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moorings 4200/3 review
Catamaran · 39 ft (12 m) · Marigot, Saint Martin
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Key specs
- Builder
- moorings
- Model
- 4200/3
- Length
- 39 ft (12 m)
- Guests
- 8
- Cabins
- 3
Verdict
A well-appointed 39–42 ft charter catamaran with strong liveaboard comfort, good volume for eight guests, and easy coastal cruising manners. It is not a performance catamaran, but it balances space, amenities, and manageable draft well for private or charter use.
Pros
- +Three-cabin layout suits couples or families
- +High-volume catamaran design improves living space
- +Air conditioning and generator-powered comfort options
- +Shallow draft aids access to anchorages and bays
- +Eight-guest capacity is practical for chartering
Cons
- −Not optimized for speed or sporty sailing
- −Beam and layout can feel wide in tight marinas
- −Handling under sail is more leisure-oriented than lively
- −Specs indicate multiple fit-out variants across listings
The Moorings 4200/3 is a charter-focused sailing catamaran in the 39–42 ft class, with the 2025 listing showing a three-cabin, eight-guest layout and a broad 23'1" beam. Public listings tie it to the Moorings 4200 family, with standard features including three heads, three showers, a convertible saloon, and charter-oriented systems such as air conditioning and generator support.
On the water, it should be judged as a comfortable cruising catamaran rather than a performance boat. The twin Yanmar 45 hp diesel setup and modest draft support relaxed handling and access to shallow anchorages, while the large sail plan gives adequate cruising pace. The tradeoff is that this is a heavier, more accommodation-led platform, so sailing feel and acceleration are likely to be steady rather than lively.
Comfort is the strong point. The 3-cabin arrangement leaves good space for guests, and the listed amenities point to an easy liveaboard experience for family cruising or bareboat chartering. Value is solid if the priority is space, systems, and charter usability; buyers seeking sharper sailing performance will find more focused alternatives elsewhere.
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