Catana has unveiled the OC² (Ocean Class²) — the next evolution of its acclaimed Ocean Class performance catamaran line. While the original OC set a benchmark for offshore capability, balance, and comfort, the OC² represents the natural continuation of that heritage: a thoughtfully evolved, owner-informed edition shaped by thousands of real sailing miles and continuous feedback from Catana owners, skippers, and the Catana design team.
The Catana DNA remains fully intact — the award-winning performance, the powerful yet balanced sail plan, the carbon-infused construction, and the unmistakable French craftsmanship. What the OC² brings is refinement: a series of carefully considered enhancements that optimize space, ergonomics, materials, systems, and long-range liveability.
According to Catana specialist Steele Greyling, more than 1,000 subtle refinements have been incorporated across the evolution of the Ocean Class. Below, he shares the most meaningful improvements — grouped into clear design pillars — that shape this next-generation Ocean Class experience.
The OC²: Refinements That Carry the Ocean Class Forward
The enhancements to the OC² fall into a small number of purpose-driven categories, each informed by owner experience and offshore use. These aren’t corrections — they are continuations of a platform that keeps evolving with its sailors.
1. Materials & Weight Management (Compolite Evolution)
Catana is the first catamaran builder to integrate Compolite throughout a production interior — a next-generation composite that replaces traditional marine plywood.
This innovation enables:
- An impressive 1.5-ton weight reduction
- Enhanced rigidity and structural stability
- Improved acoustic and thermal comfort
- Superior resistance to humidity and aging
- Increased payload capacity for long-range cruising
These refinements further optimize the performance characteristics Catana is known for: speed, responsiveness, and efficiency offshore — without altering the Ocean Class balance or design philosophy.
2. Space Optimization & Liveability
Owner feedback played a key role in how Catana reimagined interior comfort.
Refinements include:
- Standard king-size beds in key cabins — rare in performance catamarans
- More integrated cabin storage, especially in the owner’s suite
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A salon table that converts into an additional berth
A new convertible bar stool/daybed that enhances flexibility and flow
The OC² maintains the Ocean Class interior ethos, while enhancing comfort in ways that support long-term living aboard.
3. Ergonomics & Safety Underway
Many updates focus on reshaping how sailors move through the yacht in motion.
Key refinements include:
- Rounded furniture edges throughout — a meaningful improvement while passage-making
- An extended cockpit bench reaching aft toward the davits, creating a larger lounge area
- More intuitive access points, including an interior-to-helm emergency passage
These refinements preserve the Ocean Class layout while making the experience more comfortable underway.
4. Systems, Control & Navigation (Muxen Integration)
The OC² introduces Catana’s new Muxen integrated systems platform, designed to simplify operations and enhance safety.
Benefits include:
- Unified digital monitoring of power, lighting, tanks, and alarms
- Smarter diagnostics and system awareness
- A more intuitive offshore operational experience
Navigation refinements include twin 16” chartplotters at the interior helm — improving redundancy and visibility.
5. Galley & Interior Functionality
The OC² further develops the practical features of the original Ocean Class.
Refinements include:
- A hybrid induction + gas cooktop, ensuring reliable cooking in all conditions
- Softer, more premium foam in all salon seating — elevating comfort and feel
These small details add up to a more enjoyable daily onboard experience without departing from the Catana design language.
A New Millésime: Evolved, Not Replaced
Catana refers to the OC² as its new millésime — a French term describing the next, refined edition of a model. For American audiences, this can be interpreted as the latest evolution or new generation of the Ocean Class.
Importantly, the OC² is not a replacement or correction of a prior model. It is a continuation of Catana’s long-standing philosophy: to evolve based on owner experience, offshore miles, and ongoing innovation.
Just as luxury legacy brands refine their products generation after generation — Porsche with the 911, Rolex with its new movements — Catana has continued the lineage of the Ocean Class with subtle, meaningful refinements that protect heritage while elevating performance and comfort.
Catana OC 50 – Proven Performance in Offshore Rallies
The Ocean Class platform has long been celebrated not just for its offshore capability but for its performance catamaran pedigree. Recent rally results further underscore this — including the OC50’s strong showing in the Rallye des Îles du Soleil, where its blend of speed, balance, and seaworthiness allowed it to shine against competitive fleets. Read more about that standout performance here: Catana OC50 shines in the Rallye des Îles du Soleil.
The OC² Performance Catamaran: A Confident Step Forward in the Ocean Class Story
With advanced materials, improved ergonomics, evolved systems, and enhanced liveability, the Catana OC² (Ocean Class²) represents a thoughtful progression of a proven platform.
It remains unmistakably Catana — fast, balanced, seaworthy, and built for real offshore sailors — while offering a more refined onboard experience shaped by owners themselves.
This is the next step in the Ocean Class journey.
An evolution guided by experience.
A new generation born from what already worked.
