African Cats Fastcat 435 Just Listed

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. We have 100's more photos for all our listings, contact the broker to learn more today!All vessels available for co-brokerage worldwide! 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


Ca bins: 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 EUkW)


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, heightcm


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. " - OwnerConstructed 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. " - OwnerSailing 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. We have 100's more photos for all our listings, contact the broker to learn more today!All vessels available for co-brokerage worldwide!

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.