Nutshell 26
Uni Rig Compact Leisure Cat
- Boat REF# · 310136
- Length · 8.15m
- Year · New
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Multihull
- Sleeping berths · 2
- Engine · 2 x diesel 14hp, Yanmar
- Lying · Cape Town
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Lifestyle & Use
Comfortable accommodations and an equipped kitchen makes this compact 26 ft leisure catamaran ideal for couples. The spacious aft deck has everything needed for extended (4-6 days) cruising. Generous open areas can be enclosed in inclement weather but allow life to continue al-fresco most of the time with large opening doors and windows at deck-height.
Unique Features
A very manoeuvrable catamaran and easy to sail due to the unique uni-rig. It has one sail that rolls away when not in use. The mast is aft stepped, out of the way. All lines lead to a single winch on the mast. The mast itself can be lowered and stores on the coachroof for transport or to pass under bridges. The boat fits into an international standard 40 foot container and can be shipped anywhere with a port. It also narrows and can be towed behind an SUV.
Design & Build
This 26 ft catamaran is an exciting new design by Southwell Designs and built by Further Composites in South Africa. It is a catamaran which is 10 times more stable than an equivalent monohull. Designed with a simple rig and one sail, twin engines and tiller controlled rudders, excellent visibility and a control system that allows it to turn in its own length.
Prices & Process
The price for this vessel starts at €149,950.00 Ex Vat, Ex Factory. Build Time is 14 weeks from deposit received.Extra Details
| Designer | Southwell Designs |
|---|---|
| Builder | Further Composites (Pty) Ltd |
| Lying | Cape Town |
| Fuel capacity | 60.0 ltr Total - 2 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 450.0 ltr Total - 1 Tanks |
| Holding tank capacity | 250.0 ltr Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 2 x diesel 14hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Yanmar |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | tiller |
| Drive | saildrive |
| Prop(s) | Yanmar fixed prop |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 6 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 9 knots |
Navigation and anchor lights.
Optional:-
400W solar panels
Dimensions
| Length | 8.15m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 3.80m |
| Draft Max | 0.55m |
| Airdraft | 10.10m |
| Displacement | 2,300kg |
| Headroom | 2.20m |
Rig
Other rigged Aluminium spars
Sails
| Headsail | North Sails - Furling |
|---|
10.1m tubular alloy mast.
Two halyard sheaves, two passerelle sheaves.
Two backstays. Harken 35 mast winch.
Dacron Genoa with Profurl C 290 roller-fuller.
Harken blocks, sheets and fairleads.
Mast on tabernacle for easy lowering.
Custom GRP bow sprit and alloy crossarm.
Optional:-
Asymmetric Spinnaker and required hardware
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 3 batteries charged by: engine
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Multihull |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Black water tank 250 litres , Grey water tank 250 litres.
Fresh water pressure pump and expansion cylinder.
Garbage storage in deck
Speed-fit plumbing connections.
Deck discharge fitting.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 2 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| Cabin(s) | 1 |
| Sink | 1 |
| Shower | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Electric) |
Cabin:
Double queen berth with foam mattress. Stowage under lift-up lids. Vanity with mirror door. Ceramic basin. Tivoli domestic mixer tap. Hanging locker. Headboard.
Privacy curtain aft. Opening front window.
Heads:
Electric heads with macerator.
Loo roll holder with cover.
Shower:
Gas geyser. Drainage cover. Telephone shower rose and storage in shower door.
Optional:- Solar water heater
Galley:
Worktop with storage/waste bin under.
Single bowl SS sink. 12 V fridge. 5kg composite gas cylinder. Crockery and cutlery for 4 people. Tivoli domestic mixer tap. Draining rack.
Optional:- SS barbecue
Saloon:
Seating for 4, Roll down awnings with clear ISO glass window panels.
2 burner Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system |
Cabin:
Double queen berth with foam mattress. Stowage under lift-up lids. Vanity with mirror door. Ceramic basin. Tivoli domestic mixer tap. Hanging locker. Headboard.
Privacy curtain aft. Opening front window.
Heads:
Electric heads with macerator.
Loo roll holder with cover.
Shower:
Gas geyser. Drainage cover. Telephone shower rose and storage in shower door.
Optional:- Solar water heater
Galley:
Worktop with storage/waste bin under.
Single bowl SS sink. 12 V fridge. 5kg composite gas cylinder. Crockery and cutlery for 4 people. Tivoli domestic mixer tap. Draining rack.
Optional:- SS barbecue
Saloon:
Seating for 4, Roll down awnings with clear ISO glass window panels.
2 burner Stove
Deck Gear
| Fenders | |
|---|---|
| Passerelle |
1 halyard winches
1 anchors
(Vulcan 9kg)
2.00m of chain
50.00m of rode
One winch for halyard and genoa sheets.
Mooring cleats and mooring lines.
Alloy swim ladder.
Nav Equipment
| Compass |
|---|
Optional:-
Autopilot
Handheld VHF radio
Tablet with Boat Management software
Charts in clear cover
Safety Equipment
4 bilge pumps (2 manual / 2 electric)
2 Manual Whale Gusher bilge pumps.
2 Electrical Seaflo bilge pumps
Optional:-
2Life Jackets 100 N.
Toys
Optional:-
RIB tender, 9HP engine. Stand-up paddle board.
Broker's Comments
When I first heard about this ambitious project I was not particularity enamoured as I just could not get my head around a 26ft sailing catamaran (capable of being transported in a single 40ft container) having the wherewithal to provide a family of 3 enough space and comfort to really enjoy their time on the water. Particularly for a few days at a time. As with many things, it can be said that the "devil is in the detail". In this case the designers of this vessel. When it became known to me that Phil Southwell & Dylan Soares de Melo, two of South Africa's biggest names in naval architectural circles, where not only the designers but the owners of the brand I suddenly took significantly more interest in this project! Having now been party to watching her come together under the watchful eye of these talented men I can say that it has been an inspiration to see them work around various restraints and provide elegant solutions to them whilst maintaining an aesthetically pleasing profile.
For those sailors who face height restrictions on their water ways she has a tabernacle system on her mast base which allow the mast to be lowered & raised. It must be said that I particularly like, on smaller yachts, is that she is tiller steered and thus highly responsive to input from the helm. From a rigging &sails perspective she has a single aft mounted mast supporting a roller furling genoa type sail. Sail handling could not be simpler! You may have noticed that she has a built in bow sprit and thus is designed to be able to fly a code zero, or the like, on a soft luff roller furler system. Due to her light weight & narrow hulls I think she is going to a great deal of fun to sail, particularly off the wind!
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