The MiniCat 420 frame, to which the floats attach, is produced from light-weight aluminium and the frame parts are powder coated. The trampoline is produced from high strength woven plastic fabric. The frame is attached to the floats by means of welded-on ‘flags’, which are inserted into the pockets on the floats.
The MiniCat 420 series has been a bestseller for many years. The reason for this is the versatility of the MiniCat 420, which is available in four different models and with a wide range of accessories to suit every preference, whether sailing with the family or using the boat for sporting purposes.
MiniCat 420 series
A family-friendly model designed for stable and comfortable sailing.
Recommended for those who want to experience the sensation of running fast on the water.
This is an upgraded version of the Emotion with major components made of carbon fiber. High-tech and fast!
This limited edition catamaran was designed by the world's youngest solo round-the-world sailor. Recommended for customers who want to enjoy sailing on a cool boat made of the finest materials.
All MiniCat 420 models are equipped with a jib furler; all but the MiniCat 420 Instinct use a forestay. See also the additional accessory rolling sail Genna.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
| length | 4200mm |
|---|---|
| width | 2100mm |
| height of the mast | 5050mm |
| weight | 52kg |
| diameter of floats | 450mm |
| sail | main sail+jib |
| main sail | 6.5㎡ |
| jib | 3.2㎡ |
|---|---|
| trampoline | 1900x1350mm |
| dimensions of the bag | 2x 1750x300x300mm |
| design category | 「D」 |
| carrying capacity | 450kg |
| number of persons | 4 |
| time of assembly / dismantling | about 35mins |
FRAME & DECK
FLOATS
The MiniCat 420 is equipped with two inflatable floats 4.2m length and 45 cm diameters. The floats are made of reinforced Heytex 5509, highly resistant to abrasion and very hard wearing. This material and production technology was adopted from the production of ‘white-water’ rafts. The floats are single-chamber with a combined load capacity of 530 kg.
KEEL FIN
To fully enjoy your sailing you must confidently control your boat. It is imperative to minimize ‘side-sail’, especially when sailing against the wind. To achieve this keel fins were designed to attach under each float. Their design and shape gives excellent performance yet still allows the boat to be sailed in very shallow water without the risk of damage.
MAST
The mast consists of three sections of equal length, slotted together. The length of the assembled mast is 5.05 m. The mast is from alloy tubing and has a groove for the sail attachment. This construction ensures high rigidity and strength for ultimate safety, performance and enjoyment.
SAIL
The MiniCat 420 is equipped with a main sail and a jib. The total area of the sails is 9.7 sqm (main sail 6.5 sqm, jib 3.2 sqm). The material ‘Dimension Polyant’ is used with a surface density of 175 – 240 g/m. The mail sail of the 420 Emotion and Evoque is made of a transparent Sport MonoFilm. Both the main sail and the jib have transparent windows to ensure better visibility and security while sailing.
RUDDER
MiniCat 420 is fitted with one rudder in the craft centreline, attached to the frame. The automatic cleat will unlock the rudder rope in case the boat runs aground, thus protecting it from damage. The design of the rudder allows it to be raised at a 90 degree angle, so at the shore or in very shallow water there is no danger of damage. The rudder can be locked in both positions, raised or lowered. The tiller arm is jointed allowing full 360 degree movement. The rudder on 420 Instinct and Emotion is made of aluminium, on 420 Evoque, 420 Laura Dekker is made of Carbon Fibre.
Assembly video
Optional Rolling sail GENNA
An additional, ultra-light, large, balloon-like triangular shaped sail which significantly improves the performance when sailing not only on the tailwind, but also on the crosswind and even slightly against the wind.
Its construction is based on the "Code Zero" type of sails and it comes equipped with furler, so it doesn’t need snuffer as it can be rolled back in similar style as the jib is. It is possible to use this new rolling sail Genna also with the older MiniCat models (420 and 460).
MiniCat 420 Instinct
- Aluminium Mast – black&white powder coated - NEW thicker/stronger profile
- Main Sail 6.5 m² - from Dacron
- Aluminium Rudder
- Jib 3.2 m²
- Jib Furler
- Grey Floats
- Black Trampoline
- Chosen Color Sail and Jib with see-through window
- Floats fitted with hooks to fasten the additional front trampoline or the rope when anchoring the boat
The 420 Instinct is the perfect family inflatable sailboat that excels with its exceptional stability and simplicity. The practical batten-wired Dacron sail is designed without a boom, which provides greater comfort and safety of all catamaran crew members, especially children.
MiniCat 420 Emotion
- Aluminium Mast – black&white powder coated - NEW thicker/stronger profile
- Main Sail 6.5 m² - from Monofilm
- Aluminium Rudder
- Jib 3.2 m²
- Jib Furler
- See-through/Chosen colour Sail
- Chosen colour Jib
- Floats fitted with hooks to fasten the additional front trampoline or the rope when anchoring the boat
The perfect sports boat, built for the pleasure of sailing fast. The 420 Emotion offers a true sporting experience, but also surprises with its versatility. The main sail made of transparent monofilm is controlled by an aluminum boom. This enables the optimal sail profile settings to achieve maximum performance and speed of this great inflatable sailboat.
MiniCat 420 Evoque
- Aluminium Mast – black&white powder coated - NEW thicker/stronger profile
- Aluminium Frame – black powder coated/matt finish
- Carbon fiber Rudder Blade + Navigation Rudder Pole
- Carbon fiber Bowsprit
- Carbon fiber Boom
- Main Sail 6.5 m² - from Monofilm & Racing Polyester X-PLY line with funky dark design
- Jib 3.2 m² in black
- Jib Furler
- Embroidery details of the EVOQUE logo on the trampoline
- Highlighted stitching on the trampoline
- Floats fitted with hooks to fasten the additional front trampoline or the rope when anchoring the boat
An exciting, sporty, adrenalin-filled ride! The 420 Evoque is created in a unique style from hi-tech materials. With the prominent parts from carbon fibre and black frame and sails, this inflatable sailboat performs as it looks. Fast, stylish & cool.
MiniCat 420 Laura Dekker
420 Laura Dekker is an exciting high-tech Limited Edition inflatable sailboat designed in cooperation with Laura Dekker – the youngest sailor to single-handedly circumnavigate the world.
The design is based on our most popular model MiniCat 420 Evoque with usage of carbon fiber items, matt finish of the frame, double coloured mast, fantastic eye catching design of sail & jib and newly designed trampoline with an embroidery of Laura Dekker logo.
MiniCat 420 Laura Dekker will appeal to those customers who like to stand out of the crowd, for those who were waiting for a great high performance boat with colourful funky design of the sail.
- Aluminium Mast – black&white powder coated - NEW thicker/stronger profile
- Aluminium Frame – black powder coated/matt finish
- Carbon fiber Rudder Blade + Navigation Rudder Pole
- Carbon fiber Bowsprit
- Carbon fiber Boom
- Main Sail 6.5 m² – Racing Polyester X-PLY line + Dacron – colourful design by Laura Dekker
- Jib 3.2 m² – colourful design by Laura Dekker
- Jib Furler
- New design of the trampoline with embroidery details of the Laura Dekker LE logo
- Floats fitted with hooks to fasten the additional front trampoline or the rope when anchoring the boat
- Certificate of authenticity signed by Laura Dekker
- “One Girl One Dream” book signed by Laura Dekker
