Custom Catamaran Spotlight [Sailing Expert Walkthrough]

Wiley Sharp has a dream job. He’s a catamaran expert – which sounds similar to being a professional chocolate taster, or a private jet connoisseur.  Selling catamarans just inherently sounds luxurious. Who wouldn’t want to spend their days sailing on the best catamarans, and showing them off to potential buyers? But don’t be fooled, it’s not all sailing into the sunset.

Wiley’s trained eye notices even the smallest details of each yacht he sets foot on, and he instantly knows a quality catamaran when he sees one. Selling a hundred catamarans a year will do that to you, not to mention he was sailing before most kids could swim. 

“I’ve been sailing since I was four years old,” Wiley says. “When I step on a catamaran I look at everything…How does the cockpit feel? Does it transition into a nice salon? I like a smooth looking space.” Before he sold yachts, he worked as a captain, chartering yachts all over the world. 

At the end of the day, Wiley is in this business for the love of sailing. “I love the whole lifestyle around cruising and I love sharing that passion with clients.” It’s this passion that excites him about his newest catamaran he’s selling, LAYSAN, a 72’ Dixon 2016. Wiley’s never met a catamaran he didn’t like – but the LAYSAN is set apart. She’s a custom-built luxury catamaran built with comfort in mind.   With five staterooms and five heads, she’s spacious and perfect for a family that wants to circumnavigate. 

But what really makes LAYSAN so special? Sure, her interior is smooth, sleek, and modern. And yes, her twin helm gives sailors a perfect line of sight. But it’s her build that makes LAYSAN so unique. She’s the perfect marriage of comfort and performance. With a captive system for all her lines, LAYSAN is a very easy boat to sail short handed, while her size allows her to feel bright, open and airy.  If you’ve ever dreamed of taking a big sailing trip, an epic adventure spanning a few months, you may be the perfect match for LAYSAN. 

Nonetheless, a catamaran is a big purchase, and we can’t all be experts like Wiley. Lucky for you, the owners are offering a unique experience – the opportunity to try before you buy. You can now take LAYSAN out for a charter for the weekend, get to know her. Once home, decide if she’ll be a permanent addition to your family. We’re confident you’ll love the way she sails.

Don’t just take our word for it – see Wiley give you a complete rundown of everything LAYSAN has to offer in this walkthrough.