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Kelsall Catamarans: british designs for sailing catamarans and multihulls. NAMMERT insures a Kelsall Catamarans regardless of year built or where you bought it, liability, hull, legal expenses and personal accident cover from one house, taken out online in five minutes.

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At a glance

Origin

several countries

Class

catamarans and multihulls

Typical sizes

6,7 to 18,3 m

Premium from

from €39 a year for liability

Worth knowing

Kelsall Catamarans; cover, cost and conditions

Behind this name stands not a production builder but a designer: Derek Kelsall, born in north Wales in 1933 and died in 2023. He came from racing, built ocean racing trimarans in the 1960s and from the 1980s turned mainly to fast cruising catamarans. He is also remembered for a building method he called KSS, in which flat sandwich panels are laid up on a table and only afterwards brought to shape, which shortens the build a great deal and puts it within reach of amateur builders. You recognise his boats by the slender very straight hulls, the flat bridgedeck and the plain lines without applied superstructure.

Our model records list 67 designs from this stable: 65 sailing catamarans, one sailing trimaran and one open catamaran. Recorded build years run from 1979 to 2005. Sixty series are recorded: the Kelsall 45 and 60, the Sk range from the Sk 24s through 27s, 31s, 32s, 33 and SK 37 to the SK 40s, the Amkat 34 and the Amkat Power 24 and 26, and single designs such as the Suncat 40 Mk II, Space 57, Advantage 43, Lima 34 MK II and the Celicat 25 and 30. Lengths run from 6.7 to 18.3 metres, half the designs between 9 and 12.2 metres.

A multihull is not a larger monohull. It has two hulls, a load bearing bridgedeck between them and no ballast keel to right it, so the stresses sit in the connections rather than low down in a fin. Many of these boats were also built from plans, sometimes by their owners, which means their papers are the build file rather than a yard serial number.

Questions and answers

Frequent questions

Who was Derek Kelsall?

For Kelsall Catamarans: A British multihull designer, born in 1933 and died in 2023.

He built ocean racing trimarans in the 1960s and from the 1980s designed fast cruising catamarans.

What is the KSS building method?

For Kelsall Catamarans: Flat sandwich panels are laid up on a table and only afterwards brought to

shape, which shortens the build and puts it within reach of amateur builders.

The cover that fits

For the whole class of boat

For Kelsall Catamarans: What matters for catamarans and multihulls is the same across every brand;

engine output, how a claim is settled, cruising range and theft protection.

The class page lists every point and every brand in this class, Kelsall Catamarans included.

Insuring catamarans and multihulls, every brand and every condition

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Nautical information What counts before you cast off, papers, equipment, waters

Licence

A powerboat licence (inland or coastal) is required from 15 hp (11.03 kW).

Registration

Registration from 3 hp; for trips abroad carry the boat certificate or flag document.

Waters

Inland, coastal and abroad; plan fairways, bridge clearances, draught and tides.

Equipment

Lifesaving gear, fire extinguisher, anchor, signalling equipment and correct navigation lights.

Cruising range

The agreed cruising range is stated in the policy and can be extended at any time.

Weather

Check wind force in Beaufort and wind direction before casting off, and allow for gusts.

General guidance, not a complete account;

what governs are the rules of the waters you are on and the manual of your Kelsall Catamarans.

Current wind force and direction for your waters are shown on the Home.

Series by Kelsall Catamarans, build years and cover

Amkat Power 24

Amkat Power 24 is a cabin catamaran from Kelsall Catamarans, built from 1996 to 2005.

Amkat Power 26

Also a cabin catamaran, built from 1996 to 2005.

Kelsall 45

Kelsall 45 is a cabin catamaran from Kelsall Catamarans, built from 1990 to 2005.

Kelsall 60

Also a cabin catamaran, built from 1995 to 2005.

Lima 34 MK II

Lima 34 MK II is a cabin catamaran from Kelsall Catamarans, built from 1996 to 2005.

MK 53

MK 53 is a cabin catamaran from Kelsall Catamarans, built from 1996 to 2005.

Sk 24s

Sk 24s is a cabin catamaran from Kelsall Catamarans, built from 1996 to 2005.

Sk 27s

Also a cabin catamaran, built from 1996 to 2005.

Sk 31s

Also a cabin catamaran, built from 1995 to 2005.

Sk 32s

Also a cabin catamaran, built from 1996 to 2005.

Sk 33

Sk 33 is a cabin catamaran from Kelsall Catamarans, built from 1996 to 2005.

SK 37

Also a cabin catamaran, built from 1996 to 2005.

SK 40s

Also a cabin catamaran, built from 1996 to 2005.

Space 57

Space 57 is a cabin catamaran from Kelsall Catamarans, built from 1996 to 2005.

Suncat 40 Mk II

Suncat 40 Mk II is a cabin catamaran from Kelsall Catamarans, built from 1996 to 2005.

Amkat 34

Amkat 34 is a cabin catamaran from Kelsall Catamarans, built from 1995 to 2001.

KC 34

KC 34 is a cabin catamaran from Kelsall Catamarans, built from 1990 to 2001.

KC 40

Also a cabin catamaran, built from 1990 to 2001.

KC 44

Also a cabin catamaran, built from 1990 to 2001.

Lima 34

Lima 34 is a cabin catamaran from Kelsall Catamarans, built from 1990 to 2001.

SK 37 Study

SK 37 Study is a cabin catamaran from Kelsall Catamarans, built from 1995 to 2001.

Space 55

Also a cabin catamaran, built from 1995 to 2001.

Suncat 40

Suncat 40 is a cabin catamaran from Kelsall Catamarans, built from 1990 to 2001.

X-Kat 23

X-Kat 23 is a cabin catamaran from Kelsall Catamarans, built from 1995 to 2001.

X-Kat 26

Also a cabin catamaran, built from 1994 to 2001.

X-Kat 30

Also a cabin catamaran, built from 1995 to 2001.

Tango 40

Tango 40 is a cabin catamaran from Kelsall Catamarans, built from 1991 to 2000.

Advantage 43

Advantage 43 is a cabin catamaran from Kelsall Catamarans, built from 1985 to 1998.

Rose 40

Rose 40 is a cabin catamaran from Kelsall Catamarans, built from 1991 to 1998.

KC 27

Also a cabin catamaran, built from 1990 to 1997.

KC 31

Also a cabin catamaran, built from 1990 to 1997.

Space 52

Also a cabin catamaran, built from 1990 to 1997.

Suncat 30

Also a cabin catamaran, built from 1990 to 1997.

Suncat 36

Also a cabin catamaran, built from 1990 to 1997.

Trail 22

Trail 22 is an open catamaran from Kelsall Catamarans, built from 1990 to 1997.

Trail 26

Trail 26 is a cabin catamaran from Kelsall Catamarans, built from 1990 to 1997.

Tonga 40 S.R.

is a cabin catamaran from Kelsall Catamarans, built from 1980 to 1996.

Kelsall Kelly 45

Kelsall Kelly 45 is a cabin catamaran from Kelsall Catamarans, built from 1987 to 1993.

Tango 35

Also a cabin catamaran, built from 1986 to 1993.

Tonga Lima 31

Tonga Lima 31 is a cabin catamaran from Kelsall Catamarans, built from 1981 to 1993.

K - 26

K - 26 is a cabin catamaran from Kelsall Catamarans, built from 1980 to 1992.

Kelly 42

Kelly 42 is a cabin catamaran from Kelsall Catamarans, built from 1984 to 1992.

Suncat 895

Also a cabin catamaran, built from 1985 to 1992.

Kelly 37

Also a cabin catamaran, built from 1981 to 1991.

Tonga 40

Tonga 40 is a cabin catamaran from Kelsall Catamarans, built from 1983 to 1991.

K - 39

K - 39 is a cabin trimaran from Kelsall Catamarans, built from 1979 to 1990.

K - 41

Also a cabin catamaran, built from 1979 to 1989.

K. 39 S.R.

39 S.R.

is a cabin catamaran from Kelsall Catamarans, built from 1979 to 1989.

Tango 52

Also a cabin catamaran, built from 1983 to 1989.

Celi-cat 25

Celi-cat 25 is a cabin catamaran from Kelsall Catamarans, built from 1980 to 1988.

Celicat 30

Also a cabin catamaran, built from 1980 to 1988.

K - 28

Also a cabin catamaran, built from 1979 to 1988.

K - 35

Also a cabin catamaran, built from 1979 to 1988.

K - 38

Also a cabin catamaran, built from 1979 to 1988.

K - 46 SR

Also a cabin catamaran, built from 1979 to 1988.

K - 53 MK-II

K - 53 MK-II is a cabin catamaran from Kelsall Catamarans, built from 1979 to 1988.

Startle 35

Startle 35 is a cabin catamaran from Kelsall Catamarans, built from 1979 to 1988.

Stride 32

Stride 32 is a cabin catamaran from Kelsall Catamarans, built from 1979 to 1988.

Tango 32

Also a cabin catamaran, built from 1979 to 1988.

Tonga 28

Also a cabin catamaran, built from 1979 to 1988.

What this means for the cover

For the Amkat Power 24, Amkat Power 26,

Kelsall 45 by Kelsall Catamarans and 23 more series the market value and the replacement cost

often differ widely.

An agreed value removes the age-based scale, and the figure in the policy stands.

For the Tango 40, Advantage 43,

Rose 40 by Kelsall Catamarans and 31 more series there is no list price left.

That is why we work with an agreed value: you state the figure, we agree it,

and in a total loss exactly that amount is paid, with no deduction for wear.

For the Amkat Power 24, Amkat Power 26, Kelsall 45 by Kelsall Catamarans and further series:

On catamarans the bridgedeck between the hulls is the sensitive part,

and the berth belongs in the application: double width often means a mooring rather than a marina.

For the Trail 22 by Kelsall Catamarans series: Open catamarans are beached and trailed,

so most damage happens ashore and in transit, not on the water.

For the K - 39 by Kelsall Catamarans series:

On a trimaran the floats and their beams are the weak point,

on folding models the mechanism as well.

All series at a glance

The Kelsall Catamarans range in figures

These figures come from the model records we keep for Kelsall Catamarans: boat type,

build years and length, nothing estimated.

cabin catamaran: 65 models, 1979 to 2005, mostly 8 to 15.8 m
cabin trimaran: 1 model, 1979 to 1990, 12 m
open catamaran: 1 model, 1990 to 1997, 6.7 m

Which model was built when?

Sailing boat Motorboat RIBEach bar is one Kelsall Catamarans model, running from its first to its last year of build. The colour shows the type of boat. Showing 24 of 67 models.

What does a used Kelsall Catamarans cost?

We hold today’s price ranges by year for 22 models by Kelsall Catamarans.

The table shows what boats in average condition are worth,

from the oldest to the youngest year on record.

Choose your exact model, year and condition in the calculator.

Model	Years built	Range today
Amkat 34	1998	€49,000 to €62,400
Amkat Power 24	1999 to 2002	€13,000 to €19,400
Amkat Power 26	1999 to 2002	€17,800 to €26,100
KC 27	1993 to 1994	€14,500 to €19,100
KC 34	1998	€64,200 to €81,800
KC 40	1998	€93,000 to €118,400
KC 44	1998	€129,100 to €164,300
Kelsall 45	1998 to 2000	€137,400 to €179,400
Rose 40	1994 to 1995	€33,100 to €61,600
Sk 24s	1999 to 2002	€14,800 to €22,300
Sk 27s	1999 to 2002	€17,800 to €26,100
Sk 31s	1998 to 2002	€29,800 to €42,900
Sk 32s	1999 to 2002	€40,500 to €58,900
Sk 33	1999 to 2002	€60,700 to €87,200
SK 37 Study	1998	€73,200 to €93,200
SK 40s	1999 to 2000	€75,700 to €97,700
Space 57	1999 to 2000	€284,500 to €364,200
Suncat 36	1993 to 1994	€56,100 to €73,400
Tango 40	1994 to 1997	€76,700 to €105,100
Trail 26	1993 to 1994	€14,700 to €19,500
X-Kat 23	1998	€12,900 to €16,500
X-Kat 30	1998	€30,200 to €38,400