Sketch of the Astré42 catamaran
For example, the new one from the world's second largest Katwerft receives an electrically lowerable bathing platform with which the dinghy is lifted out of the water - davits are common on cats of this size. In addition, the Astré has a permanently mounted outdoor grill, a lounging area on the flybridge, a flat front cockpit and plenty of space in deck storage areas, including for equipment such as watermakers and generators. In addition to the striking appearance, the positive deck jump, convex and rounded stems as well as edges in the hull and superstructure are characterized by the commitment to sailing performance; they are relying on more fabric and performance again.
So the boat proves sailing quality and agility even in the lower wind range, also at the rudder. The steering position is halfway between the cockpit and the cabin roof; this is also where the traps, pods and straighteners converge.