Join me in Annapolis October 9 - 12, 2025
Annapolis Sailboat Show: Windelo Tours — Let’s Talk Cats!
Before we get deep into the upcoming United States Sailboat Show, let’s do a quick 2025 Market Check…
It’s been an interesting year to say the least - inventory swings, cautious buyers and sellers, and several market resets amid an ever-changing political and economic climate. That said, the past month shows stability and traction returning to the catamaran market. Several headline tariff negotiations are nearing conclusion, alongside diplomatic summits aimed at bringing major global conflicts to an end - all of which should boost consumer confidence and shorten listing-to-offer timelines for boats that are priced and marketed appropriately. Recent July activity, such as Uliana Tikhonova’s July 2025 Brokerage Report, also point to more qualified inquiries and value concentrating in well-known brands. This is typically a pattern that precedes steadier pricing going into prime buying/selling season. With less than 45 days until the United States Sailboat Show in Annapolis (Oct 9–12), it’s a great time to tighten up your plans with a shortlist of options so you can identify the right boat, new or used, and pull the trigger with confidence.
From Production Catamarans to a Windelo 50: A Smart, Manageable Step
If you’re comparing the usual 45-50 foot range production catamarans (Lagoon 450, Leopard 45, Fountaine Pajot Tanna 47, etc.), the move to a Windelo 50 Adventure is smaller than it looks, and often less expensive in the long run!
A footprint you can manage. On a Windelo 50 you’ll gain volume and range without the typical complexity that comes alongside most larger catamarans. Docking and deck workflow stay approachable, aided by Windelo’s breakthrough and intuitive forward cockpit.
Performance you can feel. Hulls designed for performance and efficiency keep passages quiet, smooth, and calm, with the sailing “feel” many buyers miss in heavier production catamarans from Fountaine Pajot, Leopard, and Lagoon.
Reduced operating costs. Windelo’s practical and proven Bellmarine electric drive architecture means ZERO fuel burn and virtually no routine maintenance compared to comparable catamarans with twin diesels and saildrives. Net savings will vary based on your operating profile, but just know there are Windelo owners who have crossed oceans without using an ounce of diesel fuel! Beyond the fuel and maintenance savings, rest assured those owners enjoyed sailing more, and performed frustrating boat yoga in the engine bays….never.
Suffice it to say, if you’re considering a new or used 45-50 foot production sailing catamaran, you might want to swing over to see Just Catamarans and Windelo on C-Dock at the Annapolis Sailboat Show for a free private tour of the Windelo 50 Adventure.
What We’ll Do on the Docks
I’ll be at the show with my Just Catamarans and Windelo colleagues, holding guided walkthroughs to showcase some of the world’s most innovative sailing and boat-building technologies, and talking through real-world Windelo ownership scenarios.
Private tours: layout choices, helm ergonomics, forward-cockpit workflow, energy systems.
What’s next at Windelo: the 51 and 55 Sport ➡️ these new models evolve the Windelo product-line, and the brand’s future-minded energy management and construction platform with a focus on environmental consciousness, luxury accommodations, and sailing performance.
Pre-owned Windelo 50 Yachting Opportunity
In about a week I’ll be visiting VAGABOND, a 2024 Windelo 50 Yachting that will be hitting the market in September. I’m excited to showcase this listing for those in the market to take immediate delivery of a like-new and very well-optioned Windelo 50.
Below are some of VAGABOND’s most notable features:
4-cabin/2-head w/full skipper forepeak cabin + L-shaped galley layout
Port forward cabin includes home office setup with 2 fold-out beds
Award-winning Windelo forward cockpit design
Full-batten squaretop mainsail, solent, Code 0, and Gennaker
Garmin full electronics and navigation package
Air conditioning throughout cabins and living spaces
56 kWh + 7.5 kWh LiFePO₄ (lithium iron phosphate) battery banks w/4,516W of solar
Not Ready to Buy? Swing By Anyway!
You don’t need to be “ready to buy” to get together at the show. If you’re weighing Windelo against Lagoon, Leopard, Fountaine Pajot, HH, Outremer, etc., I’ll give you a straight and honest data-driven take on trade-offs, performance, carry costs, and resale expectations, so you can weigh this option against your objectives and ultimately make a decision that is best for you. Or, if you’re simply just curious about some of the advanced tech that Windelo has brought to market, just swing by and ask for Scott!
Dates: October 9–12, 2025
Location: Dock C at The United States Sailboat Show, Annapolis, MD
Tickets: Click here!