Catamaran

Morning
I'm not sure if I'm in the right area or not ( my first day on here ) ,but I've been trying to find a Center console cat design with very little luck.
Does anyone know we're I can find a fiberglass design ?
Hope some has got something or at least point me in the right direction.

 

You should specify size, number of engines you want, symmetrical or asymmetrical hulls, open or enclosed waters etc.

 

Good point thank you
I'm looking too build in the area of 21' too 24' open center console fishing boat .And I a some it would have to be twin motors although a single would great if that's possible

 

Is this a one-off or are you planning on production?

 

It's a one off for my self too use

 

Do you want a cored hull or solid fiberglass? For a solid fiberglass, you will need to build a plug and take a mold; then make the boat. Basically, you build a boat three times. With foam or other core, you build a set of frames/molds, lay the core over and laminate the outside. Then you turn it over and laminate the inside. There will be a lot of fairing and sanding, which takes about 80% of the total labor for a really nice finish.

 

So which would you recommend is better and do you know of any designs out there

 

As gonzo points out, fibreglass is not ideal for one-off boats. You should be able to find designs for alloy or plywood construction. Here's an example using alloy:
http://www.platealloy.com/cats.htm

 

That would be my choice too. With plywood, you can incorporate some cold molded sections to create compound curves if necessary.

 

To the extent of my ability, I will try to help Iinvent1963 :
In addition to explaining the construction method that each of us would use, and Iinvent1963 has not asked, "does anyone know where he can find a fiberglass design?". I do not know, if I did gladly say.
I guess, once known design in particular, we can talk about the best construction system, not before.

 

Composite construction is an option, with something like this, not a centre console, but a nice looking vessel:
http://www.streamline-catamarans.com/kitsets.html

 

Is this the sort of thing you want?

http://bateau.com/proddetail.php?prod=CT22#.Vj3ZQL_MuHY

Richard Woods of Woods Designs

www.sailingcatamarans.com

 

I would deff go with plywood as I have done a couple of small boats with plywood.
I'm sorry I didn't make that clear that is the way I do want to go .
Like I said I'm New at this and am looking for a nice modern design

 

C-C Power Catamaran.

There is the " Flat Cat".

 

This one is 6m.

Composite is ideal for one-off vessels - we deigned dozens of boats in sandwich panels (say, honeycomb panels with fiberglass skins), they are fast to assemble, stiff, light and do not rot/corrode.