2010 African Cats 43'

13.11 m
$ 399,000 USD
Antigua and BarbudaJolly Harbour Antigua and Barbuda

2010 African Cats Fast Cat 435

43' (13.11 m) NINA

“Nina” is a high-performance cruising catamaran built with advanced carbon Kevlar composites for strength, speed, and durability. Equipped for offshore adventures, she features solar power, watermaker, and new North Sails, offering a fast, self-sufficient, and comfortable sailing experience.

Flag of Registry: United Kingdom

Port of Registry: Jersey

Antigua and Barbuda
   Date Listed: 02/13/2025
   Vessel ID: 2828482
FEATURES:
   Carbon Kevlar construction
   Energy self-sufficient systems
   Spacious king-size cabins
   New North Sails
   Offshore-rated design
Notable Upgrades: Extensively upgraded, Nina features a 2016 refit with new sail drives, rudders, and saloon seals. Equipped with 630W solar, 880Ah AGM batteries, and a Honda EU 2000 generator, she ensures energy independence. The 2025 North Sails main and genoa, plus new Dyform rigging (2018), make her a top-tier offshore cruiser.

Strong Cruising Catamaran

$ 399,000 USD

$ 567,996 CAD*
381,289 Euros*
£ 315,839 GBP*
*estimated foreign exchange

Description

Why "Nina" is the Ultimate FastCat 435 for Comfortable, Reliable Cruising


Among FastCat 435s, Nina distinguishes herself as an exceptional value for those seeking a well-equipped, safe, and comfortable cruising catamaran. Commissioned in 2010 and meticulously maintained, Nina has been thoughtfully upgraded to enhance both livability and long-term reliability. A comprehensive refit in 2016 saw new sail drives, rudders, and saloon window seals installed, ensuring she remains a turnkey solution for sailors ready to embark on their next adventure.

The African Cats FastCat 435 is renowned for its advanced construction. Designed by Angelo Lavranos, Nina is built using vacuum-infused epoxy resin, reinforced with carbon fiber and Divinycell foam cores. Unlike mass-produced charter catamarans, this robust yet lightweight structure ensures superior durability, increased efficiency, and resistance to osmosis—giving her a lifespan far beyond typical chapter-design production boats.


While Nina is designed to be fast and easy to sail, what truly sets her apart is her self-sufficiency and onboard comfort. She boasts a powerful solar array (630W), a reliable AGM battery bank (880Ah), and a Honda EU 2000 generator, providing reliable off-grid energy for extended cruising. Her air conditioning and Webasto heater make life aboard comfortable in any climate, while the Schenker 60L/hr watermaker ensures fresh water at all times. Her full suite of navigation and communication electronics includes a Raymarine ST70 autopilot, Garmin GPS Map 5212 chartplotters, SSB radio, AIS receiver, and satellite communication, allowing for safe and easy navigation across oceans. The new Dyform rigging (2018) supports an excellent sail inventory, including a fully battened North Sails mainsail, furling genoa (2025), and two gennakers, making Nina not only a comfortable home on the water but also a capable light-air performer. Built for strength and safety, Nina features built-in buoyancy chambers and watertight compartments, ensuring she remains unsinkable. Her well-engineered hull design helps minimize wave impact, ensuring a smoother and more comfortable ride in offshore conditions, and the cockpit layout allows for complete sail control without leaving its safety—ideal for single or short-handed sailing.


In summary, Nina is the perfect balance of speed, comfort, and self-sufficiency. Unlike many boats in this price range, she offers high-end construction, extensive upgrades, and a full suite of cruising essentials that make her one of the best values on the market today. Whether you’re looking for a liveaboard catamaran with premium amenities or a capable bluewater cruiser that can take you anywhere in comfort and safety, Nina is ready to go.


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LOA42'

LOA Inch6''

LOA12.95''

Beam23'

Beam Inch5''

Draft Max Feet4'

Draft Max Inch6''

Head Room Feet6'

Head Room Inch6''

Bridge Clearance Feet67'

Fuel Tank (Gallons)153.22

Fuel Tank (Liters)580

Fresh Water (Gallons)153.22

Fresh Water (Liters)580

Holding Tank (Gallons)14.53

Holding Tank (Liters)55

TypeSail

ConditionUsed

Specifications

Name

NINA

HIN/IMO

CN-HFMO3016E718

42'6" (12.95 Meters)

Sail-Used

Year

2010

Documented Year

2010

23'5"

41'4"

4'6"

Cabins

2

Sleeps

4

King Berths

2

Heads

2

6'6"

Range NMI

700

Fuel Type

Diesel

Super Structure Material

GRP

Hull Material

Composite

Hull Finish

Paint

Hull Shape

Catamaran

Air Conditioning

Yes

153.22 Gallons (580 Liters)

153.22 Gallons (580 Liters)

14.53 Gallons (55 Liters)

Gross Tonnage

13500

Displacement

13500

Classification

CE cat A or B

Designer

Angelo Lavranos

Builder

African Cats SA Ltd

Exterior Color

White

Tender HIN

ZA-AFC43508E00S

Engines

Engine 1

  • Engine Make: Lombardini
  • ModelEngine Model: LDW 1404
  • YearEngine Year: 2010
  • Engine TypeEngine Type: Inboard
  • Drive TypeDrive Type: Sail
  • Power HPPower HP: 40.00
  • Power KWPower KW: 29.83
  • Feul TypeFeul Type: Diesel
  • HoursHours: 1463.00
  • Engine LocationEngine Location: Port

Engine 2

  • Engine Make: Lombardini
  • ModelEngine Model: LDW 1404
  • YearEngine Year: 2010
  • Drive TypeDrive Type: Sail
  • Power HPPower HP: 40.00
  • Power KWPower KW: 29.83
  • Feul TypeFeul Type: Diesel
  • HoursHours: 1495.00
  • Engine LocationEngine Location: Starboard
  • Engine Quantity2
  • Full Details

    Additional Equipment

    Dimensions and Weights

    • LOA: 42.6 ft
    • Draft max: 4.5 ft
    • Bridge Clearance: 41 inches (average)
    • Displacement: 13,500 kg
    • Net Tonnage: 8,500 kg


    Speed and Performance

    • Cruising Speed: 6.5 knots (1,600 RPM)
    • Max Speed: 8.5 knots (2,500 RPM)
    • Range: 850 nautical miles


    Tankage

    • Fuel Tanks: 2 x 290 liters (Total 580 liters, built-in fiberglass)
    • Fresh Water Tanks: 2 x 315 liters (Total 630 liters, built-in fiberglass)
    • Holding Tanks: 2 x 55 liters (polyethylene)


    Accommodation

    • Cabins: 2
    • Berths: 2 Full King-size (220x180 cm)
    • Total Sleeps: 8
    • Seating Capacity: 8
    • Total Heads: 2
    • Captain/Crew Cabin: 1


    Engine Information ( Two Diesel Motors )

    • Manufacturer: Lombardini
    • Model: LDW 1404
    • Year: 2010
    • Horsepower: (2) x 40 HP (Total 80 HP)
    • Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Engine Type: Inboard
    • Drive Type: Saildrive (New 2016)
    • Propeller Type: Flex-O-Fold Folding 3-Blade (Aluminum bronze alloy)
    • Raw Water Sea Strainer: Vetus
    • Fuel Shut Off: Electric and manual (emergency)
    • Engine Control Panels: Yes
    • Fuel Filter: In-line diesel bug treatment & Racor water separator
    • Emergency Stop: Manual cut-off
    • Engine Room Fire Extinguishing: Fireboy


    Dinghy & Outboard Engine

    • Dinghy Make: Highfield (New 2018)
    • Dinghy Engine: Yamaha E8DMHS (New 2021)
    • Serial Number: 677K1027711


    Interior Comforts and Amenities

    • Refrigeration: Front-opening Isotherm Inox air-cooled fridge/freezer (CR 200) & top-opening air-cooled chiller (switchable to fridge/freezer)
    • Stove & Oven: Smeg Inox 5-burner stove with full-size oven
    • Propane Fume Detector: Fireboy Xintex S-2A control system
    • Propane Tanks: 3 x 25 lb composite gas cylinders (New 2023)
    • Barbecue: Large stainless steel gas BBQ
    • Watermaker: Schenker 15 gal/hr (60 liters) (New 2020)
    • Clothes Washer: Candy Aquamatic 3.5 kg
    • Water Heater: Isotherm dual spiral 40 liters (electric + port engine)
    • Air Conditioner: Standalone 110V
    • Heater: Webasto Air Top EVO M
    • Headroom: 196 cm min, 204 cm max

    Additional Comforts:

    • Saloon table converts to a large double bed
    • Diving tank (20 liters, steel)
    • Life vests: 6 x inflatable Plastimo Pilot 165
    • Fire blankets, floating anchor, safety harness
    • Full set of cutlery, cookware, barometer, clock, and temperature/humidity gauge


    Electronics and Navigation

    • Autopilot: Raymarine ST70 with X10 SmartPilot + Hydraulic steering with Octopus hydraulic-powered autopilot. Back up auto pilot steering using a linear actuator
    • Primary Chart Plotter: Garmin GPS Map 5212 + spare unit
    • Radar: Raymarine
    • Satellite Communication: Iridium SatPhone 9555 with installed aerial
    • Depth Sounder/Log/Wind Instruments: Raymarine i70 (New 2015), New wind vane and arrow (New 2025)
    • SSB Radio: Icom IC-7000 with Pactor Controller (New 2012)
    • Primary VHF Radio: Icom IC-M506 (New 2016)
    • Secondary VHF Radio: Raymarine 101E
    • Compass: Raymarine fluxgate (New 2021) & Plastimo magnetic
    • Stereo & Speakers: Fusion MS-RA70 (New 2020), Fusion cockpit speakers (New 2023), Sony saloon speakers (New 2020)
    • Television: Samsung with Philips Dolby surround
    • EPIRB: McMurdo SmartFind
    • AIS Receiver: Easy TRX with on-off switch, integrated into chart plotter

    Additional Electronics:

    • Apple Mac Mini onboard computer (12V)
    • Wi-Fi aerial Banten Bullet


    Electrical System

    • DC System Voltage: 220V - 12V
    • House Batteries: 8x Lifeline GPL-4CT 6V 220AH AGM (Total 880AH, New 2022)
    • Engine Batteries: 2x AC Delco BCI 51R470 (New 2022)
    • Battery Monitor: Victron BMW700
    • Generator: Standalone Honda EU 2000 (2 kW)
    • Solar Panels: 2 x 315W (Total 630W)
    • Inverter/Charger: Victron Quattro 12 | 3000 | 120 – 50|30 – 230V
    • Alternators: 4 (2 per engine: 100A + 80A each)


    Deck and Cockpit Equipment

    • Primary Anchor: Rocna 88 lbs (40 kg)
    • Secondary Anchors: 2 x Rocna 35 lbs (16 kg)
    • Dinghy Anchor: 3 kg
    • Anchor Chain: 300 ft stainless steel 8mm high-test calibrated (7-ton breaking load)
    • Anchor Windlass: Muir Storm 2200 SS 12V 1200W (New 2022)
    • Bimini: Extra-large carbon fiber, height 175-230 cm
    • Cockpit Table: Seats 6, converts to a double bed/sun lounger
    • Fenders & Dock Lines: 8 fenders, 8 dock lines (4 new 2025)
    • Life Raft: Zodiac 6-person
    • Dinghy Davits: Carbon fiber
    • Swim Ladder: Retractable into sugar scoop


    Sails and Rigging

    • Main Mast: Southern Spar
    • Genoa Roller Furling: Harken MK II
    • Standing Rigging: Compact Strand (Dyform) 8/10mm (ALL NEW 2018)
    • Main Sail: North Sail, fully battened, 3 reefs, 69 sqm (NEW 2025)
    • Genoa: North Sail, furling, 41.5 sqm (NEW 2025)
    • Gennakers: 95 sqm & 140 sqm (mint condition, always dry stored)
    • Stack Pack & Lazy Jacks: NEW 2025


    Boat History & Owner's Comments: "Nina"


    Nina is a stunning 43-foot performance-oriented catamaran, designed by Angelo Lavranos and commissioned in August 2010. Built with private owners in mind rather than the typical charter market, Nina was designed to be safe, fast, and easy to sail, making her an ideal vessel for serious cruisers seeking comfort and performance in equal measure.


    "Unlike many other production catamarans which are constructed with polyester resin, Nina's deck and hulls are epoxy resin infused, ensuring she remains osmosis free. She also boasts built-in buoyancy chambers and is constructed with tabbed-in fittings that remain silent under way." – Owner


    Constructed using vacuum-infused epoxy resin, Nina offers superior strength while remaining light and nimble. Her Divinycell foam core, carbon fiber reinforcement, and Twaron woven mat (similar to Kevlar) for impact resistance ensure she is both durable and safe for long-range cruising. The keels, rudders, mast step, and high-load elements of the structure are further reinforced with carbon fiber, while Nomex honeycomb materials, commonly used in aircraft construction, reduce weight without sacrificing structural integrity.


    "The boat was built in two halves using female molds layered with woven glass fiber mat, a Divinycell core, and a final layer of woven mat. The hulls are also reinforced with the Twaron woven mat (similar to Kevlar) for improved impact resistance." – Owner


    A Proven Bluewater Cruiser with Upgrades to Match


    Since her launch, Nina has proven herself as a capable bluewater cruiser, completing a South Atlantic crossing from South Africa to the Caribbean, showcasing her ability to handle long passages with ease. In 2016, she underwent a comprehensive refit in Chaguaramas, Trinidad, which included new sail drives, rudders, and resealed saloon windows, ensuring her systems and structure remained in top condition. Since then, she has been continuously cared for at the highest level, with thoughtful maintenance and strategic upgrades to enhance her self-sufficiency and onboard comfort.


    Beyond her structural advantages, Nina is thoughtfully equipped for self-sufficient, liveaboard cruising. Her 630W solar array, AGM battery bank (880Ah), Honda EU 2000 generator, and Schenker 60L/hr watermaker make her capable of extended time at anchor or offshore without reliance on marinas. Comfort is equally prioritized, with air conditioning, Webasto heating, and a spacious, well-lit interior featuring king-sized cabins with en-suite heads.


    "A key safety feature of the boat is that she was designed to be sailed single-handed without the need to leave the cockpit. Both the fully-battened main sail and the roller-furling genoa can be deployed, lowered, and reefed (single-line reefing) from within the safety of the cockpit." – Owner


    Sailing this catamaran is a stress-free experience, whether solo or with a full crew. The recently replaced Dyform standing rigging (2018), a full suite of modern navigation electronics including SSB radio, AIS, and redundant GPS systems, and an excellent sail inventory with two light-air gennakers make her capable in a wide range of conditions. Her well-engineered hull design minimizes wave impact, ensuring a smooth ride, while her buoyancy chambers provide exceptional safety in offshore conditions.


    For those seeking a fast, safe, fun, and easy catamaran that is fully equipped for self-sufficient cruising, Nina is ready for her next adventure. Her premium build quality, top-tier upgrades, and proven bluewater performance make her one of the best values in her class on the market today.


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    Disclaimer

    The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

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    For more information about this yacht, please contact Bernard 'Bernie' Evan-Wong We look forward to working with you!

    For more information about this yacht, please contact Bernard 'Bernie' Evan-Wong. We look forward to working with you!

    For more information about this yacht, please contact Bernard 'Bernie' Evan-Wong.

    NINA 43ft African Cats Yacht For Sale
    Bernard 'Bernie' Evan-Wong

    Jolly Harbour Antigua and Barbuda