In the last twelve years Maine Cat has launched 95 performance cruising multihulls. In the fall of 1996, we launched our first Maine Cat 30 performance cruising cat. Fifty-two Maine Cat 30s later, we took this highly successful design concept to the next exciting level - the Maine Cat 41.

Floor plan of the MeCat 41

Accommodations: The accommoda-tion plan starts with the area where you spend most of your time...the cockpit. This huge "great room" (the bridgedeck) measures 15' 6" long by 11' 6" wide and creates a wonderful central social/sailing area which is the envy of yachts twice our size. Forward of this area is a convertible dinette table that easily drops down to create a topside double berth for cool tropical sleeping.

Below deck you'll find accommodations for six adults with ample space for guests and cooking. In the galley you'll find a refrigerator, freezer, four burner propane stove/oven combination and microwave. The port hull includes a queen size berth, full bath and a private cabin with comfortable forward berth.

The entire starboard hull is devoted to the master stateroom. A queen size amidships berth is a mirror image of the port berth with ample storage. The large master bath has a separate enclosed shower. There is also a huge private single berth in the forward part of the hull near a large office area for chart work and storage.

The Maine Cat 41 is the only production-built cruising catamaran in the world that provides outstanding sailing and motoring performance, huge payload capacity (7200 pounds) and a unique open bridgedeck design that transforms the entire bridgedeck area into a protected pilothouse. Our unique open bridgedeck design is simply a better solution that the "condo" cat bridgedeck cabin arrangement that obstructs visibility, is a ventilation nightmare and chops up the best part of the platform.

Profile of MC41 - llustration by Stephen L. Davis

Deck Plan: We have four oversized Lewmar 50s and a fifth electric winch. The centralized helm console with double helm seat under the hardtop "roof" is the hub for all sailing and motoring controls. Flanking the helm are two very comfortable pivoting and adjustable cushioned chairs.

Rig and Sail Plan: One of the most important design criteria is for the sail systems to provide safe and simple single-handed operation without sacrificing optimum sailing efficiency. Our modest sail plan coupled with the huge form stability of the 23-foot beam allows us to sail safely in higher wind speeds before shortening sail is required.

The sails are high performance Pentex laminates with efficient shapes and outstanding quality design by Pope Sails of Rockland, Maine.

• Mainsail: The mainsail has full-length battens. Reefing is as simple as easing the main halyard and tightening the reef lines lead into the cockpit with the electric winch.

• Jib: The 100% working jib is self-tracking and roller reefed and furled on a beautiful Profurl systems.

We recommend to complete the sail inventory for light wind and off-wind conditions our option roller furled screacher and sock-doused asymmetrical spinnaker (seen in the above illustration). Both these sails are tacked to the retractable bowsprit.

Maine Cat continues to build our reputation on conservative engineering, superior quality construction and innovative design solutions. We of no equal to our building techniques in the present production multihull  industry. When you purchase a new Maine Cat 41, you have made a great investment in sailing enjoyment that is as simple to maintain as it is to sail.

MAINE CAT 41 CRUISING PACKAGE, based on revised specifications dated September 2005, is a very well outfitted sail away package with everything you need to head off to the islands in complete comfort and safety. . The Maine Cat 41 can be customized and equipped to meet your most exacting requirements. Maine Cat prides itself on our ability to deliver a yacht built to fit each of our special owners. Additional options may be added per the Maine Cat 41 Options Worksheet.

A $40,000.00 deposit holds the price and guarantees a launch date. We think you will agree this package is very complete and an exceptional value. Pricing effective Feb. 1, 2007 and includes installation. FOB factory Bremen, Maine USA. Taxes and commissioning are not included.

Please call 1-888-832-2287 or email us if we can help your cruising dreams on a Maine Cat 41 become a reality.