The founding of the Catana shipyard
The Catana shipyard was founded in 1984 by Olivier Poncin, a sailing enthusiast, in Canet-en-Roussillon (Pyrénées-Orientales, France). From the very beginning, Catana stood out for its constant pursuit of innovation: advanced designs, cutting-edge technology, and high-quality materials. The first models, the Catana 42 and the Catana 48, were an immediate success among sailing enthusiasts for their performance and comfort.
The development of the Catana shipyard
In the 2000s, Catana experienced significant growth. In 2002, the Catana 50 was launched and was very well received, followed by the Catana 55 and Catana 58. In 2008, a new production facility in Canet-en-Roussillon increased the shipyard’s manufacturing capacity.
Catana also expanded internationally with a subsidiary in the United States in 2006 and a production site in Tunisia in 2007. In 2014, Olivier Poncin launched the Bali brand as a separate and complementary brand to Catana.
Catana’s most recent models
In recent years, Catana has expanded its range:
- Catana 53 (2018)
- Catana 47 (2019)
- Catana Ocean Class (2021)
Today, the Catana range includes two models: the Catana 53 and the Catana Ocean Class, designed for the most demanding sailors.
The most popular pre-owned Catana catamarans
On the pre-owned market, the most sought-after Catana models are:
- Catana 471 (produced between 2001 and 2008)
- Catana 50 (launched in 2002)
- Catana 52 (produced between 2007 and 2015)
- Catana 58 (launched in 2010)
These models are recognized for their build quality, sailing performance, and excellent onboard comfort.
