2017 Mini Cat 460 Esprit

Lightly Used 2017 Mini Cat 460 Esprit with Gennaker, Torqueedo Electric Motor, Trailer, Inflatable Seats, Boat Cover and Transport Trolley

According to the manufacturer: The MiniCat 460 is the largest and fastest in the MiniCat lineup. It fits a wide range of functionality with the ability to mount an outboard and a total weight capacity of 1,234 pounds! This is a great family sailboat, with a focus on speed and performance. It’s also a great day sailor when you want to carry more weight and make better speed, especially in light winds. This boat turns into an absolute rocket ship when put into capable hands. The MiniCat 460 is a great value in performance beach cats.

Equipment: The Jib and Main sails on the MiniCat boats all have windows in them. This allows you to be more aware of your surroundings. Even with the colorful sails, sometimes other boaters are not paying attention. These windows allow you to see 360 and be responsive to your surroundings. All MiniCat 460 models are equipped with a continuous line roller furler. This allows you to put away the jib sail, on either tack without any worry or possibility of a snag, clog, or line override that the single-line furlers are notorious for. You can also store your jib furled (folded in half) to make boat set-up and take-down quicker and easier. The square-top mainsail provides this beachcat with more than enough power to have a fun day on the water. Fully battened with fiberglass battens provides great sail shape, even in light winds. Some 460 sailors have reported surfing waves up to 18 knots, but average reaching speeds of 10-16 knots have been seen. All MiniCats, including the MiniCat 460, have hulls made in Germany with Heytex 5509 PVC. This is top shelf PVC and has an extended life expectancy of typical boat PVC. This boat fabric is no different than other PVC with regards to repair. It is easily repairable by an amateur, so no more expensive boat yard repair bills! MiniCats are built with lightweight aluminum frames that have been powder coated using techniques that are time tested and durable. The rugged, long-lasting frame uses the lightest weight materials for both transport ease and sailing performance. The MiniCat 460 has a feature rich trampoline. MiniCat has designed the tramp to have plenty of places to hold on with reinforced handles in each corner. There are also pockets for the halyards and drybags, to keep the trampoline tidy and free of snagging points. There is a hiking strap long enough for at least 2 pairs of feet and bungee lacing at the base of the mast for stowing larger gear. There are also diagonal webbed straps sewn on the trampoline to provide extra grip. The MiniCat 460 is rocking long shallow keels under each hull which contribute to the MiniCats ease of use and great sailing characteristics. The keels allow the MiniCat to be sailed in very shallow waters. You need only fly a hull when you want; it is very easy to prevent capsizes thanks to these keels that resist rotation of the hulls. The keels are set aft of the mast, which allows the 460 to tack much quicker than other hard hulled catamarans.