Safehaven Marine T2000 Voyager – Surface Drive Catamaran with Hydrofoil Efficiency Now for Sale!
A serious offshore multihull with the muscle, pedigree and velocity to match her striking profile. Built for Mediterranean cruising, but designed and built on Ireland’s rugged south coast
In the rarefied world of high-performance offshore catamarans, few names command the same respect as Safehaven Marine. For over two decades, they have quietly built some of the most rugged pilot boats and military-grade rescue vessels operating in harsh coastal conditions—tools for professionals who work where the weather doesn’t care. Now, one of their most ambitious creations is available for sale: the T2000 Voyager, a 21.4-metre surface-driven power catamaran built for fast, all-weather navigation. She is tuned for luxury and comfort in the Mediterranean, but comes with the full strength of commercial-grade engineering.
I had the chance to run the non-MedSpec version during a recent sea trial, and you can watch that video now on my YouTube channel. Just yesterday (14th July), I flew back to Ireland to film a full tour of Safehaven Marine’s facilities with founder Frank Kowalski, along with a walkaround of the MedSpec version of the T2000. Both of those videos will be published soon, so make sure you’re subscribed to my channel to be notified when they go live.
Design, Structure and Naval Architecture
The Voyager’s hull and superstructure tell a layered story of durability and modernity. Her hull is laid up in GRP with a 30mm PVC core for strength and insulation, while her vinylester superstructure is carbon fibre reinforced, adding critical torsional rigidity without unnecessary weight. The result is a 40-tonne CE-A certified platform that blends the load-carrying capacity of a workboat with the luxury refinement of a Mediterranean cruiser. Teak decking finishes off the external spaces, providing both visual warmth and real-world grip.
Above the main deck, her radar arch and expansive flybridge suggest cruising comfort, but it’s the hydrodynamics below the waterline that really matter here.
Engineering and Surface Drive Performance
At the heart of this machine lie two MAN V12-1550 diesels, each putting out 1,550 horsepower. These engines are coupled to France Helices SD5 surface drives, an exotic choice outside the military or racing realm, but deeply telling about the Voyager’s performance brief.
Surface drives fundamentally change how a vessel behaves. By reducing underwater drag and using trim to fine-tune thrust angles, they deliver blistering top speeds with surprising fuel efficiency at cruise. The Voyager, despite displacing 40 tonnes, will run at a staggering 52 knots at full throttle. That’s not a typo—it’s a true 52-knot top speed on a 21.4-metre cruising catamaran.
Her fast cruise is set around 30 knots with a combined consumption of just 160 litres per hour, thanks to a highly efficient hull form, surface drive propulsion, and an integrated hydrofoil system. The hydrofoil engages at around 22 to 23 knots, lifting the hull to reduce wetted surface area and improving hydrodynamic efficiency.
Once active, it cuts fuel consumption by up to 25 percent—allowing Voyager to cover up to 1,000 nautical miles at a sustained 30-knot cruise. For Mediterranean island-hoppers or owners looking to dash across open water with speed and security, there is simply nothing comparable on the market in this size bracket.
With 10,000 litres (2642 US gallons) of diesel in the tank and a watermaker delivering 30L/hour, the T2000 Voyager isn’t just fast—she’s independent, with serious range and self-sufficiency.
Interior Layout and Liveaboard Practicality
This vessel has been smartly configured for private use, offering three generously sized cabins, seven berths and a separate crew space for two. The aesthetic leans towards modern function: wood laminate floors, stainless steel counters and high-capacity refrigeration for extended cruising. Air conditioning comes courtesy of three Dometic 27,000 BTU units—sized more like a superyacht than a fast cat.
The master cabin features a full-width double bed, while the guest cabin is fitted with a French-style bed, making smart use of the generous beam in this multihull configuration. All internal access points, including doors and hatches, are fully watertight, reflecting the vessel’s commercial grade origins.
The Helm Stations and Technical Heart
True to Safehaven’s workboat roots, the T2000 features dual helm stations—one inside, one on the flybridge—with Simrad autopilot and an arsenal of Garmin 8000 series multifunction displays. Her radar, a 4ft open array, has a 48nm range and displays across helm and flybridge stations. A FLIR pan and tilt thermal camera complements two infrared HD units, providing full surveillance around the clock.
Power systems are robust, featuring dual 270Ah service banks, an 18kW Praguro genset, a Victron 5kW inverter, and full shore power with independent RCBO protection. Electric bow and stern thrusters (Vetus BOW PRO 150s) are proportional and duplicated, simplifying tight docking despite her beam.
Access to the engine room is through watertight deck hatches, where you’ll find a well-laid-out machinery space dominated by twin MANs, their surface drive shafts and associated Quickshift gearboxes.
A Serious Yacht for Serious Operator
The T2000 Voyager isn’t trying to compete with typical Mediterranean motor yachts; it’s playing a different game altogether. Built by one of Europe’s most respected pilot boat yards, she marries the brutal capability of commercial craft with private refinement and speed. Her asking price of €3.25M (ex VAT) reflects the engineering, pedigree and outright performance she delivers.
Whether you’re an experienced yachtsman looking for something with real backbone or simply want to own the fastest serious cat on the water, the T2000 Voyager demands a closer look.
The T2000 Voyager is currently listed for sale with De Valk Yacht Brokers. You can view the full listing and enquire directly by following THIS LINK.
