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Today we are on a test sail aboard the Broadblue 346 Catamaran. The Broadblue 346 is an ideal catamaran for families and couples, this model is small enough to make a passage through the French canals, but robust enough to carry a Category A (Ocean) status, all with 2m headroom throughout the boat. The key to the easy handling is the innovative "sail station" concept, bringing all of the working sheets and halyards to a single forward facing location alongside the helm station. This ensures that the 346 can be easily handled by one person, including reefing of both the main and headsails. The spacious accommodation includes two large double aft cabins and a single cabin forward as standard. This can be extended by incorporating a single cabin amidships on the port side and a saloon conversion for the double berth. When combined with the optional second head this allows up to 8 people to sleep aboard and enjoy facilities of two heads and two showers, all in a 10m catamaran. The 346 is a beautifully crafted catamaran, whose predecessors have sailed all over the World. You can read more about this stunning liveaboard catamaran https://www.broadblue.com/cruising-catamarans/broadblue-346 Remember to follow us on our socials to enjoy all of our sailing and catamaran content.

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Here's a short video of the Broadblue Rapier 550 catamaran, shot on a trip from Chichester Harbour to Lymington. Tide against all the way, but we had 15 knots of breeze and an average speed of 8 knots. Lovely weather and easy to handle with just two aboard, although we had three on this trip. Great sail in the sunshine.

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In Mark's latest video, he talks specifically about what factors contribute to a catamaran that holds its' value. Of course, you are probably thinking of buying a catamaran to perhaps cruise long-term, maybe an ocean passage and to try your hand at the liveaboard lifestyle. But it is always worth thinking about "what happens next?". Take a look and let us know of any comments you have below. Mark Jarvis is the Design & Production Director for Broadblue Catamarans based in the UK. If you have a question on whether a Broadblue Catamaran would suit you and your family and friends, drop him an email to: sales@broadblue.com. Mark and the team will also be attending the South Coats and Green Tech Boat Show in Southampton from April 21 - 23 2023. Find out more about Broadblue Catamarans and our other models on our other channels: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/broadbluecats/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/broadblue_catamarans/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/broadblue Website: https://www.broadblue.com/ Read more about us here: Broadblue is a UK company based at Thornham Marina, Emsworth. Broadblue Catamarans has been building world-class cruising catamarans for the past decade. Renowned for their exemplary performance, speed, luxury live-aboard comfort and safety, our catamarans are built in Poland and Cornwall, UK. Our catamarans incorporate a high degree of personal specification and they are constructed using first class materials. They are light, spacious and contemporary. Broadblue Catamarans will suit sailors who place a high priority on seakeeping properties and ability to carry stores for extended, comfortable cruising. The Rapier line is geared towards exciting performance and fast passages.

We were asked to share a video of the Rapier 550 catamaran flying the parasail. This was taken on the ARC crossing which was an amazing trip. We hope this has answered your request. We know that you have been asking for different catamaran walkarounds and we will do that once the Spring finally arrives ?

In this video, Mark Jarvis talks about who he typically sees buying, and enquiring about, Broadblue Catamarans at this time. Mark Jarvis is the Design & Production Director for Broadblue Catamarans based in the UK. If you have a question on whether a Broadblue Catamaran would suit you and your family and friends, drop him an email to: sales@broadblue.com. Find out more about Broadblue Catamarans and our other models on our other channels: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/broadbluecats/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/broadblue_catamarans/ Website: https://www.broadblue.com/ Read more about us here: Broadblue is a UK company based at Thornham Marina, Emsworth. Broadblue Catamarans has been building world-class cruising catamarans for the past decade. Renowned for their exemplary performance, speed, luxury live-aboard comfort and safety, our catamarans are built in Poland and Cornwall, UK. Our catamarans incorporate a high degree of personal specification and they are constructed using first class materials. They are light, spacious and contemporary. Broadblue Catamarans will suit sailors who place a high priority on seakeeping properties and ability to carry stores for extended, comfortable cruising. The Rapier line is geared towards exciting performance and fast passages.

Not all galleys are created equal! Take a look as Mark Jarvis, Design Director, shows us around the Broadblue 346 catamaran.

Catamaran design is complex; we have to meet the needs and expectations of the sailor with so many other factors that drive smart design. In this video, Mark touches on bridge deck clearance, construction materials, hull design and performance. Bear in mind that the Broadblue, and the Rapier series from Broadblue Catamarans, have been, and still are, bought and sailed by people who spend extended time on their own boat. Mark Jarvis is the Design & Production Director for Broadblue Catamarans based in the UK. Find out more about Broadblue Catamarans and our other models on our other channels: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/broadbluecats/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/broadblue_catamarans/ Website: https://www.broadblue.com/ Read more about us here: Broadblue is a UK company based at Thornham Marina, Emsworth. Broadblue Catamarans has been building world-class cruising catamarans for the past decade. Renowned for their exemplary performance, speed, luxury live-aboard comfort and safety, our catamarans are built in Poland and Cornwall, UK. Our catamarans incorporate a high degree of personal specification and they are constructed using first class materials. They are light, spacious and contemporary. Broadblue Catamarans will suit sailors who place a high priority on seakeeping properties and ability to carry stores for extended, comfortable cruising. The Rapier line is geared towards exciting performance and fast passages.