Crowther Catamaran
Aluminium Performance Catamaran
Don't Miss This Opportunity
"Emma James" is a rare and impressive aluminium performance catamaran, purpose-built for speed, distance, safety, and serious adventure. She is a true go-anywhere blue water vessel -- handles weather and ready to cruise immediately. Just load your provisions and set sail.
Vessel Overview
Model: Crowther 85 MK4 - 52ft Aluminium Daggerboard Catamaran
Designer: Lock Crowther
Builder: MEC, Gold Coast, Australia
Year Built: 2005
Professionally built for performance, comfort, and long-range cruising. "Emma James" has been a beloved home to a sailing family. One of only a few aluminium catamarans purpose-built for full-time liveaboard family cruising.
Specifications & Performance
Length: 16.00m (52 ½ ft waterline)
Beam: 7.4m
Draft: 1.1m loaded
Displacement: 17 tonnes loaded
Hull Construction: 4mm Aluminium Plate (Hull & Decks)
Keel Type: Daggerboards
Engines: 2 x Nanni 50hp Shaft Drive (~2100 hrs)
Propellers: 3-Blade Flexofold Folding Props (New November 2024)
Cruise Speed: 8 knots
Fuel Capacity: 1200L diesel (600L per hull)
Water Capacity: 600L in 2 tanks (300L per hull)
Watermaker: Schenker 60L/hr (New Membranes 2025)
Accommodation
Cabins: 4 x Queen Cabins (mirrored layout) + 2 Single Berths
Bathrooms: 1 Full Bathroom + 1 Portable Toilets
Shower: 1 Full Shower
Laundry: 6kg Front-Loading Washing Machine, Drying Area & Storage
Galley & Interior
Full-size galley in saloon with ocean views
U-shaped stainless-steel prep area and ample cabinetry
Force 10 Gas Oven + 4 Burner Gas Stove + Rangehood
Induction Cooktop
Refrigeration:
190L Upright Fridge (12V/240V)
45L Freezer (12V/240V)
60L Fridge/Freezer under Skipper's Chair
240V/engine heated Hot Water System
Sailing & Rigging
Mast: Allyacht, 21m with 7m Seldon Boom
Sails Inventory:
Fully Battened Mainsail
Screecher
Genoa
Staysail
Spinnaker
New Boombag (2025)
Rigging: All Harken Winches & Deck Gear
New Rigging July 2024:
16mm Dyneema Caps
15mm Dyneema Lowers
15mm Dyneema Bow Sprit Stays
Forestays Replaced (Stainless Steel Wire)
Safety Gear
Jack Lines, flares, e-pirb, 10x PDF1.2x Life bouy rings with light, and v-sheet. 5 x 2.5kg fire extinguishers, and droge.
10 bilge pumps
Navigation & Electronics
Starlink (2025)
Northstar/Navman Autopilot
ICOM VHF
New in 2025 (B&G Suite):
Radar
Zeus Chartplotter
Triton Wind Instruments
VHF Radio + AIS Transceiver
Power & Electrical
2.6kW Solar:
4 x 440W Panels (New Nov 2024)
4 x 175W Tiga Bar Panels
2 x 400W AirX Wind Generators
2 x 60A Alternators
800Ah Lithium House Battery Bank
2 x 55A Gell Starter Batteries
2x 20A DC to DC chargers (Start to house)
Mastervolt Combi 12/2200-100 Inverter
Ground Tackle
Anchor 1: Sarca No. 7 + 70m x 10mm Chain + 50m x 18mm Nylon (Galvanised Apr 2025)
Anchor 2: Sarca No. 6 + 30m x 10mm Chain + 50m x 18mm Nylon
Windlass: Muir HR3500 Electric
Extras
Saltwater Deck Wash
Ample Storage: Dive Gear, Tools, Spares, Toys, Fishing Equipment
2x Sail Locks forward
Recent Maintenance & Upgrades
Slipped & Serviced - April 2025
Daggerboards Extended
Pettit Vivid Antifoul
Propspeed on Flexofold Props
Major Refit - 2024
Sugar Scoops Extended
Aft Roof Extended
Recessed Anodes for performance
New Aft Cockpit Canvas & Boombag
New Flexofold Props
New Cutlass Bearings
New Rigging
Cockpit Refit (2024)
In 2024, the cockpit underwent a major transformation to enhance comfort, usability, and airflow. Key upgrades include:
Installation of a custom skipper's chair
Extended seating area for increased relaxation space
Aft roof extension, offering better sun and rain protection
Addition of a dedicated outdoor dining table -- perfect for morning coffee, alfresco dinners, and entertaining guests
New clears enclosing the aft cockpit, allowing the aft cabins to keep their hatches open even during tropical rain -- a crucial feature for maintaining airflow in warm climates
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Don't Miss This Opportunity
"Emma James" is a rare and impressive aluminium performance catamaran, purpose-built for speed, distance, safety, and serious adventure. She is a true go-anywhere blue water vessel -- handles weather and ready to cruise immediately. Just load your provisions and set sail.
Vessel Overview
Model: Crowther 85 MK4 - 52ft Aluminium Daggerboard Catamaran
Designer: Lock Crowther
Builder: MEC, Gold Coast, Australia
Year Built: 2005
Professionally built for performance, comfort, and long-range cruising. "Emma James" has been a beloved home to a sailing family. One of only a few aluminium catamarans purpose-built for full-time liveaboard family cruising.
Specifications & Performance
Length: 16.00m (52 ½ ft waterline)
Beam: 7.4m
Draft: 1.1m loaded
Displacement: 17 tonnes loaded
Hull Construction: 4mm Aluminium Plate (Hull & Decks)
Keel Type: Daggerboards
Engines: 2 x Nanni 50hp Shaft Drive (~2100 hrs)
Propellers: 3-Blade Flexofold Folding Props (New November 2024)
Cruise Speed: 8 knots
Fuel Capacity: 1200L diesel (600L per hull)
Water Capacity: 600L in 2 tanks (300L per hull)
Watermaker: Schenker 60L/hr (New Membranes 2025)
Accommodation
Cabins: 4 x Queen Cabins (mirrored layout) + 2 Single Berths
Bathrooms: 1 Full Bathroom + 1 Portable Toilets
Shower: 1 Full Shower
Laundry: 6kg Front-Loading Washing Machine, Drying Area & Storage
Galley & Interior
Full-size galley in saloon with ocean views
U-shaped stainless-steel prep area and ample cabinetry
Force 10 Gas Oven + 4 Burner Gas Stove + Rangehood
Induction Cooktop
Refrigeration:
190L Upright Fridge (12V/240V)
45L Freezer (12V/240V)
60L Fridge/Freezer under Skipper's Chair
240V/engine heated Hot Water System
Sailing & Rigging
Mast: Allyacht, 21m with 7m Seldon Boom
Sails Inventory:
Fully Battened Mainsail
Screecher
Genoa
Staysail
Spinnaker
New Boombag (2025)
Rigging: All Harken Winches & Deck Gear
New Rigging July 2024:
16mm Dyneema Caps
15mm Dyneema Lowers
15mm Dyneema Bow Sprit Stays
Forestays Replaced (Stainless Steel Wire)
Safety Gear
Jack Lines, flares, e-pirb, 10x PDF1.2x Life bouy rings with light, and v-sheet. 5 x 2.5kg fire extinguishers, and droge.
10 bilge pumps
Navigation & Electronics
Starlink (2025)
Northstar/Navman Autopilot
ICOM VHF
New in 2025 (B&G Suite):
Radar
Zeus Chartplotter
Triton Wind Instruments
VHF Radio + AIS Transceiver
Power & Electrical
2.6kW Solar:
4 x 440W Panels (New Nov 2024)
4 x 175W Tiga Bar Panels
2 x 400W AirX Wind Generators
2 x 60A Alternators
800Ah Lithium House Battery Bank
2 x 55A Gell Starter Batteries
2x 20A DC to DC chargers (Start to house)
Mastervolt Combi 12/2200-100 Inverter
Ground Tackle
Anchor 1: Sarca No. 7 + 70m x 10mm Chain + 50m x 18mm Nylon (Galvanised Apr 2025)
Anchor 2: Sarca No. 6 + 30m x 10mm Chain + 50m x 18mm Nylon
Windlass: Muir HR3500 Electric
Extras
Saltwater Deck Wash
Ample Storage: Dive Gear, Tools, Spares, Toys, Fishing Equipment
2x Sail Locks forward
Recent Maintenance & Upgrades
Slipped & Serviced - April 2025
Daggerboards Extended
Pettit Vivid Antifoul
Propspeed on Flexofold Props
Major Refit - 2024
Sugar Scoops Extended
Aft Roof Extended
Recessed Anodes for performance
New Aft Cockpit Canvas & Boombag
New Flexofold Props
New Cutlass Bearings
New Rigging
Cockpit Refit (2024)
In 2024, the cockpit underwent a major transformation to enhance comfort, usability, and airflow. Key upgrades include:
Installation of a custom skipper's chair
Extended seating area for increased relaxation space
Aft roof extension, offering better sun and rain protection
Addition of a dedicated outdoor dining table -- perfect for morning coffee, alfresco dinners, and entertaining guests
New clears enclosing the aft cockpit, allowing the aft cabins to keep their hatches open even during tropical rain -- a crucial feature for maintaining airflow in warm climates
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Region
Northern Territory
Location
Darwin
Usage
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Launch Year
2005
Hull
Aluminium
HIN
MEC 505C05
Designer
Lock Crowther
Builder
Professionally built by MEC Gold Coast
Length
52' 6" - 16.00m
Beam
7.4
Draft
1.1
Displacement
17 tonnes
Keel / Ballast
Daggerboards
Deck Material
Aluminium
Engine Make
Nanni
Engine
2 x Nanni 50hp Shaft Drive (~2100 hrs)
Number Engines
2
Horsepower
50hp
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
~2100
2nd Engine Hrs
~2100
Fuel Consumption
. 5 liter nm
Max Speed
12 knots Motor
Cruise Speed
8-9 knots Sailing
Propulsion
Shaft Drive
Fuel
1200 liters
Water
600 L
Accommodation
Cabins: 4 x Queen Cabins (mirrored layout) + 2 Single Berths
Bathrooms: 1 Full Bathroom + 1 Portable Toilets
Shower: 1 Full Shower
Laundry: 6kg Front-Loading Washing Machine, Drying Area & Storage
Bathrooms: 1 Full Bathroom + 1 Portable Toilets
Shower: 1 Full Shower
Laundry: 6kg Front-Loading Washing Machine, Drying Area & Storage
Cabins
4
Berths
8
Galley
Full-size galley in saloon with ocean views
U-shaped stainless-steel prep area and ample cabinetry
U-shaped stainless-steel prep area and ample cabinetry
Refrigeration
190L Upright Fridge (12V/240V)
Freezer
45L Freezer (12V/240V) 60L Fridge/Freezer under Skipper's Chair
Stove
Force 10 Gas Oven + 4 Burner Gas Stove + Rangehood + Induction Cooktop
Water Maker
Schenker 60L/hr (New Membranes 2025)
Hotwater System
240V/engine heated Hot Water System
Shower
1
Toilet
1
Entertainment
12V TV in Saloon with DVD player and storage cupboard facing the saloon on port side.
Starlink & Modem
Starlink & Modem
Dinghy
Dingy Davits. Catamaran can fit 4.4 meter tender
Covers
New Aft Cockpit Canvas (2024) & New Boombag (2024)
New clears (2024) on the aft cockpit side near winches allowing the aft cabins to keep hatches open even during tropical rain -- a crucial feature for maintaining airflow in warm climates
Winch Covers
New clears (2024) on the aft cockpit side near winches allowing the aft cabins to keep hatches open even during tropical rain -- a crucial feature for maintaining airflow in warm climates
Winch Covers
Ground Tackle
Anchor 1: Sarca No. 7 + 70m x 10mm Chain + 50m x 18mm Nylon (Anchor & Chain Galvanised Apr 2025)
Anchor 2: Sarca No. 6 + 30m x 10mm Chain + 50m x 18mm Nylon
Windlass: Muir HR3500 Electric
Anchor 2: Sarca No. 6 + 30m x 10mm Chain + 50m x 18mm Nylon
Windlass: Muir HR3500 Electric
Safety Gear
Jack Lines, flares, e-pirb, 10x PDF1.2x Life bouy rings with light, and v-sheet. 5 x 2.5kg fire extinguishers, and droge.
Bilge Pumps
10
Epirb
Yes
Life Jackets
Yes
Flares
Yes
Fire Protection
Yes
Electrics
2.6kW Solar:
4 x 440W Panels (New Nov 2024)
4 x 175W Tiga Bar Panels
2 x 400W AirX Wind Generators
2 x 60A Alternators
800Ah Lithium House Battery Bank
2 x 55A Gell Starter Batteries
2x 20A DC to DC chargers (Start to house)
Mastervolt Combi 12/2200-100 Inverter
4 x 440W Panels (New Nov 2024)
4 x 175W Tiga Bar Panels
2 x 400W AirX Wind Generators
2 x 60A Alternators
800Ah Lithium House Battery Bank
2 x 55A Gell Starter Batteries
2x 20A DC to DC chargers (Start to house)
Mastervolt Combi 12/2200-100 Inverter
Electronics
Northstar/Navman Autopilot
ICOM VHF
New in 2025 (B&G Suite):
Radar
Zeus Chartplotter
Triton Wind Instruments
VHF Radio + AIS Transceiver
ICOM VHF
New in 2025 (B&G Suite):
Radar
Zeus Chartplotter
Triton Wind Instruments
VHF Radio + AIS Transceiver
Sail Inventory
Sails Inventory:
Fully Battened Mainsail
Screecher
Genoa
Staysail
Spinnaker
New Boombag (2025)
Fully Battened Mainsail
Screecher
Genoa
Staysail
Spinnaker
New Boombag (2025)
Mast / Rigging
Mast: Allyacht, 21m with 7m Seldon Boom
Rigging: All Harken Winches & Deck Gear
New Rigging July 2024:
16mm Dyneema Caps
15mm Dyneema Lowers
15mm Dyneema Bow Sprit Stays
Forestays Replaced (Stainless Steel Wire)
Rigging: All Harken Winches & Deck Gear
New Rigging July 2024:
16mm Dyneema Caps
15mm Dyneema Lowers
15mm Dyneema Bow Sprit Stays
Forestays Replaced (Stainless Steel Wire)
Deck Gear
All winches on the boat are Harken brand. All deck gear is also Harken and all jammers are Spinlock
Remarks
"Emma James" is a rare and impressive aluminium performance catamaran, purpose-built for speed, distance, safety, and serious adventure. She is a true go-anywhere blue water vessel -- handles weather and ready to cruise immediately. Just load your provisions and set sail.
ABOUT THE SELLER
Caitlin James
Darwim
NT 0820 Australia
NT 0820 Australia