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Orana 44

Catamaran, twin keels · Fractional Sloop · 2009–2012

A Joubert-Nivelt designed catamaran with a high 24.5 sail-area-to-displacement ratio for spirited performance

Designed by M. Joubert-B. Nivelt & Joubert-Nivelt, built by Fountaine-Pajot.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Hull type
Catamaran Twin Keel

Is it for you?

Character

Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.

Shoal draftDraws 1.10 m, board up where she has one — creeks, sandbars and thin anchorages most keels have to stay out of.
LightHeavy

121 — light for her waterline, so she is easily driven and quick to accelerate.

Displacement / length 121
EasygoingPowered-up

24.5 — a lot of sail for her weight; powered-up and eager, a real performer.

Sail area / displacement 24.5
  • Draws less than ~82% of boats her size on file

Compared with 265 boats of the same type within a quarter of her length.

The record

Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Rig
Fractional Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
24.5
Displacement / length
121.5
Hull
Hull type
Catamaran Twin Keel
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
2009–2012
Designer
M. Joubert - B. Nivelt, Joubert-Nivelt
Builder
Fountaine-Pajot, Fountaine Pajot

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The family

Related models

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