S/V LA VIDA GYPSEA is a Hobe Sound, FL based 1998 Catana 471 For Sale By Broker. Responses to inquiries may come from a broker who is representing the owner as a fiduciary. This owner requires financial settlement only. No trades.
At the end of the last century Catana introduced the first of their second generation models which significantly raised the bar of performance cruising blue-water catamarans due to their innovative sail management system and luxurious wood interiors while still maintaining Catana’s signature hull shape consisting of asymmetrical hulls for added stability at the waterline. Tulip-shaped bows to resist large waves, and bulbous bow stems below the waterline. Today these same attributes has earned Catana a cult following for sailors looking for an affordable blue-water performance catamaran.
I know this Catana 471 very well having sold this Catana 471 to her original Peruvian owner based in Lima (x-SALVAJE) and sold her to her current owner (4th owner) when LA VIDA GYPSEA was based in Puerta Vallarta, MX in 2021. Current owner explored the Pacific coast down to Panama and for the past couple of years has been enjoying the Eastern Caribbean.
The interior layout of LA VIDA GYPSEA is a very unique PRESTIGE custom layout consiting of the guest bathroom having a separate shower stall and a custom built-in backrest/bar for the forward facing settee.
Not Available For Sale To US Citizens While In US Waters.
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Specifications
| Name | S/V LA VIDA GYPSEA |
| Make | Catana |
| Model | 471 |
| Year | 1998 |
| Type | Multihull Sailboat |
| Builder | Catana (France) |
| Designer | Christophe Barreau |
| Construction | Epoxy/fiberglass sandwich hull and deck with foam core and localized carbon/aramid reinforcements, vacuum-infused laminates |
| Cabins | 3 |
| Heads | 2 |
| Galley | Up |
Dimensions
| Loa | 46.92 ft |
| Lwl | 45.27 ft |
| Beam | 25.26 ft |
| Headroom | 2.05 m (6.7 ft) in saloon and cabins |
| Draft | 7.22 ft |
| Mast Height | 70.53 ft |
| Bridgedeck Clearance | 1.10 m (3.6 ft) |
Tankage
| Fuel Tanks | 1x 106 gal + 1x 53 gal |
| Water Tanks | 2x 106 gal |
| Holding Tanks | 2x 25 gal |
Performance
| Engines | 2x Volvo-Penta D2-55E Diesel |
| Engine Hours | 4250 |
| Generator | Northern Lights M673 6kW |
| Gen Hours | 5,100 |
| Wiring | 110V |
| Displacement | 25,353 lbs |
| Speed | Cruising 9-12 knots; top 15+ knots under favorable conditions |
| Sails | North High Roach NPL Tour Ultra X. North Lam NLU 350 (new 2020) w/ Fredericksen Battcars (serviced 2026) Tan Lazybag Mainsail Cover (new 2018) (serviced 2026) North Furling Genoa NPL Tour Ultra X. North Lam NLU 350 (new 2020) w/Tan UV Protection (serviced 2025) Precision Sails Asymmetrical Spinnaker w/Sock & Turtle Bag (new 2019) |
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DESIGN
- Classic Lock Crowther influenced hull shape with asymmetrical hulls for added stability, tulip shaped bow stems for increased wave resistance, daggerboards for less leeway beating to weather as well as safety in large beam seas, and dual aft helm stations for excellent visibility and improved rudder feedback.
- Innovative sail management system managed from the safety of the cockpit plus enabling single-handed sailing.
CONSTRUCTION
- The two outer hull molds and one inner hull/bridgedeck mold are vacuum bagged using Isophthalic Polyester resin, cored with PVC closed cell foam with unidirectional cloth for outer laminate & Twaron aramid cloth for inner laminate.
- The separately molded daggerboard trunks are laminated to be considerably stronger than the daggerboards.
- The deck/coachroof is a one-piece mold, vacuum-bagged using Isophthalic Polyester resin, cored with Nidacore honeycomb with unidirectional cloth for outer laminate & Twaron aramid cloth for inner laminate, and molded diamond pattern non-skid decks.
- The deck to hull joint is bonded by fiberglass creating a strong seamless monolithic structure.
ENGINES
- Located Aft In Each Hull With Access via Moonlight Teak Transom Hatches
- 2x Volvo-Penta D2-55E Diesel new 2008 (4,250 hrs as of March 2026)
- 2x Volvo-Penta 130S Saildrives (shaft seals and diaphragm gaskets replaced 2026)
- 2x Volvo Penta 3-Blade Folding Props
- 1x 106 Gallon + 1x 53 Gallon Diesel Tanks
- Fuel/Water Filters (1 each per engine)
- Vetus Dual Single Lever Engine Cable Controls @ Starboard Helm
- 2x Deep Cycle AGM Engine Batteries
- 2x 60 Ah Alternators
STEERING SYSTEM
- 2x Composite Helm Seats w/Backrests
- 2x Composite Helm Consoles for Compass, Electronics, Engine Controls
- 2x Leather Covered Stainless Steering Wheels
- Lewmar (x-Whitlock) Rack & Pinion Steering System for Precise Rudder Feedback
- JP3 Upper/Lower Self-Aligning Rudder Bearings (lowers new 2023 / uppers new 2026)
- Dual Plastimo Olympic 135 lighted compasses
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 12VDC / 110VAC 60Hz Electrical Systems
- Northern Lights M673 6kW Diesel Generator w/Sound Shield & Remote Panel (breaker new 2025 /
- Auto Voltage Regulator new 2024) (5,100 hrs. as of July 2026)
- Honda EU2200i Backup Inverter Generator (new 2024)
- 3x 200Ah Victron Smart Lithium House Batteries (new 2021)
- Victron Lynx Smart BMS (new 2021)
- 6x 175W Rigid Solar Panels Mounted Above Tender Davits (new 2018)
- 2x Victron Smart MPPT Solar Controllers (new 2021)
- Victron MultiPlus 3,000W Charger/Inverter (new 2021)
- 2x Victron Orion Smart 12 DC-DC Chargers (new 2021)
- Victron Cerbo GX Monitoring System (new 2021)
- AC/DC US Interior Outlets
- All Interior/Cockpit LED Lights
- 2x 50 amp Shore Power Cord
PLUMBING
- US Watermaker 17 GPH Watermaker Plumbed To Both Water Tanks (new 2017) (membranes new 2024 / currently
- Pickled)
- 2x GRP Water Tanks (1 per hull) w/2x Fresh Water Pumps
- 4x Jabsco Bilge Pumps w/Float Switches (2 per hull)
- 2x Jabsco Shower Sump Pumps (1 per hull)
- 1x Quick Water Heater (engine/110VAC)
- 2x Nauta 25 gal Flexible Black Water Tanks w/Macerator Pumps
- 12V Fresh Water Deck Washdown
STANDING & RUNNING RIGGING
- Sparcraft White Lacquered Aluminum Triple Spreader Mast w/Fredericksen Battcar Sail Track (repainted 2018)
- Sparcraft White Lacquered Aluminum Boom (repainted 2018)
- Maréchal White Lacquered Aluminum Forward Crossbeam (repainted 2026)
- Stainless Wire Upper/Lower Shrouds (new 2018)
- Stainless Rod Headstay (new 2018)
- Stainless Wire Diamonds (new 2018)
- Profurl 430 Genoa Roller Furler (new 2025)
- 1x Andersen Stainless 52ST Electric Mainsail Utility Winch (halyard/topping lift/3x set of reefs)
- 2x Andersen Stainless 52ST 2-Speed Primary Winches (headsails)
- 2x Andersen Stainless 46ST 2-Speed Secondary Winches (daggerboards/headsail furlers/spinnaker guys)
- 2x Andersen Stainless 53ST 2-Speed Mainsheet Winches (3:1 bridal sheeting system)
- 1x Andersen Stainless 46ST 2-Speed Headsail Halyard Winch @ Mast
- Spinlock Rope Clutches
- Running Rigging (new 2026)
- Solo Mast Climbing Rig
SAIL INVENTORY
- North High Roach NPL Tour Ultra X. North Lam NLU 350 (new 2020) w/ Fredericksen Battcars
- Tan Lazybag Mainsail Cover (replaced 2018)
- North Furling Genao NPL Tour Ultra X. North Lam NLU 350 (new 2020) w/Tan UV Protection
- Precision Sails Asymmetrical Spinnaker w/Sock & Turtle Bag (new 2019)
DECK EQUIPMENT
- White Canvas Bimini (new 2023) w/White Lacquered Aluminum Frame & Carbon Catwalk (88” x 24”)
- Under Bimini to Access End of Boom
- Phifertex Mesh Salon Window Covers
- Port / Starboard / Aft Sun Shades (new 2018)
- Cockpit Canvas Enclosure (new 2018)
- Cockpit Vinyl Covered Cushions (new 2026)
- White Lacquered Aluminum Davits
- Highfield Aluminum 340 BLT RIB Tender w/Center Console (new 2017) (serviced 2026)
- Dingy Wheels
- Honda 20hp 4-Stroke Outboard w/Electric Start & Tilt (new 2017)
- Blue Sunrise Yacht Products Trampoline (new 2019)
- Port & Starboard Teak Pulpit Seats
- Port & Starboard Forepeak Lockers w/Access via Goiot Opaque Deck Hatches
- Vinyl Covered Lifelines Port & Starboard
- Dyneema Lifeline Aft Crossbeam
- Port & Starboard Transom Gates
- Stainless & Teak Port Transom Swim Ladder
- Hot & Cold Pressure Water On Port Transom
- Magma Propane BBQ Grill
- Natural Teak Toerail
- Port/Starboard Transom Teak Steps
- Deck Level Running Lights / Masthead Anchor Light
- Steaming Light / Forward Deck Projector
- Inflatable SUP w/Paddle
- Harken Bosun’s Chair
- Boat Hook
- Dock Lines & Fenders
MOORING
- Anchor Locker & chain Locker @ Mast Base
- Lewmar V4 Vertical Windlass w/Hand-Held Controls
- Primary Anchor Roller Below Forward Crossbeam
- Secondary Anchor Roller Above Forward Crossbeam
- Mantus 50kg (110 lbs) Primary Anchor (new 2018) w/300′ 10mm Chain Rode (re-galvanized 2023)
- Mantus Anchor Bridle
- Mantus 15 lb Tender Anchor
ELECTRONICS
- NAV STATION
- Raymarine AXIOM Pro 16” RVX Multifunction Display (new 2018)
- Raymarine 4Kw 24” HD Color Doppler Radome Mast Mounted (new2018)
- Simrad RS35 VHF Radio
- Raymarine AIS (new 2018)
- Raymarine iTC-5 Transducer Converter (new 2018)
- Raymarine EV-1 Course Computer (new 2018)
- Raymarine ACU 400 Actuator (new 2018)
- Raymarine I70 MFD (new 2018)
- Raymarine Fishfinder
- Standard Horizon HX210 Handheld Portable VHF Radio
- Navionics Cards: Western Caribbean, Eastern Caribbean, Pacific Mexico, Eastern US
- STARBOARD HELM STATION
- Raymarine AXIOM 7” MFD (new 2018)
- Raymarine P70 Autopilot Control Head
- Plastimo 135 Compass
- PORT HELM STATION
- Raymarine AXIOM 7” MFD (new 2018)
- Raymarine P70 Autopilot Control Head
- Plastimo 135 Compass
- COCKPIT BULKHEAD
- 3x Raymarine I70 MFD (new 2018)
- ENTERTAINMENT
- Sony Bluetooth Stereo w/2x Salon & 2x Cockpit Speakers
- VIZIO 32” LED TV w/Smart Firestick
INTERIOR
- PORT HULL ACCOMMODATIONS
- FOREPEAK access via Goiot deck hatch
- FORWARD STATEROOM has a double berth (6’6” x 4’6”) with large storage area below. Outboard is a dressing seat with storage below and inboard are two wardrobe lockers. There is 1x Moonlight “sea view” port light outboard and 1x Moonlight escape hatch inboard for ventilation.
- MID-SHIP PASSAGEWAY has a large head compartment for guest outboard. Inboard is a Nova Kool 3 cubic foot frontloading 12V freezer (new 2020), two storage lockers, and companionway steps to the bridgedeck. 1x Moonlight deck hatch ventilation.
- HEAD COMPARTMENT has a Jabsco freshwater electric toilet forward, separate shower stall with hot/cold pressure, teak grate, and sump pump aft. Separating the toilet area and shower stall is a molded vanity with hot/cold pressure and medicine cabinet. There are 3x Moonlight port lights for ventilation.
- AFT STATEROOM has a queen berth (6’6” x 6’6”) with a large storage area below, and above a single berth inboard. Outboard at the foot of the berth is a dressing seat and one wardrobe locker. There is 1x Moonlight “sea view” port light outboard and 1x Moonlight port light inboard for ventilation.
- STARBOARD HULL ACCOMMODATIONS
- FOREPEAK has sail storage and two folding upper/lower single crew berths, with access via a Goiot deck hatch.
- FORWARD HEAD COMPARTMENT has a large molded shower stall with hot/cold pressure shower, sump pump and teak grate. Aft is a Jabsco freshwater electric toilet, molded vanity with hot/cold pressure water, and a medicine cabinet. There is 1x Moonlight “sea view” port light outboard and 1x Moonlight escape hatch inboard for ventilation.
- MID-SHIP PASSAGEWAY has a vanity table w/stool, a vertical row of drawers, and a computer desk w/stool outboard. Inboard are four large wardrobe lockers and companionway steps to the bridgedeck with a privacy door. 1x Moonlight deck hatch and 3x Moonlight port lights for ventilation.
- AFT STATEROOM has a queen berth (6’6” x 6”6”) inboard with a large storage area below, and a long shelf inboard. Outboard at the foot of the berth is a long settee with storage below. There is 1x Moonlight “sea view” port light outboard and 1x Moonlight port light inboard for ventilation.
- BRIDGEDECK ACCOMMODATIONS
- GALLEY is “L” shaped to starboard with two stainless sinks and hot/cold pressure water. There is a Force 10 stainless stove with three burners, oven, broiler and Bass remote solenoid connected to a 20 lb. fiberglass propane tank in vented locker w/pressure gauge. There is a top loading 5½ cubic feet 12V refrigerator and the galley has excellent counter space with storage below. There is 1x Moonlight hatch for ventilation.
- NAV STATION is aft to port and faces outboard with electronic console, electrical distribution panel, chart table w/stool and storage below.
- SALOON has a large “C” shaped settee forward and facing aft with storage below, oval dining table, and forward facing settee with a bar built into the backrest. There is 1x Moonlight hatch for ventilation.
- The cockpit bulkhead opens completely via a brushed aluminum sliding door to starboard and window to port giving easy access to the cockpit with the feeling of the cockpit, galley, nav station, and saloon being one large area.
- COCKPIT has a “L” shaped seating area to port with a large folding teak table to easily accommodate 8, inboard facing bench seating area to starboard, and port/starboard steering stations aft and outboard.
- There are two large teak covered cockpit lockers (one is used as the generator compartment and the other is used partially for optional fuel tank plus storage), and one large cockpit seat locker. At the base of the mast are four lockers (1x fuel tank, 1x life raft storage, and 2x anchor/chain lockers).
HVAC
- 1x Dometic DTG12 12,000 BTU air conditioner in owner’s starboard hull
- 1x Dometic DTG8 8,000 BTU air conditioner in guess port aft cabin
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
- 6-Person Transoceanic ISO9650-1 Life Raft (buyer to recertify)
- 6x Life Jackets
- 6x Inflatable PFDs
- 2x Lifesling MOBs
- 1x ACR Global Fix Pro 406 GPS EPIRB
- 1x ACR PLB-400
MISCELLANEOUS
- Fujinon Techno-Stabi TS1440 Image Stabilizing Binoculars
- Sailrite Ultrafeed LSZ-1 Sewing Machine
- Makita Cordless Tool Set
- Dewalt Variable Speed Buffer/Polisher
- Various Hand Tools
- Green Works 1600 PSI Pressure Washer
- HP 250 Office Printer
- 2x Hands-Free Headsets
- Various Fishing Gear
- Various Snorkeling Gear
- Jerry Cans & Water Jugs
- 1x Additional 20 lb Fiberglass Propane Tank
- Yeti 45 Ice Chest
- Various Engine/Sail Drive/Generator Spare Parts
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