Bluewater Catamarans - 36-42'

Seman · 13-05-2009, 21:25

Dean 365 Catamaran Performance?

My fiance and I are looking with interest at a Dean 365 Catamaran. We are looking for a Cat that will take us safely around the Caribbean for a couple of years and then perhaps around the world. We have not been able to find any discussion on the internet regarding this type of Cat. We would appreciate any experiences, information or opinions on this model. Sail performance? Build Quality? Deck Slamming? Etc.

Also, has anybody got information on a Dean 400 - deck clearance, performance, etc?

Any suggestion on buying a 38 - 42' used cruising, blue water (ocean crossing) catamaran?

Thanks

**TaoJones** · 13-05-2009, 22:11

In the menu bar, above, that begins User CP, click on Search (third option from right). In the sub-menu that opens, enter Dean Catamarans in the Google Custom Search box. You'll find several threads. Read. Enjoy.

TaoJones

Seman · 16-05-2009, 20:45

Dean 400 ????

maxingout · 16-05-2009, 22:48

I don't know about the Dean catamarans.

We did our circumnavigation on a Privilege 39 catamaran, and I have seen the 37, 39, 42, 45, and 48 foot Privilege cats in ports all around the world. They are very robust - strongly built. They are definitely up to the rigors of offshore voyaging.

Seman · 17-05-2009, 17:57

Thank you, Dave. Will have a look at Privelege.

Walter

schoonerdog · 21-05-2009, 11:57

Check out the Catana, Lagoon 380, 410 and 42, Admiral 38 and 40 in addition to the Privilege (which is also a very nice boat). Although it's out of your size consideration, a SF 44 MK II is often less expensive that the ones listed above.

Fishman_Tx · 25-06-2009, 09:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by schoonerdog

Check out the Catana, Lagoon 380, 410 and 42, Admiral 38 and 40 in addition to the Privilege (which is also a very nice boat). Although it's out of your size consideration, a SF 44 MK II is often less expensive that the ones listed above.

SF 44...which brand?

Cheechako · 21-05-2009, 12:18

The older Lagoon 37 and 42 are great cats, good bridgedeck clearance, US built by TPI. very stable in a blow too....

schoonerdog · 25-06-2009, 12:30

Saint Francis 44 Mk II is what you'd look for.

13-05-2009, 21:25	#1
Seman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Boat: Passport 42 Posts: 8	Bluewater Catamarans - 36-42' Dean 365 Catamaran Performance? My fiance and I are looking with interest at a Dean 365 Catamaran. We are looking for a Cat that will take us safely around the Caribbean for a couple of years and then perhaps around the world. We have not been able to find any discussion on the internet regarding this type of Cat. We would appreciate any experiences, information or opinions on this model. Sail performance? Build Quality? Deck Slamming? Etc. Also, has anybody got information on a Dean 400 - deck clearance, performance, etc? Any suggestion on buying a 38 - 42' used cruising, blue water (ocean crossing) catamaran? Thanks Last edited by TaoJones; 17-05-2009 at 18:22. Reason: clean up double entry of first paragraph

13-05-2009, 22:11	#2
TaoJones Moderator Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles sobre El Río Porciuncula, Alta California Posts: 3,585	In the menu bar, above, that begins User CP, click on Search (third option from right). In the sub-menu that opens, enter Dean Catamarans in the Google Custom Search box. You'll find several threads. Read. Enjoy. TaoJones __________________ "Your vision becomes clear only when you look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks within, awakens." Carl Gustav Jung (1875-1961)

16-05-2009, 22:48	#4
maxingout Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fort Pierce, Phoenix Boat: Privilege 39 Catamaran, Exit Only Posts: 917	I don't know about the Dean catamarans. We did our circumnavigation on a Privilege 39 catamaran, and I have seen the 37, 39, 42, 45, and 48 foot Privilege cats in ports all around the world. They are very robust - strongly built. They are definitely up to the rigors of offshore voyaging. __________________ Dave Exit Only http://maxingout.com

21-05-2009, 11:57	#6
schoonerdog Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: annapolis Boat: st francis 44 mk II catamaran Posts: 926	Check out the Catana, Lagoon 380, 410 and 42, Admiral 38 and 40 in addition to the Privilege (which is also a very nice boat). Although it's out of your size consideration, a SF 44 MK II is often less expensive that the ones listed above. __________________ http://www.zachaboard.blogspot.com

25-06-2009, 12:30	#9
schoonerdog Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: annapolis Boat: st francis 44 mk II catamaran Posts: 926	Saint Francis 44 Mk II is what you'd look for. __________________ http://www.zachaboard.blogspot.com

16-05-2009, 20:45	#3
Seman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Boat: Passport 42 Posts: 8	Dean 400 ????

17-05-2009, 17:57	#5
Seman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Boat: Passport 42 Posts: 8	Thank you, Dave. Will have a look at Privelege. Walter

21-05-2009, 12:18	#8
Cheechako Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Skagit City, WA Boat: Fellippi 32 Posts: 2,205	The older Lagoon 37 and 42 are great cats, good bridgedeck clearance, US built by TPI. very stable in a blow too....

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