2013 Catana 42

This Catana 42, Bubu 2.0, is a carbon-infused high-performance catamaran comprehensively fitted out with premium gear for serious cruising. At first glance, the 42 may not look different from other catamarans in her size range, but once the sails are hoisted, the difference is clear. Thanks to its ideal beam-to-length ratio, adjustable daggerboards, tulip-shaped bows, and torpedo-shaped hulls, she is powerful yet light, and robust yet responsive. The daggerboards, in particular, deliver outstanding upwind performance. Her powerful single-spreader sloop rig carries a Hydranet mainsail and genoa, a lightweight furling genoa, furling Code D, and electric winches. Navigation is handled by an exhaustive NKE Marine Electronics suite, a benchmark in offshore racing and performance cruising. Communication and safety are equally well covered, with an extensive communications pack, infrared and interior cameras, Starlink, life raft, EPIRB, and more. Under power, Bubu 2.0 is equipped with twin 40 hp Volvo Penta saildrive diesels, supported by a generator, hydro generator, inverter, lithium batteries, solar panels, and a Victron Gebo CX energy management system. Further equipment includes a water maker, tender with outboard, davits, covers, complete cockpit enclosure, cockpit cushions and sunbeds for the coach roof. Also worth mentioning is the ton of storage on this boat including a big locker under the cockpit sole and a trio more forward. A big sliding-glass door provides entrance to the saloon offering a 360º panoramic view. There’s a nice forward-facing nav station to port; a dining table and settee to starboard; and a rear-facing galley aft that’s connected to the outdoor living areas through another sliding window. Natural light and ventilation fill the saloon and the cabins, while a Webasto heating system ensures comfort on cooler days. Descend the stairways in the starboard hull to access forward and aft guest cabins, which are separated by a storage locker and a shared bathroom with wash basin, electric toilet and shower facility. The entire port hull is dedicated to the owner’s suite, featuring a spacious double cabin aft and a generous forward bathroom with washbasin, manual toilet, and shower. Compact yet complete, Bubu 2.0 packs remarkable performance, technology, and liveaboard comfort into 42 feet, making her a standout in her class.