odc 48 catamaran

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The OVNICAT 48, first aluminium catamaran produced in series, will be your ideal partner to safely travel on all seas of the world. Everything has been studied and designed for a comfortable life on board for long distance travels, with great spaces while maintaining high performances under sail. Stability, autonomy & durability are the key elements of our requirements specification for your future multihull. Aluminium remains the most reliable material for optimum safety to sail away to tropical destinations or colder seas.

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Payload capacity

Sail Area (main+jib)

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One of my favourite performance catamaran designs is the Gunboat 48. They only ever built six of them, and they still change hands for well into 7 figures, so it has always surprised me that no-one has tried to fill this market gap. Outremer and Marsaudon have a 45 and a 42 respectively – slightly smaller, and they seem to sell well.

Well, no-one up until now that is, as the Italian yard C-Catamarans is launching the C- 48 and she looks like she might clean up in this sector of the market. This Italian yard has a history of spotting an opportunity. They successfully launched a 37 footer: another market that has been forgotten by the major manufacturers.

This Italian boat is competing with the likes of the Windelo 50 catamaran in the performance cruising market. It’s a busy market.

The C-Cat 37 was designed by Marc Lombard, one of our favourite architects, and is a neat entry level cat. They plan to launch a range of high performance, top of the range catamarans: a 62 footer, a 56 footer and the C-Cat 48. Exciting stuff and they’ll be going up against the likes of HH, Icecat, Kinetic, Balance, O Yachts and even Gunboat.

This fast cat is the same length as the Bali 4.8 but that is where the similarities finish. This catamaran is all about safe performance.

• The look! This is a fantastic looking boat: Italian styling at its best
• The combination of twin aft helms and the interior helm station means that you get the best of both worlds: maximum sailing feel and protection when the weather turns nasty.
• With an SA / D ratio over 26, this is a fast, light boat along the lines of an Outremer (with more living space thanks to the Open design)
• Pretty good value compared to the competition
• Comar Yachts have plenty of experience in building boats.
• The quality of the interior finish is a cut above the competition.
• With twin 35 HP engines, she seems underpowered when the wind dies. I am guessing there will be an option to upgrade to more power here.
• With only 300 litres of fresh water capacity, you are going to need a water maker
• The fuel tanks are fairly modest too (2x 130 L). But then again, you should be sailing on this boat most of the time if you keep the weight off and your sail locker is full.
• Aft helms. They always go in the pros and the cons, don’ t they? Great for maximum sailing feel when the C-Cat 48 accelerates, but you are exposed back there if it blows up. There is a great option for an inside wheel at the nav station as well. That would be top of my options list after the gennaker, Code 0 and water maker.

The Team Who Love Fast Cats The C-Cat 48 was designed by the Yacht Design Collective (François Perus and Romain Scolari) who are the team behind the ITA 14.99. It’s a catamaran that has been inspired by the likes of the Gunboat 60 and the Outremer 4X, but also has a healthy serving of Italian styling. This 48 footer  has been designed to cross oceans at speed in safety and comfort. She is built in Fiumicino, about an hour from Rome at the C-Catamarans yard.

She draws many design cues from her smaller sister, the C-Cat 37.

The entire cockpit and saloon is designed along the “Open” lines so loved by Marc Lombard, the designer of the smaller boat. You are protected by a large bimini with the aft cockpit and the saloon on the same level, separated by a large sliding door which connects the 2 spaces into one large open living area.

Best of Both Worlds? The C-Cat 48 is a catamaran for sailors along the lines of a Nautitech or a classic Catana with twin aft helms at the stern and all the running rigging led back so that you can manage the boat  without having to leave the aft cockpit. She’s been designed for short handed crews. The only sails that you will need to deal with forward are the light wind sails (gennaker, Code 0 and so on). There is a Harken winch on the mast to help you.

Of course, the main concern for most with sporty aft helms is protection and safety in bad weather. The C-Cat 48 has an option for an additional interior helm station with an interior wheel which gives you the best of both worlds. I can only think of Kinetic who offer a similar solution, and they are in the 7 figure price bracket

The ride is smooth like an Outremer, with a high bridge-deck and low Displacement to Length ratio. This cat should get you out of trouble quickly. They have though about weight distribution carefully. The anchor is set back just forward of the mast for instance, to centralise the weight.

A Powerful Sail Plan The SA / D ratio sits at over 26 with the mainsail and self tacking jib flying. There is also a genoa and options for a gennaker, code 0 and parasailor /Spinnaker. That should put the C – Cat 48 at the top of the performance cruiser category along with the likes of the Balance 482 (probably the closest competition?) There are also options for a carbon mast and longeron which will help you safely fly more sail area.

Modern and efficient, the C-Cat 48 is equipped with C-Foil daggerboards which should give you a bit of lift at speed.

This catamaran is constructed with a sandwich laminate structure infused with multiaxial fabrics and an epoxy-vinyl matrix. The bulkheads are made of composite with local carbon reinforcements in higher stress areas. She’s pretty rigid which all helps to improve the performance of this catamaran.

In the interior, there are 2 customizable options available: Antigua: a cleaner, sportier finish if weight reduction is your top priority, and St.Barth for a more luxurious, comfortable finish, albeit with some weight penalty.

The C-Cat 48 is one of the most exciting designs to come out in the performance cruising category. It’s great to see this Italian catamaran out on the water. I’ll be queueing up for a test sail!

How much does a C-Cat 48 Cost? What is the price? Well, as always, we will cover ourselves by saying that it depends on the options you go for, but a very nice example will set you back around €750k plus taxes.

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First look: C-Cat 48

• September 6, 2021

The new C-Cat 48 is a high performance cruising catamaran, which is available in two different specifications. Rupert Holmes reports

The C-Cat 48 is a lightweight and fast Italian cruising catamaran from the Comar Yachts yard near Rome, Italy.

The newly announced catamaran features C-foil daggerboards, which should reduce displacement at speed, in turn helping the cat achieve high speeds on passage, and high bridgedeck clearance.

The C-Cat 48, follows the same philosophy as it’s younger sister, the C-Cat 37 and incorporates the same key concepts to create a single large outdoor living space. The cockpit is protected by a large bimini, which is fully closable for pleasant outdoor living, and the cockpit and dinette are both on the same level, divided by a large sliding door.

Young French designer François Perus has created a boat that fits at the high end of the performance cruising spectrum, yet still offers spacious and comfortable accommodation.

This accommodation includes a very sheltered cockpit that opens onto a large saloon with optional inside steering position.

Two customisable versions are offered: the Antigua is the higher performance option and emphasises the boat’s sporty potential, with a lightweight interior, while the Saint Barths offers a greater degree of luxury for those who may spend extended periods on board.

The first boat is scheduled for a mid-August 2021 launch at Fiumicino near Rome and will be unveiled to the public at the Cannes boat show .

C-Cat: 48 specifications

LOA: 14.8m / 48ft 6in Beam: 7.3m / 24ft 0in Draught: 0.57m to 2.2m / 1ft 11in to 7ft 3in Displacement: 9,700kg / 21,400kg Price: €649,000 / ex VAT Builder: c-catamarans.com

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Passenger Vessel

• Cat. 26m 400 seats
• 26m 301 seats
• 24m 214 seats
• 22m 195 seats
• 20m 164 seats
• 18.60m 119 seats
• 18m 97 seats
• 16m 85 seats
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• 9m 12 seats Inboard
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• 20m 15 tons
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Passenger | Cargo Vessel

• 26m 295 seats | 6 tons
• 20m 84 seats | 6 tons
• 18m 48 seats | 3.5 tons

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• 9m Outboard
• 8.80m Outboard

PASSENGER VESSEL 12M 48 SEATS

This Aluminium Passengers Shuttle, 12.20m long and 4.20m wide is approved to Maritime French standards.

Its total capacity is 48 passengers in 4th category and 36 in 3rd category in addition to the pilot and one crew member., her deck plan is rational and effective and provides good passenger flow, layout and seating have been designed for comfort., passengers experience numerous improvements ( hybrid parallel propulsion, 100% electric propulsion, quietness thanks to soundproofing). thanks to its solutions proposed by shipyard maintenance is made easy (engine hatch opens-up for easy access, working bench is set in the front compartment, pumps in place to renew engine oil, etc.).

TYPE OF VESSEL

Semi-planing monohull for passenger transportation, specifications.

• Naval Architect
• Construction material
• Marine Aluminium

CLASSIFICATION

Passenger vessel compliant with french regulations.

• Drawing Approval by Bureau Veritas
• Building Survey by Bureau Veritas
• 2 shipyard visits by a Marine Affairs Inspector

MAIN CHARACTERISTICS

• 1500 h/year
• Overall Length
• Hull Length
• Waterline Length
• Moulded Depth
• Loaded Draft
• 48 in 4th catégory / 36 in 3rd catégory
• Fresh Water Capacity
• Black Water Capacity

PROPULSION SYSTEM

• Propulsion type
• Inboard Diesel
• 2* Iveco NEF60 5.9L 270HP @3000 rpm
• Fuel Capacity
• approx. 20 knots
• Engine Ventilation
• Shafts and propellers
• Engine deck hatches on jack above engines

STEERING SYSTEM

• Pump and jack
• Helm angle sensor and indicator
• Hydraulic bypass and manual safety steering system
• Mechanical trim tabs on transon

INTERIOR / FURNISHING

• Noise and Vibration Reduction System
• Aluminium honeycomb panel ceiling planking in wheelhouse and passenger saloon
• Glasses and Windows in wheelhouse and passenger saloon
• Fusion audio system
• Fireproof Aluminium passengers seats
• Confortable Pilot Seat
• LED lighting

SURFACE TREATMENT

• Topsides : Waterborne painting cycle with low environmental impact Epoxy filler treatment
• Underside : International Trilux 33 anti-fouling paint

NAVIGATION EQUIPEMENT

• Navigation system Simrad NSS9 evo2 GPS pack + GPS Antenna
• Halo 20 Simrad Radar
• 2 RS20S Simrad VHF
• 1 GMDSS portable VHF
• Ocean Signal Transponder SART
• Lalizas Compass
• EPIRB Ocean Signal Tag

ANCHORING SYSTEM

• 1500W Quick Electric Windlass
• Hight performance Rocna Anchor

ENERGY SOURCES

• 2 Optima engine packs
• 1 Optima windlass pack
• 1 service pack
• 24V 200 Amp
• 1 safety pack
• 24V 150 Amp
• 1 radio safety pack
• 12V 110 Amp
• 2 battery charger

NAVIGATION LIGHTS

• Marinelec Regulatory Lights Supervision System
• Regulatory Lights

FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM

• Marinelec Fire Detection System
• Saint-Gobain rockwool Engine room Fire Protection insulation
• Novec extingishing system
• Fire fighting pump on one engine + fire hose
• Additional backup diesel pump
• MED regulatory firefighter equipment

BILGE SYSTEM

• Marinelec Water Detection System
• Thermal engine driven valved pipe system enabling draining of each compartment
• Independant diesel pump can be plugged into pipe network

EVACUATION SYSTEM

• Approved Safety System
• Pneumatic lifting of rafts initiated from the wheelhouse

Related to Propulsion

Upgrade hybrid parallel propulsion system, (for crossing protected areas at hull speed).

• Inboard Hybride
• Diesel Propulsion
• Gasoil Capacity
• Electric Propulsion
• Battery Power
• Battery Type
• Lithium Iron Phosphate
• Battery Charger
• 380V / 17 kW
• Diesel Max. Speed
• Electric Max Speed
• approx. 8.5 knots
• Electric Cruising Speed
• approx. 5.5 knots
• Electric Autonomy at Cruissing Speed
• 3h at 5.5 knots
• Vessel Monitoring System

100 % Electric Propulsion

(replacing diesel propulsion).

• Inboard Electrique
• Battery Chargers
• 380V / 2* 30A
• Electric Max. Speed
• approx. 8,5 knots
• 9h at 5.5 knots

Diesel Engine Upgrade

• 2* Volvo D6 300HP @3500 rpm + 2* ZF-HS85AE
• 2* Volvo D6 330HP @3500 rpm + 2* ZF-HS85AE
• 2* Cummins QSB 6,7 L 305HP @2850 rpm + 2* ZF280
• Double-walled fuel line 2* Cummins QSB 6,7 L 305 HP @2850 rpm

Related to equipement

• Flexiteek 2G Decking
• 4.3 kW Bow thruster
• 4.3 kW Stern thruster + 24V 75A battery pack
• LS Electro-hydraulic pump
• Adjustable Lenco electric flaps
• Simrad autopilot + Gyrocompass
• 1200W solar panels
• 8 Camera video System – Engine room monitoring and navigation assistance
• Two 32 inch screens with HDMI imput
• Coupled pump with bronze impeller instead of neoprene impeller
• SS60 Airmar Depth Sensor
• Mooring pack – Four F6 fenders and four 12m/16mm mooring ropes
• Upgrade VIP upholstered seat
• Spare upholstery

Related to connectivity

(included in hybrid parallel & 100% electric options).

• 3G Vessel Monitoring System Bilge monitoring Navigation lights monitoring Service and battery pack, windlass / bow thruster monitoring Tank monitoring Diesel engine monitoring GPS Monitoring Lithium battery pack monitoring Electric Motor Monitoring Insulation monitoring between electrical circuits and hull Structure vertical acceleration monitoring 3G connectivity and remote operator interface

SIMILAR PASSENGER VESSEL PREVIOUSLY DELIVERED

H66 : 12m 45 seats electric - posidonie.

H63/H64 : 12m 48 seats - SH Castor / SH Pollux

H61 : 12m 49 seats Hybrid - L'Odina

H60 : 12m 48 seats Hybrid - Colibr-e

H56 : 12m 48 seats Hybrid - Le Pass'Partout

H51 : 12m 50 seats Hybrid - O2

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Following on from the C-Cat 37, a compact catamaran that was unanimously acknowledged to be very successful, the Italian builder is now launching a much more ambitious 48-foot model. Performance and comfort are the order of the day: we’re now in the realms of Outremer, Catana, Balance, HH, Seawind or Ita. These are all cruising multihulls that uphold the pleasure of sailing... on all points of sail, thanks to their daggerboards!

Test location: Fiumiccino (Ouest de Rome) Conditions: 5 to 18 knots of wind - Calm to moderate sea state

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An existing boatbuilder freshly converted to multihulls

Comar has been an internationally known brand since 1971: the shipyard based at Fiumiccino shipyard, west of Rome, on the banks of the Tiber, has produced thousands of great monohulls, with a range from 21 to 100 feet. Collaborations with the Finot Group for the Comet 11-13- 14 or Valiccelli series proved very successful. The Genesis 43 and the Phoenix 50 also won many fans, and the reputation for quality of Comar boats was established. However, the shipyard experienced difficulties during the crisis of the 1990s. In 1998, when Massimo Guardigli took over Comar, things started to look up for the yard, they began offering a range of custom-built monohulls alongside their production boats of recognized quality, such as the Comet 38, 50 and 65 – all Bruce Farr designs. The C51 Sport, an aggressive cruiser-racer, has seen great success on the race course. But as the monohull market became more and more competitive and the demand for multihulls grew, Massimo and his team decided to reorient the entire shipyard towards a new brand: C-Catamarans. 

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