I disagree as the cape island boat has proven itself since 1905 and has evolved as one of the safest fishing boats designed. These newer wider...
Stiffer usually means higher gm with better stability at the expense of being quick and uncomfortable. restriction is 45' however there is a...
Stupidly low, I don`t know but that is the norm for lobster boats, some even are 40x28 but they have deep keel, good draft, sufficient freeboard...
No strictly powered cat design
Yeah that seems to be handling the waves nicely considering force 8. In regards to stability, I don`t want to make another thread so I`ll ask...
would a strictly power cat between 40-55 Gt with good draft and ample freeboard have totally different rough sea handling and sea keeping...
how do they react to being broad side stationery in seas?
thanks again, I realize that this forum is more directed towards sailing vessels however I am intrigued by a few 45'x 22' commercial fishing...
another question regarding non sail, motor powered inboard cats, why do some cats have keels and others very little ? what would be the...
Ok I was just wondering as I see many different designs and they are all a bit different.
What is the purpose of the fin between the upper two hulls on a catamaran? I have it circled in pic