Freeman 33' powercat

[Freemanboatwork]

I would like to introduce the Freeman 33. It is a power catamaran currently under construction in Charleston, SC being built by Freeman Boatworks. The prototype will be powered by 250 four stroke outboards. Completion date is set for May 15.

Please inquire at billy@freemanboatworks.com

Specs:

LOA 33'
BOA 10' 10"
Weight 4100lbs. (hull only)
Hull type: Planing deep V
Hull material: Cold molded Okume planking, Doug Fir keel and stringers. (Corecell construction optional)

[bbsboat]

How fast is it? its stranger hull type!

[Freemanboatwork]

Its a what hull type? Strange? I guess you have never seen a power cat.

Dont know how fast it will be. we are building the prototype.

Billy

[TuckSail]

If you have no speed estimations, how was it designed? Do you have any calculations for it at all? Who did the design work?
Is it a planing hull?

What type of construction?

[Freemanboatwork]

TuckSail

I designed the boat with an AutoCad specialist who specializes in yacht design. We didn't do any speed calculations. He said he didn't trust Multisurf on Catamarans. Yes, it is a planing hull.

The boat will be built out of Okume and epoxy/cold molded.


Weight estimates were 7800lbs w/200 gallons fuel, 250 outboards, gear, no people. 4100lbs hull only.

Billy

[Freemanboatwork]

Website is up. Nothing fancy.

Billy

http://www.freemanboatworks.com

[Frosty]

I have a power cat ! I know a bit about them, but I think you will have problems with the wieght of 2 such big engines on an already pretty low stern.

Anyway i wish you luck and keep us informed.

[Freemanboatwork]

Jack Frost

The stern is no lower than my current power cat that I built. I can back into 3' seas all day long with no problem. If it becomes a problem, then I will fix it. Until then I am confident in my design! You can only do so much with 25" leg outboards. Have you ever checked out a glacier bay 26'? With 3 big guys in the cockpit, waterline is 2" from the top of the transom. I have Never had that problem. In fact, the top of my transom is 28" from the bottom of the Keel. Sorry to get defensive, I just have to ease any doubts.

How's the weather in the Pacific?

Thanks
Billy