2011 Kelsall 46' (14.02 m) Watercats PH46
Luperon, Dominican Republic
Happy Feets
Happy Feets is a custom-built catamaran designed for both exhilarating speed and luxurious cruising. The thoughtfully designed forward cockpit provides an ideal vantage point for effortless sail trimming, enhancing both performance and convenience.
- Catamaran
- Sail
- Used
- Diesel
- FRP Hull
- HIN/IMO: WUQ16251B111
FEATURES: |
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Forward Cockpit |
Sleek Interior |
Lightweight |
Rain Catchment System |
360 views |
Notable Upgrades: Built entirely of Divinycell foam cored construction |
Date Listed: 02/17/2025 |
Description
HAPPY FEETS – A Custom-Built Bluewater Passagemaker
Unlike mass-produced boats, custom craftsmanship means superior quality and thoughtful design—and HAPPY FEETS is proof. Built to exacting specifications by its original owner, this Watercats 46PH, designed by multihull legend Derek Kelsall, is a true ocean voyager—strong, efficient, and optimized for liveaboard comfort.
Innovative Design & Comfort:
- Dual Cockpits: A rare forward cockpit seats six and features a second helm—ideal for sailing comfort and cooler evening anchorages.
- Unparalleled Visibility: The fully enclosed pilothouse offers 360° panoramic views and an indoor helm for all-weather navigation.
- Spacious Galley & Saloon: A home-sized kitchen and a comfortable dinette create a welcoming interior with abundant fresh air and light.
- Superior Ventilation: 29 hatches and ports, plus a forward-opening cockpit door, ensure constant airflow—even in the tropics.
- Thoughtful Live aboard Features: Solar panels, a water catchment system, a solar water heater, and a water maker support off-grid cruising.
- Sail the ICW with confidence: Mast height just 62 feet for smooth passage.
Performance & Safety:
- Strong, lightweight foam-core composite construction for insulation and durability.
- Steel-wire standing rigging & roller furling Genoa for easy sail handling.
- Twin diesel engines with separate tanks for redundancy and reliability.
- Custom fiberglass fuel tanks—easily removable for maintenance.
- Designed for serious cruising
- Effortless Solo Sailing: Designed for easy handling.
HAPPY FEETS isn’t just another catamaran—it’s a smartly designed, liveaboard built for sailors who appreciate quality, comfort, and reliability.
Data Sheet
HIN/IMO: WUQ16251B111
Official Number: 1231714
LOA: 46' (14.02 Meters)
Type: Sail- Used
Year: 2011
Beam: 24' 6''
Draft Max: 3' 7''
Cabins: 4
Sleeps: 8
Single Berths: 2
Queen Berths: 2
Heads: 2
Maximum Speed: 12 Knots
Cruise Speed: 8 Knots
Range NMI: 500
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: FRP
Hull Shape: Catamaran
Bridge Clearance: 62'
Fuel Tank: 64 Gallons (242.27 Liters)
Fresh Water: 160 Gallons (605.67 Liters)
Holding Tank: 54 Gallons (204.41 Liters)
Displacement: 20000 lbs
Designer: Derek Kelsall
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Volvo Penta
- Engine Model: MD 2030
- Engine Year: 2008
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Sail
- Power HP: 29.00
- Power KW: 21.63
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Engine Location: Port
Engine 2
- Engine Make: Volvo Penta
- Engine Model: MD 2030
- Engine Year: 2008
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Sail
- Power HP: 29.00
- Power KW: 21.63
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Engine Location: Starboard
Generators
Generator 1
- Generator Make: Paguro
- Generator Model: 4000
- Generator Hours: 26
Full Details
Additional Info
Interior Comforts and Amenities
- 2 double and 2 twin cabins with lots of storage
- Raised Dinette converts into a double bed
- 2 Heads with showers and holding tanks (deck and overboard pumpout)
- Spacious Main Pilothouse saloon with panoramic view
- Saloon Windows: Safety glass with slight tint, commercial grade
- Light Maple Trim
- First-class multilayered cushions in saloon and cabins
- EZDri© foam in forward and aft cockpit cushions
- Curtains on saloon doors and ports
- Ocean Aire© Shades on ports in hulls
- All Hatches have Ocean Aire screens and covers
- Radio/CD/MP3 Player plus Bose 2.1© Speakers in saloon
- Reverse cycle 20000 BTU Air Conditioning (Not Used)
- 12V Fans in saloon and cabins
- Over 30 sq ft (3 sqm) of solid surface countertops
- 5 large cabinets and a bank of drawers
- Double sink
- Water Filtration
- Hot and Cold Pressurized fresh water
- 3-burner Stainless Stove with oven and remote propane cutoff
- 8.5 cu ft (240L) custom fridge and freezer with Adler Barbour© holding plate and Super Cold Machine (uncertain on Operation status)
- BBQ
Electronics and Navigation Equipment
- B&G© Speed, Depth, Autopilot
- Raymarine C-70© Navigation with Radar
- Autopilot Remote
- Icom© VHF
- Single Sideband Radio
- WiFi Antenna
- Wind Speed Indicator: Raymarine, installed in 2022
- Compass: Present in both cockpits.
- EPIRB: Yes.
- Deck Lights: Located at the front and back doors.
- Search Lights: Spotlight
Electrical System
- Direct Current System Voltage: 12V.
- Alternating Current Power System Voltage: 110V.
Additional Equipment
- Blue Seas© and Paneltronics 12V and 120V Electrical Panels
- 90 Amp Battery Charger/2500 watt Inverter/Controller with Remote Panel
- 2 Engine Start Batteries
- 1 Windlass Battery
- Battle born House Batteries 12V
- Paguro 4000® Watt Genset - 26 hours (completely rebuilt Oct 2015)
- 12V Sockets with USB charging in all cabins
- Solar Panels with MPPT Charge Controller
- Surge Suppressor
- Remote Propane Shutoff
Deck and Cockpit Equipment
- Primary Anchor: Rocna anchor
- Secondary Anchor: Yes
- Bow Anchor Roller
- Bimini Top: Not present; needs replacement.
- Cockpit Cushions
- Fenders and Dock Lines
- Swim Ladder
- Side Stanchions and Lifelines
- Dinghy Davits: Manual; electronic ones are not functioning.
- Electric Anchor Windlass with Remote Control
- Double Lifelines
- Deck Washdown
- Stainless Hardware is 316 cast investment grade
- Bridge Deck Clearance: 29 inches
Mechanical
- 3 blade bronze folding props
- Sail drives
Sails and Rigging
- Lazy-jacks
- Custom Charleston Spars© heavy-duty Aluminium Mast and Boom
- Extra heavy-duty Stainless Steel Standing Rigging with Norseman Fittings and 12mm compacted wire
- Twin Forestays and Double Spreaders
- Antal Line Handling Equipment
- Running rigging - dyneema (2022)
Winches
- Electric Lewmar® 46 Winch
Sails
- Main Sail: Repaired in St. Pete in 2022. Fully Battened Banks
- Jib: Functional. Self Tacking Banks
- Asymmetrical Spinnaker with Pro Furl Roller Furling (like new)
Aft Cockpit
- Smaller than typical catamaran cockpit
- Fixed seating for 6, with room for 2 folding chairs (total seating for 8)
- Ample passage room from Port to Starboard
- Easy access to center console dinghy and davit operation
- Same level as the saloon, offering easy flow in and out
Bottom Paint
- Fresh bottom paint applied in early February 2019
Available for Co-Brokerage
Disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
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