Catalyst
Where performance meats bespoke
Redefining expectations with America’s Cup pedigree
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From a pedigree of champions, the Catalyst cut its teeth in the crucible of the America's Cup and this DNA of uncompromising performance courses through every custom iteration.
These high-performance catamarans are lightweight, very capable sea boats with exceptional ride and handling. Every Catalyst is meticulously crafted, not just assembled, with our team of artisans pouring their passion into ensuring every boat is completed to Lloyd’s exacting standards.
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America's Cup
Powerful and practical, these are the “work boats” of the Catalyst fleet. Constructed with a minimum of luxury features, America’s Cup Catalysts can handle the rough and tumble and are generally commissioned by professional sailing yacht race teams.
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Yacht Tenders
Catalysts are not only superb luxury yacht tenders - they excel at multi-tasking. So, if fast, comfortable transport to get you from the airport, or if the best kite foiling or dive spot is not such a great place to anchor, then a Catalyst could be the solution you are looking for.
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Resort
For the same reasons Catalysts make superb luxury yacht tenders, they equally fulfil the role of luxury resort tender. Especially if a multi-function tender is required. Effortlessly transport guests in comfort to and from the resort or whisk them away to a breathtaking, unspoilt beach; a Catalyst resort tender makes the journey as much fun as the destination.
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With Emirates Team New Zealand America’s Cup team as the genesis, the lineage of these high-octane boats stems from internationally awarded designers Morelli and Melvin. Redefining expectations, the Catalyst design is steeped in performance, where achieving blistering speeds of 60 knots is not hype; it's a proven track record backed by Emirates Team New Zealand's championship pedigree.*
Previously built by Salthouse Boats, Catalyst received a new home with Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders in 2020.
These high-performance catamarans are powerful, lightweight, very capable sea boats with exceptional ride and handling. But raw power is just the foundation. Constructed from strong and lightweight epoxy composite laminates with carbon reinforcing, every Catalyst is not just assembled; it is meticulously crafted, with our team of artisans pouring their passion into ensuring every boat is completed to Lloyd’s exacting standards.
Each Catalyst is customised to our client's needs. Think of it like this: with other boat builders, you choose from their existing menu. With Catalyst, you reimagine the entire restaurant. To date, this highly customisable platform is not only the chase boat of choice for most of America’s Cup race teams, it is also a luxury private resort tender, an island-hopping adventurer, a sleek racing superyacht’s support boat, and a luxury, family weekender.
Excelling at every task it has been asked to perform, of the 25 built to date, no two are the same: 4 x 600 hp Mercury V12 outboard motors, inboard motors, water jet propulsion, fold-down cockpit topsides, bow beach landing/swim stairs, foil-assist; the options list is only limited by your imagination - like a tailor-made suit, the Catalyst fits you perfectly. It is possibly why a very well-known tech billionaire currently owns five.
So, if you are ready for an experience that is as exclusive as it is exhilarating. Where there are no crowded showrooms or pressure sales tactics. Where our dedicated team of passionate, professional boat builders are your partners in crafting your boat. Where we ensure your journey is as extraordinary as the vessel itself. Then contact us today and let the adventure begin.
* The Boat was appropriately configured to achieve 60 knots plus speeds
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