MiniCat 420

Versatile for sailing solo or with friends and family

 

Description

The MiniCat 420 is the most versatile model in the lineup, accommodating up to 4 adults and with most models supporting the optional gennaker, trapeze, and motor mount. On the Emotion and premium models, upwind performance is the best, with a boom complete with outhaul and vang to provide better control of sail shape. And a traveler comes standard on the Laura Dekker Limited Edition. There's no wondering why Laura chose to put her name on this model.

Click on these links to see photos and videos of Laura Dekker and Joseph Bennett of JoyriderTV enjoying their MiniCat 420.

Choose Your Trim Level

Instinct

Base trim:

  • No Forestay/No Jib Halyard

  • Boomless mainsail (battens only, no vang, no outhaul)

  • Aluminum rudder

  • Dacron mainsail

  • Gray trampoline/frame

  • Lacks fittings for some advanced accessories

from $6,800.00

Emotion

Instinct plus the following:

  • Forestay

  • Aluminum boom

  • Boom vang

  • Outhaul

  • Aluminum rudder

  • Mylar mainsail

  • Gray trampoline/frame

from $7,200.00

Evoque

Emotion plus the following:

  • Carbon fiber bowsprit

  • Carbon fiber boom

  • Carbon fiber rudder

  • Mylar mainsail

  • Black jibsail/trampoline/frame

from $7,400.00

Laura Dekker Limited Edition

Evoque plus the following:

  • Traveler

  • Carbon fiber laminate sails

  • Laura Dekker designed sails/trampoline

  • Certificate of authenticity

  • Signed copy of “One Girl One Dream” by Laura Dekker (subject to availability)

from $7,800.00

Additional UPGRADES

Substitute standard components with high performance upgrades. Consider at time of boat purchase.

MiniCat 420 Dyneema Shrouds Upgrade MiniCat 420 Dyneema Shrouds Upgrade
MiniCat 420 Dyneema Shrouds Upgrade
$120.00
MiniCat Carbon Fiber Tiller Extension Upgrade
MiniCat Carbon Fiber Tiller Extension Upgrade
$90.00
MiniCat Telescoping Tiller Extension Upgrade
MiniCat Telescoping Tiller Extension Upgrade
$140.00
MiniCat 420 Alternative Wheeled Boat Bag Upgrade MiniCat 420 Alternative Wheeled Boat Bag Upgrade
MiniCat 420 Alternative Wheeled Boat Bag Upgrade
$120.00

 Recommended Accessories

Optional add-ons. Consider at time of boat purchase…OR later.

MiniCat 420 Emotion w/ masthead float

Technical Specs

Length - 420 cm (13.8 ft)

Weight - 52 kg (115 lb)

Bags - 2

Assembly time - 45 min

Capacity - 450 kg (992 lb) / designed for 4 adults

Mast: 505 cm (16.6 ft) 3-piece black powder-coated aluminum alloy (AlMg 0.7 Si)

Main sail: 6.50 m² (70 ft²) "Dimension Polyant" Dacron

Jib sail: 3.20 m² (34.5 ft²) Dacron

Gennaker sail (optional): 10.5 m² (113.0 ft²)

Jib furler: continuous line

Pontoons: 18” diameter, 420 x 45 cm (13.8 x 1.5 ft) grey reinforced German-made Heytex 5509 reinforced PVC single-chamber with D-rings for optional front trampoline or anchor rode

Deck: 190 x 135 cm (6.2 x 4.4 ft) woven plastic trampoline affixed to powder-coated aluminum frame

Keel: UV-stabilized polypropylene low aspect ratio fins

Fittings: Hardware by Ronstan, Seasure, Clamcleat, and Suchomel

Assembled dimensions: 420 x 210 x 550 cm (13.8 x 6.9 x 18.0 ft)

Bag dimensions: Two 175 x 30 x 30 cm (5.7 x 1 x 1 ft)

Shipping weight: 125 lb (57 kg) - 140 lb (63 kg)

Frequently
Asked
Questions

  • See our guide: Mistakes to Avoid: 420 Assembly

  • Mainsheet: 3.5m / 8mm ø
    Jib sheet: 5.5m / 8mm ø
    Main halyard: 12m / 5mm ø
    Jib halyard: 10m / 5mm ø
    Trampoline lacing: 2m + 6m / 6mm ø
    Outhaul: 0.8m / 4mm ø
    Forestay: 4.3m + 1.6m / 5mm ø
    Cunningham/Vang: 2.5m / 5mm ø

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