Enrico Contreas and Marco Veglia design, built by Mattia in northern Italy, lying San Diego, $950K. Coming to market, Summer 2025. Contact wayne@sailing-jworld.com for information.
52′ Performance Cruising Cat
Pedigreed Custom Catamaran PUNK is For Sale
PUNK is a stunning and exceptional vessel. A performance package wrapped in Italian style. This custom built catamaran comes from the drawing board of renowned multihull design team headed by Enrico Contreas. This is a rare find, a true performance oriented fast cruising cat with luxurious accommodations and a pedigree that is best-in-class, a clear gem standing out from the mass production options in terms of design, build quality, and appearance. You can forget about the plastic cookie-cutter production models, she is the perfect boat for the discriminating multihull enthusiast.
Enrico Contreas and Marco Veglia are renowned designers, with illustrious backgrounds in creating best-in-class multihulls. Their designs include many successful vessels, including the acclaimed Ice Cat 61, Ice Cat 67, C-Cat 56, C-Cat 62, Slyder 46, Neo 560, etc. In 2010 they were commissioned to design a custom boat for a knowledgeable Italian sailor. Two boats were built, crafted by Mattia, a boutique boatyard in northern Italy. PUNK is hull #2 of 2, initially launched in 2011 but fully finished in 2015. No detail was overlooked, no expense spared. The expertise of the designer and builder are evident in the functionality and build quality of the vessel. A powerful sailplan flown from a Paguro carbon rig (2015), large carbon daggerboards, and a light displacement make her a joy to sail. Elegant modern lines and truly eye-catching aesthetics insure that she is a real stand out on the water and in the marina.
The shape of the hulls have been optimized to ensure a gentle entry to reduce pitch and hydrodynamic drag. The hulls and deck were made using vacuum infusion and closed cell foam to increase stiffness and reduce weight, while providing greater resistance to degenerative processes such as osmosis and stratified delamination. The large curved carbon daggerboards provide exceptional upwind and reaching performance.
The light oak finished interior is a breath of fresh air, distinguishing her from the flatness of the white fiberglass ‘cabinetry’ that has flooded the modern production market. The finishes and fixtures are all of highest quality. Electric heads can be used with fresh or salt water. Grey and black water tanks insure compliance with discharge regulations worldwide. The 220v electrical system had a Victron Isolation Transformer added upon arrival in the US to accommodate 110v usage, making her dual voltage capable. A new Cummins Onan generator and new solar panels provide power when away from the dock, and a 200 liter per hour Schenker watermaker keeps the fresh water flowing. Bosch washing machine, Bosch dishwasher. Vitrifigo refrigerator, freezer, and icemaker. Webasto heaters (2). Large dedicated engine and mechanical rooms create a quiet interior living space and more than ample space for systems maintenance. This boat has it all and is ready to go sailing.
The build of PUNK was completed in 2011, however she was not fully finished until 2015 when the carbon rig, rod rigging, and membrane sails were added. She was lightly sailed seasonally in the Mediterranean by her Italian owner and stored on the hard in the northern Adriatic when not in use. Her current owner, a professional sailor, purchased the vessel in 2021, cruised the Med, then crossed the Atlantic and brought her to he current homeport in San Diego, California. Many upgrades were added, including some new sails, new carbon wheels, new helm stations and engine panels, new batteries, new RIB dinghy, new dual voltage system (110v and 220v), new solar panels and controller, etc. The boat has been professionally maintained to a high standard and shows beautifully.
You have seen enough of the Catana, Outremer, HH, Seawind, and Balance boats. Some of them are fine vessels to be sure. But if production boats leave you wanting a bit more warmth, personality, quality, and attention to detail, then take a look at PUNK. Now available for viewing in San Diego, California.
Sailing and Exterior
Interior
Design
The Numbers
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LOA |
15.8m |
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LWL |
15.8m |
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Beam |
7.5m |
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Draft |
1m |
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Lightship |
11430kg |
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Displacement |
13950kg |
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Engine |
2x Yanmar 4JH5E 54hp |
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Engine Hours |
|
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Fuel |
Diesel |
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Fuel Capacity |
430l |
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Drinking Water Capacity |
430l |
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Keel Type |
Daggerboard |
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Berths |
7 |
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Cabins |
3 |
SAIL AREAS
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Mainsail |
117 sqm |
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Jib |
60sqm |
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Staysail |
26 sqm |
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Code 0 |
105 sqm |
General
Recent Work (2022-2024):
- Carbonautica wheels added
- Custom engine control panels added
- New helm station covers
- New table cover
- New cockpit cushions
- New batteries
- Victron Isolation transformer added
- New Ultraflex remote engine control stations
- New touchscreen plotter added
- New solar panels and controller
- New Achilles RIB Dinghy
- Cummins Onan Generator added (2021)
- Propane conversion, including new locker and aluminum tanks
- Dockside pressure water system added
- New spreader lights
- Heater elements replaced
- Water pressure pumps replaced
- Bilge pumps replaced
- Fuel tanks removed, cleaned, reinstalled
- Engines and saildrives serviced
- Rudder bushings replaced
Machinery
MACHINERY
Engine & gearbox:
- 2x Yanmar 4JH5E 4-cylinder naturally aspirated marine diesel engines producing 54hp each at 3,000rpm
- Fresh water cooling via raw water intakes and heat exchangers
- Saildrive gearboxes
- Dual station, single lever U-Flex throttle/gear controls (replaced 2024)
Service & Maintenance:
- Engine hours – approx. XXX
- Date of last engine service – serviced every year, last Nov. 2024
Propulsion & Steering:
- Wheel steering with new Carbonautica wheels
- 2 x Volvo three bladed folding propellers
Electrical
ELECTRIAL SYSTEMS
Electrical systems:
- 12vDC primary domestic system with 12vDC starting circuit and
- 220vAC shore power system with 220vAV ring main
- 220v AC via inverter, generator or shorepower.
- 110v AC shore power system via Victron Isolation Transformer
- Dual input (110v or 220v) system
- Mastervolt 60 Amp automatic battery charger for service battery charging
- 1,600w inverter
- 2x Yanmar engine-mounted alternators
- Cummins Onan Generator 8 kw in soundproof housing in port engine room, new 2022
- 400W Newpower Solar Panels w/controller added 2024
Battery Banks:
- 2x 12vDC 115Ah maintenance free engines start batteries
- 1x 12vDC 115Ah maintenance free generator start battery
- 8x 12vDC 115Ah maintenance free service house batteries, new in 2022
Alternators:
- 2x Yanmar engine-mounted alternators
Plumbing/Gas
PLUMBING & GAS SYSTEMS
Fresh Water:
- Pressurized fresh water supply via 2 x pumps and/or shoreside water supply
- 2 x 215 liter water tanks
- The hot freshwater circuit is led into 2 x 55 litres well-insulated hot water tanks, heated by engine or AC immersion heater element (replaced 2024)
- Carbon filter for fresh water supply
- Water tank level gauges at nav station
- Schenker 220vAC modular reverse osmosis watermaker producing approx 210 liter/h.
- Bosch washing machine
Bilge Pumps:
- Manual bilge pump
- 4x 12vDC electric bilge pumps with float level switches and high water alarms
Gas:
- Propane locker w/dual aluminum tanks and solenoid installed 2023.
Fuel Tanks:
- 430 liters in 2x 215 liter fuel tanks (removed and cleaned 2024)
- Fuel tank level gauges at nav station
Fresh Water Tanks:
- 430 liters in 2x 215 liter fresh water tanks
- Tank level gauges at nav station
Grey & Black Water:
- 3x 61 litres black water tanks with level indicator panels
- 3x 60 litres grey water tank for each heads shower sump with indicator panel
- 100 litres grey water tank for the galley with indicator panel
Nav/Com
NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
On Deck
- Raymarine touchscreen GPS radar chart plotter display at starboard helm
- Raymarine digital closed-array 2.2kw radar scanner on side of mast
- Raymarine p70 autopilot controls to port and starboard
- 2x Raymarine i70 graphical multi-repeaters
- Raymarine wind, speed and depth transducers
At Chart Table:
- Raymarine touchscreen GPS radar chart plotter display
- Raymarine AIS transciever
- Raymarine p70 autopilot control
- Raymarine i70 graphical mult-repeater
Communications Equipment:
- Raymarine VHF with DSC
- Second station for Raymarine VHF at starboard helm
- Iridium satphone
- Starlink
Domestic
DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT
Galley:
- Stainless steel 4-burner stainless gas hob
- Ariete electric oven
- 133 litre stainless steel refrigerator
- 108 litre stainless steel freezer
- Sink with mixer tap
- Vitrifigo icemaker
- Bosch compact dishwasher
Heads:
- 3x 12vDC electric Planus heads, flushable with salt or fresh water
- Hot and cold pressurized water supplies to showers
Heating & Ventilation:
- (2x) Webasto diesel-fired hot air cabin heating system
Entertainment:
- LCD flat screen TV in saloon
- BOSE Hi-Fi Lifestyle CD / DVD / FM system with speakers in the dinette and watertight speakers in the cockpit
Accommodation
ACCOMMODATION
Summary of Accommodation:
- 6 berths plus occasional saloon settee berth in three double/twin cabins. Three ensuite heads with dedicated shower cubicles.
Accommodation Finish:
- Panels of furniture made of very light sandwich
- Polioli in sandwich “Stratifìl” process, maintenance-free, Wengè finish
- Cabinetry and light oak cladding, natural satin varnished finish
- Anti-roll edges in solid oak
- Insulating headlinings covered in “Suedine”
- Lighting with spots
- Fly screens for ports and hatches
- Isothermal external curtains in deckhouse.
Accommodation layout from Forward:
Saloon:
- Centrally located between hulls.
- Large L-shaped settee to starboard with dining table – seating for 8 crew
Chart Table:
- To port of saloon and forward facing with dedicated chart seat.
Galley:
- Aft of saloon to port.
- U-shaped galley with ample counter space.
Owner’s Cabin:
- Located in aft starboard hull and extended to full length of hull
- Large double berth positioned aft
- Hanging lockers and settee seating
- Ensuite heads forwards with separate shower cubicle
Guest Cabins:
- Located in port hull with double/twin cabins forward and aft.
- Both cabins have ensuite heads compartments with separate shower cubicles
Deck and Sails
DECK EQUIPMENT
Rig:
- Pauger pre-preg carbon fibre rig – fitted 2015
- Fractional-rigged mast taller than standard with 1-set of swept-back spreaders
- Stainless steel rod standing rigging – 2015
- Furlers for forestay and cutter stay
- Furling Code-sail stay
- Self-tacking staysail track
- Jib tracks on coachroof
- Harken low-fraction mainsail cars on mast track
- Harken mainsheet traveler, aft sheeting to port and starboard winches
- 2:1 mainsail halyard
- Spectra/Technora running rigging
- Harken deck gear with ball-bearing blocks
Winches:
- 1x Harken 50.2 2-speed electric self-tailing central halyard winch in cockpit
- 2x Harken 50.2 2-speed electric self-tailing sheet winches
- 2x Harken 50.2 2-speed electric self-tailing gennaker winches
- 1x Harken 50.2 2-speed manual mast-halyard winch
Sails:
- Banks Sails fully-battened carbon/Kevlar membrane mainsail – 2015
- Banks Sails furling carbon/Kevlar membrane 130% genoa – 2015
- Banks Sails furling carbon/Kevlar membrane self-tacking solent jib– 2015
- Banks Sails furling carbon/Kevlar membrane Code 0 with PBO anti-torsion cable– 2020
- Quantum 1.5oz Spinnaker
General:
- Stainless steel lifelines with stanchions and 4x gates
- Composite passarelle
- Davits for tender
- Structural GRP bimini top with stainless steel support frame
- Cockpit table with L-shaped settee seating
Anchoring & Mooring:
- 1,700w 12vDC electric anchor windlass and wireless remote
- 30kgs Delta anchor with 100m chain
Covers, Cushions & Canvas:
- Cockpit cushions new 2024
- Stackpack for mainsail with lazyjacks
- Window covers
- Helm/wheel covers
- Table Cover
Tender & Outboard:
- Archilles 12′ RIB (2024)
- Honda Four Stroke 20HP outboard engine
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