Why "Nina" is the Ultimate FastCat 435 for Comfortable, Reliable Cruising
Among FastCat 435s, Nina distinguishes herself as an exceptional value for those seeking a well-equipped, safe, and comfortable cruising catamaran. Commissioned in 2010 and meticulously maintained, Nina has been thoughtfully upgraded to enhance both livability and long-term reliability. A comprehensive refit in 2016 saw new sail drives, rudders, and saloon window seals installed, ensuring she remains a turnkey solution for sailors ready to embark on their next adventure.
The African Cats FastCat 435 is renowned for its advanced construction. Designed by Angelo Lavranos, Nina is built using vacuum-infused epoxy resin, reinforced with carbon fiber and Divinycell foam cores. Unlike mass-produced charter catamarans, this robust yet lightweight structure ensures superior durability, increased efficiency, and resistance to osmosis—giving her a lifespan far beyond typical chapter-design production boats.
While Nina is designed to be fast and easy to sail, what truly sets her apart is her self-sufficiency and onboard comfort. She boasts a powerful solar array (630W), a reliable AGM battery bank (880Ah), and a Honda EU 2000 generator, providing reliable off-grid energy for extended cruising. Her air conditioning and Webasto heater make life aboard comfortable in any climate, while the Schenker 60L/hr watermaker ensures fresh water at all times. Her full suite of navigation and communication electronics includes a Raymarine ST70 autopilot, Garmin GPS Map 5212 chartplotters, SSB radio, AIS receiver, and satellite communication, allowing for safe and easy navigation across oceans. The new Dyform rigging (2018) supports an excellent sail inventory, including a fully battened North Sails mainsail, furling genoa (2025), and two gennakers, making Nina not only a comfortable home on the water but also a capable light-air performer. Built for strength and safety, Nina features built-in buoyancy chambers and watertight compartments, ensuring she remains unsinkable. Her well-engineered hull design helps minimize wave impact, ensuring a smoother and more comfortable ride in offshore conditions, and the cockpit layout allows for complete sail control without leaving its safety—ideal for single or short-handed sailing.
In summary, Nina is the perfect balance of speed, comfort, and self-sufficiency. Unlike many boats in this price range, she offers high-end construction, extensive upgrades, and a full suite of cruising essentials
Accommodation
- Cabins: 2
- Berths: 2 Full King-size (220x180 cm)
- Total Sleeps: 8
- Seating Capacity: 8
- Total Heads: 2
- Captain/Crew Cabin: 1
Interior Comforts and Amenities
- Refrigeration: Front-opening Isotherm Inox air-cooled fridge/freezer (CR 200) & top-opening air-cooled chiller (switchable to fridge/freezer)
- Stove & Oven: Smeg Inox 5-burner stove with full-size oven
- Propane Fume Detector: Fireboy Xintex S-2A control system
- Propane Tanks: 3 x 25 lb composite gas cylinders (New 2023)
- Barbecue: Large stainless steel gas BBQ
- Watermaker: Schenker 15 gal/hr (60 liters) (New 2020)
- Clothes Washer: Candy Aquamatic 3.5 kg
- Water Heater: Isotherm dual spiral 40 liters (electric + port engine)
- Air Conditioner: Standalone 110V
- Heater: Webasto Air Top EVO M
- Headroom: 196 cm min, 204 cm max
Additional Comforts:
- Saloon table converts to a large double bed
- Diving tank (20 liters, steel)
- Life vests: 6 x inflatable Plastimo Pilot 165
- Fire blankets, floating anchor, safety harness
- Full set of cutlery, cookware, barometer, clock, and temperature/humidity gauge
Electronics and Navigation
- Autopilot: Raymarine ST70 with X10 SmartPilot + Hydraulic steering with Octopus hydraulic-powered autopilot. Back up auto pilot steering using a linear actuator
- Primary Chart Plotter: Garmin GPS Map 5212 + spare unit
- Radar: Raymarine
- Satellite Communication: Iridium SatPhone 9555 with installed aerial
- Depth Sounder/Log/Wind Instruments: Raymarine i70 (New 2015), New wind vane and arrow (New 2025)
- SSB Radio: Icom IC-7000 with Pactor Controller (New 2012)
- Primary VHF Radio: Icom IC-M506 (New 2016)
- Secondary VHF Radio: Raymarine 101E
- Compass: Raymarine fluxgate (New 2021) & Plastimo magnetic
- Stereo & Speakers: Fusion MS-RA70 (New 2020), Fusion cockpit speakers (New 2023), Sony saloon speakers (New 2020)
- Television: Samsung with Philips Dolby surround
- EPIRB: McMurdo SmartFind
- AIS Receiver: Easy TRX with on-off switch, integrated into chart plotter
Additional Electronics:
- Apple Mac Mini onboard computer (12V)
- Wi-Fi aerial Banten Bullet
Electrical System
- DC System Voltage: 220V - 12V
- House Batteries: 8x Lifeline GPL-4CT 6V 220AH AGM (Total 880AH, New 2022)
- Engine Batteries: 2x AC Delco BCI 51R470 (New 2022)
- Battery Monitor: Victron BMW700
- Generator: Standalone Honda EU 2000 (2 kW)
- Solar Panels: 2 x 315W (Total 630W)
- Inverter/Charger: Victron Quattro 12 | 3000 | 120 – 50|30 – 230V
- Alternators: 4 (2 per engine: 100A + 80A each)
Dimensions and Weights
- LOA: 42.6 ft
- Draft max: 4.5 ft
- Bridge Clearance: 41 inches (average)
- Displacement: 13,500 kg
- Net Tonnage: 8,500 kg
Speed and Performance
- Cruising Speed: 6.5 knots (1,600 RPM)
- Max Speed: 8.5 knots (2,500 RPM)
- Range: 850 nautical miles
Tankage
- Fuel Tanks: 2 x 290 liters (Total 580 liters, built-in fiberglass)
- Fresh Water Tanks: 2 x 315 liters (Total 630 liters, built-in fiberglass)
- Holding Tanks: 2 x 55 liters (polyethylene)
Engine Information ( Two Diesel Motors )
- Manufacturer: Lombardini
- Model: LDW 1404
- Year: 2010
- Horsepower: (2) x 40 HP (Total 80 HP)
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Saildrive (New 2016)
- Propeller Type: Flex-O-Fold Folding 3-Blade (Aluminum bronze alloy)
- Raw Water Sea Strainer: Vetus
- Fuel Shut Off: Electric and manual (emergency)
- Engine Control Panels: Yes
- Fuel Filter: In-line diesel bug treatment & Racor water separator
- Emergency Stop: Manual cut-off
- Engine Room Fire Extinguishing: Fireboy
Dinghy & Outboard Engine
- Dinghy Make: Highfield (New 2018)
- Dinghy Engine: Yamaha E8DMHS (New 2021)
- Serial Number: 677K1027711
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