Overview
About this vessel
PERCEPTION, A Wauquiez Kronos 45 is a 1990s 45-foot catamaran designed by Henri Wauquiez, known for its focus on comfort, luxury, and excellent construction akin to monohulls, often featuring a 4-cabin/4-head layout with amenities like separate air conditioning solar panels, and a full galley with a gas stove and refrigerator. It was the first multihull from the Wauquiez yard, aiming to bring the company's high-quality monohull construction standards to the catamaran market.
Forward most in each keel is a single berth followed by a double berth; next aft and outboard on both sides are guest/day HEADS; following aft along the keels are doors to the AFT CABINS, each featuring double berth, two hanging lockers, built-in seating and ensuite heads. Center area features a huge wrap-around DINETTE with two tables; GALLEY is located aft to port, with large 'sore thumb' countertop on centerline; starboard side is given to roomy cockpit access door. Hanging lockers and storage are built-in throughout. Interior is in light-colored hard maple accented with white headliners & upholstered walls plus navy Alacantara cushions at the dinette. Overall a very light and spacious feel aboard.
Bright 'UP' GALLEY features light grey 'granite'-look Corian countertops; 4 burner propane stove with oven & gas safety solenoid; engine and 12VDC driven refrigeration freezer unit; 12VDC bar fridge unit; pressure water system plus fresh and salt water foot pumps; hot water heater.
Shipmate VHF; Autohelm GPS; Autohelm ST 7000 Autopilot; Plath Compass; Autohelm ST 50 wind, knot & depth meters; Radar Reflector.
12vDC and 220vAC systems; house bank = (4) Interstate; SG80 rated 60 AH at 12vDC; (2) 100 AH engine start batteries; electrical panel with (30) circuit breakers at 12v and (10) circuit breakers at 220v; 220v outlets throughout; TECSUP 3-bank battery charger 40amp; (2) x 80amp CREG alternators plus (2) x 55amp CRBG alternators; 220v and engine water heater.
Sparcraft mast w/ 3 sets of spreaders and 2 jumpers; 1 X 19 wire; (2) Harken 42ST; (2) Harken 46ST; 2 Harken 48ST; (2) Harken 53 ST winches; Harken roller furling; genoa tracks w/ Harken cars, mainsail traveller system. Sail Include: Main, Genoa on furling system; Storm Jib.
45 lb CQR & 45 lb Britanny anchors; 100' 10mm & 30' 10mm chain; 10' 3/4" & 150' 3/4" nylon rodes; Simpson Lawrence 1000 watt electric windlass w/ remote control; chain locker and 2 bow rollers; teak deck; navigation lights; (4) cockpit lockers; gas locker; (2) lazarettes. Teak Decks may require maintenance.
