VAAN R5

An aluminum catamaran with two sizes of coachroof

In the spirit of their R4, Dutch-based builder Vaan Yachts have announced a new 49-foot catamaran.

VAAN R5

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Published 23/04/2021

By Emmanuel van Deth

Issue: 177

Published: may / june 2021

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With construction still in recycled aluminum, this model is built using a maximum of recyclable materials that have sometimes already recycled themselves, and/or are biosourced. Propulsion is provided by electric motors. The main innovation of the R5 is that there’s an option to choose a short or longer coachroof: the “Life-Aboard” version allows for a saloon of 320 sq ft (30 m²). In good weather, this area can be largely opened up. On the foredeck, you can opt for a lounge space or a large sunbathing area.

Technical specifications:

Builder: Vaan Yachts

Material: aluminum

Length: 49’ (14.95 m)

Beam: 26’1” (7.94 m)

Waterline length: 47’3” (14.39 m)

Draft: 3’11” / 6’7” (1.20/2 m) with optional daggerboards

Air draft: 78’1” (23.8 m)

Bridgedeck clearance: 3’ (0.91 m)

Mainsail area: 860 sq ft (80 m²)

Self-tacking jib: 485 sq ft (45 m²)

Code 0: 1,290 sq ft (120 m²)