450: seeing bigger
The SporTop version of the 450 allows boaters who wish to enjoy the comfort of a catamaran of 45 feet in a more conventional version, with a helm post on bulkhead in place of the flybridge.
- in terms of accommodation
- deck areas
- facilities
- performance
exterior
The cabin-top design creates a more elegant and punchier roof outline.
A large sunbathing area on the cabintop
The sail areas are the same with the FlyBridge version. However, the lower mast and boom:
- reduces pitching
- makes the boom easier to access
the cabintop bulkhead fitted steering position fitted on the cabin-top aft bulkhead includes the following:
- all maneuvers
- integrated large helm station seat
- access from the cockpit and the deck
- an optional extra safety system is also offered, with a tilting composite beam (optional) to close off the steering station in bad weather
- a composite bimini above steering area is available as an option
Specifications
Naval architect VPLP design
Exterior design Patrick le Quément
Interior design Nauta Design
Length over all 13.96 m / 45'10''
Beam 7.87 m / 25'10''
Draft 1.30 m / 4'3''
Mast clearance 22.33 m / 73'3''
Light displacement (EEC) 15 t / 33,075 Lbs
Sail area 130 m² / 1,399 sq.ft
Full-batten mainsail 79 m² / 850 sq.ft
Square top mainsail (opt.) 81 m² / 872 sq.ft
Furling genoa 51 m² / 549 sq.ft
Code 0 (opt.) 93 m² / 1,001 sq.ft
Engine (std) 2 x 45 CV / 2 x 45 HP
Fuel capacity 2 x 520 l / 2 x 137 US gal
Fresh water capacity 2 x 175 l / 2 x 46 US gal
No. Of berths 6 to 12
EC certification A : 12 ; B : 14 ; C : 20 ; D : 30
