Asking $1,100,000 (USD) Location Fort Lauderdale, Florida (Florida)

Skidbladnir is a Fort Lauderdale, Florida based 2018 Catana 53 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.

Skidbladnir is a rare, premier example of the high-performance 2018 Catana 53. Built with an advanced carbon-infused hull, inverted bows, and curved daggerboards, this blue-water catamaran effortlessly maintains 15+ knot speeds while delivering absolute luxury.

The semi-custom three-cabin layout dedicates the entire starboard hull to an expansive owner’s suite. It includes a large island queen berth, a dedicated workspace, laundry facilities, and a massive private forward head with a double vanity and separate walk-in shower.

The port hull offers two spacious guest cabins.

The main deck features a completely flush, single-level transition between the cockpit and the spacious saloon. A forward-facing interior navigation station with a rotating swivel chair sits adjacent to the gourmet U-shaped galley. The galley is extensively upgraded with premium finishes and appliances.

On deck, dual outboard helm stations provide 360-degree visibility, with rigging led to centralized control stations.

Fully equipped for autonomous worldwide cruising.

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Specifications

Name	Skidbladnir
Make	Catana
Model	53
Year	2018
Type	Multihull Sailboat
Builder	Catana
Construction	Composite
Cabins	3
Heads	3
Galley	Up

Dimensions

Loa	53
Beam	28
Draft	4

Tankage

Fuel Tanks	2
Water Tanks	2 x 105 gal
Holding Tanks	1

Performance

Engines	75HP Volvo Penta
Generator	Onan diesel generator
Sails	Fully battened performance mainsail, self-tacking furling Solent jib, downwind sails

Inventory

Vessel Overview

2018 Catana 53 high performance blue water cruising catamaran
Carbon infused hull with vacuum infused foam sandwich GRP layup and structural carbon reinforcements
Inverted bows and curved carbon composite daggerboards
Semi custom 3 cabin layout with entire starboard hull dedicated to owner suite
Rated Category A Ocean CE certification
Configured for autonomous worldwide cruising with solar, generator, and watermaker

Layout and Accommodations

3 cabin configuration: full owner master in starboard hull, two guest cabins in port hull
Master suite features large low aft island queen berth, dedicated desk or vanity workspace, extensive storage and hanging lockers
Master forward head with custom double vanity and separate walk in shower
Built in combination washer dryer in master hull storage bay
Flush single level transition between cockpit and saloon on main deck
Forward facing interior navigation station with rotating swivel chair adjacent to galley

Salon

Spacious saloon with direct cockpit access and panoramic views
Forward facing nav station integrated into saloon area
Dedicated storage and cabinetry for entertainment and navigation systems

Galley

U shaped gourmet galley adjacent to nav station
Multi drawer stainless steel Vitrifrigo refrigeration system (~96 gallon total capacity) with deep freeze sliding drawer units
Four burner gas stovetop and separate stainless steel gas oven
Solid surface countertops and extensive prep space
Integrated bottle wine cooler and dedicated trash bin
Specialized overhead cabinetry and storage including wine cellar

Cockpit

Large exterior dining area with heavy teak table and lounge daybed
Canvas bimini hardtop over cockpit area
Dual aft outboard helm stations providing 360 degree visibility
Central line handling and powerful electric winches for sail control
Large forward open weave trampoline nets between hulls

Deck Equipment

Dual outboard helm stations with direct sightlines and line leads to central electric winches
Twin curved carbon composite daggerboards controllable from helm line systems
Heavy duty electric anchor windlass located in flush deck locker
Integrated aft davits with dedicated winches for hoisting rigid hull inflatable tender
Structural wrap around handrails and escape hatches on inboard hull faces

Anchor and Docking

Heavy duty electric anchor windlass
Primary anchor with all chain rode
Flush anchor locker on deck for storage and access

Tender

Zodiac rigid hull inflatable dinghy
Dedicated aft davits and winch system for hoisting and stowage

Electronics and Navigation

Dual Raymarine multifunction chartplotters at helm stations
Multi data wind depth and speed instruments
Remote autopilot controls at helm
Interior master chartplotter display and fixed VHF handset at nav station
AIS transponder control system and secondary mechanical throttle autopilot overrides
Digital radar dome mounted on mast first spreader and masthead VHF antenna

Electrical Power and Plumbing

Massive 24V house battery bank
Coachroof mounted solar panel array supporting house power
Heavy duty inverter charger unit
Onan diesel generator installed as auxiliary AC power source
High output 110V watermaker system
Twin 105 gallon freshwater tanks (noted total capacity ~211 gallons)
Electric flush marine toilets plumbed to independent holding tanks

Engine and Mechanical

Twin 75 HP Volvo Penta turbo diesel engines with saildrive units
Oversized sound insulated transom engine bays with high headroom and deck hatch access
Dual fuel tanks for extended range
Robust mechanical systems sized for blue water cruising

Sails and Rigging

Fractional sloop rig with clear coated carbon fiber mast and boom and extended forward bowsprit
Fully battened performance mainsail with lazy jack stack pack system
Self tacking furling Solent jib
Specialized downwind sails included
All running rigging led to central electric winches for efficient single person handling

Construction

Vacuum infused foam sandwich GRP layup with structural carbon fiber reinforcements in chainplates coachroof and mast step
Reinforced structural components for offshore safety and longevity