The Catana 53 represents one of the finest blends of blue-water performance sailing and luxury liveaboard comfort available in the modern catamaran market. BLUE CHIP is an exceptionally specified Owner’s Version that stands apart from the majority of brokerage offerings by virtue of her single-owner history, private use only, and extensive factory options list.
Never chartered and carefully equipped from new, she was built for serious passagemaking combined with refined onboard living. Featuring Catana’s signature lightweight infused construction, daggerboards, performance rig, raised helm position, and exceptional sailing efficiency, BLUE CHIP offers genuine offshore capability while maintaining the comfort expected of a premium luxury catamaran.
This is not a stripped-back performance boat, nor a heavy production charter platform. It is a sophisticated long-range cruising yacht for knowledgeable owners who understand the value of speed, efficiency, safety, and autonomy at sea.
Designed by Christophe Barreau and built by Chantier Catana in France, the Catana 53 is widely regarded as one of the benchmark luxury performance cruising catamarans of her generation.
Unlike mass-production cruising catamarans, the Catana philosophy focuses on:
The result is a vessel capable of sustained fast passagemaking while remaining comfortable, predictable, and efficient under sail.
BLUE CHIP embodies that philosophy beautifully.
The Owner’s Version layout provides a luxurious private owner’s hull together with beautifully appointed guest accommodation.
Owner’s Hull
The entire port hull is dedicated to the owner and includes:
Guest Accommodation
The starboard hull provides comfortable guest accommodation with:
The saloon is bright, modern, and exceptionally well connected to the cockpit through large sliding doors, creating a seamless indoor/outdoor living environment.
The Catana 53 deck layout is designed for short-handed offshore sailing without compromising entertaining space or safety.
Features include:
The helm ergonomics and deck circulation are particularly impressive, allowing safe movement offshore while maintaining excellent social space in whether at anchor or on a dock
This is where the Catana 53 truly separates itself from conventional cruising catamarans.
The combination of:
gives BLUE CHIP genuine passagemaking capability.
She offers:
Experienced sailors will immediately appreciate the difference between a Catana and heavier charter-derived catamarans.
BLUE CHIP was heavily optioned from new and configured for serious independent cruising.
Equipment highlights include:
Catana’s advanced construction methods are a major part of the vessel’s appeal.
Features include:
This results in a stronger, lighter, faster, and more efficient offshore platform.
Opportunities to acquire late-model, privately owned, never-chartered Catana 53 Owner’s Versions are exceptionally rare.
BLUE CHIP presents an outstanding opportunity to acquire a highly specified offshore cruising catamaran without the delays, uncertainty, and escalating costs associated with a new build.
For knowledgeable buyers seeking one of the finest luxury performance cruising catamarans currently available on the brokerage market, BLUE CHIP deserves very serious consideration.
Available for inspection by prior appointment only.
Hull Type: Catamaran Twin Dbrd.
Rigging Type:
Fractional Sloop
LOA:53.08 ft / 16.18
LWL:53.08 ft / 16.18
S.A. (reported):1,851.39 ft² / 172.00 m²
Beam:28.38 ft / 8.65
Displacement:30,865.00 lb / 14,000 kg
Max Draft:11.81 ft / 3.60 m
Min Draft:4.69 ft / 1.43 m
Construction:
GRP-infused Foam Sandwich w/Vinylester and Polyester resin
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Details
ManufacturerCATANA
Model53
Year (Build / Refit)2021
Length16.1m
Total Power80 hp
Beam8.5m
Specifications
Dimensions
Length16.1m
Beam8.5m
Hull
MaterialComposite
ShapeCatamaran
Features
AIS
Autopilot
Compass
Depth Instrument
GPS
On Board Computer
Plotter
Radar
Radar Detector
Repeater
Speed Instrument
VHF
Wind Instrument
Lazyjacks
Radio
TV
WiFi
Bimini Top
Hard Top
Spray Hood
Propulsion
Engine 1
Engine MakeYanmar
Engine Model4JH80
Engine Hours960
Engine TypeInboard
Drive TypeSaildrive
Fuel TypeDiesel
Power80 hp
Year2021
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