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Sailing

The Catana 431 can easily and safely be sailed single-handed or as a couple, having all the main sail controls lead back to the cockpit. The winches for main sail control and for jib sheets are Harken electric, allowing for easy &amp; comfortable sailing. She has a tall rig (only a few 431 were fitted out with the 471 mast) allowing for nice light wind performance.

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Fiberglass

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Catamaran Boats

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Catana Catamarans

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Name	Value
Maker	Catana Catamarans
Maker website	https://www.catana.com
Model	431
First built hull	2002
Price	320,000 $
Boat type	Sail
Category	Catamaran Boats Daysailer Boats
Hull type	Catamaran Boats
Hull material	Catamaran Boats
Cabins	3
Births	7
Heads	2

Name	Value
Length overall	13.11 m
Length at waterline	12.8 m
Beam overall	7.32 m
Draft maximum	2.19 m
Draft minimum	0.79 m
Displacement	9,979.02 kg

Name	Value
Engine A
Fuel	Diesel
Maker	Yanmar
Model	4JH3CE
Power	52 HP
Type	Inboard
Engine B
Maker	Yanmar
Model	4JH3CE
Power	52 HP
Type	Inboard

Name	Value
Displacement to Length (D/L)	8.68
Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)	3.43

2002 Catana Catamarans 431

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Fiberglass

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13.11 m

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