frequentlyasked questions
Yachtcat is positioned around intelligent space, refined functionality, and real versatility at sea. The brochures present both models as yachts designed not just for appearance, but for living well on the water—whether that means entertaining, exploring, relaxing, fishing, or longer cruising with greater autonomy.
The Yachtcat 80 is the more expansive platform, built for owners who want substantial interior volume, large social areas, and a yacht that can comfortably adapt to leisure, long-range cruising, fishing, or charter-style use. The Yachtcat 47 is more compact and agile, with a strong balance between lifestyle comfort, day boating, weekend use, and practical versatility.
Yes. Both models are clearly designed around social living. The Yachtcat 80 includes a 1097 ft² main deck, an 897 ft² flybridge with bar seating for 8 and dining for 12, plus an 875 ft² stern deck with lounging and jacuzzi features. The Yachtcat 47 also emphasizes open, connected exterior living, with a 426 ft² bow and a 298 ft² stern area designed for relaxation, dining, and active use.
Yes. The Yachtcat 80 brochure explicitly describes the yacht as adaptable to leisure, long-range cruising, fishing, and charter operations, with a modular and intuitive layout. The Yachtcat 47 is presented as equally versatile for fishing, relaxing, and exploring, with optional configurations that expand both leisure and utility.
Yes. Both brochures reference optional solar-powered autonomy as part of the brand's approach to quieter, more sustainable cruising. On the Yachtcat 47, the brochure specifically lists an optional 12 kw-day electric solar generator system.
The Yachtcat 80 is presented as a yacht for owners who want more room, more autonomy, and greater confidence for going farther. Its large living areas, full-size galley, optional master suite, storage access, and optional solar-powered autonomy all support that positioning.
The Yachtcat 80 brochure highlights expansive interior living, including a 1097 ft² main deck with full-size galley and dining for 12, plus an optional 396 ft² master stateroom with king bed, walk-in wardrobe, living area, large openable window, and private head. VIP staterooms are also listed at 176 ft² each.
The Yachtcat 47 is designed with a more intimate, practical interior approach. The brochure describes the stateroom as a private retreat with a full double bed, soft lighting, panoramic hull windows, under-bed storage, and generous headroom. Its head includes a marine toilet, hand basin, overhead shower, vanity top, and a generous hull window.
Yes. The Yachtcat 47 includes features that support a more active use profile, including beach access, underfloor coolers, rod holders, docking access, and multiple optional stern upgrades such as a prep center, live wells, fresh water shower, inflatable jacuzzi, and a lift system for a jetski.
Both models emphasize integrated safety as part of the overall design philosophy. On the Yachtcat 47, the brochure specifically lists lifebuoy, lifejackets, safety flares, automatic carbon monoxide detection in all rooms, 4 CO2 fire extinguishers, and 6 bilge pumps, along with core docking and navigation equipment.