TS for Very Simple
The TS 42 catamaran is the fruit of a partnership between naval architect Christophe Barreau and the Marsaudon Composites shipyard. Its big brother, the TS 52, both built for the architect himself and Francis Joyon, attracted many enthusiasts. The demand then arose for a 40-footer following the same philosophy of a fast, light and simple yacht.
The TS 42 takes up the essential elements: an open square and uncluttered interiors. A carbon construction allows a displacement of just 5.8T for a length of 13 meters.
Customized finishes
Thanks to its refined construction, the boat, with a base price excluding options of ?426,000 (incl. VAT), is aimed at customers who want to personalize their catamaran. Each unit can be adapted according to a richly detailed catalog of options, ranging from the choice of upholstery to Kevlar reinforcements and oil-fired heating.
The second unit was built for a shipowner with reduced mobility. The entire nacelle was adapted to enable the owner to carry out all maneuvers. A wheelchair circulation area was created in front of the nacelle. This catamaran won Marsaudon Composites the Trophée de l'Innovation de la CCI du Morbihan in 2014.
10 boats already sold
Launched in late 2014, 10 TS42s have already been sold. The 7th unit is currently under construction at Marsaudon Composites. The customer base remains European for the time being, although there are prospects in North America.
As the boat is available for charter from Régis Guillemot in the West Indies, many buyers try out the catamaran in the islands before buying. This possibility is undoubtedly a commercial asset for the shipyard.
Soon a 48-foot big brother
In response to demand from customers with longer travel schedules, Marsaudon Composites is currently working with Christophe Barreau on a TS 48. No doubt this new model will be closely watched.
