TURTLE 147
An exploration catamaran designed as a marine habitat
TURTLE 147
An exploration catamaran designed
as
a marine habitat
A new reference
in the world of multihulls
The Turtle 147 is the result of a clear ambition: to design an ocean-going catamaran that is intelligent, robust, elegant, and sustainable. Measuring 14.70 meters in length and 7.85 meters in beam, it combines high-performance architecture with a simplified sailing experience.
Every detail has been carefully crafted for the sailor’s comfort: refined interior layouts, bright and airy cabins, a central island kitchen, and thoughtfully designed living spaces. The design, by Jean-Michel Kalfon, embodies Cataruga’s signature understated and distinctive elegance.
Designed to deliver autonomy and peace of mind, the Turtle 147 features unique innovations on a vessel of this size: reverse bows to reduce drag, an adjustable ballast system, ergonomic helm stations, 5.5 kW solar panels, and hybrid or electric propulsion.
Innovations
- Transverse/longitudinal plating
- Reverse bow
- Heavy-gauge plating
- Hybrid engines
- Water and energy self-sufficiency
- Mass balancing
- Centralized Ship Heart management system
Innovations
- Transverse/longitudinal plating
- Reverse bow
- Heavy-gauge plating
- Hybrid engines
- Water and energy self-sufficiency
- Mass balancing
- Centralized Ship Heart management system
Comfort without compromise
A real living space designed for everyday comfort: Generous volumes, light-filled spaces, and welcoming cabins inspired by cozy retreats. The fully equipped kitchen with a central island invites sharing, while a wooden deck naturally extends the interior to the outdoors. The owner's cabin, located in the nacelle, offers a haven of preserved calm. Every detail fosters a fluid dialogue between interior and exterior, for an onboard experience reminiscent of the harmony of a home.
“So impressed by the unique take and the level of innovation”
« The master cabin is very pleasant thanks to its two open sides»
« A very well-designed treehouse »
“A true discovery and an invitation to travel that are not "just words”
“Avant-garde design”
« A Little Prince boat in the realm of the oceans»
« Incredible! The Turtle look makes you travel.»
TURTLE 147 Technical Sheet
DIMENSIONS
• Length 14.7 m
• Beam 7,85 m
• Unladen weight 17 T
• Empty weight 17 T
STRUCTURE
• Aluminum thickness 8 – 10 mm
• Freshwater ballast: 1.2 T
• 3 watertight compartments per float + Crashbox
• Balanced rudder, shaft line
PROPULSION
• Hybrid engine 2 x 57 hp + 2 x 10 kW
ACCOMODATION
• 3 cabins
• 2 bathrooms
• 9 sleeping place
• Island kitchen
• 3 cabins
• 2 bathrooms
• 9 beds
• Kitchen island
AVAILABLE PROPULSIONS
• Roller furling sails 92–179 m²
• Full diesel YANMAR 57 or 80 hp
• Hybrid BETA 60 hp + 10 kW
• Full electric
ENERGY
• Solar pannels 5,5 kW
• VICTRON 2x 8 kVA converter
• Lithium batteries @AGM 25 kW / 60 kW
• Generator 6 kVA
• Desalination 100 L/h
SAFTY AND NAVIGATION
• 2 anchors 45 kg + 12 m chain
• Software TIMEZERO, AIS, VHF
• Network NMEA 2000, 4G XTREAM
• SHIP HEART, STARLINK
• Sonar and radar FURUNO
• Video monitoring
Handcrafted production,
precision and commitment.
Artisanal production, precision, and commitment.
A human-scale shipyard balancing tradition and excellence.
The construction of the Tortue 147 takes place in Tunisia, in the coastal village of HERGLA.
This choice is not insignificant: it embodies our desire for territorial anchoring, in the service of an artisanal and collective adventure.
Around Jean SOMMEREUX and Julien BERNILLON, naval engineer, a team of skilled craftsmen works with passion. Each piece, each assembly, each weld is carried out by hand, in compliance with the rules of the art and the strictest standards. Here, quality is born from the gesture
Produce little, but produce better.
An ethical commitment that shapes our vision of sustainable yachting : respectful of life, built to last, to be lived, and to be passed on.
ARTISANAL PRODUCTION, PRECISION AND COMMITMENT
Artisanal production, precision, and commitment.
A human-scale shipyard balancing tradition and excellence.
The construction of the Tortue 147 takes place in Tunisia, in the coastal village of HERGLA.
This choice is not insignificant: it embodies our desire for territorial anchoring, in the service of an artisanal and collective adventure.
Around Jean SOMMEREUX and Julien BERNILLON, a team of skilled craftsmen works with passion. Each piece, each assembly, each weld is carried out by hand, in accordance with the rules of the art and the strictest standards. Here, quality is born from the gesture.
MATERIALS WITH HIGH ENVIRONMENTAL VALUE
Marine aluminum
Robust by nature, it stands out for its high resistance to shocks.
Its lightness optimizes buoyancy and reduces energy consumption, while its natural resistance to corrosion ensures great longevity.
Infinitely recyclable, its life cycle is exemplary, perfectly aligned with Cataruga's responsible vision.
Paulownia
Often called the "tree of the future," Paulownia grows at an astonishing rate and absorbs 10 times more CO₂ than most other species. Its rapid growth and ability to regrow after cutting help preserve primary forests, avoiding the exploitation of rare and fragile resources.
