Grainger Barefoot 40 Performance Cruising Catamaran

2015 Tony Grainger Design - Barefoot 40 Owner's version

A design built to cross oceans to exotic cruising grounds and share your adventure with family and friends, Barefoot cats are Graingers premier performance cruising designs that come with either dagger boards or mini keels as an option.

They are designed for ocean crossing capability with good bridge deck clearance and fine performance characteristics.

Equipped with a fully battered mainsail (2021) with 3 reefing points in a new sail bag (2024), Self tacking headsail on a profurler and NEW Code 0 (2023) with new pro furl NEX continuous furler. All sails are managed by the 5 x Lewmar 44 2-speed self tailing winches & 2 x Lewmar 48 2-speed self tailing winches.

With mini keels and hulls upto waterline built in foam composite by Noosa Marine, and above this with end grain balsa by the owner, Exhale is no exception when it comes to reputable build quality combined with sleek modern looks and a practical layout. Featuring duel helms and controls for improved visibility and easy of handling. On top of this both of the helm stations with their stainless steel wheels are managed by Marcon hydraulic steering rams keeping the steering light and easy.

High quality B&G electronics are at your fingertips including the Zues 3 12" display, NAC-3 Autopilot with duel controllers, Halo 20+ radar, AIS and plenty more!

Powered by 2 Yanmar 30HP diesel engines with SD20 sail drives using K4 electronic controllers leading to both helm stations means ample and smooth power delivery when the sails are down.

Exhale is the owner's version and features a well equipped galley up and a 3 cabin layout. The galley equipped with large volume storage options, 90L top loading freezer, 180L 2 draw stainless steel fridges, large double stainless steel sinks with separate filtered water outlet tap. For cooking you have the options of the Gas oven & grill, the thetford 3 burner gas cook top or head outside to enjoy the southern stainless cookout BBQ with 2 x 4.4kg stainless steel LPG bottles.

Next to the galley the saloon area has a drop down table that can convert into multiple different sizes for your convenience. A comfortable L- shaped lounge is situated opposite the the navigation station which would be well suited as an office space at anchor with panoramic water views.

The starboard hull is the owner's side with a spacious aft cabin and a cosy double berth, massive storage area midships as well as the electrical switch board and an ensuite bathroom with full shower and head forward. The port hull features an aft cabin with a double berth, a spacious queen berth forward and ensuite bathroom with shower and head in the bow.

All systems have been upgraded and well set up for liveaboards going for long distance cruising. 2 x 450L fresh water tanks (900L) with the addition of the Spectra 380c watermaker (60L per hr), 2 x 380L diesel tanks (760L), 20L hot water system and a Sphere 3.3kg washing machine provide all the essentials when cruising.

As for power, 380amps of Lithium with 990w Solar (3 x 330w) managed by Outback fleximax 60amp solar controller and Victron 660S battery monitor & Enerdrive 1600 watt inverter/ charger with an additional 300W inverter at the nav station, 2 x Century Marine pro start batteries and a BEP Voltage Sensing Regulator battery isolation system.

Performance is a highlight on the Barefoot 40 with reverse bows for increased waterline length and stability, her powerful rig and well shaped hulls the current owners have regularly enjoyed cruising speeds of 9-10knots in only 12-13knots of wind.