Power Cat Design??

[DanRay]

Hi all and thank you for all the info I've gained while lurking here.

I've looked for many hours at a design that will suit me.
Looked at 50 designers of cats
Looked on yachtworld for hours.

I need something to be a coastal cruiser on BCs coast,not offshore,not long distance.
For exploring the bays and inlets for periods of time.
Motoring maybe 100 hours a year,top speed maybe 15 knots cruise 8-10
Not at a dock.
Decided on a powercat for width and stability-40-45'

I've looked into barges-no good.
Houseboats-not sturdy enough.
Dutch barges-too long,too skinny
Looked at Linnsens-nice but not 4 me
Power cats-what I like but too much wasted space.

So something less than an offshore cat,but more than a houseboat with much room for toys and gear.Large top deck.

Comfy for times spent meandering,2 fulltime with guests on occasion.


I'd appreciate anyone steering me in the right direction

[WestVanHan]

Hey Dan

I've had the same conundrum,and know exactly what you mean so I have taken to designing my own vessel.It's now drawings on graph paper,and I plan on making a scale model out of card paper.

I'm sure you know all about the "outside" - I've been on the west coast of Van. Island 3 times in 25-30' sports cruisers,despite dire warnings of horrible consequences.My simple solution is to not go there when the seas are high-ie. October to February and you won't go there anyways due to fog.
I've known people to spend high 6 to 7 figures on a trawler just to cruise our coast


However a larger mono won't roll like your 26'sailboat.Here's something I discovered lately but would do away with the pods due to debris/rocks:
http://www.pmyachting.com/

This is funky:
http://www.stromberg-yachts.com/Range/46/index.html

[Fanie]

Geeeezzz I have to get my eyes tested You guys with your feet and inches

You could check the galleries out on the forum...

[skypoke]

I'd suggest a Carri Craft catamaran if you can locate one, decent in offshore conditions, run pretty fast. As far as designers, if you want a powercat style boat, I'd look at Roger Hill's designs. I built one of them in alum and have been very happy with it. His boats lean toward fast, well accommodated cruisers, stylish designs, efficient on the water.

Chuck