Small Power Cat

[Doug Lord]

Has anyone run into any small (under 18'-preferably 14-16'LOA-8' beam) power cat that could carry two for a couple weeks at a max of 12-15 knots with extreme fuel efficiency? Inside steering. Head. I'd build a "get home" rig.
Sort of a power "daysailer-weekender". Only intercoastal/ lakes-must be trailerable.
Something I've been thinking about for a long time and that I might be able to start to enjoy in a couple or three years.

[whitepointer23]

look up jarcat, perfect for what you describe.

[Doug Lord]

Something to think about. Unfortunate that they don't appear to provide any design ratios , L/b of the hulls , cross clearance.
Very few do, apparently. Thanks for the heads up.....

[Doug Lord]

Originally Posted by Doug Lord

Has anyone run into any small (under 18'-preferably 14-16'LOA-8' beam) power cat that could carry two for a couple weeks at a max of 12-15 knots with extreme fuel efficiency? Inside steering. Head. I'd build a "get home" rig.
Sort of a power "daysailer-weekender". Only intercoastal/ lakes-must be trailerable.
Something I've been thinking about for a long time and that I might be able to start to enjoy in a couple or three years.

More tentative requirements:
1) extremely comfortable(sumptuous) adjustable seats-two single inside.(see #4)
2) two single berths or one berth for two.
3) as mentioned: a head with pumpout equipment-not sure whats avail..
4) possibly remote control engine and steering controls so you can control the boat from different places on board. I know its small but different "spaces" are possible and nice to have. Depends on cost. I've tested some of these that weren't too damn good.
5) I will get help from a naval architect/marine engineer to make sure that the
configuration chosen is extremely economical and as close to 12-15 knots cruising as feasible with economy of operation the priority.
6) comfortable outside seating in at least two places.

[dstgean]

Originally Posted by Doug Lord

More tentative requirements:
1) extremely comfortable(sumptuous) adjustable seats-two single inside.(see #4)
2) two single berths or one berth for two.
3) as mentioned: a head with pumpout equipment-not sure whats avail..
4) possibly remote control engine and steering controls so you can control the boat from different places on board. I know its small but different "spaces" are possible and nice to have. Depends on cost. I've tested some of these that weren't too damn good.
5) I will get help from a naval architect/marine engineer to make sure that the
configuration chosen is extremely economical and as close to 12-15 knots cruising as feasible with economy of operation the priority.
6) comfortable outside seating in at least two places.

Two ideas: Richard Wood's new folders (although two fee too long)

...and functional ECO 6 by Bernd Kohler.



Cramming it all into 18 feet makes it tough, but just doable.

Dan

[Doug Lord]

Originally Posted by dstgean

Two ideas: Richard Wood's new folders (although two fee too long)
...and the less attractive but functional ECO 6 by Bernd Kohler.

Cramming it all into 18 feet makes it tough, but just doable.

Dan

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Thanks,Dan-I'll look at them closely.

[fastpowerboats]

Doug - will this be a planing craft?

[Doug Lord]

Probably not. Why?