New range of Bob Oram designed powercats

Discussion in 'Powerboats' started by Alan M., Jun 10, 2008.

  1. brian eiland
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    Reminds me of the Awesome gamefishing cats launched quite a few years ago (Tennant designed)
    http://www.charters-yacht.info/68awesomecatamaran
    http://www.yachttraderonline.com/listing/1994-MATTHEWS-Awesome-736-SL-90816503

    Why don't they EVER show a power cat in rough water....forget these mill- pond conditions, everything looks good here
     
  2. masalai
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    masalai masalai

    Could it be because the monohull "camera boat" cant keep up :D:p:D:p? and in time for the GoldCoast boat show the weather had a longish session of calm weather? But I must admit, "going out through the bay into a moderately sized sea really looks spectacular".... and shows off the underside design rather well (which may also be a reason for reluctance):D:D:D?
     

  3. masalai
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    masalai masalai

    Gee Brian, that "Awesome" is kinda heavy at 33 tonnes?, but then the American market seems to like "solid teak and wood finish underfoot and on cupboards" with everything else that "opens and shuts" such as huge fridges, aircond, appliances, gadgets and gizmos that they would find in a fully furnished home on land.... and the other one 4000 plus gallons for fuel and 400 gallons for water OK OK it is 76 ft loa, but still narrower and heavier than the ferries that go out to Magnetic Island in Qld (off Townsville)....
     
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