2021 Itacatamarans ITA 14.99, EUR 990'000.-

In summer 2026, my wife and I completed a three-month, 1,500-nautical-mile voyage around the Western Mediterranean onboard Waiata. Before purchasing her, we spent extensive time evaluating alternatives from HH, Balance, and Outremer. Ultimately, we believe there are three key qualities that set Waiata apart from other catamarans. Firstly, the home-like comfort. From the full-scale galley –which should really be called a kitchen– to the plentiful storage, spacious indoor and outdoor seating areas, refined Italian cabinetry, and full-size showers, we never miss a single comfort of home. Secondly, she sails fast and –most importantly for us– sails exceptionally well in light breeze. In as little as 5 knots of true wind, we unroll the Code 0 and match wind speed, while every other sailboat is motoring. Lastly, we truly feel part of a family. The shipyard’s founders are incredibly accessible and responsive, while the active community of fellow owners offers a great network for sharing insights on maintenance, boat upgrades, and cruising destinations.

Waiata is hull number four of the eleven catamarans hand-crafted so far by Itacatamarans in Fano, Italy. A semi-custom 50-foot performance cruiser that sails at wind speed, manoeuvres in silence, and offers full domestic comfort. Waiata is fully turn-key and ready for her next owner.

**Construction and Rigging**

Exhilarating performance and stability thanks to lightweight construction, daggerboards, and a generous sail wardrobe:

• Hulls, deck, and coachroof laminated with E-glass and epoxy resin
  
• High-load carbon fiber reinforcement in primary/secondary bulkheads, bilges, chainplates, daggerboard casings
  
• Retractable daggerboards
  
• Marechal white-painted aluminium mast and Canoe boom
  
• OneSails 4T Forte square-top mainsail, self-tacking jib, and staysail
  
• OneSails Code 0 and asymmetric A3 gennaker on Facnor furlers
  
• North Sails symmetrical spinnaker with dousing sock
  

**Propulsion**

State-of-the-art hybrid system for near-silent maneuvering and motor sailing, combined with ample range for longer passages:

• 2× Oceanvolt 15 kW electric engines with variable-pitch propellers
  
• Fischer Panda AGT-DC 22 kW generator (fully serviced 2026)
  
• 48V DC propulsion battery bank with 14x Valence LiFePO4 batteries delivering 25.7 kWh total capacity
  

**Power Generation and Distribution**

Self-sufficient energy systems engineered for off-grid independence:

• 15x solar panels across coachroof (new 2026) and davits delivering 2.1 kW peak capacity
  
• Victron Energy Quattro 10,000 VA inverter and smart charger
  
• Cerbo GX management system with GX Touch 50 display (both new 2026)
  

**Interior and Comfort**

Cabins and a galley that feel like a home, not a boat compromise:

• U-shaped galley with Corian countertops, Blanco sink, and generous storage
  
• Miele 4-burner induction cooktop paired with a full-size convection oven
  
• Webasto air conditioning (24,000 BTU/h) with independent digital thermostats across cabins, heads, and salon
  
• Schenker watermaker Modular 100 (100 L/h)
  
• Isotherm ICE29 ice-maker
  
• Candy Aquamatic 4 kg laundry machine
  
• Samsung 43" Smart TV on electric lift
  
• Multi-zone Fusion Hi-Fi audio system with Bluetooth, DAB
  

**Electronics and Communications**

Global connectivity and complete digital integration from helm to open sea:

• Garmin EmpirBus digital switching system to monitor and control all lighting, water pumps, and tank levels
  
• Raymarine Axiom+ 12" multi-function display at navigation table, plus Axiom+ 9” MFDs at each helm stations
  
• Comprehensive Raymarine instrument suite: autopilot, radar, masthead camera, transponder, and fishfinder
  
• Garmin Vesper Cortex VHF system (wired + wireless handhelds) featuring Class B AIS and remote vessel monitoring
  
• Starlink Mini satellite dish (new 2026)
  
• Iridium GO! satellite comms with mast-mounted high-gain antenna
  

**Deck and Ground Tackle**

Ergonomic sail management designed for effortless short-handed sailing:

• 11x Harken 2-speed Radial winches, of which 8 electric and 2 manual in cockpit, plus 1 at mast base
  
• Lewmar V3 windlass with wired remote and Raymarine MFD integration
  
• ULTRA 45 kg anchor paired with 100 m of 10 mm galvanized chain (new 2024)
  
• 22 mm polyamide black trampoline net (new 2026)
  

**Accessories**

Premium tender and essential deck gear fully equipped for cruising:

• Composite OC Tender 330 with Suzuki 20HP outboard
  
• Magma stainless-steel gas grill
  
• Carbonautica 2.3 m foldable gangway with flush deck fitting and handrail
  
• Canopée custom shade sail for trampoline area
  
• 8x Fendertex black lightweight, inflatable fenders (new 2026)