MiniCat
520 Explorer
Multi-day adventures over land and sea on routes less traveled
photo credit: Lanny Lucas-Stone
Deliveries beginning March 2025
Now accepting pre-orders for initial production run
Final configuration selections and balance due in February
Description
The MiniCat 520 Explorer is the newest addition to the MiniCat family, a one-of-a-kind sailboat designed for thrill-seekers who brave the elements for multi-day journeys over land and sea on routes less traveled. Featuring multi-chambered pontoons, foredeck tent, waterproof saddle storage dry bags, and a reefable main with two reef points, it is ready for serious action. Collapsing down into three 6’ long bags weighing a mere 177 lbs. combined, it’s the only class C sailboat that can fly with you anywhere in the world, be taken off-road over rugged terrain, and be stored away in a closet while awaiting the next adventure. But when closer to home, being the largest MiniCat at 17’ long with structural H-style frame and fore and aft trampolines, there’s plenty of room for a day-sail with the whole crew — family, friends, and furry creatures.
Standard Features of Base Model:
** Dual-Chambered Pontoons
** 4-Piece Aluminum Mast – silver powder coated
** Aluminum boom
** Stainless steel bobstay support cables
Hinged mast step
Aluminum H-style double frame with fore & aft trampolines
Front trampoline with mounting points for foredeck tent “pod” or foredeck storage pack
Dyneema rope shrouds
Aluminum rudder & centerboard
Reefable mainsail 7.7 m² – Polyester Dacron (orange-only)
Jib sail 3.5 m² – Polyester Dacron (orange-only)
Continuous line jib furler
Reinforced rub strip under the pontoons
Grab lines along full length of pontoons
Black/grey main trampoline
Telescopic tiller extension
** upgradable (see below)
Base Trim Price: $12,500
Additional UPGRADES
Substitute standard components with high performance upgrades. Consider at time of boat purchase.
Recommended Accessories
Optional add-ons. Consider at time of boat purchase…OR later.
A Unique MiniCat
Similar yet different
Centerboard instead of keel fins
Retractable aluminum alloy centerboard is unique from all other MiniCats.
Reef cringles and boom
Fully battened square top mainsail with 2 reef points on an aluminum alloy boom. Optional upgrade to carbon fiber boom.
designed for adventure
Unique features from waterproof storage to foredeck tent are specifically engineered for multi-day excursions.
Technical Specs
Length - 520 cm (17.0 ft)
Weight - 80 kg (176 lbs)
Bags - 3
Assembly time - 50 min
Capacity - 600 kg (1323 lb) / designed for 4 adults
Mast: 610cm (20.0 ft) 4-piece black powder-coated aluminum alloy (AlMg 0.7 Si)
Main sail: 7.70 m² ( 82.9 ft²) "Dimension Polyant" Dacron
Jib sail: 3.50 m² (37.7 ft²) Dacron
Genoa sail (optional): 10.5 m² (113.0 ft²)
Jib furler: continuous line
Pontoons: 520 x 49 cm (17.0 x 1.6 ft) grey reinforced German-made Heytex 5509 reinforced PVC dual-chamber with safety grab line
Main Deck: 190 x 145 cm (6.2 x 4.6 ft) woven plastic trampoline affixed to powder-coated aluminum frame
Foredeck: 200 x 145 cm (6.6 x 4.6 ft) woven plastic trampoline affixed to powder-coated aluminum frame
Centerboard: aluminum alloy
Fittings: Hardware by Ronstan, Seasure, Clamcleat, and Suchomel
Assembled dimensions: 520 x 220 x 659 cm (17.0 x 7.2 x 21.6 ft)
Bag dimensions: Three 175 x 30 x 30 cm (5.7 x 1 x 1 ft)
Shipping weight: 206 lb (93 kg)
Boat Category: Class C
Max. Motor Power: 4.4 kW / 6 HP
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