm
• Code 0 Area: 676 sqft / 62.8 sqm
• Code D Area: 1022 sqft / 94.9 sqm
• Total Upwind Area (Standard): 1217 sqft / 113.1 sqm
• Polars:  View Leopard 42 Performance Documents
• Displacement: 30183 lbs / 13691 kg
• Load Carrying Capacity: 11056 lbs / 5015 kg
• Holding Tank Capacity: 44 gal / 166 L

All Leopard Catamarans are NMMA and CE Certified.

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One of the most successful large boats ever built, the catalina 42 offers good looks, comfortable accommodations, and decent sailing ability at a low price..

Under the guidance of Frank Butler, who founded the company in 1969, Catalina Yachts’ philosophy is to offer “as much boat for the money as possible.” The boats are relatively well made and reasonably contemporary in their designs.

Butler is able to build boats that are less expensive than similarly sized vessels by focusing on several areas: a) economy of scale; because it builds so many boats, Catalina can get a better price than smaller builders on diesel engines and just about any other equipment; b) a refusal to spend money on advertising, which can translate to a 5% to 10% savings in the cost of each boat, and c) installation of less expensive gear than is found on other boats. It’s likely, too, that the Southern California labor pool works for less than workers in, say, the Pacific Northwest or Northeast.

Catalina’s objective is to price its boats 15% to 20% below its major competitors—Hunter and Beneteau. All three are high-volume builders that move boats through the production line as quickly as possible, hence the opportunity for glitches here and there, most of which are seldom serious, but can be vexing.

The Catalina 42 In the words of Gerry Douglas, Catalina’s chief engineer and designer for the past 24 years, “The Catalina 42 is a rather simple, sturdy boat. What you get is good quality, because the structure is there. If you want to make it more elaborate, you can take it as far as you want to go.”

Introduced in 1989, the Catalina 42 was originally envisioned as a 40-footer.

“We followed in the footsteps of the designs for the 36- and 38-footers, which were very successful, then stretched this two feet to allow room for the swim platform,” he said.

“One objective was to build a three-stateroom boat,” the first of its size introduced by an American production builder, Douglas said.

Two versions of the Catalina 42 have been built, each in a two-or three-stateroom configuration. The Mark I (hulls #1-477) was produced until February 1995, when the Mark II, which is still in production, was introduced. More than 670 have been built, evenly divided between the two- and three-stateroom models.

“The design of the Mark II was influenced somewhat by the Europeans,” Douglas said, referring to the contemporary, rounded stern and modifications to the cockpit.

Just about everything else—the hull, deck, accessories, auxiliary engine and standing rigging—are virtually identical in both the MK 1 and MK 11.

Though marketing literature indicates that the Mark II, which displaces 20,500 lbs. on a 36′ waterline, is 2,500 lbs. heavier than its predecessor, that apparently isn’t the case.

“Our mistake,” Douglas said. “The Mark I was not that light (18,000 lbs.).”

“Two requirements,” he said, “were that the shape have lots of volume but still be slippery. She’s finer forward than her predecessors, has a straight run aft and is relatively flat at the keel. The skeg is reminiscent of that on the Catalina 34 and 36.”

Owners say that they feel the skeg improves tracking and stiffens her while pounding to weather.

The keel is trapezoidal—parallel at top and bottom. The first shoal draft boats have a wing on the 4′ 10″ keel and a rather short rudder. Later models have a 6′ fin keel, but the same rudder. Ballast in each is 8,300 lbs.

When the MK II was launched, it was given a deeper, high-aspect, semi-elliptical rudder. Owners who retrofitted the deeper rudder reported improved handling and less pressure on the helm.

“Some owners mistake the pressure on the wheel with the shorter rudder as being weather helm but it’s really only more pressure on the rudder and skeg,” Douglas said.

In any case, owners recommend the deep rudder.

The high-aspect ratio sailplan carries 797 sq. ft. of sail. The mast is an anodized NG80 Isomat with double spreaders that are swept aft 17°.

Standing rigging is 3/8″ wire for the backstay, forestay, upper and lower shrouds, and 5/16″ wire for the lower shrouds. Running rigging includes halyards that are 1/2″ braid, and the mainsheet and genoa sheet are 1/2″ Dacron. Owners of 10-year- old boats report the rig and rigging to be in good condition.

Early boats were equipped with a Seafurl 3250 furler. Newer models are equipped with a Schaefer 3100.

As one dealer told us, “The benefit of the rig is that it’s simple. Once it’s up and tuned, it can be ignored.”

The rig was not designed to be tuned while underway.

“The addition of an adjustable backstay to increase headstay tension reduces the tension on the shrouds created by the spreaders, and could result in the mast failing, though we’ve never had that occur,” Douglas said. Running backstays could counterbalance the risk, “but that’s more equipment than our owners want.”

Several owners surveyed have added inner forestays for offshore use. “There’s no downside to that except the possible need to add running backstays,” Douglas said.

Performance Based on Douglas’ polar predictions, a 42 equipped with a fin keel, radial spinnaker and 155% genoa will have sluggish performance in winds of less than 5 knots, but still sail to her rating.

The polars indicate 4.5 knots of boat speed in 6 knots of wind sailing at 47° to true wind; in 10 knots of wind she should sail at 6 knots at 45° to true wind. Maximum downwind performance is in 16-20 knots of wind sailing at 120°-135°, when speed reaches 9 knots.

Most owners rate upwind and downwind performance as above average to excellent when compared to boats of similar size.

Both speed and pointing ability can be improved with the deep fin keel, higher-priced sails, and replacement of the furler with a headfoil.

The maximum sheeting angle is 11-1/2° degrees, which allows pointing to within 32° of apparent wind when hard on the breeze.

Perhaps one of the most functional additions to Catalina’s equipment lists are sheet stoppers, which allow halyards to be led aft to the bridge deck without having a winch for each line. This keeps crew off the deck at night or in heavy seas, and reduces the amount of deck clutter and amount of weight attached to the mast. The internal halyards run aft through Garhauer turning blocks to Garhauer sheet stoppers and two-speed self-tailing Lewmar 40 winches atop the bridge deck; winches were upgraded to Lewmar 42s with the Mark II model.

The 6:1 purchase mainsheet is on a traveler located forward of the main companionway, and controls for a solid Garhauer vang are led to the cockpit.

Genoa sheets are led aft through Garhauer turning blocks mounted on the toerail where they are out of the way and provide better sheeting angles for offwind sailing; a short section of T-track on the cabintop provides closer sheeting angles for small headsails. The primary winches are two-speed self-tailing Lewmar 54s, which replaced Lewmar 52s on the Mark I.

Two serious sailors, a singlehander in San Francisco and an owner who sails a fully crewed boat in Lake Pontchartrain, provided additional insight.

Bob Maher told us, “In 1997 the boat was the boat-of-the-year in the spinnaker class based upon a 12-race schedule, and the same year took first in the Lake Pontchartrain Racing Circuit Cruiser-Racer division with four firsts and a fourth. Typical conditions during the winter are 10-25 knots winds and 4-5 foot seas.

“On one Pensacola race we covered the distance of 101 miles in 12 hours and 15 minutes.

“In order to be competitive in the light air of summer we lengthened the spinnaker pole by one foot, which allowed for a larger spinnaker and genoa. This made the boat competitive in lighter air but under 5 knots we don’t do well against lighter boats like the Olson 30. Our PHRF is 96.”

In most areas, a stock Catalina 42 rates about 105.

Doug McClaflin finished first in the Singlehanded Farallones race, a 58-mile round trip event held outside the Golden Gate Bridge. Often sailed in a punishing northwester, this year’s race was held in 15- to 20-knot southerlies with 6′ to 8′ seas.

“She does well on reaches and in heavy air—18-plus knots, but she’s not good in light air racing,” he told us. Sailing with a fully battened Dacron mainsail and headsail on a furler, “I carried the 150% genoa up to 22 knots and averaged 8 knots over the ground.”

Most owners said they tuck in a reef when wind speed exceeds 18 knots, which balances the boat and eases the helm. All reported that she stiffens at 10°-15° of heel, and an oft-repeated comment was, “I can’t get the rail in the water.”

“With the sails properly trimmed she sails well with an Autohelm 6000, which doesn’t work very hard,” was a comment echoed by several owners.

One Seattle sailor, who owned Mark I hull #240 and now owns Mark II hull #498, said the primary difference between the two models is in the stern.

“The Mark II has a fatter section aft, and is more buoyant,” John Spring told us. “When I first started sailing the Mark II it seemed heavier to steer and the bow seemed to dive into the water. It doesn’t hobbyhorse. I’m just sitting higher than in the old boat, more like a center cockpit model, and it’s taken a year to adjust to the difference.”

Spring also replaced the factory sails with North 3DL sails, “which give me better shape and performance. My only complaint is that Catalina only gives a $1,000 allowance if a buyer doesn’t use factory sails.”

Construction The hull is solid fiberglass. The ABS-approved lamination schedule consists of skin coats of 2-ounce mat and 7.5-ounce cloth. From the centerline to 6″ above the molded bootstripe are eight alternating layers of mat and roving in weights ranging from 1.5 to 21.7 ounces, all of which are overlapped 6″. Additional support on the centerline is provided by a 50″ wide strip of 24-ounce Promat running the length of the hull.

Above the waterline are 11 overlapping layers of mat, roving and Coremat in 1.5- to 21.7-ounce weights.

Douglas says hull thickness at the keel is 1-3/8″ to 1-1/2″, 5/8″ to 3/4″ at the turn of the bilge, and 1/2″ to 9/16″ at the sheer.

Since 1995 the company has been using vinylester resin in the barrier coat to protect against blisters, but has nonetheless suffered its share of blister problems.

Less than 10% of survey respondents reported blisters. One said minor repairs were made to “six to seven pimple-sized blisters repaired at a cost of $30 each.” Another reported blisters covering 60% of the bottom. Because osmotic blistering is covered on a prorated basis under the Catalina warranty, most repairs were made at factory expense.

The deck lay-up schedule is similar to the hull, though it is cored with a combination of 1/2″ marine plywood (where deck hardware is installed) and 3/4″ end grain balsa.

Hull rigidity is provided by a fiberglass pan bonded to the hull at the sheer by 1/2″ thick, four-ply marine plywood glassed between the hull and liner, which is C-clamped in place until cured. The pan also incorporates the cabin sole and berth foundations. Butler, one of the early proponents of pans, credits this development with dramatically reducing construction costs.

The hull-deck joint is an external flange bonded with fiberglass-reinforced polyester, then through-bolted on 8″ centers with 1/4″ stainless steel fasteners. The seam is covered by an aluminum rubrail attached on 3″ centers that is covered with a vinyl insert. Only one survey respondent reported a leak at the hull-deck seam.

Though we advocate the use of motor mounts that are through bolted or threaded into steel plates, Douglas defends the use of lag bolts.

“We bed the engine bolts in a 3/8” thick molded glass pan that is filled with hardwood, and use 6″ long screws to secure the engine. I don’t think that the engine bed would fail if the boat was upside down. We’ve never had a problem,” he said.

Depending on who you query, Catalina yachts are either a) cheap, or b) a good value.

Jerry Edwards, a Seattle surveyor with Reisner, McEven and Associates, Inc., who is familiar with the 42 told PS, “I think the construction of the 42 is better than some of the other Catalina boats and superior to many other production builders.”

Catalina owners understand they are buying the boating equivalent of a Chevrolet; a typical comment is: “We know we’re not buying a Swan or Hinckley.”

On Deck Aside from the change in the transom, the primary difference between the MK I and MK II is the size and arrangement of the cockpits.

The Mark I’s cockpit seats are 6′ 8″ long. Neither seat opens to access spaces belowdecks. In the aft starboard corner there is a 40″ wide and deep compartment that will hold an inflatable dinghy and miscellaneous gear. The port corner has a propane bottle locker that vents overboard.

The swim platform incorporates a five-step stainless steel ladder lashed to the stern pulpit; it extends into the water a long way, farther than most, which is good.

The Edson pedestal and 44″ stainless steel destroyer style wheel are mounted well aft, so are not impediments to movement about the cockpit, except when entering or exiting via the cutout in the stern rail.

The cockpit in the Mark II, by comparison, presents more comfortable lounging arrangements and better access to stowage.

Its seats are the same length as the MK I. There are two “observation seats” fitted into the corners of the stern pulpit.

A 48″ drop-leaf table is mounted in the center of the cockpit forward of the binnacle. A stainless steel frame provides a sturdy home for the table and a footrail for crew to brace their feet when heeled. Though it’s a nice touch, we’d rather have a removable table and wide open cockpit when underway, especially when jibing a spinnaker.

Stowage in the port and starboard seat lockers are large enough to hold a deflated dinghy, dock lines and miscellaneous gear; the starboard one also has a large shelf that holds an outboard motor, barbecue and the like—a much-preferred arrangement to hanging them off the stern pulpit. A propane locker is located in the deck aft of the primary winches.

A removable seat in the transom replaces the cutout in the Mark I, though one can step on and over it to get to the swim platform.

Even with a dodger, movement forward is unobstructed on the 24″ sidedecks. The 6’ teak handrails on the cabintop have been replaced with stainless steel handrails.

The anchor windlass is located in a locker so the only potential toe stubbers forward of the mast are three Lewmar hatches.

Accommodations Even with a 36′ waterline and 13′ 10″ beam, Douglas has crammed an impressive amount of living space in the 42. Many owners indicated that the downside to the large interior volume is a dearth of stowage.

The two-stateroom model has an aft stateroom in the starboard quarter, a smallish head forward of it that’s about 38″ square, a galley in the port quarter, opposing settees amidships, and a nav station to starboard with swing-out seat and large table.

The master stateroom in both models has a Pullman-style berth forward of the saloon. The berth measures 72″ on the centerline, 52″ wide at the shoulder and 43″ at the foot. The skipper’s head is in the bow. It is 6′ 5″ long and 6′ 2″ wide at counter height, and has 6′ of headroom.

In the three-cabin arrangement, there are two mirror-image aft staterooms and the galley is amidships opposite the dinette.

The navigator is shortchanged in the three-cabin arrangement. He faces aft on a much smaller working surface while seated on the end of the port settee.

Each of the aft staterooms have 6′ of headroom, a 7′ long double berth, reading lights mounted on the hull, and a hanging locker. Light and ventilation are provided by ports in the hull and in the cockpit footwell.

The primary advantage of the two-stateroom model is the additional storage in the galley and in the port quarter behind it. This cavernous space is equipped with shelves large enough for installation of a heater, inverter, refrigeration and for other stuff such as tools. It also provides good access to the steering system.

Regardless of its location, the galley provides large working surfaces on countertops now constructed of fiberglass GraniCoat, a Corian lookalike. Early models had Formica-type coverings.

Though working surfaces are nearly the same size, galley stowage on the three-cabin model has been reduced significantly by the loss of the pantry. It will be a challenge to find space for larger pots and pans. The two stateroom model also has a small hinged countertop.

Both models have a three burner Princess Stove with oven and broiler, twin stainless steel sinks, and Groehe faucets for hot and cold water.

The dinette in both models seats six to eight adults, and converts to a 80″ x 66″ double berth.

The cushions are mounted on plywood boards covering storage areas below the settees, which prompted one skipper to complain that they are heavy and cumbersome. They are especially risky if they should come loose with the boat heeled, which one owner said was a problem.

Other Considerations As the boat has evolved during its 10-year production run, a number of small improvements have been made. Articulating halogen lights in the saloon have replaced cheaper fixtures. Doors and drawers that flew open underway on older models have positive latches and roller bearing slides.

The boat is well ventilated and lighted by Lewmar hatches located in all living areas and in the heads, and hatches and fixed portlights are covered by bug and privacy screens.

The 39-gallon fuel capacity is adequate for short cruising but distance cruisers have added tankage below the cabin sole. Two plastic water tanks are located below the sole, and there are plastic holding tanks under the aft berth and the Pullman berth. Except for the aft holding tank, they are easily accessible.

The engine is accessible from four sides. A small hatch in the starboard cabin leads to the oil filter. The companionway stairway reveals the front, and removable panels in the galley access the port side and aft end of the Yanmar 50.

Wiring is color coded, and newer boats have tinned connections.

Conclusion The well-maintained Mark I’s we inspected looked as good as the newer Mark IIs. There were no signs of gelcoat crazing. Owners we talked to were less concerned with performance and more interested in the design and decor below.

Most owners are very satisfied with quality of construction, though one owner complained that his hull flexes in 4’ seas and has had numerous problems with electrical and plumbing installations.

Douglas says the company has been unfairly criticized.

“We may not use Harken, but Garhauer guarantees its gear for 10 years, and Bill Felgenhauer returns phone calls. You’ll find Lewmar, Perko, Rule, Schaefer and Yanmar brands on our boats, for example, not some knock-off product manufactured overseas.”

A late model Mark I sells for $120,000-$130,000, a newer Mark II for $140,000-$145,000 depending upon equipment. Base price of the new Mark II is $151,000-$171,000 including engine and sails, depending upon cabin configuration and factory installed options.

Contact- Catalina Yachts, 21200 Victory Boulevard, Woodland Hills, CA, 91367; 818/884-7700.

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The Catalina 425 is an all-new design that assumes the position in the Catalina line held by the legendary Catalina 42. Although it is new and contemporary in styling it is designed to endure in function and aesthetics in the Catalina tradition. The 425 incorporates all the valued hallmark Catalina features; a functional spacious cockpit, a comfortable, carefully detailed interior and all the “5 Series” featured that have redefined the Catalina brand.

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As American production boatbuilding huddles on the sidelines, the builders of the homegrown, impressive Catalina 425 knock one through the uprights.

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The Catalina 425 is an excellent cruising boat that will carry you just about anywhere in comfort, safety and, yes, speed and style. She’s a worthy winner of a SAIL Best Boats award.

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GENERAL DIMENSIONS

Length Overall: 43′ 6″

Length of Hull: 41′ 8″

Length at Waterline: 39’ 1″

Beam: 13′ 8″

Distance from Waterline to Masthead*: 62′ 11″

(not inclluding lights and antennas)

Draft: 5′ 0″

Ballast: 7,700 lbs

Basic Weight: 19,100 lbs

Draft: 6′ 8″

Ballast: 6,700 lbs

Basic Weight: 18,100 lbs

RIG MEASUREMENTS

100% Foretriangle: 429 ft 2

Main by Measurement: 436 ft 2

Total w/100%: 865 ft 2

Sail Area – Displacement Wing Keel: 19.4

Sail Area – Displacement Fin Keel: 20

Standard Furling Main: 464.5 ft 2

Standard Jib Self Tacking: 398 ft 2

Optional Genoa 110%: 434 ft 2

Optional Genoa 135%: 538.5 ft 2

Optional Genoa 155%: 620 ft 2

Optional UPS Spinnaker: 922 ft 2

Optiona APC Spinnaker: 1223 ft 2

TANKS & CAPACITIES

Water: Forward 50 gal, Starboard 56 gal

Water Heater: 11 gal

Total Water: 117 gal

Sanitary Holding Tank: Fwd. 31 gal, Aft. 23 gal

Total Holding: 54 gal

Fuel: Primary Tank 62 gal, Optional Auxiliary Tank 18 gal

ENGINE & CONTROLS

Yanmar 4JH57CR, 57 mhp @3000RPM

Common Rail, Electronic Diesel

3 Blade Michigan MP3 18×14

1 1/4″ S.S. Shaft

Twin Edson Performance Pedestals with 32″ Stainless Wheels.

Single Lever Engine Controls on Starboard Cockpit Coaming.

WINDLASS & CHAIN

Quick Rider 1000 with 5/16″ Chainwheel Gypsy for 5/16″ High Test Gd 40

or BBB Gd 30 Chain and/or 1/2″ – 5/8″ Rope

Primary – 55ST EVO Lewmar

Cabin Top / Secondary – 45ST EVO Lewmar

All specifications are approximate and subject to change without notice.

Actual equipment also subject to change without notice.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

Construction.

• One-Piece Fiberglass Hull with End Grain Balsa Core Sandwich Construction Above the Waterline, and a Vinylester Integral Barrier to Resist Osmosis Blistering
• One-Piece Fiberglass Deck with End Grain Balsa Core and Molded-In Diamond Pattern Non-Skid Surfaces Finished in Two-Tone White and Grey
• One-Piece Fiberglass Deck Liner Finished in NonGlare Texture
• One-Piece Molded Fiberglass Structural Grid
• One-Piece Molded Fiberglass Hull Liner with Satin Finish
• Lead Fin Keel with 316 Stainless Steel Attaching Bolts
• Five Year Gel Coat Blister Protection * ( 2 )
• Five Year Hull Structure Warranty * ( 3 )

SPARS & RIGGING

• Furling Mainsail with Vertical Battens
• Self Tacking Jib, with U.V, Protection, White
• Complete Standing and Running Rigging, 316 SS
• Internal Pre-Stretched Dacron Halyards
• Wiring Conduit with Messenger in Mast
• Selden In-Mast Mainsail Furling System
• Selden Anodized Double Spreader Mast and Boom

SAIL HANDLING & EQUIPMENT

• ( 2 ) Two-Speed Self Tailing Primary Winches
• ( 2 ) Two-Speed Self Tailing Jib Halyard Winches ST Port/Starboard
• Double Ended Mainsheet System Led Aft to Helm Position
• ( 1 ) 10 ” Winch Handle, ball bearing
• Ball Bearing Mainsheet Traveler with Car Adjuster System led to Portside
• 11 ’ Genoa Tracks Inboard with Ball Bearing Low Lead Blocks
• All Halyards led Aft, to Sheet Stoppers
• Headsail Furling System
• Selden Boom Vang, Rigid Adjustable Type

PROPULSION, STEERING & CONTROLS

• Single Lever Engine Controls Mounted on Starboard Side
• Yanmar ( 4 ) Cylinder Diesel Engine, 57 HP, Fresh Water Cooled with Common Rail Electronic Fuel System
• Bronze Propeller, Three Blade
• Sea Water Filter for Engine Cooling
• Centrally Mounted Electronic Engine Instruments
• Emergency Tiller Access and Emergency Tiller
• Dual Station Pedestal Steering with wheel brake
• Twin 32 ” Destroyer Wheels
• Bilge Blower and Ventilation System
• Illuminated Compass in Cockpit Table

DECK HARDWARE

• Fiberglass Cockpit Table with ( 2 ) Leaves, Foot- brace, Center insulated Compartment, and Handrails
• Walk Through Stern with Transom Boarding Platform
• Stern Boarding Ladder. Telescopic Type
• 27 ” Double Lifelines with Gates Port and Starboard
• Mooring Cleats, Two Fore and Aft
• Midship Spring Line Cleats
• Molded-In Gel Coat Waterline, Midwatch Blue
• Midwatch Blue and Silver Sheer Stripes
• Large Double Anchor Rollers on Foredeck with Mounting Point for Code “ 0 ” or Asymmetrical Spinnaker
• Electric Anchor Windlass with Power Up and Down Handheld remote control
• Large Divided Anchor Locker for Below Deck Chain and Rode Storage
• Stainless Steel Handrails on Cabin Top
• Stern Rails with Observation Seats, Cup Holders, Outboard Bracket and flag staff mount
• LPG Storage Locker for ( 2 ) 10 lb. alum. Tanks
• Hot & Cold Shower Mounted In Transom Boarding Area
• Water-Tight Strike Zone Collision Bulkhead at Bow
• Multi coat Varnish Finish On Interior Teak and maple
• Veneer Bulkheads with Solid Teak Trim
• Cabin Window Shades
• Navigation Station with Chart Table and 110 and 12 volt outlets & USB port
• Owner’s Stateroom with Large Double Berth. Cedar lined Hanging Locker, Drawers, and Private Head with vessel sink
• Teak and Holly Textured High Pressure Laminate Sole
• Inner Spring Mattresses on Fore and Aft Berths with Custom Fitted Sheets
• LED Interior Lighting
• Main Saloon Features Large Dinette, Gloss Finished Dining Table to Port, Seating Starboard with central navigation table
• Guest Stateroom Aft on Starboard, Features Large Double Berth, Hanging Locker, and ample storage
• Third Cabin Aft to Port, Convertible to Double Berth, Upper/Lower Berths, or Storage Locker
• Dedicated Cabinet for easy access to Engine Filters located in Aft Port Cabin
• Front Loading Refrigeration, D.C. Powered with Freezer Compartment
• Top Loading Insulated Compartment, Available as a Second Refrigerator or Freezer
• Polished Double Stainless Steel Sinks
• Large Storage Cabinets over Galley
• Large Storage Lockers with Drawers and Bins
• Gimbaled ( 3 ) Burner L.P.G. Stove w/Oven, Polished
• Multi-Drawer Bank with Utensil Storage Rack
• Microwave Oven, AC Powered
• Single Lever Faucet with Pull-Out Sprayer

PLUMBING SYSTEM

• Pressure Water Distribution System with Filter at Pump and Tank Selection Valves for ( 3 ) Tanks
• 11 Gallon Hot Water Heater with Engine Heat Exchanger and 110V Electric Heating Element
• ( 2 ) Electric Macerating Heads with Holding Tanks and Deck and Thru-Hull Outlets
• Electric Bilge Pump with Float Switch
• Manual Bilge Pump and Bilge High Water Alarm
• Head Compartment Forward with Vanity Counter, Medicine Chest and Shower Compartment Stall
• Head Aft with Vanity, Sink, Medicine Chest, and Shower

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• Three Heavy Duty 8-D 12 Volt Marine Deep Cycle Batteries
• 60 Amp Battery Charger, Multi-Bank Automatic
• L.E.D. Running Lights, Fore and Aft
• 110 Volt, 30 AMP Shore Power System with circuit breakers
• ( 1 ) 110 Volt, 30 AMP, Shore Power Cord 50 ft.
• L.E.D. Anchor Light at Masthead
• 12 Volt Lighting Throughout
• Custom 115 Volt AC/12 Volt DC Electric Panel
• Circuit Breakers for AC and DC Electrical Panel and Windlass Control
• Shore Power Galvanic Isolator
• Ground Fault Circuit Protection with ELGCI
• A.C. Duplex Receptacles Throughout

SAILING INSTRUMENTS

• Raymarine i70 2-Multi Function Displays with Transducer 1 Mounted at Port and the other at Starboard Helm Stations – Speed, Depth & Wind

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Understated in neither power nor beauty, the Regal 42 Grande Coupe is a show-stopper. Crafted with Regal’s elevated standard of luxury, this bold yacht includes an expansive array of amenities, forward-thinking technology and unparalleled comfort. Discover what it really means to indulge, play, adventure, relax and entertain on board a Regal 42 Grande Coupe.

Exceptional Design

Low-to-the-water swim platform.

The expansive swim platform gives you space to enjoy all of your favorite water activities.

One-Piece Bow Rail and Wide Gunnels

A one-piece stainless bow rail, hardtop mounted handrail, and wide gunnels make access to and from the foredeck a breeze.

Upper Salon

Seamless layout.

The glass enclosure doors slide completely open to allow the aft patio to flow into the upper salon. This makes for seamless entertainment capabilities and a larger galley for preparing the night's meal.

Everything you need is all in one place and tucked under a flat solid surface counter. Lift the lids, and you find a sink and a two-burner stove. Below the counter, a microwave, refrigerator, and freezer add to the exceptional galley experience.

Retractable Hardtop

To bring in the ocean air, the retractable hardtop can be quickly opened with a button.

Vinyl wrapping and hand-stitching provide the feeling of true luxury craftsmanship. The single 22” or dual 16” Glass Cockpit displays with a joystick and autopilot enhance the experience by adding the newest technology.

Aft Cockpit

L-shaped seating.

With ample seating and a teak table, everyone will love gathering in the aft cockpit.

Multi-Position Sunpad

Lay back, enjoy the sunshine, or sit up and watch the water on the multiposition foredeck sunpad. The optional cabana is perfect if you love the view but want some shade.

Flat Working Area

At the bow, the 42 Grande Coupe features a flat working-area perfect for tending the anchor or helping the captain around the docks.

Added Convience

Transom storage.

The transom storage is perfectly placed to store dock lines, fenders, brushes and really anything else you may want to keep neatly stored and out of the way.

Convertible Aft Stateroom

The aft stateroom raises the bar as the largest in its class. A full-size king bed with plenty of walk-around space can easily be converted into two twin beds.

The comfortable settee provides extra seating and entertainment, drop down a TV from the ceiling with the push of a button.

Luxury Head and Walk-In Shower

The well-designed head on the 42 Grande Coupe is elegant and features a walk-in shower.

Forward Stateroom

The forward stateroom features a full-sized queen bed that is set at the perfect height and has a wide walk-around room on both sides.

Open Air Atrium

As you walk down the stairs, you will immediately be surrounded by the atrium's sense of spaciousness and an abundance of natural light.

Lighter and Stronger Infusion Hull Construction

Thanks to the advancements in boat building technology we are able to craft our boats lighter, stronger and with a perfect glass to resin ratio, every single time. This means better fuel economy, higher performance, and a greater peace of mind.

Versatile Cabin Layout

Customize your 42 for your needs. Choose either a refreshment center or a second head in the cabin.

Power of Choice

Choose your power.

Like the layout of the 42 Grande Coupe, but prefer a different power? When you choose Regal, you get the freedom to match your style with your preferred power.

Outboard: 42 XO

Relax in beautifully crafted cabins and enjoy a layout so spacious, there’s still room to add an optional second head or lower refreshment center.

Outboard: 42 FXO

The Regal 42 FXO is truly a one of a kind outboard-powered sport yacht. Incredible performance, outboard versatility, and premium luxury come together for endless entertainment and relaxation at incredible destinations.

Sterndrive: 42 Fly

Boasting a spacious flybridge, open air atrium, and the most innovative luxury in nearly 50 years of boating excellence, the 42 Fly is truly in a class of its own.

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Upper Salon & Aft Patio

Cabin with Refreshment Center Layout Option

Cabin with Second Head Layout Option

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Standard Features

Cockpit features.

32" Hidden TV

Enjoy your tv without compromising on the view. Simply lower your TV from the ceiling with the touch of a button.

Aft Cockpit Grill Station

Integrated electric smokeless grill, solid surface cover, and under the counter refrigerator

Amtico Water Resistant Flooring

Beautifully designed water resistant flooring

Expansive Glass Enclosure Doors

The glass enclosure doors slide completely open to join the aft patio and upper salon.

Indirect Lighting with Dimmer Switch

Hidden accent lighting that can be dimmed or brightened to set the perfect mood

Courtesy Blue LED Lights

Standard blue LED cockpit lights not only provide ambient light to ensure you and your guests can safely maneuver around the boat but also make a statement at the dock.

Engine Room Day Hatch

The day hatch provides easy access to the engine room for a quick morning check.

Fiberglass Cockpit Liner

While lighter and stronger, this liner ensures that all water will flow to the appropriate drain and not be absorbed.

Fusion ANT Wireless Stereo Remote

Enjoy the freedom to control your audio entertainment from anywhere on your boat. Whether you’re fishing at the transom or about to jump from the swim platform into the water, audio control is within reach any time, anywhere with the ARX remote – it’s never been so easy.

L-Shaped Seating Aft and Starboard

L-shaped seating aft and starboard with removable section for foredeck or docking access.

Stereo Performance Package

Enjoy the upgraded Fusion stereo package for the ultimate sound system.

Storage Under Aft Cockpit Seating

Neatly store all of your belongings in this spacious storage locker.

Storage Under Dinette Seating

Ample amounts of storage can be found underneath the dinette seating arrangement.

Windshield Privacy Cover

Enjoy extra privacy in the salon thanks to the windshield privacy cover.

Helm Features

Double wide helm seat with lift up bolster.

The captain's chair not only has plenty of space for two, but also slides back and forth for ultimate comfort.

Full Height Opening Side Windows

Slide open the side window to easily communicate with those tending to the lines

Fusion RA770 Marine Stereo

The world’s first touchscreen marine stereo with Apple AirPlay 2 and built-in Wi-Fi, the Apollo RA770 has redefined audio excellence with revolutionary technology and innovative design including Fusion’s Digital Signal Processing, enhanced PartyBus-Network capabilities, over-the-air software updates, a one-piece glass display and more source options than ever before, including advanced SiriusXM features.

Garmin VHF 100

The premium Garmin VHF 100 is perfect for communicating with other boaters and local marinas.

Glass Cockpit Dash System

The glass cockpit is an advanced, reliable, and user-friendly Garmin interface with a standard 22" screen or optional dual screens, where all of your instruments and controls are located in one intuitive location.

Joystick Steering and Cruise Control

The joystick control allows anyone to look like a master captain when docking

Premium Hand Wrapped Dash

The vinyl wrapped dash is the perfect compliment to your hand wrapped steering wheel

Twin Volvo Penta IPS Binnacle Shifter Control

When you're ready to take command, the twin binnacle controls place all the horsepower at your fingertips.

Volvo 22" Glass Cockpit

The 22" display layout is fully customizable so that you can decide when, where, and how the information is presented for the utmost enjoyment at sea.

Volvo 22" Glass Cockpit & Autopilot

Navigation is made easy with the latest technology integrated into the standard Volvo 22" Glass Cockpit with Autopilot.

Volvo Keyless Ignition System

Not only is the keyless ignition system easier, but it also helps prevent theft.

Hull & Deck Features

Access Steps Port and Starboard

Thoughtfully placed access steps make boarding easy and worry free

Anchor Windlass

The anchor windlass makes anchoring and mooring a breeze.

Best In Class Anchor Locker

The first mate will enjoy the flat foredeck when working the anchor or bow lines.

LED Underwater Lighting

For those looking to make a statement, the underwater lights will turn heads.

Bow Chaise Loungers and Sunpad

The versatile foredeck chaise lounge has multiple reclining positions including a flat lay down making this the place to be.

Dual Trumpet Style Horns

The trumpet horn is louder than a traditional horn.

Foredeck Fender Locker Storage

The foredeck locker is perfect for storing lines and fenders.

Foredeck Wash Down

You'll appreciate the standard foredeck wash down when it's time to give your yacht a good scrub.

Large Transom Storage Locker

Neatly store away fenders, lines, dock brushes, life jackets and any other boating accessory you may want to bring along

Lighter & Stronger Infusion Hull Construction

Thanks to the advancements in boat building technology we are able to craft our boats lighter and stronger every single time.

MarineTred Non-Skid

Diamond MarineTred is incorporated into the mold for a superior finish. It's less abrasive and easier to clean.

Remote Spotlight

The remote helm controlled spotlight makes navigating at night as easy as possible. Choose from flood mode or spot.

Stainless 12" Deck Cleats

The 42 features eight 12" stainless steel cleats which won't rust or break over time.

Stainless 4-Rung Swim Ladder with Fiberglass Cover

The 4-rung swim platform ladder is recessed beneath a fiberglass hatch, keeping it safely tucked away when not in use.

Stainless Deck Hardware

Regals feature upgraded 316-grade stainless hardware.

Stainless Steel Bow Rail

The bow rail adds style and function to the foredeck of your Regal.

Stainless Steel Grab Rails for Foredeck Access

These stainless grab rails make moving forward and aft a breeze.

Transom Shower

The transom shower will help keep your boat nice and clean.

Locking Transom Walk Through Door

This locking, pivoting transom walk through door is easily transitioned from open to shut.

Windshield & Canvas Features

Foredeck sun lounge cover.

Be sure to keep your foredeck sunlounge clean.

Port and Starboard Windshield Wipers with Washers

The windshield wipers will keep you cruising in all weather.

Aft Stateroom Features

32" tv with innovative 90 degree folding hinge.

32" TV with DVD BluRay Connection

Carbon Monoxide Detector

Safety is standard on a Regal. Case in point: the cabin carbon monoxide detector.

Cedar Lined Armoire with Storage Drawers Below

Expansive cedar armoire for storing your clothing and valuables.

Port and Starboard Portlights

Large Port and Starboard Portlights with Privacy Blinds.

Relax with a warm cup of coffee or cozy up with a book on this comfortable sofa.

Twin Berths

Twin berths easily convert into a king bed.

Upholstered Headboard

The aft stateroom features an upholstered headboard with storage compartment

Forward Head Features

Shower focal wall with indirect lighting.

The head features unique and modern styling that is consistent throughout the entire boat.

Solid Surface Counter Top

This head features a high quality solid surface counter top for great looks and durability.

Teak Floor and Seat in Separate Shower

The rich look and feel of teak give the shower a warm feel.

Vessel Sink

A glass vessel sink is just another example of how Regals feature the latest trends with a classy touch.

Forward Stateroom Features

32" tv with bluray dvd player.

Your home for entertainment. The 32" TV is for your nighttime paradise.

Hidden Pocket Door System for Stateroom Privacy

Uniquely designed sliding privacy doors separate the master stateroom from the rest of the boat.

Opening Deck Hatch with Privacy Screen

Let the breeze in but keep the bugs out with the deck hatch and screen.

Hanging Locker with Drawers Below

Regal hanging lockers keep your clothing wrinkle-free.

Standard Height Olympic Queen Bed with Innerspring Mattress

The forward stateroom features a full sized queen that was built at the perfect height for easily getting in and out of bed.

Technical & Systems Features

Auto pilot system.

Easily cruise to your destination using the Auto Pilot System.

Automatic Bilge Pump

The automatic bilge pump takes action before you even realize what is wrong.

Automatic Fire Suppression System

An automatic fire extinguisher is sure to give any boater peace of mind.

Battery Charger

The standard battery charger will keep your starting and house battery fully charged when you have the shore power plugged in.

Convenient Remote Main Battery Switches

Control your battery switches from the cockpit and forego climbing down into the bilge.

Cruise Package

The standard cruise package means your next Regal comes complete with fenders, dock lines, life vests, first aid kit, boat hook, and deck brush.

Dockside Fresh Water Hookup with Onboard Tank Fill Valve

Keep your water tank full. You never know what the day has in store.

Dockside Power - 50 amp

With a single 50' 50 amp dockside cable, your Regal will be powered up and all system ready to go.

Electric Shore Cord Reel

Roll up your shore power cord with the touch of a button.

Have power to run the systems on the boat when not plugged into shore power.

Integrated Self Bailing Cockpit System

Keep a clean bilge with all your wash down and rain water draining directly overboard.

LED Indicating Trim Tab Controls

The trim tabs give you complete control over your boat even in rough seas.

NMMA, ABYC, USCG & CE Certified

Regal makes sure that it meets the highest standards of safety in the industry.

Remote Key Fob Style Windlass Control

Control your windlass at the touch of a button.

The standard trim tabs give you complete control over your boat even in the roughest of seas.

Two 16,000 BTU and One 27,000 BTU AC Units

The air conditioning system will keep the cabin cool even on the hottest days or use the reverse cycle heat on the colds ones.

Weather Resistant Deutsch Connectors

On a Regal, you'll find Deutsch connectors for superior protection and durability.

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THE PERFECT BLEND

The Lagoon 42 affirms a distinctive style and personality.  Performance combines with strength in a unique design and thoughtful construction.  A generous catamaran, the Lagoon 42 is always at ease, while cruising and at anchor.

VERSATILITY AND EASE OF HANDLING

Under sail, the beautiful reaches of the Lagoon 42 demonstrate balance and high performance.  They are the result of expert craftsmanship and organic design by VPLP Design and Patrick le Quément.  Her unique style combines dynamic energy with smooth handling.

THE FREEDOM OF SPACE

Just two steps separate the swim platform and the cockpit.  The ergonomic design guarantees space and fluid movement on board.  Sheltered and well ventilated, the cockpit is an open invitation to relax.

ELEGANCE AND MODERNITY

Echoing her exterior lines, the interior design, by Nauta Design, combines elegance and softness with contemporary woodwork.  Light, comfort, privacy… the style of the Lagoon 42 offers a wealth of benefits to share.

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Specifications

• Overall length 13.32 m / 43’’8’
• Waterline length 12,50 m / 41’
• Beam 7,70m / 25'3''
• Water draft 1,25m / 4'1''
• Air draft 20,65m / 67'9''
• Light displacement (EEC) 12,1 t / 26,681 Lbs
• Upwind sail area 90 m² / 968 sq.ft
• Square top mainsail (opt.) 59m² / 635 sq.ft
• Self-tacking jib 35m² / 377 sq.ft
• Code 0 (opt.) 68m² / 732 sq.ft
• Motorisation - standard 2 x 57 CV / HP
• Water tank capacity 300 l / 79 US gal
• Fuel tank capacity 600 l / 159 US gal
• No. of berths From 6 to 12
• CE approval A : 12 / B : 14 / C : 20 / D : 30

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She is the only catamaran yacht in her class to offer such space and volume in an owner's hull, with her ensuite including a true walk-in shower.

Easy to manoeuvre on your own or with a small crew

The Astréa 42 makes the most of her size to offer an unprecedented level of comfort

When the Fountaine Pajot teams designed this yacht , their objective was clear: to offer the best combination of aesthetics, comfort and seaworthiness in a 42-foot catamaran . The result has exceeded expectations. Not only is her sleek silhouette easy on the eye, but the Astréa 42 is packed with features and fittings that you would typically only find on much larger catamarans . However, at 12.58 metres, she is still very easy to handle, and whoever takes the helm experiences a true connection with the boat while being right next to the sundeck where guests can keep them company. Time to head out to sea!

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Live onboard like you’re at home

Her U-shaped galley sets a new benchmark, and an outdoor plancha grill/BBQ is set discreetly above the starboard transom, within convenient proximity to the cockpit table and large aft bench seat. Every feature has been designed to make everyday life easier and, above all, more user-friendly.

Features Catamaran Astréa 42

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1 owner’s suite + 1 private bathroom / 2 double cabins + 2 bathrooms

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441.3 sq ft

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2 x 92 Gallons

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Racoupeau design

The helm station comfortably accommodates two with a separate area dedicated to manoeuvring and sail trimming. This makes movement to the sun loungers easier and safer. Here, the skipper remains in easy contact the crew , for sharing even more memories together.

Indoor & outdoor areas

Unique design and incomparable spaces.

While the Owner’s hull has its own ensuite with a walk-in shower, the other guest cabins can be customised to have a shared or private bathroom. The forepeaks can also be fitted out to accommodate other crew members, such as budding young sailors and future captains.

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The price of a Fountaine Pajot sailing catamaran varies according to the size of the model chosen and your sailing project. Our dealers are at your disposal to guide you in your choice of fittings, packages and options to best suit your boat purchase project . You can find out the starting price of the catamaran of your choice on this page HERE .

Innovative, high-tech composite materials constitute most of the structure of our sailing catamarans: hulls, flybridge, decks, bulkheads and more. Fountaine Pajot has perfected a resin injection and infusion technique, an advanced technology that gives our boats all their robustness. Thanks to this expertise, we can make our catamarans considerably lighter while maintaining consistent quality . Injection also makes it possible to meet the most stringent environmental requirements, in line with the commitments of the Fountaine Pajot Group.

Sailing catamarans from 40 to 50 feet are built at the Aigrefeuille headquarters, a few kilometres from La Rochelle. Catamaran yachts from 51 to 80 feet are built in La Rochelle, France, where they benefit from a slipway.

It is essential to define your sailing program: define the size of the crew on board, the level of sailing knowledge, the sailing project and the target sailing area. Every project is different. Whether you want to enjoy a large Owner’s suite, invite many friends and family on board, or telecommute during your voyage, the Fountaine Pajot cruising catamarans can be adapted to suit your needs. Benefit from reliable, seaworthy and spacious catamarans! Find out more about our Owners’ testimonials here

The ergonomics of Fountaine Pajot catamarans have been designed to facilitate manoeuvring at the helm, enabling a small crew (2 persons) to manoeuvre the boat easily, both in port and at sea. The unique design of the helm station allows good communication between the aft cockpit and the Fly relaxation areas. Of course, your level of navigation will determine your ability to sail with two or more persons!

Our electric catamarans now feature a large surface area of solar panels, up to 2000 WC, perfectly integrated into the design of the coachroof. Combined with equipment such as wind turbines or hydro-generators, they compensate for the energy consumption generated by on-board use during cruising. Discover the benefits of the Smart Electric solution with 4 real-life cruise scenarios

The Fountaine Pajot range of electric catamarans is expanding, and now includes 3 Smart Electric models. The Astréa 42, Elba 45 and Aura 51 are now available in this version.

With the help of over 70 engineers, Fountaine Pajot has developed an in-house solution, 100% adapted to the use of its catamarans equipped with hybrid electric motors . All on-board production and energy expenditure flows are managed from a single console designed by our teams to offer a simple, designer user experience. The system we have developed enables us to give priority to the use of renewable energies at all times. Find out more here

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More than a year in the making, the most legendary high-performance V-bottom to ever hit the water, has a new lease on life for 2022. Sporting a next-generation deck, transom, cabin, cockpit and dash, the only thing we didn't update on the 42' Lightning is the boat's race proven bottom design. As rivals have learned on racecourses and waterways around the world, you can't beat Fountain's 42' Lightning when it comes to top-end, midrange acceleration and ride control. The boat flat gets it, and is now more user-friendly than ever before. 

FWC identifies boater in Key Biscayne hit-and-run that killed Florida teen ballerina

The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission has identified the person behind the wheel in the South Florida hit-and-run boating death of 15-year-old Ella Adler on Saturday.

Carlos Guillermo Alonso, 78, of Coral Gables was piloting a 42-foot Boston Whaler in Key Biscayne when officials say his boat struck Ella Riley Adler, 15, a ballerina with the Miami Ballet and granddaughter of U.S. Ambassador to Belgium Michael M. Adler. The teen had been wakeboarding behind another boat and was floating in the water, according to an FWC incident report released Wednesday.

The man piloting the boat that hit the girl sped off to the west without stopping, witnesses said. Adler was retrieved by the other boat but died of her injuries.

The vessel is in custody and Alonso is cooperating with the investigation, the FWC said in a release Tuesday .

Investigators said Tuesday it was unclear if Alonso knew Adler was there or was hit. It is unknown if alcohol was a factor. In a statement from Alonso's attorney Lauren Krasnoff, shared by Local10.com , Krasnoff said Alonso was unaware he hit anybody and does not drink.

"I will tell you that Bill, who has been boating for 50 years and is a very experienced boater who knows these waters, was out boating by himself on Saturday," Krasnoff said in the statement. "He has no knowledge whatsoever of having been involved in this accident. If he hit Ella that day, he certainly did not know it. Had Bill thought he hit anything, he absolutely would have stopped. But he did not at any point think that he had hit anything, let alone a person.

"He docked his boat in plain sight right behind his house," she said, "and did not even know there was an accident on the water that day until officers showed up at his door."

Witnesses or anyone with video footage or information should contact the FWC at 888-404-FWCC or 888-404-3922 or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS or 305-471-8477.

A total reward of up to $20,000 — $10,000 from Adler's family and a combined $10,000 from FWC and Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers — is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and successful prosecution of the driver of the hit-and-run boat incident.

What happened in the boating death of Ella Adler?

At about 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11 (the day before Mother's Day), Adler and several others had been enjoying some recreational boating near the Nixon Beach Sandbar in Biscayne Bay, according to the incident report. Adler was wakeboarding behind a 42-foot 2017 Hanse Fjord yacht at the same time as an unidentified female on a wake surfboard.

The two people being towed fell into the water at different times and locations, the incident report said. Adler was wearing a life jacket and had the wakeboard still attached to her feet, an FWC official told NBC6 in Miami , when she was struck by a 42-foot 2020 Boston Whaler.

A witness said the boat did not appear to swerve or slow down when it hit the girl. The yacht towing her immediately spun around back to where she was and began broadcasting distress calls, the witness told NBC6.

Where was Ella Adler killed? Where is Nixon Beach Sandbar in Florida?

The Nixon Beach Sandbar is located in Biscayne Bay, Florida, west of Hurricane Harbor near Miami.

It's a popular destination for recreational boaters and fishing for its white sands and clear shallow waters, and it "turns into a wild party spot every weekend" full of yachts and catamarans, according to the boating site sail.me .

The area was named for former president Richard M. Nixon, who owned a home overlooking the water nearby.

Who is Ella Riley Adler of Florida?

Ella Adler was a freshman at Ransom Everglades School in Coconut Grove and a ballerina with the Miami City Ballet. She is the granddaughter of Michael M. Adler, the current U.S. Ambassador to Belgium , according to the Miami Herald .

"We are heartbroken," the school said in a Facebook post Monday morning. "Ella Adler '27 shined in our classrooms and on our stages, and she embodied the mission of Ransom Everglades School. We wish peace and comfort to her family."

Adler appeared in more than 100 performances with the Miami Ballet, including "The Nutcracker," according to her Legacy.com obituary . In school, she performed on the dance team, acted in the school play "Chicago" and was a member of the Ransom Everglades Jewish Students Association.

"You were taken from us way too soon, and the world has been robbed of all the things you could have achieved," her father, Matthew, wrote in a letter read during a funeral service at Temple Beth Sholom in Miami Beach on Monday, the Miami Herald reported . "But you will always be here with us and your friends and family will carry your energy and spirit forever.”

First Lady Jill Biden paid her condolences in person Tuesday, according to a statement from the family.

"We are honored that the First Lady paid a shiva call to our family during this time of immense pain. We are touched by their support and love and we are proud to call the President and First Lady our friends for over 40 years," they said.

The girl's great-aunt Karen Adler started working in President Joe Biden's D.C. office in 1973 when he was still a junior senator from Delaware, according to Jewish Insider , and served as his national finance chair in 2008. Her brother Michael was confirmed as Ambassador to Belgium in 2021 .

Adler is survived by her parents Amanda and Matthew, her brother Jaden, and her sister Adalynn, grandparents Judy and Michael, and Susan and Michael Klaiman, along with several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, contributed to this story.

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Video allegedly shows boater after collision that killed 15-year-old in south florida, florida fish & wildlife conservation commission investigates teenage girl’s death after boat collision.

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MIAMI – Surveillance video allegedly shows Carlos Guillermo Alonso with his 42-foot Boston Whaler in Coral Gables after he unintentionally struck and killed Ella Riley Adler on May 11 off Key Biscayne, according to News 6 partner Local 10 News .

According to Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Officer George Reynaud, Ella was in the water after falling off a wakeboard waiting to get back on a 42-foot Hanse Fjord.

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Alonso’s attorneys claim the 78-year-old experienced boater was passing by and did not realize he had struck and killed the 15-year-old Ransom Everglades student.

Ella’s funeral was on Monday at Temple Beth Sholom in Miami Beach. FWC investigators found Alonso’s boat and seized it on Tuesday, as the investigation continued.

The FWC released a report  on Wednesday  identifying Alonso, who was cooperating with the ongoing investigation. It’s unclear if Alonso will be facing any charges.

Ella, a Miami City Ballet ballerina, is survived by her parents, Amanda and Matthew Adler, and her paternal grandfather Michael Adler, the U.S. Ambassador to Belgium.

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This was an unthinkable tragedy and our hearts break for Ella and her family. We hope this video helps to shut down some of the awful and unfounded rumors going around about Bill, who is absolutely devastated. As the video shows, Bill was alone. He was not drinking. And he had no clue that he may have hit someone – he parked the boat at his home, he was calm, he didn’t clean the boat, and he did not try to hide anything. Bill will continue to cooperate with law enforcement in every possible way. Attorney Lauren Krasnoff

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Suspect in deadly Fla. boat crash that killed 15-year-old ballerina ‘had absolutely no idea’ vessel was involved: attorney

T he Florida boater suspected of operating the vessel that hit and killed a 15-year-old ballerina claims he “had absolutely no idea” his boat was allegedly involved in the hit-and-run crash, his attorney says.

Carlos Guillermo Alonso, 78, of Coral Gables, is accused of running over Ella Riley Adler in his 42-foot-long Boston Whaler last Saturday in Biscayne Bay and fleeing, according to an incident report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

Alonso’s attorney, Lauren Field Krasnoff, said her client is devastated over the tragedy but had no idea he was a key suspect when police questioned him about the incident.

“We don’t know at this time whether [Alonso] or his boat were the boat involved in the crash,”  Krasnoff told NBC 6 . “If his boat was involved, I can tell you he had absolutely no idea that that is what happened that day. He is as devastated as anybody could be.”

The FWC’s report lists Alonso, who is cooperating with the investigation, as the sole occupant of the boat that slammed against Adler while she was in the water celebrating a friend’s birthday. 

Krasnoff reiterated that nothing seemed off to her client on the day of the incident, with Alonso, a boater of more than 50 years, docking “his boat in plain sight” and going about his day as usual. 

She added that Alonso, a Cuba native who arrived in the US under Operation Peter Pan (which ran from 1960 to 1962), has no criminal record and does not drink, nor was he drinking the day Adler was hit.   

“We are devastated for the Adlers, for their friends, for their family — there’s no question in our minds that this is an absolutely horrific thing that happened and we pray for and think of their family and friends during this time,” Krasnoff told the local outlet. 

No charges have been filed against Alonso as the investigation is ongoing, with the FWC taking the septuagenarian’s boat to a facility for examination, officials said.  

Following the deadly collision, Adler’s bloodied body was retrieved by the boat she had been wakeboarding from and her friends on board called for help, but she could not be saved.

Friends and family packed her funeral on Monday to say goodbye to the talented dancer, who appeared in more than 100 performances with the Miami City Ballet. 

“You were taken from us way too soon, and the world has been robbed of all the things you could have achieved,” grieving father Matthew Adler wrote in  an emotional letter that was read at the funeral. 

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‘Pretty dangerous’: Yacht captain lends insights on area where teen killed in boat crash

He also says boat towing ella adler, 15, is ‘not ideal’ for wakeboarding.

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KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. – A Key Biscayne yacht captain is sharing insight into the area where 15-year-old Ella Adler lost her life over the weekend.

A Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission report said she was wakeboarding with someone else when she fell into the water near the Nixon Beach Sandbar and was struck and killed by the passing boater, who never stopped to help.

“She had the wakeboard on, she had fallen off from being towed, and she was just in the water waiting to be recovered by her vessel,” FWC Officer George Reynaud told “Good Morning America” Wednesday. “She was in the water, with her life jacket on, with her wakeboard attached at the time of the impact.”

Reynaud said, “Nixon Beach does have a sandbar where boats go to congregate, however, they were outside of that area.”

The report, released Wednesday, identified the operator as Carlos Guillermo Alonso, 78, of Coral Gables.

Yacht captain Griffen Diaz spoke to Local 10 News on Wednesday. He said he was anchored at Nixon Beach, about a mile north of the crash, when it happened at around 4 p.m. Saturday.

“My heart goes out to this girl’s family and everyone who was involved,” Diaz said. “I have been really heartbroken about this story.”

Diaz said the water was choppy that day.

“The wind and the waves were coming out of the west which is very unusual for Biscayne Bay, it is a rare wind occurrence and it makes the bay a lot choppier,” he said.

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The yacht captain told Local 10 News the channel is known to be treacherous.

“It is pretty dangerous there to water ski because of the heavy traffic; I would never recommend it,” Diaz said, later adding, “The last thing someone would expect is to find (someone) waterskiing in the water in that heavy traffic area.”

Instead, he said, “If someone were to want to waterski or go tubing or any kind of water sports there’s an area right in front of Brickell, right in front of the apartment buildings in Brickell, actually just North of the Rickenbacker Causeway bridge and that is a safe area because it is away from a channel and it is a safe place to waterski.”

We’re also learning more about the boat towing Adler: a 42-foot Fjord.

“Which is not the ideal boat you want to be waterskiing on or pulling somebody with,” Diaz said. “The ideal waterskiing boat has one single engine and can turn on a dime and pick you right back up.”

Regarding the crash, he said, “If she let go of the rope or fell, and the captain did not notice, that would be negligent on his behalf because your eyes are locked on the person in tow and that is usually the rule we follow.”

Diaz said it’s possible that Alonso, who authorities said is cooperating with investigators, didn’t know he even hit Adler.

“The last thing someone would expect is to find a waterskier in the water in that heavy traffic area,” he said. “It was a four-engine boat, they could have been going at a high rate of speed (and) by the time they got close they didn’t even see her in the water.”

It’s not clear whether Alonso will be charged.

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Crime and public safety | gables man was driving boat that struck and killed high school student, fwc report says.

The man who owns the home where investigators found a boat that they suspect struck and killed a 15-year-old Ransom Everglades student was piloting the vessel at the time of the crash, according to a report released Wednesday by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Carlos Guillermo Alonso, 78, owns the Coral Gables home at 11025 Tanya St. where the boat was docked when FWC agents seized the vessel Tuesday afternoon. He was the only person in the boat at the time of the hit-and-run crash last weekend, the report said.

The report states that a 42-foot 2017 Hanse Fjord operated by Edmund Richard, 30, was towing two girls behind the boat around 4 p.m. Saturday about a mile west of Mashta Point off Key Biscayne. One of the girls was on a wakeboard and another was on a wake surfboard. The girls fell off their boards at different times and in different locations, and both were in the water simultaneously, the report said.

The wake boarder was Ella Riley Adler, a 15-year-old freshman at Ransom Everglades School in Coconut Grove. She died from her injuries.

Go to Herald.com for the full report.

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Boat operator who fatally struck a 15-year-old girl in Florida has been identified, officials say

Investigators say they've identified the man who was operating the boat that fatally struck a 15-year-old girl off a South Florida beach and then left the area

MIAMI -- Investigators have identified the man who was operating the boat that fatally struck a 15-year-old girl off a South Florida beach and then left the area, but no criminal charges have been filed, according to a report released Wednesday.

The 78-year-old man owns the Coral Gables home where Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers found and seized the docked boat Tuesday afternoon. The man was the only occupant in the boat at the time of Saturday's hit-and-run crash that left Ella Adler dead, according to the commission's report.

A Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission spokesperson said the investigation was active and they couldn't speculate on what charges might be filed.

Adler and another girl were wakeboarding behind a 42-foot (13-meter) Hanse Fjord walk-around near Key Biscayne, just south of Miami, on Saturday afternoon before falling off at different spots, officials said. A dozen people had been on the boat pulling Adler. Before the vessel could return to collect her, Adler was hit by another boat, which immediately sped away, officials said. Witnesses described the hit-and-run craft as a center console boat with a light blue hull, multiple white outboard engines and blue bottom paint.

A funeral service for Adler was held Monday morning at Temple Beth Sholom in Miami Beach. Adler was a freshman at Ransom Everglades School in Coconut Grove and a ballerina with the Miami City Ballet.

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Gables man was piloting boat that struck and killed Ransom Everglades student: FWC report

The man who owns the home where investigators found a boat that they suspect struck and killed a 15-year-old Ransom Everglades student was piloting the vessel at the time of the crash, according to a report released Wednesday by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Carlos Guillermo Alonso, 78, owns the Coral Gables home at 11025 Tanya St., where the 42-foot 2020 Boston Whaler boat was docked when FWC agents seized the vessel Tuesday afternoon. He was the only person in the boat and did not stop after the crash, the report said.

READ MORE: Boat behind Gables home seized in crash that killed Ransom Everglades student, FWC says

The report states that a 42-foot 2017 Hanse Fjord operated by Edmund Richard, 30, was towing two girls behind the boat around 4 p.m. Saturday about a mile west of Mashta Point off Key Biscayne.

One of the girls was on a wake board and another was on a wake surfboard. The girls fell off their boards at different times and in different locations, and both were in the water simultaneously, the report said.

Alonso, heading west, “struck the female wake boarder who was in the water, further away” from the boat that was towing her, the report said.

The wake boarder was Ella Riley Adler, a 15-year-old freshman at Ransom Everglades School in Coconut Grove. She died from her injuries.

Alonso’s attorney said in a statement Wednesday evening that her client did not realize that he had struck Ella.

“He has no knowledge whatsoever of having been involved in this accident. If he hit Ella that day, he certainly did not know it,” Lauren Field Krasnoff said in the statement to the Herald. Alonso, who goes by the nickname Bill, has been boating for 50 years and is a “very experienced boater who knows these waters,” the statement said.

“Had Bill thought he hit anything, he absolutely would have stopped. But he did not at any point think that he had hit anything, let alone a person. He docked his boat in plain sight right behind his house, and did not even know there was an accident on the water that day until officers showed up at his door.”

Alonso, who came to the U.S. from Cuba through Operation Peter Pan, has never had contact with the criminal justice system, the attorney said. He doesn’t drink — and wasn’t drinking on Saturday.

“Bill is a good man and he is absolutely devastated by the loss of this intelligent, accomplished and beautiful young woman,” Field Krasnoff said in the statement. “He has cooperated 100% with law enforcement and will continue to do so.”

Also on the boat with Richard were Emma Roberts, 30; Sebastian Pearce, 21; seven 15-year-olds; and three 14-year-olds, according to the FWC report.

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FWC investigators had been looking for the boat’s operator since Saturday when he sped away from the crash. They found the boat Tuesday afternoon docked behind the Alonso home off Old Cutler Road in Coral Gables, near Matheson Hammock Park. They seized it and towed it to Port Everglades in Broward.

READ MORE: Girl killed in hit-and-run boat crash off Key Biscayne was a Ransom Everglades student

The FWC said it pieced together witness reports to find the boat.

“Using a description provided by witnesses, the search for the striking vessel began immediately. As of May 14, FWC officers have identified a vessel that fits the description and it is in their custody. The owner of the vessel is cooperating with the investigation,” the FWC said in a statement Tuesday.

When reporters and police were in front of the Alonso home Tuesday afternoon, neighbors closed ranks when asked about the Alonsos and the alleged hit-and-run. They would not answer reporters’ questions and even called Coral Gables police to ask them to order the journalists to leave. Police said the reporters could stay.

Ella mourned by hundreds

Ella was the granddaughter of Michael Adler, the U.S. ambassador to Belgium. Michael Adler was formerly president of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and vice chair of the Florida International University Board of Trustees.

First Lady Jill Biden met with the family on Tuesday.

“We are honored that the First Lady paid a shiva call to our family during this time of immense pain. We are touched by their support and love and we are proud to call the President and First Lady our friends for over 40 years,” according to a statement from the family, as reported by CBS News Miami, the Herald’s news partner.

Ella was a ballerina in more than 100 performances of Miami City Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker.” She also was a member of Ransom’s dance team.

Hundreds attended her funeral service Monday at Temple Beth Sholom in Miami Beach.

“We must remember her as she would have wanted to be remembered, as a star, a force of nature, a glowing and gorgeous young woman who was loved, admired, cherishes and adored by more people than anyone her age would normally be,” eulogized Rabbi Jonathan Berkun, the rabbi at Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center.

Ella’s father, Matthew Adler, remembered his daughter in a letter that was read at the service by one of Ella’s aunts.

“...You were taken from us way to soon, and the world has been robbed of all the things you could have achieved,” he wrote in the letter. “But you will always be here with us and your friends and family will carry your energy and spirit forever.”

READ MORE: ‘The world has been robbed’: Family mourns girl killed in boat crash near Key Biscayne

It’s unknown if the crash was alcohol related, according to FWC. No arrests have been made.

FWC investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the accident or anyone who may have video footage or information to call the Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922). The investigation is ongoing.

This story was originally published May 15, 2024, 3:03 PM.

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Coast Guard rescues seven after lightning strike disables boat near Cape Canaveral

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