An exploration catamaran
Announced in 2016, the catamaran Explocat 52 was launched in the summer of 2020. This 16.95m long ocean-going catamaran has a beam of 8.20m and is built in aluminium for added safety and structural rigidity, allowing her to sail around the world.
Designed by the architect Pierre Delion in collaboration with Darnet Design and the design office of Garcia Yachts, Outremer and Gunboat, it completes the range of exploration monohulls from the French builder, offering more comfort, stability and space than a monohull.
Navigation with reduced crew
Its deck layout has been designed for sailing with a reduced crew, and it will even be possible to manoeuvre single-handed under cover from the aft cockpit. The shipyard has fitted its catamaran with a pendulum wheel steering system (as will be the case for the Outremer 55). It is therefore possible to steer either in a low position sheltered from the rigid bimini from the aft cockpit or high up for engine manoeuvres or sailing in good weather. As this system has not yet been developed when the first Explocat 52 is ordered, it will be installed on the models to follow.
At the stern, there is a beautiful cockpit with a comfortable saloon. A second forward cockpit allows you to enjoy a second protected rest area or a lookout area, extended by a trampoline for lazing around. This area is directly accessible from a central interior passageway on the same level and a watertight front door. It can also be accessed via the large protected walkways.
A comfortable living area
Inside, the gondola houses a comfortable living area with a large port helm station offering a beautiful view forward. An L-shaped saloon with its dining table and a fully equipped U-shaped galley complete the living area, which offers a headroom of 2.05 m. The large windows offer a panoramic view of the outside.
The hulls offer several arrangements: two arrangements on the port hull and three on the starboard hull. It will be possible to opt for 3 (owner's starboard hull version) with 4 cabins and 3 toilet compartments. In total, up to 10 people will be able to stay aboard the Explocat 52, once the saloon has been converted into an additional double bed.
With 660 litres of water tank and 2x550 litres of diesel, the Explocat will allow you to sail for a long time, in total autonomy. Finally, its draught reduced to 1.50 m will facilitate access to shallow anchorages.
