Kelsall Catamarans For Sale

sales on record
3
years built
1980–2011
length range
39–47 ft
for sale now
2

Legendary designer Derek Kelsall certainly knows about catamarans. His boats are build around the world by amateurs and professionals. A pioneer in foam sandwich construction, his designs are built quickly, simply and robustly using the KSS construction methods.

Kelsall Yachts For Sale

Custom Kelsall 42 Kelly (Panama)

Asking $110,000 (USD)
Location Fuerte Sherman, Panama (Panama)
S/V Forget Me Not is a 2003 Kelsall 42 Kelly for sale by broker.
Forget Me Not is a blue-water ready, 42 ft Kelsall Kelly catamaran blending proven Derek Kelsall design principles with a robust PVC/fiberglass construction. Built in Elberta, Alabama under the direct guidance of the designer by a U.S. Naval captain, the vessel comes with its original schematics onboard. Featuring an expansive 24 ft beam, a comfortable 6 ft 8 inches of master cabin headroom, and a shallow draft of 3 ft 7 inches, she is perfectly configured for stable, long-range tropical cruising or live-aboard adventures.…
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Kelsall 47 (Caribbean)

Asking $115,000 (USD)
Location Virgin Islands (British) (Caribbean)
S/V Triple Jack is a 1980 Kelsall 47 for sale by broker.
Legendary Kelsall 46 trimaran originally built in 1980. She was sailed across the Atlantic by her owners and competed in many Caribbean regattas. After sustaining damage in Hurricane Irma Triple Jack was painstakingly rebuilt over 6 years by professional craftsmen. Under the careful supervision and guidance of her same owner for 30 years she was built back better and stronger than original. After a season of local racing she was prepared for and competed in last years RORC Caribbean 600. A fitting test for which she passed with Flying colors.…
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Educational Articles

Derek Kelsall Interview

We spoke with legendary catamaran designer Derek Kelsall. We cover his history and innovations in catamarans design and construction such as the foam coring, KSS. We ask him why his designs and build techniques are so heavily criticized. He talks about what size of a catamaran that a couple or family should purchase and where catamaran design is likely to go in the next decade. Please find out more about Derek Kelsall on his website. You can email him to ask questions and purchase plans or built kit.…