Thank you!

Thank you @marxug1

Thank you so much for your question @donaldvanvliet9039 R550 anchor position The anchor is positioned where it is to reduce the weight forward and help reduce pitching. Keeping the anchor and all the chain weight as close to the centre of pitch reduces the tendency for the boat to continue pitching and improves the performance by reducing lost energy. All modern catamarans without a solid foredeck must use a bridle to transfer the anchoring loads into the bow and so once anchor is deployed, a bridle is set and there’s no discernible difference in the swinging of the boat at anchor.

Thank you for your comment regarding the comparison with a Seawind; The Rapier 400 is designed as a performance cruiser and is therefore much lighter than most, if not all production competitors including the Seawind, Lagoon, Nautitech and Leopard. The lightweight and lower installed height of the sail plan allows for a better power to weight ration than any other model in its class. The open plan layout of the Rapier 400 is much more usable than some other brands because there isn’t a large door sweeping across the floor on its way into the coachroof, limiting the use and furniture in this area and the central helm station makes visibility from the helm to all corners of the boat very easy.

Made in England ;-)

@@wolfgangsaller5843 Hulls are made in Poland.

This was mid-Atlantic so typical trade wind sailing of 15 to 25knots true. With this sail, apparent wind was around 6-8kn and so boat speed was between 8-18knots. Highest daily run was 300 miles.

Yes we can certainly do that. If you want to chat with Mark, you can drop him an email to [email protected]

We’ve just uploaded a video with the parasail. Take a look and let us know if you have any questions.

Beautiful boat though

I got this from a website enquiry, The waiting time for delivery will depend on the size of the order book at the time you place your order but right now an order placed today would see delivery in spring 2025

@@stephenmason8172 Thank you.

Hey Todd, thanks for your question. We have a dedicated build facility that enables us to build new boats within a 12-18 month period that are semi-bespoke. Our clients are able to enjoy a level of customisation. Email me and we can then work through your "wish list" and I will then be able to provide a price based on that specification. You can reach me, Mark, at [email protected]. For more details, click this link to our website www.broadblue.com/broadblue-cruising-catamarans. Have a great week!

Acrylics and polycarbonate are lighter, and less expensive but they have a thermal expansion rate 5 times that of glass, causing window leaks after a short time and they craze (even polycarbonate) and their life is much less than glass. That’s why almost all Broadblues use fully bonded toughened and hardened glass. The only exception is the Rapier 400 where the lighter weight of the polycarbonate wins out.