2002 Catana 581

BLUE MOON - 2002 Catana 581 - Just completed Atlantic Passage (Jan 2026) from Greece to Trinidad after a major refit in Greece 2025. A true performance bluewater catamaran — not a 'condo on keels' — comfortable at anchor and in the marina while sailing safely and quickly at most angles. BLUE MOON is a self-sustaining yacht. Comprehensive 2025-2026 refit prepared her for Atlantic and future Pacific crossings: a complete mechanical and electrical rebirth, not a cosmetic touch-up. From drivetrain rebuild and new standing rigging to a massive 1700Ah Lithium 24V battery bank, every critical system has been replaced or upgraded. Turn-key expedition vessel, ready to circumnavigate immediately. KEY REFIT HIGHLIGHTS (2025-2026) - SPEED & POWER: 2 x NEW Yanmar 110HP Common Rail engines (2022, ~650 hours) with new Gori propellers (Oct 2025). - PEACE OF MIND: NEW standing rigging (Oct 2025) - 100% insurable. - UNLIMITED ENERGY: 24V 1700Ah Lithium Valley battery bank, 2.25kW solar, 2x Victron Quattro 8000W inverters (220V), plus Multiplus II 3000W (110V). Run air conditioning all night without the generator. - EXPEDITION READY: Onboard dive center (220V compressor + 4 tanks & BCDs), watermaker, and Starlink connectivity. HULL & PERFORMANCE GRP foam sandwich hull reinforced with Carbon Fiber/Twaron (Aramid) in high-stress areas. Daggerboards allow 3.5ft draft for shallow access and superior upwind pointing. High bridge deck eliminates slamming. Full Crusader sails from 2022 (Main, Genoa 150%, Solent/Jib) plus NEW Oxley stabilized Parasailor-type spinnaker (Oct 2025). POWER STATION (New 2026 System) - Batteries: 24V 1700Ah Lithium Valley LiFePO4 (Feb 2026) - Solar: 2.25kW array with Victron BlueSolar MPPT controllers - Inverters: 2 x Victron Quattro 8000W (16kW total) plus Victron Multiplus II 3000W accepting global shore power (110V/220V) - Management: Complete CZone digital switching and Victron Cerbo GX integration (2026) - Generator: 2022 Cummins Onan 11kW 220V Marine QD (~1500 hrs, backup only) ACCOMMODATIONS (Owner's Version) - Starboard Hull (Owner): Queen island berth, office/vanity, extensive wardrobe storage, spa-like bathroom with walk-in shower - Port Hull (Guests): Spacious double cabins, private heads and showers - Climate Control: Premium Frigomar 55K BTU Inverter Chiller AC (5 air handlers) - Laundry: Haier domestic washing machine NAVIGATION & ELECTRONICS - B&G Zeus 3 touchscreen plotters - B&G Halo radar, AIS transceiver, ForwardScan sonar - B&G autopilot with new pump and motor (Oct 2025) - Starlink High Performance hardware TOYS & TENDER - Tender: Zodiac Pro 4.2m RIB (2012) with new Hypalon tubes (Oct 2025) and Honda 40HP 4-stroke (25mph+) - Diving: Coltri MCH 6 dive compressor (2021), 4 rack-mounted tanks, fins, masks, BCDs - Workshop: Dedicated ship's air compressor (BK1190) GROUND TACKLE - Primary anchor: 50kg (110lb) Rocna (Oct 2025) - 150m (492ft) of 12mm chain - Secondary: 40kg Delta - Windlass: 5HP custom with helm remote MOORING & SAFETY - 10 x heavy-duty fenders - Full set of 1-inch braided dock lines (new 2025) - 8-man life raft (service due Oct 2028) - RescueMe EPIRB (new Oct 2026) - 4 x Spinlock Deckvests with strobes Additional: New bottom paint (Feb 2026), repaired furler on foresail, ongoing rigging upgrades for the next owner.