Launched in 2009, the 400 is still in the world’s leading catamaran builder’s catalogue... But as over 500 examples have now been sold, it is already a standard on the second-hand market.
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Compared to most 40-foot catamarans, the beam of this 400’s hulls and its high freeboard are impressive...yet after the 100% comfort-oriented 420, which motored well, this model marks a slight backward step in the bid for more volume. Here, whatever the purists may say, an eye has been kept on the performance aspect, with a tall rig (taller than that of a Nautitech 44), a square-headed mainsail (it was an option, and we recommend it!) and 100% sailing hulls. Indeed the sail area/weight ratio is 8.16 m²/t, whilst the ever-popular 380 displays 10.61. But we are dealing…