Smart Cat S280
The Ultimate Fun & Practical Sailing Catamaran
Introducing the Smart Cat S280 – a revolutionary sailing catamaran designed to exceed your expectations. With its sensational design, innovative features, and compact, low-maintenance build, this boat offers an unmatched sailing experience. Enjoy a spacious deck and lounge area perfect for living aboard with complete privacy.
ENDLESS FUN
Whether you’re sailing with a small family, a large family, or a group of friends, the Smart Cat S280 has you covered. Its expansive and comfortable deck provides the ideal playground for everyone. The shallow water-friendly hull allows you to explore shallow waters, islands, intercostal areas, bays, and sandbars with ease and freedom.
PRACTICAL DESIGN
The Smart Cat S280 is equipped with everything you need for a perfect sailing adventure. Its open deck is both spacious and functional, allowing you to sail and party simultaneously. The compact size makes maneuvering and docking stress-free, giving you more time to enjoy the journey.
AFFORDABILITY
While catamarans are often expensive, the Smart Cat S280 offers an affordable alternative. Not only is the initial cost reasonable, but the maintenance costs are also exceptionally low. You won’t need a big marina or a crane for servicing – its simple systems are easy to maintain and service.
LIVEABOARD COMFORT
The Smart Cat S280 is the smallest sailing catamaran with a liveaboard design and layout. Inside, you’ll find ample space featuring three queen-size berths, a head/shower, a kitchen, and an office space. Enjoy comfortable living aboard with perfect privacy, making every voyage a home away from home.
EASY SHIPPING
Shipping is quite tricky and costly for catamaran boats because of the larger volume. However, we developed new way to assemble the boat so it can be shipped with two units of 40ft HQ container to anywhere worldwide with low cost.
Exterior
Interior
Hard Top Options
OPEN
- Perfect for tropical weather
- Convenient to accommodate larger number of passengers
HOUSE
- Good protection for climate changes
- More privacy for liveaboard usage
Layout Options
3 Cabins and 1 Head
2 Cabins and 2 Heads
Smart Cat S280
Engine - Standard (hp)
Engine - Optional (hp)
Fuel Tank (L)
Fresh Water Tank (L)
Specifications
LOA
28ft/8.5m
Displacement
10,000lbs / 4.5tons
Fuel Tank
27Gal / 102L
Clearance Between Hulls
7ft-2in / 2.18m
Beam
17ft-5in / 5.29m
Main Sail Area
417sq.ft / 38.8sq.m
Fresh Water Tank
36Gal / 135L
Draft
2ft-10in / 0.89m
Jib Sail Area
174sq.ft / 16.2 sq.m
Holding Tank
23Gal / 88L
Bridge Clearance
46ft-3in / 14.10m
Genoa Sail Area
344sq.ft / 32sq.m
Engine
(2) x Yamaha 9.9hp (Standard)
(2) x Yamaha 25 hp outboard (option)
(2) x Yanmar 21 hp Inboard (option)
Testimonials
John Dial
The Smart Cat was such a pleasant surprise! When I first heard of the boat, I was skeptical. When I saw the boat, I LOVED it! I am an experienced boater with over 30 years hands-on with all brands of boats both sail and power. I went on the boat alone with no salespeople and had the time to study the quality of the boat, all of the hardware was comparable to any of the other quality-built boats I had been on as was the fiberglass and gel coat. The space utilization was amazing, and the interior well thought out…
Ben Kaminsky
One of the most interesting boat exhibiting at 2020 Miami Boat Show. The boat handled very well. The ride was pretty comfy due to the high length/beam ratio. I was pretty impressed with how it handled and performance was good for this kind of catamaran range.
Learning the Lines
I think it’s a really cool boat. I think this boat would be good for coastal cruising, week-ending and fun all-around boat. For 28 foot boat, this boat has a ton of accommodation. There is a lot of living space even though it’s just a 28 foot boat. This boat is very beamy which is…