Smart Cat S280 Korea build

[carlosproa]

Not sure if this model was discussed.

I have no relation to this vendor, nor selling, just aharing

New 28 ft sailing catamaran with two variants. $199K in Miami with 25 HP outboards, A/C, microwave, etc.

See link below on the importer for USA, there is an advertisement on Craigslist south Florida and other places



Smart Cat S280 - Innovative compact sailing catamaran for day sailors by Smart Catamaran.

I have not seen the boat in person, but maybe there is a market for this small coastal catamaran

[jbinbi]

Looking to revive this thread. Anyone have any info on this boat. It looks pretty interesting from the website. But no idea of the designer, build quality, any reputation, how it sails, can it go to weather as good as the other cruising cats, etc. etc. I was looking to downsize from my 380 and this might be something to consider.

[jbinbi]

Not a good sign when no one on this forum has comments....

I am trying to arrange a test sail and will report back if successful. Base price is about 160, necessary options will probably add 50 more.

[lyl]

There are quite a few test ride videos on youtube about this sailboat.

[SSchneck]

They have this boat in Miami, and one in Chicago, if anyone wants to walk through or even test sail one.

[jbinbi]

Took it for a test sail a few months ago. Nice boat. Doesn't sail. Rep knows this, manufacturer knows it and supposedly is making some changes.

Boat can't tack without the engines. Points to maybe 60-70 degs at best.

[Tupaia]

A 28ft cat with TWO 25hp outboards and A/C has to be seriously overweight.