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Outremer 49
Designer: Barreau/Neuman  ·  Builder: Outremer (Fra)  ·  First built: 2010
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About the Outremer 49

French catamaran builder Outremer earned its reputation crafting fast, seaworthy multihulls for serious blue-water cruisers, and the 49 exemplifies this heritage perfectly. Produced between 2010 and 2012, this design from the Barreau/Neuman team represents the sweet spot for performance-oriented cruising couples seeking to cover ocean miles efficiently. With nearly 49 feet of waterline length and a substantial sail area-to-displacement ratio of 29.18, the Outremer 49 delivers the exhilarating sailing performance that defines the brand. The fractional sloop rig and twin daggerboard configuration provide excellent upwind ability while maintaining the shallow draft versatility essential for catamaran cruising. Construction features infused fiberglass with PVC foam core topsides and deck, utilizing vinylester resin for superior durability in marine environments. The generous 24-foot beam offers stability and spacious living areas, while twin 39-horsepower engines ensure reliable auxiliary power. This catamaran excels at offshore passage making, combining speed with the comfort and safety that long-distance cruisers demand. Outremer's reputation for building robust, ocean-proven vessels makes the 49 particularly appealing to sailors planning extended voyages or circumnavigations where performance and reliability are paramount.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 49.16 ft / 14.98 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 48.92 ft / 14.91 m
Beam 24.44 ft / 7.45 m
Max Draft 7.71 ft / 2.35 m
Min Draft 2.95 ft / 0.90 m
Displacement 22,000.00 lb / 9,979 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 1,426.20 ft² / 132.50 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Catamaran Twin Dbrd.
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG infused w/PVC foam topsides and deck/vinylester
Designer Barreau/Neuman
Builder Outremer (FRA)
First Built 2010
Last Built 2012
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Performance Ratios
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
9.75
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
3.5
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 9.37 kn
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
5.78
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 25.62 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 24.27
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 58.16 ft / 17.73 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 17.58 ft / 5.36 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 63.83 ft / 19.46 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 21.16 ft / 6.45 m
SA Fore 511.23 ft² / 47.49 m²
SA Main 675.32 ft² / 62.74 m²
SA Total (100%) 1,186.55 ft² / 110.23 m²
Est. Forestay Length 60.76 ft / 18.52 m
Mast Height (DWL) 75.72 ft / 23.08 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Volvo Penta
Engine Model D2
Engine Type Diesel
Horsepower 2x 39
Fuel Capacity 112 gals / 424 L
Water Capacity 112 gals / 424 L
KSP 0.89
How It Compares

vs. Balance 482, Balance 502, C Cat 48, St Francis 50, St Francis 500

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Dimensions
LOA
Outremer 49 ★
49.2 ft
Balance 482
48.3 ft
Balance 502
50.0 ft
C Cat 48
49.1 ft
St Francis 50
50.0 ft
St Francis 500
50.0 ft
LWL
Outremer 49 ★
48.9 ft
Balance 482
48.3 ft
Balance 502
50.0 ft
C Cat 48
48.6 ft
St Francis 50
47.1 ft
St Francis 500
Beam
Outremer 49 ★
24.4 ft
Balance 482
25.9 ft
Balance 502
25.9 ft
C Cat 48
24.0 ft
St Francis 50
26.3 ft
St Francis 500
26.3 ft
Displacement
Outremer 49 ★
22 lbs
Balance 482
24 lbs
Balance 502
28 lbs
C Cat 48
21 lbs
St Francis 50
27 lbs
St Francis 500
31 lbs
Sail Area
Outremer 49 ★
1 sq ft
Balance 482
Balance 502
1 sq ft
C Cat 48
1 sq ft
St Francis 50
1 sq ft
St Francis 500
1 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Outremer 49 ★
Balance 482
Balance 502
26.7
C Cat 48
29.9
St Francis 50
St Francis 500
23.8
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Outremer 49 ★
9.8
Balance 482
10.4
Balance 502
C Cat 48
St Francis 50
11.3
St Francis 500
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Outremer 49 ★
3.50
Balance 482
3.56
Balance 502
C Cat 48
St Francis 50
3.48
St Francis 500
Hull Speed
Outremer 49 ★
9.4 kts
Balance 482
9.3 kts
Balance 502
C Cat 48
St Francis 50
9.2 kts
St Francis 500
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