boat hire in Auray · Catalac — Catalac 9m (1980)

Important notice. 2024: Dear customers, Finally I am happy to announce that Hippo will be ready for renting again in Summer 2024. The boat can be rented with a skipper only, since no PEER-TO-PEER CHARTER insurance is available via "Nautal"for this old catamaran. The boat has only third party insurance option. I will stay aboard of "Hippo" to accompany you as a skipper in terms of "Co-navigation" or "Accompanied sailing". At the same time, you can practice with navigation and piloting if you wish so. 2021: I am happy to inform you that after long break due to Covid-related travel restrictions, "Hippo" will be available for renting again! During this winter I have done overhaul of starboard motor. I bought this catamaran in 2013 and we use it for family cruising every Summer. Cumulatively 1609 NM - long trip from Kröslin (Germany) to Auray (France) was performed during vacations in 2013-2018. Catalac 9m "Hippo" is a safe cruiser boat proven by time. The model was designed by John Winterbotham of MG Duff LTD in 1968 and has a similar reputation among multihull cruisers as VW Bus among the fans of camper cars. It is not designed to reach speed records but it is very strong, seaworthy and comfortable boat perfect for family cruise. It is very safe model of catamaran. Accordingly to information from the Internet, no cases of capsize were recorded for Catalac catamarans, most likely due to the lacking of the keels. Deep "V" shape of the hulls plays a role of the keel and prevents leeway, but lets the boat to "slide aside" instead of capsizing. "Hippo" is equipped with Main sail, Genoa on furling and Gennaker. "Hippo" has a close steering Nautalin, 6 berths in 3 sleeping areas and saloon which can be transferred into "king-syze" bed. It can comfortably accommodate a family with two kids (in saloon) + family couple (in double Nautalin) + one person (in single Nautalin). One extra berth is also available mid starboard hull, but it is not very comfortable and usually is occupied by suitcases, bags etc. There are many lockers inside the Nautalin and in cockpit with plenty of space. Catalac 9m has large (about 2x4m) cockpit and Bow sundeck (with no trampolines). Cockpit is equipped with bimini top and plastic cockpit enclosure (for anchorage at rainy day). Inflatable boat with 2,5 outboard motor is included into the price. There is an equipment for snorkeling for 4 persons and 1 set of neoprene suits (7+5mm) of XL size. Two sets of fishing gear are also available. 2 bicycles are available for those who like to explore the land around (no extra payment). "Hippo" can be even used as "floating hotel" to spend some time in this beautiful and rich with culture area of France. Bed linens + towels are available for 10 € per person. Final cleaning 50 €. Boat is located in Auray at Gulf of Morbihan in Southern Brittany (France). The Gulf of Morbihan has been described as one of the most beautiful bays in the world. The are other true "gems" of nature located around, like: Belle Île, Île-d'Houat, Glénan Islands. From Auray it is possible to perform a 3 days-long "One Hop" to cross the Biscay and reach the Spanish coast. I have some experience in photography and can organize sailing photo session for you to have a good memory of your trip. If you are interested in renting this Hippo, please contact me via Nautal messaging. Welcome aboard! See you soon!