[Music] in today's episode we'll look into some of the most affordable cruising or sailing catamarans on a market this is an update in our past video on multi-haul sailing yachts and we'll talk about design features performance numbers and the ideal price range so be sure to watch until the end to see our topic catamarans come in a wide range of sizes and styles however when you're in a budget it's recommended to stick with the average price of around 250 000 to 500 000 US Dollars brand new cruising catamarans in particular can reach up to 45 to 50 feet as they are designed for long distance travels known for their safety and stability an average cat can last up to 25 years or perhaps even more if well maintained and these vessels can sail through Rough Waters and oceans each catamaran can offer a long list of amenities and features to choose from which is precisely what we'll try to cover in this video this is Roxanne and welcome to Harbor Masters your regular dose of information and updates on the latest boats and the best luxury yachts at number five let's start big with a 42 footer Valley 4.2 from Bali catamarans in measures 42 feet and 2 inches for its overall length 23 feet and 2 inches for its beam and a draft of just four feet the maximum upwind sail area measures about 990 square feet or 92 square meters and it is also powered by a twin Yanmar diesel engines with 30 horsepower each it has approximately 169 gallons of fuel capacity in 227 gallons of water capacity and it comes in three and four cabin versions each with queen size beds and unsweet bathrooms the Bali 4.2 is a comfortable and spacious catamaran built by the katana group with a deck space of 852 square feet or 79 square meters it has an Innovative design and a forward-facing saloon is equipped with adequate seating and a dining table and it can be fully opened to the cockpit to create a seamless indoor outdoor living space the interior is well appointed with a galley equipped with modern appliances to State rooms which combine elegance and ergonomics are built for maximum Comfort this yacht has a base price of over 460 000 US dollars [Music] at number four we have deceiving 1260 crowned is the best cruise in catamaran under 50 feet by cruising rural it is 41 feet long and 22 feet and three inches wide with a draft of three feet and eight inches it has a Mainsail area of 707 square feet or over 65 square meters and it is also powered by twin Yanmar diesel Sail Drive engines with 29 horsepower each giving it a cruising speed of 7 knots and a top speed of 9 knots it has approximately 126 gallons of fuel capacity and 185 gallons of fresh water capacity foreign [Music] 1260 catamaran has a versatile and streamlined design with a spacious cockpit and a forward-facing saloon you also have two places to steer from so you can see everything around and this makes it safe for the skipper to sail into a busy Harbor large Targa tops protect you and your guests from the Sun and Rain while you're out at Sea and panoramic Windows provide a spacious Interiors with fresh air and a good view this multi-haul sailing yacht gives you the safety of a pilot house boat and the ease of steering that comes with a catamaran with an asking price of over 460 000 US dollars foreign [Music] at number three we have to not attack 40 open a performance oriented catamaran built by Bavaria yachts it stretches up to 39 feet and 4 inches in length 22 feet and 8 inches in beam width and it has a draft of four feet and 5 inches it has a full battened Mainsail area of 678 square feet or about 63 square meters and it is powered by twin Volvo Penta with Sail Drive d120 diesel engines running on 30 horsepower each it has a maximum fuel and water tank capacity of 57 gallons this model comes in three and four cabin versions with six and eight births in total [Music] [Music] true to its name did not attack 40 open is the embodiment of space and comfort with clean and sophisticated lines dotting the exterior this model also comes when not attack's unique design feature the double Helm station allowing passengers a better view of the sea and to sails capable of accommodating up to eight people the living room and cockpit have been merged to maximize space leaving more room for natural light and relaxation the interior also imbibes a cozy and beautiful atmosphere through rossio design this Cruise in catamaran can be bought for just a little over 500 000 US dollars [Music] at number two we have the Lagoon 40 by Lagoon catamarans this is a highly popular catamaran built by the French Shipyard Lagoon it has an overall length of 38 feet and 6 inches a beam of 22 feet and 2 inches and a draft of four feet and 5 inches it has a square top Mainsail area of 516 square feet a roughly 48 square meters and it is also powered by twin Yanmar 3y m30 engines with 29 horsepower each this yacht has a maximum fuel capacity of 53 gallons and a maximum water capacity of 79 gallons making it ideal for long trips [Music] thank you the Lagoon 40 catamaran has a sleek and sporty exterior design with a large cockpit and fly bridge the fly bridge offers additional seating and sun bathing space and offers excellent visibility for the captain this catamaran comes with four cabins as standard each with a queen-sized bed and private bathroom the ergonomic count station spacious swimming platform between the large aft and transom as well as the sunbathing area in a cockpit make the Lagoon 40 an excellent go-to cat for family cruising it has a starting price of around 405 000 US dollars ha before we reveal our choice for the number one spot we are pleased to announce that we have added another means for you to show your support for our team we aim to keep producing informative reviews and rankings on a regular basis and your generosity can definitely help us expand to bring you more engaging and valuable content you may visit the link on screen or click the link in the description box to make a one-time donation we are grateful for all of your support finally at number one we have the excess 11 of the excess catamaran series as the sole large-scale production boat of this size from excess this model extends up to 36 feet and 3 inches in length and 21 feet and 7 inches in width with an up and sail area of 829 square feet or 77 square meters it is also powered by twin Yanmar 3ym30 diesel engines with 29 horsepower each giving it a top speed of 9 knots it has approximately 106 gallons of fuel capacity and 79 gallons of water capacity [Music] foreign catamaran comes in three and four cabin versions designed by vplp one of the most renowned Naval architecture companies in rural this model threats between a modern and sporty look with Sleek lines and large Hall windows that provide plenty of natural light in the Interiors designed in partnership with not a design the catamaran has a spacious cockpit with an L-shaped seating area and a large dining table perfect for entertaining family and guests with the capability to go on Long passages despite its size to sailing catamaran offers great value for money with a starting price of around 350 000 US dollars [Music] what do you think of this list of some of the most affordable cruising or sailing catamarans on the market and how would you assess each of these options what are your non-negotiables when considering an affordable or should we say cheap catamaran