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Delphine Lafitte, The Multihull Company's agent in France, organized a trip to the south of France where we were able to test sail each of the catamaran brands that we liked and this enabled us to very quickly decide on Catana as a fast, stylish cruising catamaran.
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~ Paul Frew
Maverick 400 Specifications
Length
overall: 12.2 m / 40.02 Ft
Length
waterline: 11.3 m / 37.07 Ft
Beam: 7.45 m / 24.44 Ft
Draft: 0.9 m / 2.95 Ft
Mast height: 16.9 m / 55.44 Ft
Mast height
above waterline: 18.7 m / 61.35 Ft
Displacement: 9500 kg
Fuel Capacity: 2 x 400 l / 2 x 106 US gal
Fresh Water
Capacity: 2 x 500 l / 2 x 132 US gal
Motors: 2 x 30Hp
Main Sail: 59.4 mē
Genoa: 36 mē
CE Certified: Cat A
HULL & APPENDAGES
The
broad flat hulls are a foam core construction.
Lloyds, SABS and ISO 9002 approve all
resins.
All chop strand mat and Lloyds, SABS and ISO 9002 approve stitched quad axle mat.
Balanced spade rudders and
sacrificial low profile slim line keel foils are unique.
International
epoxy primer is applied below the water line to protect GRP against osmosis
followed by 2 coats of International anti-fouling.
All sea-cocks are double clamped
below waterline.
The
bow incorporates two collision bulkheads, one facing forward and the other
protecting below waterline collisions.
DECK
Deck laminate specifications are the
same as the hull.
Amidships
boarding steps, both to port & starboard, includes chain plates with mid
ship cleats and life line gates.
Push pit & pulpit seats.
2x
large trampolines with cross beam & catwalk & unique compression post
and easy to operate anchor system.
Electric
anchor windlass with foot switches on foredeck and optional remote control with
chain counter at helm station.
Deck surface has a molded non-slip
finish surrounded by toe rail.
2x Fresh water tank fillers.
2x
Forward cleats, 2x amidships spring cleats (incorporated into chain plates), 2x
aft cleats.
Double guard wires with stanchions
& bases.
EQUIPMENT & FITTINGS
Winches are all two speed and self
tailing.
2x Size 46 primary winches.
2x Size 40 secondary winches.
1x Size 40 winch for roller furler
and dingy davit.
1x Size 40 mast winch.
20kg Delta anchor with 50m 10mm
galvanized chain.
10kg
Dan forth anchor with 10m 10mm galvanized chain & 50m 14mm anchor warp
spiced onto chain.
6 Cylindrical fenders.
Mooring warps: 4 x 8m & 4 x 6m.
COACHROOF
The
coach roof incorporates a removable spray dodger as well as a skylight that
allows direct sunlight into both the galley & saloon.
Coach roof windows are made of tinted
laminate glass.
BIMINI
The
hard top bimini, supported by robust, large diameter stainless steel pipes,
allows access to the stack pack without obscuring the helmsman's view of the
sails.
The aft bimini section allows for
installation of solar panels.
COCKPIT
Treble
doors with 6.5mm laminated clear glass link the saloon to the large 3.5m x 2.5m
cockpit that has two tiers of seating.
Treble sliding windows extend the
serving tops from the galley.
A cockpit locker can be converted to
an ice box or even a fridge.
The
helmsman has special steering platform, ensuring all round visibility, a
dedicated helmsman's seat as well as a designer dash board.
Plenty of stowage lockers & self
draining.
Custom davits are fitted for easy
launching and retrieving 3.0m to 3.6m dingy.
The davits incorporate an aft
seat/lounger.
Cockpit cushions.
As
an option, soft zip-up panels in the bimini fully enclose the cockpit in foul
weather or merely for privacy.
TRANSOM
A swimming ladder on the port side
doubles up as a safety gate, second ladder optional.
Pressurized hot & cold water hand
shower fitted on port transom.
Diesel filling caps and shore power
fitting.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Lockable
engine compartment is easily accessible through wide locker lids from cockpit,
has watertight bulkheads and independent bilge pumps.
30 HP Volvo or 29 HP Yanmar fresh
water cooled sail drives.
Fixed 2 bladed propellers or upgrade
to folding propellers.
Morse engine controls & engine
instrument panels.
Exhaust systems & blowers.
Outboard motor storage bracket
provided in engine compartment.
2 x 400L diesel tanks just forward of
engines under aft beds.
MASTER CABIN
The master cabin measures 6m x 2m.
Queen size extra length bed;
partially walk around at normal knee level.
Desk, bureau and seating area.
Dressing room with large cupboards,
(hanging, shelves & drawers).
Large
sculptured and tinted windows ensure beautiful views whilst ensuring absolute
privacy.
Well ventilated.
EN-SUITE HEADS
Ample head room in shower with a sitz
bath & clear shower door.
His & her's basin with vanity
cabinet.
Manual sea toilets or optional
electric upgrade.
Additional cabinets allowing for long
term cruising.
Opening ports, lights, mirror, towel
rails, soap holders, etc.
PORT CABINS
Queen size extra length beds;
partially walk around at normal knee level.
Dressing table, cupboard with hanging
& shelf space, drawers.
Large
sculptured and tinted windows ensure beautiful views whilst ensuring absolute
privacy.
Well ventilated.
FOREPEAKS
The
port forepeak is an extension of the fore cabin & serves as additional
packing space or a berth for a child.
The
starboard forepeak incorporates a work surface with ample storage space that
serves as a workshop. A water maker & genset could be installed here.
Access
is either from the heads or through the extra large hatch above, which also
allows for easy storage of spinnaker, etc.
PORT MID SHIP HEADS
Basin with vanity cabinet.
Manual sea toilets or optional
electric upgrade.
Separate shower cubicle with ample
head room and the added comfort of a seat.
Opening ports, lights, mirror, towel
rails, soap holders, etc.
SALOON
Comfortable upholstered seating.
The couch backrest folds down opening
the ū berth for the occasional extra guests.
Saloon table in timber
(cherry/maple/beech)
Escape hatch in floor below table.
Breakfast/coffee counter with
optional bar stools.
GALLEY
Ergonomic
layout, situated on bridge deck to port side assuring the chef is part of the
action.
Large
contoured counter tops with a choice of Corrian colors & finishes, double
sink and draining board.
Force 10 3 plate gas stove and oven.
90L or 20 gallon 12V front loading
freezer.
130L or 30 gallon 12V front loading
fridge.
Microwave is an optional extra.
Sliding window to cockpit with
serving counter.
Top access garbage can.
Many cupboards & drawers.
Added
benefit of scullery, with optional washing machine & dish washer / storage
and vegetable baskets / also space for additional fridge and freezer.
NAV STATION
Chart table with space for laptop
computer.
Stool doubles up as extra seat at
saloon table.
Drawer and bookshelf.
AC/DC distribution board.
Battery isolator switch.
Water, diesel & black water
gauges optional.
Space for flat screen TV, radios
& repeat instruments.
Removable panels for access to
electrical installation.
PLUMBING
2 x 500L water tanks sealed with food
grade epoxy coating.
Hot & cold pressurized fresh
water throughout.
40L calorifier with element &
thermostat.
Manual & automatic bilge pumps,
grey water pumps.
Fresh water shower at transom.
2x Manual toilets upgradeable to
electric.
Black water tanks with manual pumps,
optional electric upgrade.
12V water maker, deck wash and salt
water system is optional.
GAS
2x 9kg LPG gas cylinders with LP
regulator in self ventilating forward gas locker.
Solenoid cut off regulator.
Optional BBQ on transom.
ELECTRICAL
2x 95 Amp hour engine batteries.
6x 95 Amp hour house batteries.
2x alternators.
Victron 2000 battery management &
inverter package.
220V Shore power cable & socket.
Marine combination DC/AC distribution
board.
Cabin
lights, engine room lights, cockpit lights, navigation lights, AC plug points,
and 12V DC plug point at nav station.
Radio/CD player (2x speakers in
saloon & 2x waterproof speakers in cockpit).
INSTRUMENTATION
Magnetic bulkhead compass.
Raymarine ST6001+ Autopilot.
Raymarine ST60 Tridata (depth, speed
& log).
Raymarine ST60 Wind module (wind
speed & angle, true & apparent).
Raymarine C90W chart plotter.
Icom VHF M601 with mast head aerial.
Options: ST60 graphic repeater,
satellite phone, external command mic, SSB.
STEERING
Steering
system with balanced spade rudders, stainless steel shafts, interlinked and
connected with stainless steel chain, wire and tie bar
Destroyer type stainless steel wheel
with brake on starboard side, leather cover optional.
Autopilot unit drives directly onto
connection rod and tiller extension.
Emergency tiller.
MAST, SPARS & RIGGING
Natural anodized aluminum mast with
forward crossbeam and compression strut.
Natural anodized aluminum boom.
3x Mast footsteps to stack pack,
optional extra to any height.
Schaefer roller furler, optional
Harken or Profurl.
Options are batt car system,
bowsprit, and radar reflector.
SAILS
Mainsail
59mē cross cut, large roach, 3 reefing points, fully battened with lazy jacks
and stack pack.
110% Genoa 36mē radial cut, with UV
strip on leech & foot & foam flattener in luff.
Options: Storm jib, screecher,
spinnaker with dousing sock.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Danbouy.
MOB light.
2x Life rings & holders.
"
These are stand up people, who make a stand up product. I would buy from them again in a heartbeat.
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~ Jay Clark, Dolphin 460
"Sugar Shack"
"
I just wanted you to know that your level of service and the high degree of customer satisfaction have made owning my Dolphin a great experience.
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~ Daniel Zlotnick, Dolphin
"Sugar Shack"