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Calcutta 263 Review

• By Alex Suescun
• Updated: August 15, 2016

Many anglers have yet to drive or even ride in a catamaran. Sure, they look different from the single V-hull designs many are accustomed to, but the Calcutta 263 is one cool cat bound to make many into converts.

The clean lines and roominess of the layout got my attention right away. Anglers aboard the Calcutta 263 can follow a hooked fish around the boat without hindrance. The bow remains tall to safely take on the waves and mitigate spray, but the gunwales slope down aft of the console, reducing freeboard for crew members to comfortably reach the water to lip or bill a fish and release it.

The next thing to stand out was the transom, or lack thereof. Instead of the usual rear bulkhead, Calcutta incorporates its innovative SeaGate fold-down transom. In the down position, it extends the aft cockpit and allows easy access to the bilge, motors and integrated swim platform, which has openings to port and starboard so it’s easy to boat a big fish or get back on board after taking a dip. When the fold-down transom is up, it keeps the deck completely dry, blocking water from entering the cockpit, even when backing down at a good clip.

An elevated deck at the bow is the ideal platform to throw a cast net or pitch baits from a high vantage point without encroaching on the forward cockpit. A hatch on it opens to a generous anchor locker. A step behind, twin hatches afford access to a massive 350-quart fish box, double insulated and plumbed to drain overboard.

A Yeti cooler with cushion serves as the forward console seat. A lockable door enables entry to the console for ­access to systems and marine-grade-tinned wiring, which is second to none, clearly labeled and expertly arranged for convenience, featuring heat-shrink connections. An acrylic wraparound windshield keeps rain and spray off the Ritchie compass atop the console, as well as the dash spacious enough for dual displays, digital gauges, and a backlit 13-switch panel with accessory plug. Just below, the steering wheel and controls sit at a comfortable angle with room for a stereo and trim-tab switches between them.

Double helm seats with flip-up bolsters and armrests accommodate the skipper and a companion, either standing or seated. The seats rest on a module with incorporated storage, an aft-facing bench, and a 42-gallon pressurized livewell finished in calming blue underneath.

Twin aft in-deck compartments to port and starboard, 300 quarts each, offer extra storage. Four flush-mount rod holders come standard, along with racks for three rods below each gunwale, indirect waterproof LED lighting in the cockpit and a raw-water washdown to keep the decks clean.

Cats are well-known for stability. The Calcutta doesn’t disappoint in that regard, but it’s far more than a stable fishing platform. It deserves high marks on handling and performance. Acceleration was astoundingly quick with no squatting whatsoever upon takeoff. The pair of E-Tec 150s in back pushed the boat from 0 to 30 mph in just five seconds. It took 18 seconds to do it with just one motor, and once on plane, the boat ran fine with the single outboard, cruising easily at 25 to 30 mph. It’s nice to know it won’t take all day to return to port if you lose an engine far from shore.

The ride, even at high speed, remains quite comfortable. The Calcutta hull design takes on a chop with ease, cushioning any bumps from large wakes or rogue waves, preventing bone-jarring jolts and eliminating pounding. In the turns, the 263 stays level and stable, and I didn’t notice any bow steering nor the slightest slippage in tracking during numerous maneuvers.

Efficiency is another strong suit of the Calcutta hull. It stays on plane at ridiculously slow speed, and at 3,550 rpm, the boat ran 28.3 mph while burning a scant 12.6 gph. Then came time to let the cat eat, so I pushed the throttle forth to see what it delivered. We reached our top-end speed — 48.4 mph while turning 5,400 rpm — in a jiffy. At a good pace, as when trolling for wahoo, both the speed and bearing remain constant without the need to continuously micromanage either throttle or steering.

Calcutta’s ability to customize the boat to fit its owners’ needs and style of fishing is another big plus. The list of standard features on the 263 is a long one, yet the builder also offers a number of optional features, including a T-top or hardtop with rod holders, spreader lights, an electronics box and life-jacket storage; a full tower with upper and lower controls; outriggers; coaming pads; a transom ladder; integrated 65-gallon livewell with clear lid; aluminum leaning post with rocket launcher on the backrest and 90-quart cooler underneath; and it remains open to other enhancements.

If you haven’t tried a catamaran, I can’t think of a better one to shatter any lingering misconceptions than the Calcutta 263. Offshore and nearshore, this 26-footer excels. And with its 13-inch draft, you can even chase fish in shallow bays. At the risk of sounding trite, I have to say the boat is truly the cat’s meow.

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26 Calcutta 2018 Boat For Sale

Asking price: $184,789.

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Last updated Apr 26, 2024

26' Calcutta 2018

For sale is a meticulously maintained 2018 Calcutta 263, featuring twin Mercury 115hp outboard engines with just 450 hours on the clock. This exceptional vessel is outfitted with top-tier Simrad electronics, ensuring you have the very best in navigation and fish-finding technology at your fingertips.

The boat's condition is truly remarkable – it has been kept in pristine shape, showing a level of care and attention that sets it apart. Every inch of this vessel confirms its exceptional maintenance record, from the gleaming hull to the immaculate deck.

A key advantage of this offering is its immediate availability. With current wait times for a new Calcutta 263 extending beyond two years, this is a unique opportunity to skip the lengthy delay and hit the water now in a boat that is as close to new as it gets.

Whether you're angling for a serious fishing expedition or simply cruising the waters, this Calcutta 263 is ready to deliver performance, comfort, and reliability. Don't miss out on the chance to own a top-quality boat without the wait. Secure your endless adventures today with this outstanding 2018 Calcutta 263.

Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Sara Bay Yacht Sales.

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.

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26' Calcutta HIGHLIGHTS

• Yacht Details: 26' Calcutta 2018
• Location: Sarasota, FL
• Engines: Mercury
• Last Updated: Apr 26, 2024
• Asking Price: $184,789

26' Calcutta additional information

• Beam: 8' 6''
• Hull Material: Fiberglass
• Fuel Tank: 1 x 140|gallon
• Simrad NSS evo 16
• Simrad NSS evo 9
• Simrad Autopilot
• Simrad Radar
• Simrad SideScan
• JL Audio Stereo System
• SiriusXM Satellite Weather
• Rhodan Marine 36V Trolling Motor
• Lithium Ion Batteries for the Rhodan
• Anchor Windlass
• Black Oak LED Lighter on Hardtop
• Spreader Lights
• Powdercoating on Tower and Dive Ladder
• Seat Cushions Stored Inside when not in use
• Blackstick Rear Shade (Can be used in bow as well)
• Prepped to Add Tower if Desired at Calcutta Factory
• T-Top Storage Bags over Leaning Post and Over Front of Console
• Outrigger Ready Top
• Kingfish Rodholders
• 22 Total Rodholders on Gunwale and T-Top
• Engel Cooler with Seat Cushion in front of Split Console Door
• Console and Leaning Post Covers
• Retractable Boarding Ladder on rear Center Swim Platform
• Stick Pins and Poles for Shallow Water Anchoring
• Owens and Sons Trailer Included 

– Deluxe 40” Helm Seat

– C-zone digital switching

– 10 T-Top Rod Holders 

– Electric Steering

– Infused hardtop, hull, liner, and ring deck

– 42 Gallon livewell


– Wood free construction using 100% composite materials


– 10-year hull warranty


– (4) 316 stainless cleats with hawse pipes


– Front anchor locker with 8″ 316 stainless pull up cleat


– (4) 1250-gph bilge pumps with auto switches and manual overrides


– Self-bailing cockpit


– (4) 316 stainless rod holders (gunwale)


– Lockable console door
– Wrap around acrylic windshield


– 140 gal. fuel 


– Solid 316 stainless hatch latches and thru hulls


– Indirect waterproof LED cockpit lighting


– Flush mount Ritchie compass with backlight


– All marine grade tinned wire with heat-shrunk connections


– Raw water washdown


– Under gunwale rod storage

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The Calcutta 263 Center Console is an anglers dream. As you aboard the Calcutta 263 you see how easily you would walk a hooked fish around the boat without hindrance. The bow remains tall to safely take on the waves and mitigate spray, but the gunwales slope down aft of the console, reducing freeboard for crew members to comfortably reach the water to lip or bill a fish and release it. The stand out feature was the transom, or lack thereof.

The Calcutta 263 Center Console is an anglers dream. As you aboard the Calcutta 263 you see how easily you would walk a hooked fish around the boat without hindrance. The bow remains tall to safely take on the waves and mitigate spray, but the gunwales slope down aft of the console, reducing freeboard for crew members to comfortably reach the water to lip or bill a fish and release it. The stand out feature was the transom, or lack thereof. Instead of the usual rear bulkhead, Calcutta incorporates its innovative SeaGate fold-down transom. In the down position, it extends the aft cockpit and allows easy access to the bilge, motors and integrated, which has openings to port and starboard so it's easy to boat a big fish or get back on board after taking a dip. When the fold-down transom is up, it keeps the deck dry, blocking water from entering the cockpit.

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ABOUT CALCUTTA 263

The Calcutta 263 is 26 feet long and has a 8.5 feet beam and can hold up to 140 gallons of fuel. This 2018 Petrol Calcutta 263 powered by Mercury Verado with 183.00 horsepower is capable of reaching a maximum speed of 44 knots and a cruising speed of 29. The Calcutta 263 is made of fiberglass.

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Calcutta 263

• By Randy Vance
• Updated: July 17, 2015

We Say: The Calcutta 263 is a sweet ride with plenty of stability in rough seas for bottomfishing and trolling. Its skinny 14-inch draft makes it a great bay boat as well. Next, its fuel economy with test power is likely unbeatable: 3.5 miles per gallon at 26 miles per hour. Even at 35 miles per hour, though, it clocks 2.4 miles per gallon, getting you on the fish fast for minimum dollars. While many cats tend to heel outboard in turns, this one behaved much better than most, holding near level footing with the wheel hard to port or starboard.

With livewell options and plenty of rod stowage, it’s clearly a hard-core fisher, but the beefy boarding platform steps makes it a great dive platform too. The folding transom can lie flat, giving divers clear egress from sole to ladder. If you want to just hang out on the hook, add sun pads for the bow deck. Added convenience comes from the space inside the roomy helm station. A head is an available option ($1,200).

It’s clear from visiting the factory that this boat is well crafted. Of particular note is the extremely organized layout of wiring; however, the batteries were uncovered, leaving the terminals vulnerable. The upper station with UFlex electronic controls adds $20,000 with hardtop but makes it ideal for hunting fish. Each Calcutta is custom built to order so you can have it your way.

Who’d Want One: Anglers weary of compressed disks from pounding seas.

Another Choice: Prowler 25 ($86,000 base with dual 140s, plus $7,000 for the upper station).

Bottom Line: $109,900 (base with test power); calcuttaboats.com

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