2018 Catana 53
About this boat
Skidbladnir is a rare, premier example of the high-performance 2018 Catana 53. Built with an advanced carbon-infused hull, inverted bows, and curved daggerboards, this blue-water catamaran effortlessly maintains 15+ knot speeds while delivering absolute luxury.
The semi-custom three-cabin layout dedicates the entire starboard hull to an expansive owner’s suite. It features a large island queen berth, a dedicated workspace/desk, a built-in combination washer/dryer, and a massive private forward head boasting a custom double vanity and separate walk-in shower. The port hull offers two spacious guest cabins.
The main deck features a completely flush, single-level transition between the cockpit and the spacious saloon. A forward-facing interior navigation station with a rotating swivel chair sits adjacent to the gourmet U-shaped galley. The galley is extensively upgraded with solid-surface countertops, a wine cellar, a four-burner stove, and a premium refrigeration and deep-freeze system.
On deck, dual outboard helm stations provide 360-degree visibility, leading all fractional sloop rigging and lines to powerful central electric winches. Fully equipped for autonomous worldwide cruising, Skidbladnir is powered by twin 75 HP Volvo Penta turbo diesels and includes a heavy-duty solar array, generator, and watermaker.
Specifications
| Make | Catana |
| Model | 53 |
| Length (ft) | 53 |
| Year | 2018 |
| Power / sail | Sail |
| Hull | Multi |
| Builder | Catana |
| Construction | composite |
| LOA | 53 |
| Beam | 28 |
| Draft | 4 |
| Water | 2 x 105 gal |
| Fuel | 2 |
| Holding | 1 |
| Cabins | 3 |
| Heads | 3 |
| Galley | Up |
| Engines | 75HP Volvo Penta |
| Sails | fully battened performance mainsail, self-tacking furling Solent jib, downwind sails |
Inventory
Vessel Overview
- 2018 Catana 53 high performance blue water cruising catamaran
- Carbon infused hull with vacuum infused foam sandwich GRP layup and structural carbon reinforcements
- Inverted bows and curved carbon composite daggerboards
- Semi custom 3 cabin layout with entire starboard hull dedicated to owner suite
- Rated Category A Ocean CE certification
- Configured for autonomous worldwide cruising with solar, generator, and watermaker
Layout and Accommodations
- 3 cabin configuration: full owner master in starboard hull, two guest cabins in port hull
- Master suite features large low aft island queen berth, dedicated desk or vanity workspace, extensive storage and hanging lockers
- Master forward head with custom double vanity and separate walk in shower
- Built in combination washer dryer in master hull storage bay
- Flush single level transition between cockpit and saloon on main deck
- Forward facing interior navigation station with rotating swivel chair adjacent to galley
Salon
- Spacious saloon with direct cockpit access and panoramic views
- Forward facing nav station integrated into saloon area
- Dedicated storage and cabinetry for entertainment and navigation systems
Galley
- U shaped gourmet galley adjacent to nav station
- Multi drawer stainless steel Vitrifrigo refrigeration system (~96 gallon total capacity) with deep freeze sliding drawer units
- Four burner gas stovetop and separate stainless steel gas oven
- Solid surface countertops and extensive prep space
- Integrated bottle wine cooler and dedicated trash bin
- Specialized overhead cabinetry and storage including wine cellar
Cockpit
- Large exterior dining area with heavy teak table and lounge daybed
- Canvas bimini hardtop over cockpit area
- Dual aft outboard helm stations providing 360 degree visibility
- Central line handling and powerful electric winches for sail control
- Large forward open weave trampoline nets between hulls
Deck Equipment
- Dual outboard helm stations with direct sightlines and line leads to central electric winches
- Twin curved carbon composite daggerboards controllable from helm line systems
- Heavy duty electric anchor windlass located in flush deck locker
- Integrated aft davits with dedicated winches for hoisting rigid hull inflatable tender
- Structural wrap around handrails and escape hatches on inboard hull faces
Anchor and Docking
- Heavy duty electric anchor windlass
- Primary anchor with all chain rode
- Flush anchor locker on deck for storage and access
Tender
- Zodiac rigid hull inflatable dinghy
- Dedicated aft davits and winch system for hoisting and stowage
Electronics and Navigation
- Dual Raymarine multifunction chartplotters at helm stations
- Multi data wind depth and speed instruments
- Remote autopilot controls at helm
- Interior master chartplotter display and fixed VHF handset at nav station
- AIS transponder control system and secondary mechanical throttle autopilot overrides
- Digital radar dome mounted on mast first spreader and masthead VHF antenna
Electrical Power and Plumbing
- Massive 24V house battery bank
- Coachroof mounted solar panel array supporting house power
- Heavy duty inverter charger unit
- Onan diesel generator installed as auxiliary AC power source
- High output 110V watermaker system
- Twin 105 gallon freshwater tanks (noted total capacity ~211 gallons)
- Electric flush marine toilets plumbed to independent holding tanks
Engine and Mechanical
- Twin 75 HP Volvo Penta turbo diesel engines with saildrive units
- Oversized sound insulated transom engine bays with high headroom and deck hatch access
- Dual fuel tanks for extended range
- Robust mechanical systems sized for blue water cruising
Sails and Rigging
- Fractional sloop rig with clear coated carbon fiber mast and boom and extended forward bowsprit
- Fully battened performance mainsail with lazy jack stack pack system
- Self tacking furling Solent jib
- Specialized downwind sails included
- All running rigging led to central electric winches for efficient single person handling
Construction
- Vacuum infused foam sandwich GRP layup with structural carbon fiber reinforcements in chainplates coachroof and mast step
- Reinforced structural components for offshore safety and longevity
Safety and Miscellaneous
- Category A Ocean CE certification
- Built in bilge pumps and high capacity drainage systems
- Escape hatches on inboard hull faces
- Structural handrails and non skid deck surfaces for safe deck access
- Generator listed as Onan
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