Palooza is a well constructed bluewater performance sailing catamaran built by the well regarded Catana factory in France. With extensive upgrades Palooza offers great value for a couple or small family looking to sail across oceans safely and comfortably.
Notable upgrades include lithium batteries (2021), new engines (2018), new generator (2024), 12V air-conditioning (2023). new 3 burner stove with solenoid cutoff (2023), new windlass controller (2024), remote autopilot controller (2024), new ACCO anchor chain (2023), new 110V inverter (2023), new 220V inverter (2024),. new cushions, canvas and mainsail bag (2023), underhull lights (2023), fresh bottom paint (2023).
Length : 41’
Beam : 23'
Displacement : 24,000 lbs
Draft, boards up : 2’7”
Draft, boards down : 8’8’’
Mast clearance : 63’11’’
Mast length : 57’4”
Inboard engines : 2 x 40 hp Volvo Saildrive with Folding Propellers
Generator: Paguro 4000 (new)
Fresh water capacity : 177 gallons
Fuel capacity : 106 gallons
Black water capacity : 29 US Gal
Vinylester vacuum bagged sandwich construction, TWARON® Impact Aramid Process
2017-18
2021-22:
2023-2024
Additional Inclusions:
Standing rigging replaced in January 2023
Square head, tri-radial, full batten, Fibercon-Dyneema Jib on furling system, dacron
Genoa on furling system, dacron Tri-radial asymmetric gennaker with sock system Bowsprit
Running rigging in Dyneema
Spinnaker hardware
All gear with ball bearing blocks
Mainsail automatic reefing system from the cockpit on electric central winch
2 stainless steel steering wheels with brake and leather covers
WHITLOCK mechanical transmission system (bulletproof)
Emergency tiller
GPS map GARMIN 7412xsv touchscreen multifunction display (chart plotter/wind/radar) with laptop connection.
Radar GARMIN xHD 4KW 48mile.
GARMIN GHS10i VHF radio.
AIS Transponder AIT1000.
3 x Multifunction Display GARMIN GNX120 7” (Helm display replaced 2023)
Autopilot Raymarine hydraulic system
Radio DVD/CD/MP3/Bluetooth Furion player with 3 separate zones: 2 BOSE speakers inside, 2 outside, 2 front area.
12v SSD Computer with 24” screen for movies, etc.
USB charging ports at helm and nav station
1700 W Windlass with remote control
ROCNA 25 kg anchor (2017), 200 feet galvanized chain Ø 10 mm (new 2023), bridle with chafe protection
Spare anchor: Fortress 37 (2017), 135 feet galvanized chain
1 aft double cabin with double blackout curtains
Independent beds with slatted base and mattress in high density foam
Large forward shower room with washbasin, shower, marine toilet with 1 x 55 L holding tank
2 double cabins with double blackout curtains and a mosquito screen
Independent beds with slatted base and mattress in high density foam
Shower room with washbasin, shower, marine toilet with 1 x 55 L holding tank
Aquabase 12v watermaker 50 L/h
Plumbing for drinkable water in rigid tubing
Pressurized freshwater pumps with accumulator
Pressurized sea water in front hatch and galley
Fresh water mixer tap with ceramic seals in each bathroom and in the galley
Mixer tap with ceramic seals for fresh water hot and cold
1 Water heater of 55 L on AC current and engines exchangers
2 Electric heads with freshwater or saltwater flush (2023)
2 Gas 16 Kg bottles in fiberglass with security regulator
Deck wash with pressurized sea water / fresh water. Hose can reach entire boat.
Swim platform shower with pressurized cold and hot fresh water
Three fresh water pumps
Salt water pump
Head pumps and rebuild kit
Shower grey water pump and rebuild kit
Water maker membranes
Water filters
Extensive spare parts for the two Volvo engines and sail drives (impellers, water pump seals/bearings, belts, fuel filters,etc)
Hatch and solar struts
Diesel and water jugs
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.