Testing a sailboat requires a combination of weather factors. To test a boat thoroughly, you need wind (but not too much), sea (but not too much), sun (for the pictures). In short, conditions that are not always easy to meet, especially when autumn is just around the corner and the boat is available for testing.
We quickly turn off the engines
To test this new catamaran Aventura 44 when we were able to embark in Canet-en-Roussillon, the wind did not allow us to really validate the sea behaviour of this cruising boat.
And yet, sailing in 6 to 8 knots of wind (10 at the strongest gusts!), we had the pleasant surprise to see that this catamaran easily does without its engines. The weight estimate (9.5 T) announced for a length of 13.20 m, makes this sailing boat very fast. And yet, our test model, the number 1 of the yard, was largely equipped to validate the options of the series.
Practice with a small crew
This sailboat has a helm station on the deck. It is from there that you can access all the maneuvers which are done by 3 Harken winches (one is electric). It is simple and practical, but will pose a little difficulty as soon as we are 2 to want to act at the same time. One fights a little the place. On the other hand, the situation is ideal for a solitary.
High quality construction
The visit of this catamaran seduced us by the quality of the construction and the finishing touches. We feel that the shipyard team sails with its boats and has the will to build units able to take the sea by all the times. Let us recall that the shipyard is based in Tunisia and that all the convoys to deliver the boats leave from there. The life of each unit begins with a transmed not always calm.
We noted the care taken in the construction, notably the quality of the electrical circuit and the accessories installed, such as the double-drawer refrigerator. The choice of materials, with its lacquered surfaces and metal inserts, is also very attractive.
Aggressive pricing
Last but not least, the price of this catamaran. Well below the competition. Indeed, an Aventura 44 is offered at 349,000 euros ex VAT, which means a boat ready to sail for 450,000 euros. A 30% lower price than that of a Lagoonâeuros¦
