The WHITACRE 47, designed by Hal Whitacre Yacht Design, is a collaboration between Niche Watercraft, Big House Yachts, and James Betts Enterprises.  Our vision believed there was a need for a simpler and more affordable limited production, semi-custom performance cruising catamaran.

While the leading/bleeding edge of technology looks very cool on paper or dockside, it can become an issue once it’s out in service.  The increasing tech found in today’s higher-performance multihulls often supports the need for full-time crew.  Our vision brings together performance composites, system and rig simplicities, hybrid energy technologies, and affordability offering a limited production, fully customizable offshore catamaran.  Partnering with world-class performance sailboat builder Betts Boats, we’re delivering an epoxy e-glass/carbon composite catamaran with proven and reliable build quality that complements the proven Hal Whitacre engineering and design experience.

Whitacre 47 Hull #1 is in production with expected completion Spring 2023.   Build production slots are available for an immediate start with a finish projected for early Spring 2024.

The Whitacre 47 offers the benefit of limited production customization with pricing from $1,300,000 basic sail away to $1,600,000+ for custom upgraded interior layout, equipment, and finishes.

Contact Mike Mullenberg for more details and to arrange a walkthrough of Whitacre 47-01 currently under construction.

Made in USA - Anacortes, Washington