2016 Marsaudon Composites TS42

This 2016 Marsaudon Composites TS42 catamaran is a composite-hulled cruising sailboat built for long-distance voyaging. The design combines performance with self-sufficiency, featuring a carbon mast and boom, full Doyle performance sails, and Gottifredi Maffioli textile rigging. The hulls use carbon bulkheads and Kevlar reinforcement in the lower sections for structural rigidity and durability. A keel configuration provides stability across a range of sea states.

The boat sleeps four in separate cabins and benefits from cold-weather comfort features including a Refleks diesel heater and an innovative sliding polycarbonate companionway door. Twin Ocean Volt electric motors rated at 15 kW each deliver 5 to 7 knots under power and can be supplemented by a hydraulic generator driven by sail. Solar panels and an onboard charging system work together to extend operational range, reducing reliance on conventional fuel.

The electric propulsion package addresses the owner's emphasis on autonomy, allowing extended passages with minimal engine use. The configuration reflects careful attention to both seakeeping and habitability in variable climates, from tropical waters to colder regions.