Our Robertson & Caine fleet

Sunsail is proud to partner with Robertson and Caine to offer their high-performance catamarans across many of the world’s best cruising grounds. Founded in 1991, Robertson and Caine quickly became South Africa’s largest boat manufacturer, launching more than 1,000 boats. With sheer innovation and revolutionary thinking, the now renowned manufacturer transformed a small partnership into one of the most celebrated catamaran builders in charter history.

Special features

Large forward cockpits
Spacious living areas
Robust Catamarans with performance to match
Easy to use
Safe & seaworthy

Offering the most fuel efficient and innovative catamarans in the business, find out what sets Robertson and Caine’s yachts apart below.

Large forward cockpits*

Spacious living areas

Spacious, robust catamarans with performance to match

Stepped hulls (hulls are kept narrow, volume comes above the water line)
Powerful sail plan, large overlapping genoa, low aspect sail plan

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Easy to use

Large spacious cockpit perfect for large groups and families
Easy access in and out of the main saloon
Easy circulation inside and outside
Easy to use galley with large refrigeration space
Ample water & fuel capacity
Easy access to systems for quick turn around and easy maintenance
Easy to clean interior and exterior
High quality and robust hardware
Additional and independent battery power
Reliable and easy to use davit system
Easy access to aft platform from dinghy
Robust and easy to use rigs
Heavy sails and oversize winches

Safe & seaworthy

Over 1500 boats delivered worldwide
Robust balsa sandwich construction, meaning better resistance to compression and impact
Excellent behavior at sea
Well balanced and honest boat in heavy weather conditions
Safe rig (Double back stays. Rigid boom vang to prevent damage or injury)
Well protected and secure helm station
Helm station designed for short-handed sailing
All controls going back to helm station

Industry-leading innovation

First catamaran to remove mainsheet from the cockpit (1996)
Stepped hulls to offer more interior space without sacrificing performance
Anchoring system in the middle of the forward deck, meaning no rust or fouling of the chain on the hulls
First catamaran with a hard top protecting the aft cockpit
Innovative deck plan to lead all lines back to helm station
Forward cockpit for better ventilation, improved visibility and additional space to enjoy the surroundings
Signature electrical davit system that simplifies dinghy and outboard motor lifting on smaller boats

Built for social & family-friendly charters

Large outdoor gathering areas: aft platform, large aft cockpit, plus forward cockpit
Seamless blend of indoor and out. Those in the galley or main saloon can easily communicate with guests outside
Helm station is part of the cockpit, not separated from it, allowing the helmsman to still be part of the group
Easy to keep an eye on young kids from helm station (not separated from cockpit)
Easy to sail with forgiving low aspect rig and overlapping genoa

*Not available on all models