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44' catamaran CATALYST is one of the most popular yachts in the charter industry.
Completely refit in 2009, CATALYST is fully air conditioned and has almost every water toy available. She offers a multitude of places on deck to lounge and relax. Book early, CATALYST is booked more than a year in advance in many cases.
CATALYST Specifications
| LENGTH |
44ft (13.4m) |
BEAM |
25ft (7.6m) |
ENGINES |
2x 27hp diesel engines |
FLAG |
Virgin Islands (British) |
| DRAFT |
2ft 4in (0.7m) |
TYPE |
Sail yacht |
| YEAR BUILT |
1991 |
REFIT |
2009 |
SPEED
CRUISE/MAX |
6kts / 8kts |
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| DESIGNER |
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BUILDER |
St. Francis |
| STABILISERS |
None |
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CREW |
Captain Alan Roberts & Chef Alan Roberts |
CATALYST Accommodations
Sleeps 6 In 3 Cabins
CATALYST can accommodate 6 guests in 3 cabins.
The Master cabin has a queen size bed, bath/tub, shower and electric toilet.
The Forward Starboard cabin has a queen size bed, bath/tub, shower and electric toilet.
The Aft Starboard cabin has a double bed, shower and electric toilet.
Crew share companionway, heads and showers with guests.
NOTE: Forward Port and Starboard cabins with air conditioning; Aft Starboard cabin no air conditioning.
AC can run all night with a $40 charge per night.
CATALYST Testimonials
APRIL 2012:
Our family just returned from a week long charter aboard Catalyst. Captain Al navigated the beautiful Caribbean Sea with skill and knowledge. He demonstrated fine culinary skill, keeping this family of five, with three teenage boys, well fed and hydrated for the duration of our charter! This being our second charter in the Virgin Islands, Captain Al made it a whole new experience for us. He sought out new harbors, dive sights, restaurants and activities. Here are a few we’d like to share:
Activities: Daily scuba diving was a highlight. Dive master Alan took us to new dive sites each day. Wakeboarding was a blast. Kayaking, snorkeling, and beautiful beach exploration ranked high on our list.
Meals: Captain Al can serve up a feast. The boys are still raving about the fabulous meals he prepared. The bar is well-stocked. For those evenings we chose to eat out, Captain Al always had great restaurant suggestions.
The catamaran: Catalyst was spacious and the pictures online are accurate. The bean bag pads over the trapeze were incredible for sunning and lounging!
Recommendation high for Catalyst and Captain Al!
January 2012 - Anniversary charter Alan, Celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary on the Catalyst was our best vacation ever. The Virgin Islands provide a beautiful setting for such a special time and you helped us get the most out of them. From the charm and serenity of places like Cooper's Island to the adventure and stunning beauty of Virgin Gorda every stop was perfect and unique. This is the vacation against which all of our others will be measured. And the S/V Catalyst makes the prefect base from which to enjoy the islands. The outstanding captain and crew, spacious quarters, wide variety of water toys and especially the bean bag beds in the trampoline make this an exceptional vessel. But the most exceptional feature of the Catalyst is the food that comes out of her galley. Every meal, snack and beverage was worthy of a five star restaurant with service to match. You've managed to create a vacation fantasyland and we consider ourselves fortunate to have been able to enjoy some time there. Thanks, Byron and Marilyn
Alan,
Georgia and I had a great time sailing with you and Laura. The wind was perfect for a great sailing experience. We were thankful for the opportunity to practice our sailing skills and get to know our way around a catamaran. Thanks for trusting me at the helm. It really was a blast. The diving and snorkeling were great and Laura was a huge help on the dives. Although this was our third sailing vacation in the BVI we only spent one night anchored in a place we stayed before. It was wonderful to see so much more of the islands. My only complaint is that I gained too much weight eating your marvelous cooking. Anyone who says you are not a Chef has never tasted one of your meals.
Thanks for a wonderful vacation,
Alan and Georgia G.
Sailing on Catalyst was an amazing, Outstanding, once in a lifetime (I hope not) experience. I can’t say enough about this trip to do it justice. The boat was beautiful, comfortable and stocked for any of our meals and then some. The itinerary was wonderfully planned and executed. The food that Alan prepared was fabulous, varied, delectable, and suited for our specific tastes. The dining was so varied and spectacular, as to be impossible to describe.
But what truly made this trip perfect was the “CREW”. Alan creates an environment that is so relaxed, comfortable, enlightening, enriching, friendly and fun, that I felt I was sailing with “family” (Only way better). Not only did he treat us wonderfully, he was extra ordinarily respectful and kind to Laura (His crew for the trip). She was absolutely sweet, kind gracious and helped in every way possible.
Gwen and I would recommend a vacation aboard the Catalyst in the strongest possible terms. I only wish Alan and Laura could understand the depth and richness of the experience they provided to us. It is a gift that we will always treasure!!!!!!
Most sincerely and gratefully yours
Gregg G.
March 4th, 2009
Hi Alan-
We had a wonderful time sailing on Catalyst and truly enjoyed our first charter experience. Your skill as both Captain and Chef were quite apparent as soon as we left the harbor. Your knowledge of the islands provided us with beautiful beaches, fabulous snorkeling and wonderful anchorages to just relax and enjoy the sunsets. You know all the special spots! Sailing from island to island was such a unique way to experience the beauty of the BVI. And the cuisine……expertly prepared and beautifully presented. We couldn’t believe the wonderful meals you prepared out of that tiny little galley!!! We were very comfortable on Catalyst and enjoyed lounging up on deck at the end of a busy day sailing. Thanks for giving us a special vacation week in the BVI. Truly a memorable vacation; we’ll definitely sail again and hopefully, very soon!!!!
Carole and Paul J.
June 14, 2009
Spending 5 days sailing the Caribbean on the Catalyst was the most amazing vacation my husband and I have ever experienced! Not having grown up on the water, I have to admit I was pretty nervous about the idea of spending 5 days on a boat, but it turns out I had nothing to worry about. Captain Alan's competence completely put my mind at ease and the accommodations had all the comforts of home. The ship is clean and beautiful and our host was wonderful - he spoiled us with delectable meals every night and made sure we were comfortable and having a great time - I wanted to take him home with us! Our days were spent sailing, snorkeling, kayaking, hiking, and soaking up the sun, and after all that we'd wind down with a wonderful dinner, some cocktails, and conversation under the beautiful stars. We recommend the Catalyst without reservation to anyone thinking about a sailing vacation, and we can't wait to return ourselves!
Dear Alan,
On behalf of the whole de Groen family I would like to thank you and Ashley for a truly unforgettable sailing vacation in the BVI. From start to finish you planned a perfect trip for us. The itinerary was varied, very well organized and offered something for everyone: breathtaking beauty, incredible snorkeling, local Anne-Elise is still talking about chocolate fondue under the stars aboard her “very own private yacht” and I marvel at the gourmet meals you magically produced from such a small kitchen! We enjoyed exploring the islands with you and appreciated your extensive knowledge of the area and the local “hotspots”. We felt supremely pampered and well taken care of and will always cherish our memories of our vacation aboard the Catalyst. With many thanks, Laura de Groen, Enschede, the Netherlands
