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Custom Built 47 Maiau review
Catamaran · 47 ft (14 m) · Rio de Janeiro
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Key specs
- Builder
- Custom Built
- Model
- 47
- Length
- 47 ft (14 m)
- Guests
- 30
- Cabins
- 2
Verdict
A practical 47-foot custom catamaran with strong guest capacity and event-friendly layout. It looks better suited to day charters and social use than to serious cruising, with comfort and handling that should be solid rather than sporty.
Pros
- +High guest capacity for a 47-foot platform
- +Catamaran layout offers good deck stability at anchor
- +Two cabins add basic overnight capability
- +Custom build allows flexible charter-focused layout
- +Shallow draft suits coastal and island use
Cons
- −Verified technical specs are limited
- −Two cabins is modest for a boat carrying 30 guests
- −Likely prioritizes social space over private accommodation
- −Performance and seakeeping are hard to verify from public data alone
- −Custom builds can vary in finish and maintenance standards
The Custom Built 47 Maiau appears to be a charter-oriented catamaran rather than a conventional owner-cruiser. At 47 feet with accommodation listed for 30 guests and 2 cabins, the layout is clearly optimized for day use, entertaining and group movement on deck rather than for private overnight comfort.
On the water, a catamaran of this size should offer good initial stability, a level platform at rest and efficient coastal cruising. Without verified engine, hull or rig details, exact performance is difficult to judge, but the design likely favors predictable handling and shallow-water access over high-speed or offshore ambitions.
Livability should be strongest in open social areas and weakest in cabin count, privacy and long-stay convenience. For buyers or charter operators, the main appeal is capacity and flexibility; the main trade-off is that a custom 47-footer carrying 30 guests will usually feel more like a day-boat with basic sleeping space than a full cruising yacht.
In value terms, the boat makes sense if the objective is charter revenue, group events or family outings in coastal waters. It is less compelling for users expecting the fit-out, storage and privacy typical of a larger dedicated cruising catamaran.
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